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Alumnus Wins Kevin Plank's Cupid's Cup
Environmentally friendly Internet provider
Anaptyx
won the top prize in this year’s Cupid’s Cup
business competition on April 11, hosted by
the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at
the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith
School of Business. School alumnus Kevin
Plank, chief executive and founder of sports
apparel maker Under Armour, donated the
$22,500 in prize money to the winning
student- and alumni-run startup companies.
This year, the contest was preceded by the
BB&T Business Invitational, a showcase of
Dingman-affiliated companies, which
attracted local entrepreneurs, investors,
students and university community members. |
Smith Mourns Faculty Member Brian Schaffer
The Smith School of Business community
is mourning the loss of Dr. Brian Shaffer,
Tyser Teaching Fellow in the logistics,
business and public policy department.
Shaffer was killed in an automobile accident
in West Virginia on Saturday, April 5.
Shaffer joined the Smith School in 1995
and taught MBA and undergraduate courses in
managerial economics and public policy. He
was well-loved by his students, which was
reflected in his acknowledgment as a “Top 10
Percent” instructor. He led the College Park
Scholars Business, Society and the Economy
program at Smith from 2001-06.
Condolences and memories of Shaffer may
be sent to
lbppinfo@rhsmith.umd.edu to be shared
with his family.
Smith Business magazine will publish
alumni memories of Shaffer in the fall
issue. Please send your stories to
editor@rhsmith.umd.edu with your full
name and year of graduation. Entries may be
edited. |
Fourth Annual Alumni Mentor Program
Awards Luncheon
Saturday, April 19, 2008
11:30 a.m. to 2
p.m.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
5333 Wisconsin
Avenue
Washington, DC 20015
Alumni Mentor
Program participants are invited to attend
this banner celebration as we announce the
“Mentor of the Year,” “Cluster of the Year”
and “Cluster Coordinator of the Year” award
recipients. Meet new and prospective mentors
and hear the many success stories of members
across various industries and states. |
10th Annual Maryland Day
Saturday, April 26, 2008
McKeldin Mall
Come back to Maryland for this campus-wide
open house. It’s a day of learning, fun,
exploration—and 50,000 cupcakes! Bring the
family and see all that the university has
to offer! |
Undergraduate Awards Banquet
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Celebrate the
accomplishments of the Smith community at
our annual Undergraduate Awards Banquet!
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
UMUC Marriott Inn and
Conference Center
Cost: Alumni--$65;
Corporate--$75
Smith students, faculty and
corporate partners will gather to celebrate
their achievements at this annual event.
Read more. |
Save the Date: May 23 Commencement
Philanthropist Robert H. Smith ’50 will
speak at the school’s commencement ceremony
on Friday, May 23, in the Comcast Center.
The university’s main commencement ceremony
will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 7:00
p.m. |
Dingman Center Mentor Program
The Mentor Program is an innovative
consulting service for entrepreneurs and
small-medium businesses that assists
companies in identifying solutions to
business problems with the support of
experienced, senior management
professionals. Stop by 3570 Van Munching
Hall every Tuesday from 8 to 11 a.m.
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Make Your Voice Heard
Smith Business magazine is now accepting
“Letters to the Editor.” Send your opinions,
memories, questions and comments to
editor@rhsmith.umd.edu. Please include
your full name, contact information and year
of graduation in your e-mail, and put
“Letter to the Editor” in the subject line.
We want to hear from you! |
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| LIFELONG LEARNING |
Accounting
Alumni:
Advance
Your Career and Your Organization!
The Smith Master of Science in Business: Accounting
will prepare you for the expanded role accountants
now play in consulting, information management
and strategic planning. The 15-month, rigorous
program is taught by Smith’s renowned accounting
faculty, and credits are applicable toward the
CPA education requirement. Attend an information
session to learn more. More at
http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/ms. |
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CAREER |
Update Your Profile on the eAlumni Network
Today
There are great advantages to being Smith
alumni—one of them is access to other Smith
alumni. If you just graduated from the Smith
School, updating your profile on the Smith School’s
eAlumni Network is an important first step
to connecting with other alumni. Take a moment
to update your profile today. |
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SMITH IN THE NEWS |
| From the CBS Evening News to CNN’s Lou
Dobbs Tonight, top national media cite the
Smith School, its programs and faculty over
the past few weeks.
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