Carey Business School: 2021 Virtual Beet Week
Join in the Beet Week tradition! Come together with the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School community for Beet Week as we celebrate graduating students’ transition to alumni status and honor the philanthropic legacy of William P. Carey. Enjoy a week of exciting activities, opportunities for networking, and various chances to win limited-edition Carey swag at every Beet Week activity.
Schedule of Events:
Monday, April 19th
Beet Week Kick-off & Moveable Mural Unveiling
Kick-off your week with a hot cup of coffee or tea and a brief message from Dean Triantis as we celebrate the start of Beet Week. Learn about the legacy of William P. Carey that drives the week and enjoy a special unveiling from a local artist.
Noon – 12:30 p.m. ET | Register on Zoom →
Tuesday, April 20th
The Crab-tivating Race! Virtual Cooking Competition
All day | Details on Website →
Behind the Sugar Beet Business: From Farm to the Global Market
Join the Western Sugar Cooperative and Paul Schlagel from Schlagel Farms to learn the business behind the sugar beet. Then, hear from the Western Sugar Cooperative about ways they have supported more sustainable farming efforts and why the co-op has been a successful business model in the sugar beet industry.
Noon – 12:45 p.m. ET | Register on Zoom →
Wine-ology 101
Join us to learn the basics of wine from the wine experts at BIN 604. We will explore the typical characteristics of popular grape varietals. Learn the basic terminology and techniques of wine tasting and how to recognize the subtle and subjective flavors of wine to impress guests at your next dinner party.
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET | Register on Zoom →
Wednesday, April 21st
Beet Week Brainteaser
All day | Details on Website →
Staying Connected: Engaging with Carey and Hopkins after Graduation
Hear from alumni about how they navigated their transition from students to alumni and ways they’ve stayed involved. The Alumni Relations team will share resources and opportunities available post-graduation during this open dialogue.
Noon – 12:45 p.m. ET | Register on Zoom →
Distinguished Speaker Series: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained - The Business of Transforming Life-Changing Discoveries
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET | Register on Zoom →
Scientific discovery and innovation can revolutionize society, but they must be scalable, profitable, and executable to have impact and provide lasting value for all. Join us for an insightful discussion on how scientific discoveries are transformed into life-changing interventions for the benefit of humanity with Christoph Lengauer, partner at Third Rock Ventures. Christy Wyskiel, senior advisor to the President of Johns Hopkins University for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and executive director of Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, will moderate the discussion.
Thursday, April 22nd
The Legacy of William P. Carey and the W.P. Carey Foundation
Join members of the Carey community for an in-depth dialogue with Dean Triantis and W.P. Carey Foundation Chairman Will Carey and Chief Operating Officer Zack Pack. The conversation will delve into Bill Carey’s legacy as a business leader and philanthropist and the W.P. Carey Foundation’s approach to philanthropic decision-making.
Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET | Register on Zoom →
Beet Bash: Variety Show
Enjoy your favorite beverage and join us for our annual Beet Bash Celebration. This year, get ready for a night of fun as we enjoy an exclusive Variety Show featuring dynamic acts and feats of wonder.
9:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. ET | Register on Zoom →
Friday, April 23rd
Journaling for Tranquility
Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET | Register on Zoom →
Journaling, or daily writing, is a practice that can help settle our buzzing minds to become more present in the moment. Join us learn strategies that will encourage a calm state of mind through the process of getting words on a page to pro-actively start each day with a fresh perspective.