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Earn a Certificate in Innovation Management
Mastering innovation isn't simply promoting
new ideas—it's a survival strategy for both
individuals and companies. That’s why the A.
James Clark School of Engineering and the
Robert H. Smith School of Business are
offering their joint Certificate in
Innovation Management Program. Starting in
October, this challenging six-part series
focuses on innovation management from
multiple perspectives, including strategies
for managing innovation, marketing,
financial analysis, negotiation skills, and
leading the innovative venture. Attend
individual modules or complete six days of
study to earn a combined Certificate in
Innovation Management from both schools.
Take advantage of early registration and
group discounts.
Register today!
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Vote Online Now: Smith Alum in the
Running for
BusinessWeek’s Best
Young Entrepreneur 2008
Finance alumnus Anik Singal ’05 was named
one of America’s most promising young
entrepreneurs in BusinessWeek.com’s fourth
annual roundup. In January 2005, Singal, now
25, launched
Affiliate Classroom,
an online training site for people who want
to become affiliate marketers and a service
for companies that use interactive
marketing. He started the company while a
participant of the Hinman CEOs
living-learning entrepreneurship program.
BusinessWeek named Singal one of
the top 25 young entrepreneurs, but online
voting will narrow down the finalists
to determine the top five businesses that
readers feel hold the most promise.
Show your Terp pride and vote for Singal
today!
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Young Alumni Committee Happy Hour
Thursday, October 2
Beacon Bar & Grill
1615 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
http://www.beaconbarandgrill.com/
Join us in Washington, D.C., for a young
alumni happy hour hosted by the Alumni
Chapter Board's Young Alumni Committee. Mix
and mingle with graduates from the classes
of 2003-2008. Take this opportunity to
reconnect and share your experiences with
your fellow Smith alumni. Just a 3-minute
walk from the Farragut North Metro stop on
the Red Line. Enjoy a cash bar and
complimentary appetizers. There is no cost
for this event, but
please RSVP online by Tuesday, September 30.
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Second Annual Mergers & Acquisitions
Case Competition
Friday, October 17
10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Van Munching Hall
Smith MBA students compete with top
U.S. business schools to deliver the
winning M&A pitch to Wall Street
bankers, corporate executives, Smith
faculty and alumni. Alumni are
invited to network, recruit and
cheer on Smith.
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Homecoming—Maryland v. NC
State
October 25
Two and a half hours prior to start
of game “Meet the Dean” at
Homecoming. The Smith School will be
hosting a tailgate party at Van
Munching Hall for alumni and their
families. It’s an opportunity to
meet Dean Anand and see old friends
as well. Join us on the front lawn
of Van Munching Hall two and half
hours prior to the start of the
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Meet the Dean in Baltimore
Wednesday, November 12
6:30 – 9 p.m.
National Aquarium, Baltimore
Bruce Hoffberger ’71, Deputy
Executive Director for
Administration and Chief Financial
Officer of the National Aquarium in
Baltimore, will host an on-site
“Meet the Dean” event and evening of
social networking. Take this
opportunity to meet the newly
appointed dean of the Smith School,
Dr. G. "Anand" Anandalingam, as he
shares his vision for building the
Smith brand in the Baltimore region.
Guests will have full access to the
aquarium’s exhibits and spectacular
views of the Inner Harbor. Online
registration opens mid-September at
the
Smith eAlumni Network.
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SMITH IN THE NEWS |
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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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