Business Week 2005 Kicks Off Another Great Year at Smith

On September 9, Business Week 2005 kicked off with freshman convocation in Van Munching Halls Frank Auditorium. During the weeklong event, incoming students were welcomed and given the opportunity to meet the deans and professors, network with JPMorganChase representatives, as well as get to know their classmates. On Saturday, students were invited to attend the Alumni Tailgate before the Terps Clemson game where they were able to network with current students and alumni.

Monday brought everyone to the Van Munching Hall courtyard for the SUSA BBQ and First Look Fair where students had the opportunity to explore the 20 student clubs and organizations. In addition, the Office of Career Management, as well as other Smith School offices, was present to assist incoming freshmen to all the resources available to them.

Students also had the opportunity to meet with deans, program directors, and faculty during a luncheon on Tuesday in the third floor atrium. Students learned about the schools strategic goals, research fellowships, and special programs such as QUEST and Hinman CEOs. On Tuesday night, the Office of Career Management held a resume workshop for students. About 25 students from all four classes attended and took advantage of the opportunity to have their current resume critiqued or to learn how to create one from scratch.

On Wednesday night, SUSA hosted the first of its kind JPMorganChase Signature Event. With recruiters on hand, students were invited to dress their best, bring their resumes, and network with representatives from the company. The two-hour event commenced with a presentation in Frank Auditorium where Smith alumni from the bank presented opportunities. Smaller, more intimate breakout sessions followed allowing students to ask questions and hear about the experiences of alumni currently working for one of the more prestigious bulge-bracket banks. The event ended with refreshments and an opportunity for students to network one-on-one with recruiters and alumni.

Career Premier closed out the weeks events where representatives from 32 companies were invited to meet with students. Many of the largest Fortune 500 companies were in attendance including Exxon Mobil, KPMG and Verizon. Smith juniors and seniors took advantage of the opportunity to find jobs and internships, while freshmen and sophomores took the chance to learn about the different companies and industries.

▓ Smith Media Group, Aric Morrison, MBA Candidate 2006