OCTOBER 2021

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News for Alumni and Friends of the Whitman School of Management

 

Dean’s Fall Address Now Available

Dean Gene Anderson

The recording of Dean Anderson’s recent address to the Whitman Community as part of Boost the ‘Cuse is now available. He provides an update on the state of the School and the start of the Fall 2021 semester.

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Orange Tank Applications Due Soon

Orange Tank

Whitman’s Orange Tank business pitch competition is set for November 4. The deadline for Whitman students and alumni to apply for a chance to compete is October 22. Registration is open for viewing in person and virtually.

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Countdown to Orange Central

OC 2021

We are excited to welcome alumni and friends back to campus during Orange Central 2021! We hope Whitman’s Syracuse Samplings event on October 29 will be on your itinerary for the weekend!

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New Global Partnerships Announced

Whitman Building

Whitman recently announced partnerships with the Global Business School Network and the European Foundation for Management Development to enhance the School’s global initiatives consistent with its strategic plan.

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Introducing the Whitman Challenge

Whitman Challenge

To further Whitman’s commitment to experiential learning, the Whitman Challenge will give online MBA students the opportunity to work with corporate partners to develop a plan to resolve organizational challenges.

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Future Leaders Program Launched

Campus and Stadium

The Future Leaders Program is a high school to college pipeline initiative hosted by Whitman faculty, staff and students that targets high school students in underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged communities. 

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Class of 2020 Commencement

2020 Commencement

The Class of 2020 returned to campus last month for a commencement weekend that included a convocation address from New York State Governor Kathy Hochel ’80, an Orange gridiron victory and celebrations across campus. 

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October 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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Whitman Students Ready to Work

Michelle Truong

If your firm has an internship opening for next spring or summer or a full-time role for a recent graduate, we would love to from you. We have many talented students and new alums who are ready to make an impact.

Contact Us.
 
 

More Features and News:

Alumni Features and News:

Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68: Whitman Alumnus Awarded Honorary Doctor of Human Letters

‘Cuse Conversations with Bana Miller ’04: Advocating for Veterans and Their Families

Kelsey Davis ’19, MS ’20: Rising Entrepreneur Selected for Google for Startups Black Founders Fund

Student Spotlights:

Nneka Akukwe ’20 (MAX), ’22 MBA: In Pursuit of Sustainable and Inclusive Business

Ze Zang ’23: Championing Diversity and Inclusion for International Students

Faculty in the Media:

Holiday Retail Predictions: Professor of Retail Practice Ray Wimer Provides Perspective

Recent Recordings:

Syracuse University Talks Business Podcast Episode 8: ADHD and Entrepreneurship

For Additional Announcements, Articles and Features:

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

 
 
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