On special occasions, classes are shortened to enable the MBA student and faculty community to come together. This schedule varies slightly, so for your convenience, the times for these events are listed below.

Shortened Class Schedule

5:30 - 6:20 pm (5:30 pm class)

6:30 - 7:30 Leavey Lecture
7:30 - 8:00 Reception - St. Ignatius lawn

8:00 - 8:50 pm (7:05 pm class)
9:00 - 9:50 pm (8:30 pm class)

At the beginning of each quarter, MBA students gather as a student body to hear from business leaders, industry observers, and renowned scholars at the quarterly Leavey Lecture presentation. During the evening, MBAs are offered perspectives which may challenge long-held notions, and stimulate thinking for weeks to come. Presenters take questions, and often hold impromptu Q & A sessions long after formal part of the program is over.

In addition, students welcome the opportunity to come together in a single evening, to renew acquaintances and strengthen friendships with fellow classmates and faculty alike.

Among the distinguished speakers in past years have been Intel's senior vice president, Les Vadasz, Hatim Tyebji, CEO of Verifone, economist (and Nobel prize winner) John Harsanyi, and Cheryl Shavers, former Under Secretary for Technology for the Clinton Administration.

2005 - 2006 Leavey Lecture Dates

Monday, September 19
6:30 p.m.
Mayer Theater
Dean Barry Z. Posner welcomes graduate business students to a new academic year. Reception to follow.

Tuesday, September 20
6:30 pm
Mayer Theater
Dean Barry Z. Posner welcomes graduate business students to a new academic year. Reception to follow.

Tuesday, January 10
6:30 p.m.
Mayer Theater
TBA

Monday, April 4
6:30 p.m.
Mayer Theater
TBA