AUGUST 2022

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News for Alumni and Friends of the Whitman School of Management

 

Welcoming You Back to Whitman

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As part of the campus-wide Orange Central 2022 programming, Whitman will host our Orange Tank and Syracuse Samplings events. We will also celebrate the recognition of former dean Melvin Stith ’73 MBA, ’78 Ph.D. and SU Life Trustee Robert Miron ’59 at the annual University awards ceremony.

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Whitman Alumni Entrepreneurs Invited to Apply for Orange Tank

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We welcome Whitman alumni and student entrepreneurs to submit an application for consideration to pitch at the 8th annual Orange Tank business pitch competition on Friday, September 30, during Orange Central 2022. This year’s grand prize is $25,000! The deadline to apply is September 11.

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Seeking Products from Alumni Entrepreneurs for Syracuse Samplings Event at Whitman

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Whitman’s Syracuse Samplings event, set for September 30 as part of Orange Central 2022, will showcase food, beverages and other products from alumni entrepreneurs and locally-founded businesses. If you are an alum and would like to have your product featured, please contact us today! 

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Whitman and College of Law Launch Certificate of Advanced Study

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The Certificate of Advanced Study in Technology Law and Entrepreneurship leverages areas of strength at each school to equip and distinguish students seeking careers at the intersection of law, business management and technology.

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Whitman and Maxwell Announce Two Graduate-Level Dual Degrees

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Whitman and Maxwell have launched two new dual graduate degrees, an M.P.A/MBA and an International Business M.S./MBA, designed to prepare students to take on challenges related to public administration, international relations and business.

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August Class Notes

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See which of your classmates has a new position, gotten married, welcomed a child or won an award. Please provide your class note for the Whitman Connections newsletter and Whitman magazine.

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Does Your Firm Have an Opening?

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If your firm has an internship opening or a full-time role for a recent graduate, please reach out. We have many talented students and members of the Class of 2022 who are ready to make an impact. Thank you!

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Connect with Fellow Alumni at a Gathering in Your Area

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Syracuse University and its alumni clubs across the globe offer a myriad of opportunities to connect with the Orange family in your area! Upcoming events include MLB games in NYC, Baltimore and Boston, a day at the track in Saratoga and more!

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Don’t Miss an Invite to a Whitman Event Near You

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We often hear from alumni who learn about a Whitman or SU event on social media after it happens. We pull distribution lists for email invites by contact details on alumni records. Be sure to keep your mailing and email addresses current, so you don’t miss invitations to connect with fellow alumni!

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More Features and News:

Alumni Features:

From Malls to Microchips, Barbara Ashkin ’74 (A&S), ’77 MS Helps Put Syracuse on the Map

Scott Friedberg ’14 Has Gilded Dreams for His Syracuse-Based Business

The Gifts and Generosity of Deb Leone ’86, ’87 MBA Enhance the Whitman Experience 

Melanie Littlejohn ’97 MBA Impacts CNY through Community Building and Business Leadership 

Orange Family Legacy: The Kleins Share the Love of SU from Coast to Coast

Student Spotlights:

Rehan “Reh” Balsara ’23 Seizes Opportunities to Learn and Lead as Research Assistant, Intern, Ambassador, Mentor and More

Anushree Jagdish ’23 MBA Came to Whitman from India to Prepare to Pursue Her Passion for Brand Management

Delanie West ’23 MBA Embracing Lessons in the Online Classroom to Build Her Own Business and Help other Female Entrepreneurs

Mingwei “Max” Liang’s ’23 Ph.D. Discovery of Enthusiasm for Real Estate Leads to Published Study and Lessons in Teaching for Future Faculty Role

Faculty Features:

John Petosa Firmly Grounded in Syracuse University and the Community

Ray Wimer Shares Perspectives on the Shopping Mall Crisis: What Will It Take for Them to Recover? Is There any Hope?

For Additional Announcements, Articles and Features:

Visit whitman.syr.edu and voices.whitman.syr.edu.

 
 
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