Graphic titled “Spring Quarter Events” for Booth SAC. Listed events include: April 4 - Salary Negotiation Workshop at Gleacher Center; April 4 - Spring Fling at La Serre; April 12 - Public Speaking Practice Intensive at NBC Room 140; April 24 - Networking Night: E slash W and EMBA Mixer at D4 Irish Pub; April 25 - Post-Midterm Crawl in River North. Text at the bottom reads “Plus more to come!” with the Booth SAC logo in the corner. Banner for Spring Quarter Events

Spring Quarter Events

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Mon, Mar 23, 2026 9:00 AM –

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 10:00 AM CDT (GMT-5)

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Spring Quarter is here, and SAC is kicking things off with a lineup of events designed to help you connect, recharge, and enjoy the Booth community outside the classroom.

This is just the start, with more events still to come throughout the quarter. Keep an eye out for updates and join us as we make the most of spring at Booth.

Agenda

Past Events

Sat, Apr 04, 2026
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
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Ace the Offer: Hands-On Salary Negotiation Workshop

Take your negotiation skills to the next level with this hands-on, in-person workshop led by Professor Elena Zinchenko. Whether you're new to salary negotiation or looking for a refresher, this session is designed to provide practical exercise(s) different from those taught in Booth’s negotiations class.

What to Expect:
1. An interactive exercise tailored to help you build confidence and finesse in salary negotiations.
2. Expert guidance from Professor Zinchenko, with actionable strategies and insights.
3. Valuable for those who haven’t taken the negotiations class and a great refresher for those who have.

Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills and gain a competitive edge in your career negotiations!

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Sat, Apr 04, 2026
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Spring Fling at La Serre

Kick-off Spring Quarter with SAC as we go to La Serre in West Loop! We'll have a tab for food and frosty beverages!

Sun, Apr 12, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Public Speaking Practice Intensive – Transform Your Presence

This practice-intensive workshop is designed to actively strengthen your public speaking and executive presence skills. You’ll receive targeted feedback and guided practice in a supportive, low-stakes environment designed to help you experiment, build confidence, and sharpen your communication style.


1. Receive individualized feedback to help diagnose your speaking style and identify the presence skills that will make the biggest difference
2. Design a personalized improvement plan focused on the specific communication skills you want to strengthen
3. Practice through structured exercises, from low-stakes partner conversations to higher-stakes group speaking scenarios that simulate real pressure
4. Learn targeted techniques to improve those skills and continue developing your presence long after the workshop


By the end of the session, you’ll gain clear insight into your current style, practical tools to strengthen it, and the confidence that comes from real practice.

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Fri, Apr 24, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Booth Networking Night: E/W x EMBA Mixer

Expand your Booth network beyond your immediate cohort. Join Evening & Weekend students and Executive MBA students for a relaxed evening of networking at D4 Irish Pub. Connect with experienced professionals across industries, exchange perspectives, and build relationships within the broader Booth community - all in a casual setting with food and drinks.


Come meet new people, grow your Booth network, and enjoy a great evening with fellow Booth students!!

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  • RSVP - EMBA students
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Post-Midterm Crawl

Relax after midterms with a visit to Boss Bar starting at 6:30 before moving to Parlay River North at 8:30!

Fri, May 01, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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International Night

Join us for International Night, an evening to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and stories that make our community so vibrant. Come enjoy great food, music, and connection as we highlight the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives that enrich the Booth experience. Whether you want to share a piece of your heritage or simply learn from others, this is a chance to come together, build community, and celebrate what makes us unique. We’d love to see you there.

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