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MBAA Weekly News - October 6, 2008
Welcome to this week’s edition of the MBAA Weekly News!I heard through the grapevine that this promises to be a grueling week especially for the first year MBAs, best of luck on your exams! There is a ray of sunshine however, this week also presents a lot of opportunities to learn, eat, drink and most importantly decompress. See event details below.
| Special congratulations to Dan Gronkowski, Smith MBA Candidate. He has been nominated for the National Draddy Award. Log on http://umterps.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100108aag.html for the full story. Next week we will have a drive for new and used sporting equipment to donate to a local high school. More details to follow |
(All past newsletters are available through the archive page.)
- Adé Akingbade
VP of Marketing and Communications, MBA Association
Events and Opportunities
1. SAWMBA Lunch n’ Learn (October 8)
2. Net Impact Cases n’ Beer (October 9)
3. MBAA Happy Hour (October 9)
4. Entrepreneurship Club – Business Development Plan 101 (October 15)
5. Smith JMBAA – Holocaust Survivor Presentation (October 17)
6. National Association of Women MBA's (NAWMBA) Conference (October 23-25)
7. Charity Poker Tournament and Smith Alumni Weekend (October 23-25)
8. Healthcare Business Association 2nd Annual Career Night “Save the Date” (November 7)
9. The Fall Ball (November 8)
10. Net Impact National Conference (November 13-15)
Weekly Additions:
11. Pictures of the Week
SAWMBA Lunch n’ Learn
Please join us on Wednesday October 8th from 12:20-1:00pm for lunch and to prepare for the upcoming NAWMBA Conference. Shani Boone from OCM will be sharing tips on how to maximize your experience at the NAWMBA conference. Please click on the link below to register for this event. The registration deadline is Monday October 6, at 11:59pm.
Who: SAWMBA members
What: Pre-Conference Lunch 'n Learn
When: Wednesday, October 8th from 12:20-1:00pm
Where: VMH 1418
Why: To prepare for the upcoming NAWMBA conference and eat lunch with your fellow SAWMBA members!
Register Here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=MLjEK7EbzHWF2GveII4fmQ_3d_3d
Net Impact Presents Cases N' Beer
Join us at the 1st Cases N' Beer of the school year on Thursday, October 9th in 1520 VMH. Professor Rachelle Sampson will moderate a discussion of the Merck African River Blindness case, recently released as a documentary, 37 Million and Counting. What are the economics of healthcare in the developing world? What issues should pharmaceutical firms consider during new product development? What opinions do your classmates hold on these issues? Don't miss out on this great Smith tradition and one of the most popular events of the year. Beer and snacks will be provided!
What: Cases N' Beer
When: Thursday, Oct. 9th at 5:00 pm
Where: 1520 Van Munching Hall
Why: Good food, great discussion, tasty beverages
MBAA Happy Hour
It's time for another happy hour. Join the MBAA this Thursday as we celebrate the end of a brutal week. We know that the first years have two exams this week and the second years are busy with projects and job searches. Take a couple of hours off to unwind.
We will be grilling!!
What: MBAA Happy Hour
When: Thursday, October 9
Time: 5pm till
Where: Courtyard
See you all there!!
Entrepreneurship Club - Business Plan Development 101
Business Plan Development 101 presented by Mr. Daniel A. Honig. Come and learn what it takes to write an effective and award winning business plan directly from a very successful entrepreneur. Mr. Daniel A. Honig's bio is enclosed. Come and gain insight on writing a business plan for your personal venture and/or in preparation for national and international business plan competitions.
What: Business Plan Development 101
When: Wednesday, October 15, 2008; 4:30 PM - 6PM
Where: Room 1333 VMH
Why: Great learning opportunity, and food and drinks will be served
Dress code: Business Casual
Smith JMBAA - Holocaust Survivor Presentation
Hello All,
Through the JMBAA we were able to arrange a Holocaust Survivor Presentation down at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The presentation is going to be on Friday October 17th at 10:30am.
Our speaker is going to be Sam Schalkowsky who we are told is a fantastic speaker with a compelling story. Attached is his bio for more information.
Please respond to Zach Girod (zgirod2009@rhsmith.umd.edu) if you are planning on coming. We have a room for 50 people and if we get more that is not a problem we just need to let the museum know. Friends and family are welcome to join in on this experience; when you respond let us know how many are coming.
