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| The Newsletter of the Wharton Alumni Community | October 2009 |
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Dear Alumnus/a,
With an unparalleled alumni network of more than 85,000 graduates in 140
countries, Wharton has the potential to play an important
role in the creation of a more peaceful and prosperous world. This
potential is reflected in the School’s broad global engagement and
three international Executive Boards. It is thus my great honor to
accept Dean Robertson’s
invitation to serve as chair of Wharton’s Executive Board for Asia.
Now is the ideal time for the Wharton School and the countries of Asia
to build upon an already strong relationship. Asia’s top students
are applying to the School in increasing numbers, and the region is home
to the world’s fastest-growing concentration of Wharton alumni. My
new role as chair provides a wonderful opportunity to more formally garner
the resources of the Board in support of Wharton’s strategic goals
and initiatives.
In the months ahead, the Asian Executive Board will identify and recruit
new potential members, qualified women in particular, and construct a mission
statement positioning the expertise and connections of our members for maximum
benefit to the Wharton community. We will take a more proactive role
in working with the School to identify job opportunities—both summer
internships and full-time employment—in which Wharton students and
alumni can leverage their unique skills to create real economic and social
value, and we will work with Wharton’s Aresty Institute to expand
the reach of the School’s Executive Education programs to key business
and civic leaders in the region. Finally, we will undertake a widespread
campaign to ensure that stakeholders throughout Asia are well-informed about
the Wharton School and the unparalleled talent within the Wharton community.
To that end, we look forward to working with many of you as business or
travel takes you throughout the region. Until then, please know that
the my fellow Board members and I are committed to helping the School continue
in its tradition of excellence, and to serving the Wharton alumni community—throughout
Asia and around the globe.
Sincerely,
Chanthol Sun, AMP'97, PAR'09, PAR'12
Chair, Executive Board for Asia
Senior Minister and Vice Chairman, Council for the Development of Cambodia
Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia |
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Chanthol Sun,
AMP'97, PAR'09, PAR'12
Chair, Executive Board for Asia
Senior Minister and Vice Chairman,
Council for the Development of Cambodia
Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia |
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE |
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Career Services Update
MBA
MBA Career Management and Wharton alumni from around the world
partnered to create several job generation initiatives to support
students and alumni during this challenging job market. The 2008-2009
job generation initiatives included:
- Alumni Who Care program (over 25 unpaid internships generated)
- $200K Wharton School-sponsored internship program (over 110 students applied)
- Short Term Project Initiative (over 70 projects generated)
- Wharton New York City career fair (55 student and alumni attendees and 13 companies)
- Increased
interactive alumni sessions (6 virtual alumni panels and 9
Alumni-in-Residence sessions, with 845 student attendees across all
programs)
On behalf of the Wharton School, MBA Career Management would like to
thank the more than 250 alumni who participated in these initiatives
and recruited Wharton MBA talent. For information on the firms who
participated in these programs, please visit our Employer Appreciation Website.
In addition to these initiatives, Dean Tom Robertson approved the
hiring of three additional full-time MBA Career Management staff:
- Senior Associate Director, Global
Careers: Provide a strategic review of the resources offered to
students considering global careers
- Associate Director, Employer Services: Expand our employer hiring programs
- Senior Associate Director, Alumni Services: Enhance our MBA alumni resources
As a direct result of these new roles, MBA Career Management has
increased programming and representation at Wharton's Global Alumni
Forums, launched a new Global Briefings series, developed several new
career programs addressing the recession, initiated five new job
generation programs, implemented an online alumni advising scheduling
system, developed three new alumni career webinars, added new online
alumni resources such as the WetFeet Industry Guides, and enhanced our
external career coach program.
Supporting Wharton students and alumni during this critical time is one
of the School's highest priorities. If you find yourself in a job
search please visit the MBA Alumni Career Services website
to review resources available for MBA alumni. If you or your company
have an MBA hiring need, remember to recruit at Wharton. Information on
connecting with Wharton student or alumni talent is available on the MBA Career Management Employer Website.
Undergraduate
While the 2008-2009 academic year proved to be a challenging one for
graduating seniors, Wharton undergraduates fared relatively well in
their job searches, with over 90% of the class finalizing their
post-graduate plans by August 2009. Career Services provided
an array of services to support students during this time, including
coordinating a variety of on- and off-campus career fairs (in various
locations and industries), managing an extensive on-campus recruiting
program, and conducting outreach to employers to generate additional
job and internship leads for our students. We also offered a range of
new workshops to help students diversify their job search methods
including a "Finding and Applying for Jobs in a Tough Economy" workshop
and several programs focused on using social networking to further
career goals.
