Diversity 365 and Darden Open Houses
Darden offers several open house programs throughout the year to invite you to experience the School as it is every day — open, engaging and proactive. You will meet students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds, watch the case method in action and learn about diversity in the Darden community. Each event includes a session to address Consortium topics and questions related to applying to Darden. At the end of the day, attend a social gathering hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Please visit the Admissions website to learn more about our Open Houses and other class visit opportunities.
National Black MBA Conference at Darden
The annual National Black MBA Conference is an important networking and recruiting event for Darden students and alumni. To learn more about the event, visit the Black Business Student Forum (BBSF) website. Here is a photo from one of the previous conferences:
Women's Leadership Week
The purpose of this week is to bring together members of the Darden and broader UVA communities to speak candidly about gender issues and the role of women leaders in business. The event is designed to provoke, inspire and educate women and men about individual, group and organizational leadership and management issues dealing with gender. Learn more by visiting the National Association of Women MBAs website.
International Food Festival at Darden
One of Darden’s most popular and largest student-run social events, the International Food Festival brings together students, faculty and staff to enjoy delicious food and drinks from around the world. The Darden International Business Society hosts the annual event, which is always a culinary and cultural delight. To learn more about the event, watch the video below or watch the video from 2008.
Black Business Student Forum (BBSF) Conference
The annual BBSF Conference held on the Darden Grounds each spring focuses on relevant topics in the community including, but not limited to: Emerging Domestic Markets, Social Venture Capital and Philanthropy, Urban Education, and Health Care. Visit the BBSF Conference website for more information.
Latin American Student Association (LASA) Conference
The annual LASA Conference at Darden affords students an opportunity to discuss Latin America’s economic and political situation as well as challenges and trends in emerging markets. The keynote speaker during the 2009 Conference was Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico.
National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) Conference
Each year, Darden students and alumni attend the NSHMBA Conference. The event features distinguished speakers and a career expo that serves as a pavilion of job opportunities for thousands of Hispanic MBA professionals and students looking for a promising career.