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WELCOME TO COMPASS WEEK 2009 - Career Management, Academics (Knowlege), Experiential Learning...
All incoming students to the Full-Time MBA programs participate in
a three day event known as Compass Week. Compass Week introduces new students
to their classmates and returning students, and to the faculty, staff,
programs and procedures at the Atkinson school.
Compass Week includes workshops, guest speakers, panels, presentations
by Atkinson faculty, staff, and alumni, a team-building retreat off-campus, and a day at Willamette Valley Vineyards.
Download a Printable Version of the Compass Week Schedule (.pdf)
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COMPASS WEEK OVERVIEW - August 19-21, 2009 |
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Wednesday, August 19 |
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| 8:15am |
Welcome to the Atkinson Graduate School of Management (AGSM Student Lounge) Students will be provided light breakfast and meet their Peer Career Advisor. Walk to MSR Hall with advisee group. [Willamette University Campus Map] |
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9:00am |
Introductory Remarks and Welcome (Mary Stuart Rogers Music Hall)
M. Lee Pelton, President, Willamette University
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| 9:30am |
The Atkinson Experience (Mary Stuart Rogers Music Hall) Debra J. Ringold, Dean, Atkinson Graduate School |
| 10:00am |
Compass Week Overview (Mary Stuart Rogers Music Hall)
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| 10:30am |
Logistics: Registration, Photos, Student ID Cards, Campus Overview, Bishop Wellness Center, Lockers, Class Schedules and Name Pronunciations (AGSM Building and WU Campusl) Rotation with Peer Career Advisor |
| 12:00pm |
Parade of Notables (AGSM Building) Debra J. Ringold, Dean, Atkinson Graduate School |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch with Faculty and Staff (AGSM Buildingl) |
| 1:30pm-3:30pm |
Atkinson Topics (each on 45 minute rotations): Career Management (Rm 204) - Beth Ursin, Director of Career Management
Experiential Learning (Rm KLH) - Larry Ettner, Professor of Management Practice
Academics (Rm 301) - Judy O'Neill, Assistant Dean and Director of Admission |
| 3:45pm |
Closing (Atkinson Student Lounge - 1st Floor) |
| 5:30pm |
Atkinson Student Association Dinner (Alessandro's Restarant - Downtown Salem [Map]) Dinner and beverages provided by Atkinson Student Association |
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Thursday, August 20 |
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| 8:45am | Assemble (Atkinson Student Lounge - 1st Floor) **All-day off-campus team-building retreat on a challenge course. Please eat breakfast in advance.** |
| 9:00am |
Board bus and depart for the YWAM Retreat Center |
| 9:30am |
Kick-Off Challenge Course (YWAM Retreat Center) Wear athletic apparel (jeans not preferred) and tennis shoes, you will take part in physical team activities and hands-on problem solving challenges. You participate at your own level of comfort. |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch (YWAM Retreat Center - Provided) |
| 4:30pm |
Bus Returns to Atkinson Graduate School |
| 6:00pm |
Family BBQ (Salem Riverfront Park [Map]) |
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Friday, August 21 |
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| 8:15am | Assemble (Atkinson Student Lounge - 1st Floor) **Please eat breakfast in advance.** |
| 8:30am | Bus Departs from Atkinson for Willamette Valley Vineyards [Map] |
| 9:00am | PACE Overview (Willamette Valley Vineyards) Larry Ettner, Professor of Management Practice |
| 9:30am | PACE Teams Assigned Break into groups, meet your PACE teaching assistant and teammates |
| 10:15am | PACE Client Initial Breakout Meetings Meet with your assigned PACE not-for-profit or public partner |
| 11:30am |
Featured Speaker: Jim Bernau, Founder and President of Willamette Valley Vineyards |
| 12:00pm | Lunch (Willamette Valley Vineyards) |
| 1:00pm | PACE Debrief Session (Willamette Valley Vineyards) |
| 2:00pm | Bus Departs for AGSM |
| 2:30pm | Bus Arrives at AGSM |
| 2:45pm | Compass Week Concludes |
Debra J. Ringold, Dean, Atkinson Graduate School 
Note: Schedule Details May Be Subject to Change
Definitions of Dress
- Business Attire: Business attire typically means a jacket for both men and women. A tie for men, button down shirt, matching slacks and dress shoes. For women, business attire would typically mean a skirt or slacks, jacket, button down shirt or shell with clear or solid color nylons and close toed shoes.
- Athletic Attire: Sports clothing (no jeans) with tennis shoes and comfortable, loose clothing for physical activity (to your level of comfort).
Further Information
For more information on Compass Week, please contact:
Shelby Gould, Career Management Advisor, at sgould@willamette.edu.