Career
Services continues to offer programs to encourage students to think
broadly about their career options. One such program is the Externship
Program, in which students have the opportunity to shadow an alumnus/a
(or an employer) to experience a "day in the life" in a field of
interest to them. Externships run in early January and late May so
students can participate when they are home for breaks. We are always
looking for more alumni to serve as hosts, and would like to thank
those alumni who hosted students last year. We also sponsor a Career
Discovery Seminar each semester to help students consider career
options that align with their skills, interests, and values.
For the
current academic year, Career Services received a grant from the
Partnership for Public Service to promote opportunities within the
federal government. The grant allows us to bring speakers, including
Wharton alumni working in government roles, to campus and offer
workshops about the many career paths available within the federal
government.
As in
the past, the Career Services office continues to serve undergraduate
alumni who are in the midst of a career transition. A complete list of
services for Wharton undergraduate alumni can be found on our website: www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/wharton/alumni.html.
The website also outlines ways in which you can post jobs or
internships with your organization, become involved as an Externship
host, or join PACNet, the Penn Alumni Career Network. |
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SCHOOL NEWS |
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Google/Wharton Launch YouTube Channel
Google and the SEI Center's Future of Advertising Project launched the
YouTube Fast.Forward. channel, which features over 100 videos of
thought leaders who examine the implications of recent innovations for
marketers and consumers.
Visit Fast.Forward. |
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K@W Features Video Coverage of John Thain Leadership Lecture
John Thain, former CEO of Merrill Lynch, offered his opinions as to
what caused the financial crisis, what can be done to prevent it from
happening again, and when it will be over -- not just for the financial
industry but also for Main Street.
Read K@W coverage. |
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WIMI to Collaborate with ESPN on Media Analysis and Measurement
The Wharton Interactive Media Initiative team will help ESPN understand
the "convergent usage" of TV and Internet and help ESPN divide up its
energy between TV, radio, Web, and mobile platforms in a sensible way.
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Aspen Institute Names Tom Donaldson 2009 Faculty Pioneer for Lifetime Achievement
Dubbed the "Oscars of the business school world" by The Financial Times,
the Aspen award recognizes Mark O. Winkelman Professor Tom Donaldson's
leadership and risk-taking in integrating ethical, environmental and
social issues into the MBA curriculum.
Read news release. |
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Elizabeth Ellery Bailey Named Recipient of the 2009 Carolyn Shaw Bell Award
Elizabeth
Bailey, Wharton's John C. Hower Professor of Business and Public
Policy, is the 2009 recipient of the Carolyn Shaw Bell Award, given
annually by the American Economics Association's Committee on the
Status of Women in the Economics Profession to an individual who has
furthered the status of women in the profession.
Read news release. |
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Givology Receives Kudos from Pulitzer Prize Winning Authors
Givology, co-founded by Wharton/Huntsman program students, was recently
mentioned by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, Nicholas Kristof and
Sheryl WuDunn, in their latest book, Half the Sky.
Learn more about Givology. |
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Wharton Interactive Media Initiative Conference
More than 100 executives joined the Wharton Interactive Media
Initiative (WIMI) and its Corporate Partner, Office Arrow, LLC, founded
by Mike Lewis, W'74, for the "Lift: B2B Social Commerce Summit"
Sept. 15-16 in Atlanta. The Lift Summit was created to help bring
clarity to businesses examining emerging technologies and to deliver
actionable business solutions relevant to the social commerce and
social media phenomena. WIMI Co-Director and K.P. Chao Professor Eric
T. Bradlow's conference presentation on "Paradoxes of Social Media" has
already become a viral sensation. Said WIMI Managing Director, Steve
Ennen, "With the help of Mike Lewis and Office Arrow, we've been able
to take a strong leadership position and deliver knowledge that is
vital for companies doing business in today's multi-platform
environment." Office Arrow is one of seven Corporate Partners working
with the Wharton Interactive Media Initiative. For more information on
WIMI, www.whartoninteractive.com. For more on Office Arrow, www.officearrow.com. |
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MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Update
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Class of 2012 Admissions Cycle Underway: The application cycle for the
Class of 2012 is underway with the Round 1 application deadline on
Thursday, October 1. We welcome alumni to provide recommendations for
candidates about whom you feel strongly. Please click here to submit a recommendation. You can log in using your WhartonConnect account information.
