Events

Upcoming Alumni Events

The Carlson School and University of Minnesota are closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, and aligning our actions with current University policy and recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Health and CDC. With these recommendations and the health and safety of the Carlson School community in mind, we have cancelled or postponed all in person events through the months of May and June. We will be offering select events virtually, information for those is available below.

Explore upcoming events that are designed for alumni to grow their networks, develop their business knowledge, and reconnect. Whether you’re interested in hearing lessons in leadership, extending your professional network, or simply catching up with classmates, the Carlson School offers a variety of events to stay connected and engaged.

Alumni Events

26 February

February Career Month - U of M Virtual Career Fair

2 March

1st Tuesday - Corie Barry, CEO, Best Buy

5 March

The Way We Work- Developing Your Grit and Determination in Uncertain Times with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

8 March

Thriving as a Professional of Color - DE&I in the Workplace

12 March

Chapters and Networks Leaders Annual Meeting

15 March

Inside the Boardroom, Women's Leadership Conference

18 March

Carlson Women Global Connect: Inside the Boardroom Discussion & Networking

18 March

Careers & Cheers

19 March

Insight to Action - Digital Transformation with Ravi Bapna and Sameer Badlani

24 March

Luminaries Event with Tom Friedman

30 March

How Women Rise with Sally Helgesen

6 April

1st Tuesday - Michael Osterholm, Epidemiologist and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, University of Minnesota

16 April

Insight to Action - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

23 April

HR Tomorrow 2021

4 May

1st Tuesday - Craig Dahl, CEO , TCF Bank

1st Tuesday

Please note, events are currently virtual until further notice.

Held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the McNamara Alumni Center, the program attracts alumni and business leaders from throughout the corporate community and has become an attractive spot for professionals in the metropolitan area to network.

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MBA Class Reunion

MBA Class Reunion will be celebrated September 17-18, 2021!

We invite you to join us for the inaugural Carlson MBA Reunion event. Your class reunion will connect you with fellow alumni, support your continued professional growth through sessions focused on work and life, and strengthen your bond to the Carlson Community.

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Regional Events

Based on guidance from University leadership, we will not be traveling and hosting events in other cities at this time.