Full-Time MBA Virtual Coffee Chat: Student & Faculty Perspectives

  • April 22, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for a casual, interactive Virtual Coffee Chat with one of our Full-Time MBA Student Ambassadors - Carolyn Gruebele MBA 26. Plus a special guest!

We're excited to welcome Professor Beth Bechky, the Stephen G. Newberry Chair in Leadership, to the conversation. Professor Bechky is a nationally recognized expert on the future of work, collaboration, and how technology is reshaping the modern workplace, and was recently named a 2024 Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellow.

This is your chance to hear firsthand about the MBA experience, student life, academics, and career opportunities directly from someone currently in the program.

Whether you’re just starting to explore an MBA or are already preparing your application, this is the perfect opportunity to:

  • Gain authentic insights into the Full-Time MBA student experience

  • Hear directly from a world-class faculty member about the academic environment and what sets UC Davis GSM apart
  • Ask candid questions about classes, recruiting, and campus culture

  • Explore how the GSM curriculum prepares you to lead in a world being transformed by AI, technology, and evolving ways of working

This informal session is designed to be conversational, so bring your coffee (or tea!) and your questions. Space is limited to ensure an engaging discussion, so be sure to register early. 

Attendees receive a $125 application fee waiver!