Smith@Work

Welcome to the January 2012 edition of Smith@Work! This monthly resource was developed exclusively for Smith alumni. In Smith@Work, you’ll find advice for common career issues, briefings on the latest research, video interviews with faculty on hot topics in the business world, and news and event information.

January 2012
Lifelong Learning
Learn how innovative firms are more victimized than other firms in emerging economies.
Consumers are willing to buy multiple formats of content when they can count on consistent quality and use the formats in different ways.
Boost Your Career
Help your employees keep their New Year’s resolutions for 2012.
Check out Dr. Jeff Kudisch’s tips on how to shine during a job interview.
For more career insights, check out other Career Coach columns written by Smith School faculty and staff.
Connect
Did you know Smith has a new Facebook Alumni Page? “Like” us and get instant access to information posted for, about and by alumni including events, alumni updates, contests and much more.
In spring 2012, the Smith School will have its first printed alumni directory. Beginning this month, you will receive postcards, emails and eventually phone calls asking you to update your information to be included in the directory. Be sure to respond as soon as possible to one of the requests. We want to make this inaugural directory a keepsake as well as a resource for connecting with fellow alumni. If you have any questions, contact alumni@rhsmith.umd.edu.
Smith has alumni clubs! We need your help to develop programs and connect Smith alumni in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Plus, we still need alumni to assist with the New York club. Send an email to alumni@rhsmith.umd.edu and tell us what club you want to work with and we will get you connected.
Your fellow alumni want to hear from you! Log onto SmithConnector and send us your class notes to be included in the upcoming edition of Smith Business Magazine.
Follow Dean Anand on Twitter.
Events
Featured Event: The 3rd Annual MBA Alumni Reception
Saturday, February 18, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.
Mandarin Oriental
1330 Maryland Avenue Southwest
Washington, D.C. 20024
The Office of Alumni Relations cordially invites you to the 3rd Annual MBA Alumni Reception before Monte Carlo Night. Don’t miss the chance to reunite with the Smith School community at this complimentary event.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m.: Smith School Young Alumni Dinner
Saturday, January 28, 2012 @ 2 p.m.: Smith Baltimore Alumni Club: Terps Game Watch
Saturday, January 28, 2012 @ 12:30 p.m.: Philly Smith Terps in the Community
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 7 p.m.: Smith Philly Alumni Club: Beer Tasting
Friday, February 10, 2012 @ 6 p.m.: Inaugural Women Leading Women Event
February 16-18, 2012: Emergency Management Conference - SAVE THE DATE!
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