ACG Cup Kick-Off with Houlihan Lokey
Tuesday, 1/13/09, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Room 614, Lowenstein
The ACG Cup is a case study competition designed to give students from leading MBA programs across the country real world experience and invaluable insights into mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, financial advisory and private equity. The competition begins as Fordham-only with the winners competing in a regional competition with other schools. Winners are awarded the prestigious ACG Cup title and cash awards. On 1/13, Oscar Aarts from Investment Bank Houlihan Lokey will be on campus to discuss the ACG Cup and review the valuation techniques necessary to compete in the cup. YOU DO NOT NEED A TEAM TO ATTEND THE MEETING. Fordhamfinancesociety@gmail.com
Layoff Survival Guide
Thursday, 1/15/09, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
South Lounge, Lowenstein Hall
A financial advisor (GBA ‘96), severance attorney (Fordham Law) and career coach (GBA ‘03 ) will hold a panel discussion, followed by Q&A. RSVP or questions: cziczo@fordham.edu.
Business Plan Competition
Deadline: Monday, 1/19/09
Have a business idea? Have talent or skills you'd like to lend to a startup? Wish to mentor a startup venture? The Fordham University Business Plan Competition is open to students and alumni from any Fordham University school. Winners receive $10,000 in prize money. Take control of your life--be the navigator of your own destiny. Whether it's now or later...entering the Fordham Business Plan Competition will likely provide you with more career options. http://www.fordhamtec.org/fbpc.asp or ingrassia@fordham.edu.
Sports Career Seminar and Panel
Tuesday, 1/20/09, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Diamond Sports and The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center will offer a Sports Career Seminar, to be held at the museum, www.yogiberramuseum.org. This event was developed to provide area students with insight and information about preparing for a career in the growing, global sports business industry. Panelists will include senior management from major area sports teams, leagues and associations. Students will have an opportunity for Q and A with each panelist. The registration fee for this program is $45, and includes lunch, access to all six panel programs and access to the Museum. Visit www.SportsBusinessCareers.com
Marketing Society Hosts L'Oreal Senior VP of Marketing, Michele Johnson
Tuesday, 1/20/09, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
South Lounge, Cafeteria
Join the Marketing Society as we host an open Q&A style discussion with Michele Johnson, SVP Matrix U.S. Marketing, L'Oreal. We will hold a casual pre-event reception at 4:30, followed by Michele's presentation. Bring your friends, colleagues and come armed with questions! This will be a FANTASTIC opportunity for anyone interested in marketing, brand management, beauty, and for those with aspirations of working for a major corporation like L'Oreal. Michelle will share her path to the top, and you may just learn how to distinguish yourself even during a downturn. Business casual attire is recommended. Email igreenberg@fordham.edu.
Build a Business Case for Responsible Redevelopment
Deadline: 2/06/09
Fordham Net Impact Club is contacting you today with an opportunity for you to make a tangible impact through business this Spring. Please contact Hammed Adeniyi if you are interested in joining a team for this project. This project is an outstanding opportunity for top students, individually or in teams, to add an impressive accomplishment to your resume; work closely with a leading U.S. Foundation, global corporation, and Net Impact staff; apply business skills to a real world challenge; and, receive funding and recognition for your work! See project pages for details. Application deadlines for projects are mid-February 2009. hadeniyi@gmail.com.
January 2009 Calendar
Jan. 12
Last day of 100% refund – OASIS closed for add/drop
Jan. 13
70% refund begins
Jan. 19
Martin Luther King Day – University closed
Jan. 20
55% refund begins
Jan. 23
Additional session for Monday classes due to
Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 27
40% refund begins
Latin America and Caribbean students:
The Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
These highly subsidized loans are made with the understanding that upon completion of their studies, beneficiaries commit to repay the loan in full and return to their home countries to apply their knowledge and training to the economic and social advancement of the developing countries within the Americas.
- Supplementary aid of up to US$15,000 (for living expenses, tuition, or emergencies not covered by their principal source of finance)
- Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round –there are no deadlines.
- Loans are granted for graduate and undergraduate studies.
- Scholars, researchers, and professionals are also eligible for exchange programs and professional development courses lasting minimum one academic semester.
- Easy access to loan application forms and instructions are on-line at: www.oas.org/rowe
TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION’S CARL MARKS STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION
Visit www.turnaround.org for complete program details and the entry package. The Carl Marks Student Paper Competition recognizes outstanding student achievement in the field of corporate renewal. This program presents an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their ideas and research to members of the corporate renewal industry.
Fordham BHMBAA - Spring General Body Meeting
Thursday, 1/15/09 at 6PM & 8PM
Please join the Fordham Black & Hispanic MBA Association for our 1st meeting of the semester. The 2008-09 Exec Board will introduce upcoming spring events and you will learn how we can make your MBA lives easier! www.fordhamBHMBA.com
Student Business Cards
You now have the opportunity to order business cards. If you are interested in having GBA business cards, please click here to place your order with Dash Printing:
- Home address is not included on the cards for your privacy.
- Cards must use your fordham.edu email addresses.
- If you have a dual concentration, separate the two by typing in an "and" or a "&".
- Please be certain to review your proof before submitting your order.
- Your order is placed when you hit "Send" even though you will not receive a confirmation email.
The order you are placing is for 500 cards at a cost of $50 plus $3 shipping. Email gradbusiness@fordham.edu with questions.
Student Volunteers Needed
The admissions team is requesting volunteers among the current student population to help promote the Fordham MBA at the monthly information sessions. Any interested students should contact Cynthia Perez, Director of Admissions, at 212-636-6200 or perez@fordham.edu
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