- Admissions
Receptions around the Globe: Wharton MBA Admissions cordially invites
alumni to attend our Admissions Receptions around the world. Admissions
Receptions are not only a chance for prospective applicants to learn
more about the program, but also a valuable opportunity to hear from
alumni such as yourself about your experiences in the program and the
impact of the Wharton MBA in your life beyond. In addition, they are a
great way to stay connected to other alumni in your part of the world.
During the month of October we will be in cities throughout Europe,
Asia and North America. For more information and to sign up to attend
please visit AdmissionsConnect.
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| ALUMNI NEWS |
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The Road to Recovery: Investing in the Global Real Estate Rebound
Knowledge@Wharton,
in partnership with InterConnect Events, invites you to attend its
Second Annual Real Estate Forum, titled "The Road to Recovery:
Investing in the Global Real Estate Rebound," on Friday, December 11,
2009, at the New York Stock Exchange. The Forum, which promises to
build on the successes of last year's event, will bring together real
estate investors and developers from around the world to exchange ideas
on the most pressing issues facing real estate in global markets today.
Sessions will be offered on investing in distressed property, emerging
sources of funding, and niche opportunities in housing and commercial
markets, among other topics. Join Gerardo de Nicolás, CEO of Homex in
Mexico, together with Garry Garrabrant, CEO of Equity International in
USA, and Sam Zell, Chairman of Equity Group Investments in USA, among
other featured speakers. For details please visit: knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/weblink/563.cfm |
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New Executive Education Program
Looking to have a more productive discussion with your wealth management professional? Wharton Executive Education introduces Managing Your Wealth, a 3-day program designed to help you make sound choices. Alumni welcome. Seating is limited. |
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Alumni Down Under
Samuel A. Blank Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Janice Bellace , pictured, with Peter McGuire, WAM'04, joined a group of Wharton alumni for lunch at Sydney's Botanic Gardens in Australia on August 31. |
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| ALUMNI MEDIA MENTIONS |
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The Wall Street Journal interviewed Robert T. Martin, WG'80, managing director and head of Asia for Bank of Montreal. (Oct 4, 2009) Read story.
The New York Times featured Beth Kaplan, W'80, WG'81, president of GNC Pittsburgh, about her leadership journey. (Sep 19, 2009) Read more.
CSPAN Gary Gensler, W'78, WG'79,
chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, offers
commentary on what the economic crisis has taught us about regulation
of the financial markets. (Sep 14, 2009) See interview.
See all alumni news and events. |
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Five Questions: What's New with Net Neutrality and India's Mobile Markets?
Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski in late
September outlined principles of net neutrality to promote more open
use of the Internet. What will these developments mean for business in
the U.S. and other parts of the world? In a new interview format called
Five Questions, Rajesh Jain, CEO of India-based Netcore, asks Wharton
legal studies and business ethics professor Kevin Werbach about net
neutrality. In the second part of the interview, roles are reversed and
Werbach poses five questions to Jain about opportunities in the Indian
mobile market, which is going through explosive growth. Read more. |
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For more, visit Knowledge@Wharton Wharton's online source for business news and analysis. |
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growth. Wharton's Executive Education programs can build your business
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Event Highlights
Wharton Energy Network Annual Reception and Conference
October 29-30, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
MBA Admissions Presentation for Prospective Students
October 29, 2009
Beirut, Lebanon
Professor N. Bulent Gultekin on The Financial Crisis and its Aftermath"
and MBA Admissions Presentation for Prospective Students
November 2, 2009
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Professor N. Bulent Gultekin on The Financial Crisis and its Aftermath"
and MBA Admissions Presentation for Prospective Students
November 3, 2009
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Professor N. Bulent Gultekin on The Financial Crisis and its Aftermath"
and MBA Admissions Presentation for Prospective Students
November 4, 2009
Dubai, UAE
Network Marketing – Fact vs. Fiction: The Realities of Social Contagion
November 5, 2009
Boulder, CO
MBA Admissions Presentation for Prospective Students
November 8, 2009
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
MBA Admissions Presentation for Prospective Students
November 10, 2009
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Wharton SoCal Executive Dinner Speaker Series: Spencer Sherman
November 10, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
Trends and Ideas on the Emerging Workforce and the Keys to Productivity in the New Economy
November 18, 2009
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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