
Events

Kellogg Cares Day
Join KEWN as we celebrate Kellogg Cares Day by preparing and serving lunch to the women at Sarah’s Circle in Chicago.
KEWN will provide hot meals for fifty women on Saturday, October 19th, and Sunday, October 20th. Volunteers are needed to prepare and deliver food in advance, and a small group of nine volunteers is required on-site each day to serve and clean. Due to the limited kitchen size, Sarah’s Circle cannot accommodate more than nine volunteers in the kitchen each day.

KEWN + WBA Networking Event
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet current Kellogg Women’s Business Association (WBA) students at a "Beer & Wine Networking" night.

KEWN 10th Annual Fall Welcome: What Lights You Up?
The fall welcome and social will feature Mary Olson-Menzel, who will lead a discussion on finding fulfillment and meaning in your career.

Experiencing the Strength of KEWN in Atlanta!
Kellogg Executive Women's Network (KEWN) is Coming to Atlanta! Join us at Taste Wine Bar & Market to celebrate as we host our very first in-person event.
Taste Wine Bar is a gourmet deli and innovative self-service wine dispensing system that allows guests to taste over 50 wines at their own pace. There is no charge to register, you will only pay for what you eat and drink.
Date: May 23, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ET
Taste Wine Bar & Market
202 Chattahoochee Row NW, Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 254-2144
https://www.tastewinebarandmarket.com/
Please register so we know how many to expect:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experiencing-the-strength-of-kewn-in-atlanta-registration-879769964647?aff=website

Our Most Popular Event: The KEWN Annual Spring Wine Tasting
Thursday, May 9, Thursday, May 9 · 5:30 - 7 pm CDT
Binny's Beverage Depot - Lincoln Park
1720 North Marcey Street Chicago, IL 60614
Our Most Popular Event: The KEWN Annual Spring Wine Tasting
Join us for our 13th annual wine-tasting and networking event at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Lincoln Park.
This year’s event will be led by Joseph Ward, former Senior Wine Correspondent and Wine Editor at Conde Nast Traveler. He will be joined by his wife, Candy Lee, a Professor at Medill at Northwestern University.
Six wines will be sampled as attendees compare California and Old World styles. Find your favorites and hear how to pair them with food.
Light refreshments will be served. This is a seated tasting, and space is limited, so please reserve your spot now to engage with other alumnae and learn more about wine. All alumni, guests, and current Kellogg students are welcome!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-most-popular-event-the-kewn-annual-spring-wine-tasting-registration-878544238467?aff=website

7th Annual Women's Entrepreneur Panel
Come and hear a variety of strategies to become an entrepreneur. This virtual event will provide Kellogg alumnae with different models of entrepreneurship, including venture-backed/tech startups, bootstrapped startups, and search fund acquirers.
The session will be moderated by Professor Karin D. O’Connor '89, Clinical Associate Professor of Strategy and Executive Director, Heizer Center for Private Equity and Venture Capital, Kellogg.
Panelists will include:
Register here: https://KEWN-2024-Entrepreneur.eventbrite.com/?aff=website

Commemorate International Women’s Day with Wendy Lewis and Dorri McWhorter
Join KEWN for a meaningful discussion on the past, present and future of DEI with Kellogg alumnae Wendy Lewis and Dorri McWhorter in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/commemorate-international-womens-day-with-wendy-lewis-and-dorri-mcwhorter-registration-797595879747?aff=oddtdtcreator

KEWN NJ Charity and Network Event
Join Kellogg alumnae to make the New Year brighter for the moms and babies supported by Moms Helping Moms. Meet Kellogg alumnae, enjoy a wonderful luncheon provided by Seasons 52 in Bridgewater and support this very worthy cause.
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kewn-new-jersey-charity-and-networking-event-registration-789744305477?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Coaching 101: Engaging a Professional Coach
This virtual program includes a panel and interactive discussion on the basics of coaching for women who wish to learn more about working with a coach to achieve personal or professional goals.
Panelists include Jill Fahlgren ’98, Deanna Hernandez ’16 and moderator Nallely Suarez Gass.
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coaching-101-engaging-a-professional-coach-registration-788694846517?aff=fb&fbclid=IwAR1jc9ACLWen1l_QOGAZW7nObwrRHdH7nN0WyQkL1oHc_MQ36By-zcipjZE

KEWN Holiday Brunch and Gift Wrapping
It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is around the corner. KEWN will once again hold its Holiday Brunch, Gift Wrapping and Networking event help the women and children supported by Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU).
As in previous years, the Holiday Brunch will be held at CAU located at 8765 West Higgins near O’Hare airport in Chicago.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kewn-gift-wrapping-and-networking-holiday-brunch-registration-757496571637?aff=email
Can’t attend? Shop via CAU’s Wish List here: https://www.myregistry.com/organization/cau-wish-list-mch-2023-chicago-il/3964675/giftlist

Virtual Fall Welcome
All Kellogg alumnae are invited to come together on November 16 to welcome new alumnae and connect. This event is a great opportunity for Kellogg Executive Women’s Network (KEWN) members to reconnect with classmates, network with peers, and meet new colleagues. You will meet the KEWN Board members, learn about KEWN resources for women, and participate in a lively discussion led by Board members Brooke Madison ’08 and Wendy Kritt ’84 on the topic of resilience. We hope you can join us at this virtual event!
Register here.

Fall Welcome Event with Ellen Taaffe
Fall Welcome
The Mirrored Door: A Fireside Chat with Kellogg Professor Ellen Taaffe, moderated by Linda Salchenberger

Arrive and Thrive: A Conversation with Jane Foutty Moderated by Ellen Taaffe
Join KEWN and Deloitte for a conversation with Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board, Deloitte US by Kellogg Professor Ellen Taaffe (’97). Janet Foutty is co-author of the bestselling book Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership. Attend in person at Deloitte in Chicago or virtually by Zoom.

KEWN Spring Wine Tasting
Join Kellogg Executive Women’s Network (KEWN) at our 12th Annual Spring Wine Tasting with Boisset Collection Corporate Wine Concierge Lori Crosley (KSM’94) on May 11th at Catalyst Ranch in the West Loop.

International Women’s Day Celebration
Join us for our virtual celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th featuring a panel of career experts discussing ways to be more intentional in owning your career. Virginia "Ginny" Clarke (KSM ’84), Mary Olson - Menzel (KSM ’02), and Kris Holmes (KSM ’86) are leadership coaches and recruiters who will share their perspectives on how to identify your unique gifts. Wendy Kritt (KSM '84) will moderate.