Dear Kellogg alumni and friends, As I reflect over the last eight years, the overwhelming emotion I feel is gratitude: - To have had the honor to lead an institution that shaped my life, as it has thousands of others. - To have had the opportunity to build on Don Jacobs’ legacy, as the last dean to serve while he was still with us. - To have had the chance to meet so many of you, my fellow alumni, in hallways, meeting rooms and airports all over the world. What we’ve accomplished together since 2010 is so clear when you walk through the Global Hub, Wieboldt Hall or our Miami campus and talk to our faculty, staff and students. Our work to transform Kellogg for the 21st century has taken ambition and perseverance. I am awed by how many people stepped up to help – bringing focus, passion and, of course, a good dose of collaboration! My experience has confirmed that Kellogg people truly are distinctive – and that’s what Kellogg is. It’s the people who come here as they build their lives. It’s so many different people doing so many different things. Yet there is an essence that we all share – a generosity of spirit, a commitment to building up other people, to putting the customer first in business and a belief in institutions and communities bigger than ourselves. This edition of Kellogg magazine celebrates our community. It honors the brave leaders who make Kellogg Kellogg each day. Witnessing all I have seen and experienced, I am confident that we have many victories yet to come – as we welcome our next dean and bravely take on the world of 2020, 2030 and beyond. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart.
SALLY BLOUNT ’92, DEAN
Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University 2211 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208 Dean Sally Blount Managing Director, Alumni Relations Wendy Kritt Managing Director, Reputation, Media & Impact Marni Futterman
Managing Director, Campaign Strategy and Innovation Lisa Guynn Creative Director Marnie Breen Vosper Managing Editor Aubyn Keefe Design Editor Kay Meyer Photo Editor Jonathan Gibby
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