We are sure this will be one of the more memorable experiences of our MBA journey.
We hope you can join us, thanks,
Noam Levin and Zach Girod
NAWMBA Conference Reminder
Mark your calendar for the NAWMBA (National Association of Women MBA's) conference held on Oct 23-25 in Stamford Connecticut. Don't forget to register soon! ( www.mbawomen.org).
SAWMBA is working on travel arrangements and on ways to assist financially with conference expenses. If you intend to attend the NAWMBA conference, RSVP at the link below. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ATpwlHZhykVppqHGm8jUug_3d_3d
Even if you have not registered, please add your name to the list of interested individuals.
Contact: Kristi L. Zobel (KZobel2009@rhsmith.umd.edu)
Smith Alumni Weekend (Oct. 23-25)
- 1st Annual Smith Charity Poker Tournament
Date: Thursday October 23, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Executive Dining Room (VMH 2517)
Cost: $10 (fee will go to a local charity).
Registration Site:
http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?4W,M3,30a17a52-f960-4235-8718-377b566dcba3
Space is limited! RSVP by Monday, October 20th
- Fall Bash
Date: Friday, October 24, 2008
More details to follow soon
- Homecoming Tailgate
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Join fellow classmates and alumni as we celebrate the Smith legacy.
Location: Courtyard before the game. There will be lots of food and drinks!
Time: TBD (waiting for game time to be announced)
Healthcare Business Association 2nd Annual Career Night "Save the Date"
Come have dinner, meet other HBA members, network with employers, join a panel discussion with Alumni and learn about different careers in the Healthcare industry, including consulting, finance, business development, engineering management and strategy.
When: Friday, November 7th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Van Munching Hall, 3rd Floor Atrium
The Fall Ball Sponsored by PTMBAA and MBAA
Join over 300 of your fellow Smith part-time and full-time students, faculty, and Administration as we socialize, network, and dance. Special Guest Emcee:
William H. Kirvan Jr. Senior Vice-President,Merrill Lynch & Co.
What: Cocktail Reception 6:30pm; Sit-Down Dinner 8:00pm; DJ and Dance 9 -11:30pm
Where: Marriott North Bethesda; Located within 100 yards of the White Flint station on the red line, there will be free parking and discounted hotel rooms.
For more information and to buy tickets please visit us at www.PTMBAA.com
Register Now for the 2008 Net Impact Conference
Don’t miss your chance to attend the National Net Impact Conference at Wharton - The Sustainable Advantage: Creating Social and Environmental Value November 13-15, 2008. At the conference, more than 1,800 graduate students and professionals will assemble in Philadelphia, PA to discuss how businesses and organizations can effectively address social and environmental challenges of the 21st century.
There is already a group of Smith students registered for the conference and we hope you can join us. Be advised - last year, some students could not attend because the conference was at capacity. Visit http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2029 to register now and save $50 before October 3rd. Hotel discounts are also available on the website. Also, email zgirod2009@rhsmith.umd.edu to set up carpools, hotel sharing, and get prepped for the conference.
The conference features a Career Expo including interviews for internships and full time jobs. Some of the Career Expo companies include: Accenture, Acciona Energy, Apple, Ashoka, Autodesk, Calvert, Coca Cola, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Education First, FINCA, GE, Honest Tea, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, The Mind Trust, National Park Service, New Leaders for New Schools, Population Services International, SEIU, Sun Microsystems, Teach for America, Wal-Mart, and others..
What: Net Impact National Conference
When: November 13-15
Where: Wharton, Philadelphia, PA
Why: Job & Internship Opportunities, Networking, Panels and Speakers
Pictures of the Week
Officers of the Black MBA Association take a moment to strike a pose at the reception for Smith Alumni during the National Black MBA Conference
If you wish to submit a picture of the week for consideration please send it to aakingbade2009@rhsmith.umd.edu with the subject heading: Picture Submission.
Your MBAA:
Alex Kouts, President
Liz Rhodes, Executive Vice President
Alex Rhue, Vice President of Finance
Ade Akingbade, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Jorge B. Diaz Schneider, Vice President of External Relations
Thandi Akerele, Vice President of Community Development
Malav Patel, Vice President Career Development
Corrine Hobbs, Vice President of Student Affairs
Arun Karthikeyan, International Student Liaison
