Schedule

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Friday, September 20
 

11:00 A.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Tuck sponsored charter bus from Boston Logan International Airport to Tuck-Sponsored Hotel

Departs from Boston Logan International Airport at 11:00 a.m. for attendees who are confirmed on this charter.

 

2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration & Check-in

Stell Hall

 

5:00 P.M. – 5:30 p.m.
Welcome to DivCo!

Georgiopoulos Classroom (Raether)

 

5:30 P.M. – 6:30 p.m.
Kickoff with Professor Ella Bell Smith

Georgiopoulos Classroom (Raether)

 

6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Small Group Dinners

See assignments and details on your nametag

Join in the Tuck tradition of having a Small Group Dinner. “SGD” is a well-known acronym here, and there is even an endowed fund to ensure that Tuckies continue to connect meaningfully outside their default networks through these small, randomly assigned dinner parties.

8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
“Tuck Unplugged” with Ramsey Jay Jr. T’05

Raether Atrium

Former Tuck Association of Diverse Alumni (TADA) co-chair Ramsey Jay Jr. T’05 will lead off the post-dinner rally. Then, Tuck students and alumni will answer any and all questions in a casual yet wholly confidential setting. Mingling over drinks and snacks will conclude Day 1 of the conference.

 

Saturday, September 21
 

8:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Breakfast

PepsiCo Dining Room (Byrne Hall)

Recharge for Day 2 alongside Tuck students who, very possibly, are waking up early just to meet you.

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Exploring the Tuck Curriculum

Georgiopoulos Classroom (Raether)

Managing People with Professor Tianna Barnes

11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Alumni Career Panel

Georgiopoulos Classroom (Raether)

With Edgar Pastrana T'11, Kevin White T'22, and more

12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
International Lunch

Stell Hall

Student affinity clubs will cook or offer local cuisines for attendees.

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Applying to Tuck

Georgiopoulos Classroom (Raether)

The Tuck admissions team will be sharing everything you need to know about the application process. A great venue for getting your questions answered and for introducing yourself to our admissions team!

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Student-Led Industry Panels

Byrne Classrooms (assignment on name tag)

Take a deeper dive into your industry of choice.

3:40 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Financing the MBA “The real real”

Georgiopoulos Classroom (Raether)

In partnership with the Low Income and First-Generation at Tuck club (LIFT), participants will learn about some of the costs a Tuck student will incur while in the program, how they finance their MBA, and overall best practices. The Tuck Financial Aid team will also be there to answer any questions. The goal of this session is to add more transparency to some of the costs MBA students incur.

4:40 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Housing Tour (optional)

Meet tour guides in Stell Hall

Get to know the spaces where you might soon be living. Touring the dorms is recommended for those who do not expect to live with pets or a partner; touring Sachem Village is recommended for those who expect to live with a partner; touring off-campus housing is recommended for those who expect to live with a pet. Please note, if you attend this session, you will not have time to return to the hotel before your next event.

 

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cocktail Hour

Irving

Featuring a toast to the 30th anniversary of DivCo.

7:00 P.M. – 8:45 p.m.
Dinner and Keynote Speaker Fay Wells T’06

Raether Atrium

Enjoy your final dinner in Hanover (for now!) among hopeful long-term connections and future classmates. Dean Slaughter will give opening remarks at the dinner and introduce our keynote speaker, Fay Wells T’06.

 

9:30 p.m. – 12:00 A.M.
The Blacklight Party, brought to you by Black Students at Tuck (BSAT)

Cohen Great Hall (Whittemore) 

Use UV markers to tag a white shirt with designs that will appear under the blacklight, and then show them off on the dance floor.

 

Sunday, September 22
 

8:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.m.
Walk at Pine Park (optional)

Tuck Hall (outside on steps)

A reward for the superheroes among us who still have energy after all of the programming: The chance to check out one of the amazing natural sites in Hanover. Pine Park, which lies on the northern end of campus, is made up of 93 acres of conservation area with a picturesque hiking trail system.

8:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.m.
Breakfast (optional)

PepsiCo Dining Room (Byrne Hall)

Come back to campus for breakfast on whatever timeline your sleep schedule and travel schedule allow. Reconnect with fellow attendees, current students, and the Tuck admissions team once more before you head out.

9:25 A.M. – 10:15 A.m.
Walking Tour of Central Dartmouth Campus (optional)

Tuck Hall (outside on steps)
 

11:00 A.M. – 1:15 p.m.
Tuck sponsored charter bus from Tuck to Boston Logan International Airport

Departs from Tuck Circle at 11:00 a.m. for attendees who are confirmed on this charter.

 

HANOVER SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
 

Between Tuck (dorm circle) and the Hilton Garden Inn Hanover Lebanon

Shuttles will be running during select times. Target departure times are listed below. Please be patient and plan accordingly.
 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Hotel to Campus: 1:30 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:30 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:30 pm

Campus to Hotel: 2:00 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and every 15 minutes from 9:30 pm–11:45 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Hotel to Campus: 8:00 am, 8:15 am, 8:30 am, 8:45 am, 9:00 am, 9:15 am, 5:15 pm, 5:30 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:00 pm, 9:30 pm, 9:45 pm

Campus to Hotel: 4:45 pm, 5:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 9:15 pm, and every 15 minutes from 10:00 pm–12:15 am

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Hotel to Campus: Every 15 minutes from 8:15 am–10:00 am