Thought Leadership Speaker Series—Save the Date!

Discover big ideas for thoughtful leaders at the ThoughtLeadership@Smith Speaker Series. Each presentation by a member of our world-class faculty begins and ends with networking opportunities. Events will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Smith’s convenient local campuses in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Md. For more information or to register, visit the Web site.

Think Bigger; Lead Stronger

The Smith Executive MBA program is an 18 month, residential program meeting every other weekend. It's one of only a handful of EMBA programs in the country that assesses, coaches, and develops executive personal skills, integrated within a curriculum that's fast-paced, relevant, and challenging. Learn from high-level classmates and Smith's world-class faculty to harness the power of today's business drivers—technology, innovation and globalization. Our January 2010 class is forming now. E-mail or call the program office at 301-405-9559 for more information.

Network with Fellow and Future Smith Alumni This Summer

Share best practices from your industry and strengthen the Smith brand as you connect with new students and MBA alumni at various orientation events from August 17-21. To receive additional details about how you can participate in this summer’s welcoming events for new Smith MBA students, please send an e-mail from your preferred e-mail address with:

• Your full name
• Smith MBA grad year
• MBA program you graduated from (Full-time, Part-time, EMBA)
• Campus location preference (College Park, Shady Grove, Baltimore, D.C.)
• Phone number

For more information, call 301-405-7167.

Best Business Books for Summer Reading

Need a break from work? Give your mind a vacation with these stimulating books about what’s new and hot in the business world, as recommended by Smith’s faculty and deans. Read more.

Work Your Network. Update Your Alumni Profile Today!

Are you getting all the advantages that come with being a member of the Smith community? Only if you’re part of the eAlumni Network! The eAlumni Network is full of resources to help boost your career or grow your business.

• Get in touch with old friends or make new business contacts.
• Join an alumni group (such as the New York City MBA Club or the Smith Pride Alliance) or start one in your area.
• Check out exclusive job postings or find the perfect candidate for the position you’re trying to fill.
• Use our free virtual workplaces, meeting rooms and videoconferencing.