WPI Business School Business Week 2025

Join us for the Opening Event to kick off WPI Business School's Business Week 2025!

President Grace Wang, along with Dean Kwamie Dunbar, will welcome the WPI community to the start of WPI’s third Business Week. President Wang will expand on her article, “Business Education in a Polytechnic Era” and Dean Dunbar will share his vision of how The Business School is preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation as we set the stage for a week of exploration, networking, and business in action.

We look forward to seeing you in the Odeum

Take a Midweek Break at Wellness Day Bundtinis!

Join us on Tuesday, November 4, from 11 AM–1 PM in Washburn AM for a special midweek pause. Enjoy delicious bundtinis while connecting with peers, faculty, and staff in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

This is the perfect chance to recharge, build community, and celebrate wellness during Business Week 2025. Don’t miss out on the sweetest event of the week!

We look forward to seeing you there!

On Wednesday, November 5, from 3:30–4:30 PM in the i3 Lab, join us for a panel discussion featuring rotational and leadership development program coordinators who manage top programs across many industries. Learn how these programs accelerate professional growth, build leadership skills, and open doors to diverse career pathways in today’s competitive business world.

Go Behind the Scenes at Polar Beverages!

On Thursday, November 6, join us for an exclusive site visit to Polar Beverages, Worcester’s iconic company with a rich history of branding, innovation, and community impact.

The bus departs at 10 AM and returns by 12 PM, giving participants a unique opportunity to see firsthand how Polar has built its reputation as a leader in the beverage industry. Learn about the company’s operations, explore its production process, and gain insights into how tradition and innovation come together to shape a lasting brand.

This site visit is a highlight of Business Week, don’t miss the chance to experience a Worcester business legacy up close!

Registration for this event is limited and preference will be given to students attending as part of a course assignment or experience. Click this link to register today!

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Alumni & Student Social

Join us on Thursday, November 6, from 5–7 PM in Odeum A/B for the Alumni & Student Social. This event brings together WPI alumni, students, and faculty for an evening of networking, conversation, and community building.

Celebrate Business Week by strengthening connections, sharing experiences, and creating opportunities for future collaborations. Whether you’re a student eager to learn from alumni or an alum looking to give back and reconnect, this social is the perfect way to conclude the week.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with the WPI Business School community!

You can register by clicking this link. 

Gain insight from some of The Business School's most recent interns!

Join us on Friday, November 7, from 3 PM–4 PM online for the "Preparing for your Internship Virtual Panel." Students who are currently or recently on internship will share about their experiences.

Hear about their internship, their first date, lessons learned and what they would have done differently.

You can register for the Zoom at this link.