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• Apr

  17

  Segal Design Leadership Series presents: Design and Strategy: What's Next?

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  4:00 PM McCormick Auditorium, James L Allen Center

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  Segal Design Leadership Series presents:

  Design and Strategy: What's Next?
  Baiju Shah
  Chief Strategy Officer, Accenture Interactive
  Global Lead, Fjord

  Baiju Shah, a founder and chief strategy officer for Accenture Interactive, also serves as the global lead for Fjord, driving its global business vision. Recognizing the rising importance of design to business and society, he conceived and led the acquisition of Fjord, placing design firmly at the heart of Accenture Interactive. Shah believes in the fusion of creativity and science as the recipe for breakthroughs. Through his career, Shah has traversed technology innovation, business strategy and venturing, marketing, and design, and he is passionate about bringing these disciplines together to unleash disruptive strategies, rally organizational change, and deliver innovative ways to delight customers. He works across industries to reimagine and shape some of the top brands' strategies and new service offerings.

  Shah has received several patents and his market perspectives have been featured in Wired, Forbes, AdWeek, MIT's Sloan Management Review, and BusinessWeek. He received an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois.

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  TIME Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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  CONTACT Northwestern Engineering Events    mccormick-events@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Aug

  20

  Alumni Education Webinar: McCormick School of Engineering's Strategic Vision

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  12:00 PM

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  Join us to explore the McCormick School of Engineering’s strategic vision and its vital role in advancing Northwestern’s top priorities. From groundbreaking research to transformative education, Northwestern Engineering is shaping solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges and working to advance Northwestern. During this presentation, you will learn directly from Dean Christopher Schuh on how our alumni community can come together to amplify this impact—through engagement, mentorship, philanthropy, and industry connections. Learn how your involvement can help unlock bold ideas and ensure Northwestern remains a global leader in engineering and beyond.

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  NAA Alumni Education
  alumnieducation@northwestern.edu

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  TIME Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Sep

  8

  Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  9:00 AM LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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  Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free light breakfast on the Tech East Plaza will follow.

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  TIME Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  LOCATION LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Sep

  12

  New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

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  New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

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  TIME Friday, September 12, 2025

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

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• Sep

  15

  Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  11:00 AM Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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  Enjoy a welcome from Dean Christopher A. Schuh and other McCormick leaders, and receive a Northwestern Engineering T-shirt. A free lunch on the Tech East Plaza will follow.

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  TIME Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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  CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Sep

  16

  Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins

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  Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins

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  TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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