The start of September always reminds me of a new school year’s rapid approach. While most colleges’ fall semesters begin before Labor Day, the holiday to me marks an unofficial switch from summer to fall.
Fall 2018 also marks the start of my second academic year as executive director of the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University. I eagerly anticipate meeting a new cohort of students in our Master of Science and Master of Business Administration–Real Estate programs and supporting their new experiences as they pursue their advanced degrees.
Additionally, I am excited to connect with high school and community college students interested in real estate to inform them of Roosevelt’s new Bachelor of Science in Real Estate degree, and how our program can help them pursue a successful career in this multi-faceted industry. I am also thrilled to advance our connections within the real estate industry in Chicago and throughout the Midwest,tobring that knowledge and expertise to our students andthe industry at large through ourAdvisory Board and educational programs.
In particular, our upcoming Fogelson Forum on September 27 will bring Curt Bailey, president of Related Midwest, and his team to discuss “The 78,”a proposed new neighborhood near Chicago’s South Loop. It’s a bold and ambitious plan, but as architect Daniel Burnham said, “Make no small plans.” If you would like to attend, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2018-gerald-fogelson-forum-tickets-48935993875. Attendance is limited to 125, so be sure to register soon to not miss out.
Also guided by Burnham’s stirring words, the Marshall Bennett Institute’s Annual Gala will honor the talents and success of two world-renowned, Chicago-based architects, Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill of Smith+Gill Architecture. The key fundraising dinner event will be a great networking opportunity, in addition to acknowledging the impact these two talented architects have on Chicago and the world with their incredible buildings and spaces. I hope that you will consider joining us on November 8 at the Four Seasons to honor the industry achievements of Adrian and Gordon. For more information, please visit www.roosevelt.edu/realestate.
The new school year has begun and schedules are filling fast! Here’s to a successful start to fall for everyone. Please reach out to the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estateif we can be of any assistance.
A new school year begins and the schedule fills up fast! Here’s to a successful fall and winter for everyone. Please reach out if we can be of any assistance at the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate. I am always happy to discuss the career benefits of our courses, programs and events.
Collete English Dixon, 312 -341-3767 or cenglishdixon@roosevelt.edu.
