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ALUMNI NEWS
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ALUMNI EVENTS
Register for the following events at
SmithConnector.
Young Alumni Wine Tasting Class
March 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cork Market & Tasting Room
1805 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 2009
Join DC-area Young Alumni and current MBA students for a
private wine tasting class at Cork Market and Tasting Room!
Learn how to order a bottle of wine at a restaurant for
the next time you’re out with clients or your boss. RSVP
by March 17th - no on-site registration for this event.
Hurry! Class size is limited!
Social Enterprise Symposium
March 31 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland
College Park, Md.
The Social Enterprise Symposium gives you the opportunity
to explore, learn and challenge what you know about building
solutions to social and environmental challenges of today
and tomorrow. Hear from social entrepreneurs who have disrupted
traditional boundaries to start their ventures that combine
business principles with social mission.
BB&T Business Invitational & Cupid’s Cup Business Competition
April 1 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland
College Park, Md.
Explore startups and student businesses and network with
the alumni, entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders
from the DC-Baltimore area at this annual event sponsored
by The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship and Kevin Plank
’96, founder and CEO of Under Armour.
University of Maryland Terp Service Weekend
April 9 and April 10
College Park, Md.
Be a part of the university-wide Terp Service Weekend with
fellow Smith School alumni and current Smith School students.
ThoughtLeadership@Smith Breakfast Series
At the ThoughtLeadership@Smith Breakfast Series, Smith faculty
presents their latest research on topics that matter to
you and your organization. Each presentation is followed
by an opportunity to network with alumni and regional business
leaders.
April 15, Washington, D.C.
Making Social Media Work for Your Firm
David Godes, Associate Professor of Marketing
Learn how to harness the power of word-of-mouth and social
networking to drive sales and enhance your firm’s brand.
This session will help you understand why people talk about
your product or service and how to make your firm the subject
of the conversation. And discover the surprising reason
why loyal customers may not be your best prospect for word-of-mouth
marketing.
April 29, Baltimore, Md.
How to Test Your Strategy
Oliver Schlake, Tyser Teaching Fellow of Management and
Organization
Lead smarter. This session on strategic management will
help you detect the early indicators that your strategy
isn’t working. Get tips on how to perform a fast course
correction, and identify the 5 key steps to creating a strategy
that will be successful for your firm.
May 13, Washington, D.C.
Retaining Top Talent
Gilad Chen, Professor of Management and Organization
Keep your best workers and ensure they are fully engaged
on the job. This session will help you find the right time
and the right tools to manage employee satisfaction. Learn
not just how, but when, to measure employee satisfaction,
as well as some useful techniques to help move the needle.
For cost, times and more information or to register, visit
www.rhsmith.umd.edu/thoughtleadership.
CEO@SMITH Speaker Series
CEO@Smith is a dynamic speaker series designed to connect
our community with leading business practitioners and innovators.
All events are free and open to the public, and take place
at 5:30 p.m. in Frank Auditorium, Van Munching Hall, at
the University of Maryland, College Park. Visit
www.rhsmith.umd.edu/ceos to register.
> April 12, 2011 - David Rubenstein, The
Carlyle Group
ALUMNI SOCIAL NETWORKING
Work Your Network. Join SmithConnector Today!
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a member of the Smith community? Only if you’re registered
in SmithConnector!
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Get in touch with old friends or make new business contacts.
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Join an alumni group (such as the Smith Alumni Club
of New York or Smith Alumni in Baltimore) or create
a group based on industry, region or company.
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Check out exclusive job postings or find the perfect
candidate for the position you’re trying to fill.
Update your profile today at
smithconnector.com.
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