In January 2025, Darden will host a total of 17 events, all of which are virtual.
Virtual Events
A number of virtual events will focus on the Round 2 application process, including the Consortium Round 2 Application Virtual Chat on January 2 and 3, where students can get tips and guidance on completing their Consortium application before the January 5 deadline. Similarly, the Finishing Your App: R2 Application Hotline for military applicants and women, held on January 3, offers a Q&A session with Darden’s admissions committee member and Military Liaison, Holly Middaugh.
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Coffee Chats
Throughout the month, Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chats will be held on multiple dates (January 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 16, 21, 28, 29) for prospective applicants to meet with the Darden Assistant Director of Admission and discuss the program and application process.
The 'Office Hours' series will also take place in January, including webinars such as Office Hours with Rodney Sullivan on January 17, focusing on asset management, Office Hours with Senior Associate Dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Professor Raj Venkatesan on January 23, discussing ethical AI and marketing strategy, and Office Hours with Christoph Herpfer and Marc Ruggiano on January 30, covering healthcare finance and business analytics.
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02-Jan-25 | Consortium Round 2 Application Virtual Chat | Prospective MBA students can join Darden Admissions for a session focused on the Consortium Deadline application. The event will provide helpful tips and answer questions to assist in completing applications before the January 5 deadline. | Virtual |
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03-Jan-25 | Finishing Your App: R2 Application Hotline for Military Applicants | Prospective MBA students can join Darden Admissions Committee member and Military Liaison, Holly Middaugh, for a Q&A session specifically for military candidates preparing their Round 2 applications. This session will offer valuable insights as the Round 2 deadline approaches on January 7. | Virtual |
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03-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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03-Jan-25 | Consortium Round 2 Application Virtual Chat | Prospective MBA students can join Darden Admissions for a session focused on the Consortium Deadline application. The event will provide helpful tips and answer questions to assist in completing applications before the January 5 deadline. | Virtual |
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03-Jan-25 | Finishing Your App: Women's R2 Application Hotline | Prospective MBA students can join Holly Middaugh, a member of the Darden Admissions Committee, for a Q&A session focused on providing insights for candidates preparing their Round 2 applications. The session will help applicants with any questions as the Round 2 deadline on January 7 approaches. | Virtual |
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06-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Military Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission and AdCom Military Liaison over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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06-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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08-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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10-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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14-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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16-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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17-Jan-25 | 'Office Hours' with Rodney Sullivan, Presented by Darden Ideas to Action | Prospective MBA students can join Darden Admissions and Rodney Sullivan, Executive Director of the Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management, for a faculty thought leadership webinar. Sullivan, a Chartered Financial Analyst and expert in asset management, will provide valuable insights into the field, drawing on his extensive experience and leadership in the center. | Virtual |
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21-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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23-Jan-25 | 'Office Hours' with Senior Associate Dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Professor Raj Venkatesan, Presented by Darden Ideas to Action | Prospective MBA students can join a Darden webinar featuring Senior Associate Dean Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Professor Raj Venkatesan. They will share insights on ethical AI and marketing strategy, drawing on their expertise in data science, project management, and marketing analytics. | Virtual |
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28-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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29-Jan-25 | Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat | Prospective applicants will meet the Darden assistant director of admission over a virtual session where they can learn more about the Darden MBA program and application process. | Virtual |
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30-Jan-25 | 'Office Hours' with Christoph Herpfer and Marc Ruggiano, Presented by Darden Ideas to Action | Prospective MBA students can join a Darden webinar with Professors Christoph Herpfer and Marc Ruggiano. They will discuss Darden's Health Care Initiative, focusing on healthcare finance and business analytics. Herpfer specializes in healthcare finance, while Ruggiano leads AI and data science initiatives at Darden. | Virtual |
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