2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the Rustandy Center and the 125th anniversary of Chicago Booth.

We are proud to be the home of social impact at Chicago Booth and the destination for people who are committed to helping solve social and environmental challenges. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the center and of our social impact community throughout the year.

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Rustandy Center 10th anniversary toast & reception

Friday, April 28 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | InterContinental, Chicago Magnificent Mile, Renaissance Ballroom
Raise a glass and toast to the 10th anniversary of the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation. Meet and reconnect with others dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities and on society. 

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Chicago Booth Management Conference

Friday, April 28 | 12 - 5 p.m. | Fairmont Chicago–Millennium Park and Gleacher Center
The Rustandy Center’s 10th anniversary toast and reception immediately follows Chicago Booth’s Management Conference, which is part of Chicago Booth’s Reconnect 2023. Reception attendees are encouraged but not required to attend the conference to hear faculty and alumni thought leaders, including Professor Amy Ward who will discuss Rustandy Center supported research that examines how operations management can improve criminal justice decision making.

Chicago Booth's 125th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, April 29 | 1 – 5 p.m. | Wrigley Field
Chicago Booth alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to continue the celebration and swing by our table at Chicago Booth's 125th Celebration at Wrigley Field to pick up Rustandy Center gear, learn more about our programs, say hello to current staff, and reconnect with fellow social impact alumni.

Register for Management Conference and Chicago Booth’s 125th Celebration through Chicago Booth’s Reconnect page.

By the Numbers

Since its founding in 2012, the Rustandy Center has launched new for-profit and nonprofit ventures, funded faculty research worldwide, and hosted events and programs drawing thousands of business and nonprofit leaders.

150+

Startups launched through the John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge

150+

30

Research projects funded; topics include volunteer retention and the effect of tax form disclosures on nonprofits

30

200+

Alumni have joined nonprofit boards through Rustandy Center's matching program offered in Chicago

200+

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