Finding a Job in a Tough Economy
Presentation & Networking Reception
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Roosevelt Hotel
45 East 45th Street (Corner of Madison Avenue)
New York, NY 10017
You are cordially invited to join us for "Finding a Job in a Tough Economy," a presentation and networking reception with fellow alumni and friends. Whether you recently lost your job or are thinking about making a career change, this presentation will explore useful trends to help you create a targeted plan of action. Don't miss this unique opportunity to sharpen your skills and prepare for the next phase of your career. Please RSVP online by Monday, January 26.
This workshop is part of “Smith Connects,” an important initiative to reach out to alumni, reconnect them to the school, and strengthen the Smith community.

Creating Success Out of Uncertainty
Thought Leadership at Smith Breakfast Discussion
Friday, January 30
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
Cost: $25; $10 students; $15 alumni/faculty/staff
The current upheaval in the U.S. and world economy is shaking the foundations of key industries – as well as many core assumptions about globalization, risk and the role of government in business. How can business managers effectively lead in these uncertain times? Hugh Courtney, associate dean of executive programs, professor of the practice of strategy, and author of the book 20/20 Foresight: Crafting Strategy in an Uncertain World, a business best-seller on Amazon.com, is a recognized strategy expert who will outline the steps for successfully navigating risk and uncertainty. In encouraging attendees to embrace the unknown, Courtney will help them gain access to unforeseen opportunity and reward. Courtney’s insight on decision making and uncertainty was recently featured in the December 2008 issue of the McKinsey Quarterly.

Smith Alumni Mentors' Appreciation Reception
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Maggiano's Little Italy
5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Join Smith MBA alumni, faculty and student leaders to help recognize the many contributions of this year's alumni champions. Street parking and additional parking available in the Chevy Chase Pavilion Garage for up to 2 hours for $1.30 with validation (increased rates apply after two hours). By metro, take the red line to Friendship Heights. Attire for this event is business casual. Please RSVP online by Wednesday, January 28.

Monte Carlo Night
Saturday, February 7, 2009
8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
The Galleria at Lafayette Center
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Every year, the MBA community gathers at Monte Carlo Night to celebrate all that is great about Smith. The evening will feature food, dancing, prizes, faux-gambling, an open bar and attendees from the finest MBA program in the world. This year, we will take this flagship event to new heights. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to benefit a local charity. Purchase tickets now and receive double the gambling chips free of charge. Hurry this offer ends soon! Space is limited, so register online now. No tickets will be sold on the day of the event. Black Tie is suggested.

Nominate Your Favorite Professor for a Krowe Teaching Award
A truly great teacher can change your life. Help us acknowledge the efforts of the teachers you appreciated and admired with a nomination for a 2008-2009 Krowe Teaching Award. Nominees must be a Smith School faculty member or a Smith School instructor (faculty members from other academic units within the University of Maryland are not eligible). The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, January 31, 2009.

Richard Perlmutter Speaks at December Commencement
An enthusiastic crowd gathered in Comcast Center on Dec. 21, 2008, to cheer on 324 brand-new Smith School alumni. Richard Perlmutter joined in the congratulations and gave graduating students some sage advice on specific steps they could take to be successful in their careers.

Effective Negotiation Skills
January 22-23, 2009
$1,950 for 2-day program
Everything's negotiable, so take time to sharpen your negotiation skills in this very popular two-day session from the Certificate in Innovation Management Program. Negotiating to a win-win outcome is an essential part of effective business practice today, whether your negotiation partner is across the world, across the country, or across divisions in your company. This session will expose you to well-tested strategies that ensure you negotiate an outcome that not only satisfies you, but leaves your counterpart satisfied as well. Register now!