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  • Apr
    28

    The Future-Ready Engineer: Forging a Winning Career Path in the Age of AI

    Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

    11:00 AM Suite 1400, Krebs Classroom, North Campus Parking Garage

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    Abstract: Join Jim Roth, Northwestern alumnus and President of Customer Success at Salesforce, for an insightful talk on building a successful career in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Learn how Jim’s personal career journey and his industrial engineering degree helped him get to where he is today. Drawing on his experience leading global operations at Dell Technologies and Salesforce—including driving service transformations and deploying autonomous AI agents—Jim will explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the workforce and what it means for engineers starting their careers.

    Following the session, you’ll walk away with actionable advice on:

    The Value of Your Degree: How engineering equips you for the AI-driven future of work.
    In-Demand Skills: The specific capabilities businesses are actively looking for in undergraduate and graduate hires to stay "future-ready," including familiarity with AI tools.
    Maximizing Your College Experience: Tips, tricks, and recommended opportunities to pursue while still in school to set your career up for success.
    Whether you're curious about AI or just want solid career tips, this session will help you level up your future.

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    TIME Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    LOCATION Suite 1400, Krebs Classroom, North Campus Parking Garage    map it

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    CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

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  • Jun
    14

    Spring 2026 Commencement

    University Academic Calendar

    All Day

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    TIME Sunday, June 14, 2026

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    CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Jun
    19

    Juneteenth - University Closed

    University Academic Calendar

    All Day

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    TIME Friday, June 19, 2026

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    CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Jul
    3

    Independence Day (observed) - University Closed

    University Academic Calendar

    All Day

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    TIME Friday, July 3, 2026

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    CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Sep
    23

    Fall 2026 Classes Begin

    University Academic Calendar

    All Day

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    TIME Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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    CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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