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$21-Million North Wing Nears Completion |
| Fresh paint is going up and new carpet is
going down as the $21-million, 38,000-square-foot
wing of Van Munching Hall nears completion.
The crew is shooting for a finish date in early
October. See photo highlights.
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Smith Students Tour Chinese Factories |
| In the wake of several U.S. recalls involving
products made in China, six Smith School students
traveled to China in early September to get
an up-close look at manufacturing in that country.
The students toured four factories including
those for Siemens, Mary Kay cosmetics, and Ting
Hsin International, China’s largest manufacturer
of instant noodles.
Full story. |
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2008 Smith Leadership and Excellence Awards |
Call for Nominations
Do you know a business leader who has made a
significant and positive impact on the mid-Atlantic
region? The Smith School is now accepting nominations
for the 2008 Smith Leadership and Excellence
Awards, which may be
submitted online. Deadline for nominations
is Wednesday, November 21. |
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EVENTS FOR ALUMNI |
18th Annual Smith Alumni Chapter Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 20
University of Maryland Golf Course
1:30 p.m. shotgun start
A fundraiser and networking opportunity for
alumni and friends. Spend a day on the course!
Proceeds support scholarships, programs and
other initiatives of the school. |
Capital Access Network Breakfast (invitation
only)
Wednesday, September 26
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
1528 Van Munching Hall
Interested angel investors should contact
Melissa
Carrier to learn more about becoming involved
in investing in D.C. metro region start-up companies. |
Dingman Center Open House
Friday, September 28
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3570 Van Munching Hall
Come learn about Dingman Center programs, network
with students and local entrepreneurs, and meet
our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. No registration
necessary. |
Alumni Mentor Program Kick-Off
Frank Auditorium, Van Munching Hall
Saturday, October 6
Open to Alumni Mentor Program participants
and their families, the Kick-Off is a fun opportunity
for mentors and clusters to discuss their common
business industries. Call 301.405.5777 for more
information. |
Entrepreneur Invitational Golf Tournament
Premier Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 10
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waverly Woods Golf Club, Marriottsville, MD
Fundraiser for the Dingman Center's Lamone
Scholars program. Pro-am format this year.
Register today! |
M&A Case Competition
Friday, October 12
Van Munching Hall
Teams from top U.S. business schools, including
Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, University
of Virginia, Yale, and Smith, will compete for
glory and $8,500 in cash prizes in this competition
that simulates an actual mergers and acquisition
pitch meeting to Wall Street executives. The
free event includes a reception beginning at
4:30 p.m. that gives attendees an opportunity
to network with students, Smith faculty and
distinguished guests. Alumni are invited to
come network, recruit, and cheer on the Smith
team.
R.S.V.P. today! |
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Technology Start-Up Boot Camp
Friday, October 19
UM Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom
Should you take the leap into technology entrepreneurship?
What are the best ways to fund your new venture?
Is your incredible idea a real venture opportunity?
How do you build a "dream team"? What’s the
key to a killer business plan? The University
of Maryland's Technology Start-Up Boot Camp
is an intensive, one-day workshop and networking
event about launching new ventures. Cost is
$75.
Register today!
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Homecoming—Maryland v. Virginia
Sunday, October 21
Van Munching Hall
Enjoy a great day with old friends at the Smith
School’s free tailgate reception at Van Munching
Hall for our alumni and their families three
hours prior to the start of the game. Activities
for all—kids included! The tailgate is free,
but tickets are required. |
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CAREER |
Take Your Career to the Next Level with an
Executive
MBA
Learn to harness the power of technology, innovation
and globalization in the Smith Executive MBA
program. Our residential, alternating-weekend
program fits your EMBA education into a year
and a half—an 18-month investment that returns
a lifetime of value. The next Executive MBA
cohort is forming in November 2007.
E-mail
or call the program office at 301.405.9559 for
more information. |
Professional Programs Open House
Saturday, September 22
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Van Munching Hall
Wondering which graduate business program is
right for you? Staff from the full-time MBA,
evening and weekend MBA, executive MBA, and
executive MBA evening tracks will be available
to answer questions and help you comparison
shop.
Register today! |
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SAVE THE DATE |
The New New Internet: Web 2.0 for Business
Thursday, November 1
Hyatt Regency, Reston, VA
The Smith School has teamed up with ExecutiveBiz
to present the region’s major annual Web conference,
featuring a nationally recognized lineup of
engaging speakers and panelists, two tracks
for industry and government attendees, a Web
2.0 application competition, and much more.
Alumni may register at the discounted Smith
School rate of $495 using discount code:
rhsmith.
Register today! |
National Women MBA Conference
Thursday, November 1
The National Women Association of Women MBAs
will hold their prestigious annual conference
at the Smith School this year, featuring keynote
speaker Louise Francesconi, president of missile
systems for Raytheon, Inc. |
Smith School CIBER
Innovation and Globalization Conference
November 8-9
Learn how to manage the challenges involved
with research and development, intellectual
property and other concerns related to innovation
and globalization at this conference sponsored
by the Smith School’s Center for International
Business Education and Research (CIBER).
Register today! |
CIO Forum: Technology and Innovation
Friday, November 9
How do CIOs inculcate an innovation culture
in the organization? How do they evolve new
business models and new business practices that
are built on the capabilities of new information
technologies? Find out at the 8th Annual CIO
Forum, featuring keynote speaker Lemuel Lasher,
CIO and president of Computer Sciences Corp.’s
Office of Innovation. Discounted price for alumni
is $75.
Register today! |
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Smith in the News |
| From CNN, CNBC and National
Public Radio to Fortune magazine,
the Los Angeles Times and The Washington
Post, top national media cite the Smith
School, its programs and faculty over the past
few weeks.
Read more. |
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