| Event/Opportunity |
Event
Type |
Date |
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Annual
SOMAA
Golf Outing |
Social |
June 9, 2008 |
| A highlight of our social
events, the golf outing is held at Westwood Country Club in Amherst,
NY. Proceeds from the event benefit School of Management students
and programs. |
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MBA Teambuilding
Activities |
Student
Development |
August 18 & 19 2008 |
| Building the team culture
of the UB MBA program starts with the Teambuilding Sessions during
the August MBA Advantage orientation program with a carefully sequenced
roster of community-building and problem-solving activities. Alumni
facilitators provide a valuable corporate connection and application
to processing discussions. Planning for this event starts in the spring.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a facilitator
for the MBA teambuilding exercises as part of MBA Advantage, please
contact Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah at dasamoah@buffalo.edu. |
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| Salute to Summer-Cruise on the
Miss Buffalo |
Alumni Social /
Student
Networking |
September 10, 2008 |
| The School of Management
Alumni Association will sponsor a cruise on the Miss Buffalo -- "A
Salute to Summer". This represents a great opportunity for you to
put together your own group of friends or classmates for an evening
of camaraderie while cruising the Buffalo waterfront ... or simply
come by yourself ( members and their spouse or guest both come at
the reduced members rate) and network with others in attendance. Draft
beer, wine, soft drinks and a wide array finger food, including pizza
and wings are included in the registration price. |
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| Realistic
Job Previews |
Student
Development |
September 2008 |
| Alumni offer career advice
to current MBA's. The purpose of the Realistic Job Preview session
is to provide a forum where successful alumni of the School of Management
can share insights that might be integrated into the academic/career
planning of current MBA students. |
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|
Management Career Fair |
Student
Networking |
September 2008 |
| Tap into your alma mater
to fill your company’s internship and full-time hiring needs.
Participate in the Management Career Fair and meet prospective candidates.
Brand your company’s name, educate students on your company’s
hiring practices and programs. |
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| Connoisseurs
Club Wine Event |
Social |
October 15,
2008 |
A series of upscale events
featuring ultra-premium beverages coupled with an extraordinary
menu. These events will be held at exclusive locations, each with
a unique flair. This is a private club limited to 100 members
|
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| Gerald S. Lippes
Speaker Series |
Professional
Development |
October 2008
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| Annual Awards Banquet |
Alumni Networking |
November 2008 |
| Our most visible event featuring
presentation of the Niagara Frontier Executive of the Year Award.
Last year's honoree was Louis P. Ciminelli, Chairman and CEO of LPCiminelli
Inc. The banquet will be held at the Millennium Airport Hotel Buffalo
at 2040 Walden Avenue. Over 300 business executives in attendance. |
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| Tax Institute |
Professional
Development |
November 2008 |
| A program for reviewing and
clarifying provisions and patterns of federal tax laws as presented
cooperatively by the SOM, the NY Society of CPA's and the Erie Institute
of Law (formally the Bar Association of Erie County) |
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| Network New York (NYC) |
Student
Networking |
January 2009 |
| A collaborative event between
the Career Resource Center and the School of Management Alumni Association
to provide networking opportunities for students and School of Management
alumni in the New York City area. You can provide valuable career-focused
advice to our students. This event provides an excellent forum to
renew old acquaintances as well as meet students who are eager to
learn more about your profession. Registration via the crc website:mgt.buffalo.edu/crc.
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SOMAA Reception, Dinner, Annual Meeting, and
Speaker Event |
Alumni Social/Student
Networking |
January 2009 |
| Join us at the Annual Meeting
for the School of Management Alumni Association, held in conjunction
with MBA Advantage. Network with fellow School of Management alumni
and first year MBAs (81) at a reception, dinner, and presentation.
This event is held in the Center for Tomorrow from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm.
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| Realistic
Job Previews |
Student
Development |
January 2009 |
| Alumni offer career advice
to current MBAs. The purpose of the Realistic Job Preview session
is to provide a forum where successful alumni of the School of Management
can share insights that might be integrated into the academic/career
planning of current MBA students. |
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| Network Buffalo |
Student
Networking |
February 2009 |
| A collaborative event between
the Career Resource Center and the School of Management Alumni Association
to provide networking opportunities for students and School of Management
alumni in the Western New York area. You can provide valuable career-focused
advice to our students. This event provides an excellent forum to
renew old acquaintances and meet students who are eager to learn more
about your profession. Registration via the CRC website: mgt.buffalo.edu/crc/job_fairs.shtm#feb
|
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| Connoisseurs
Club Spirit Event |
Social |
March 4, 2009
|
An upscale event featuring
ultra-premium bourbon tasting coupled with an extraordinary sit
down dinner menu. This event will be held at The Mansion on Delaware,
with a bourbon theme. Buffalo Trace Distillery will be the official
sponsor of this event. It will be from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. This is
a private club limited to 100 members
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Smart Business Practices
Breakfast Seminar |
Professional
Development |
March 2009 |
| Each spring the alumni association
puts together a panel of experts to discuss a timely, relevant issue
confronting business professionals. Attendees are encouraged to come
and learn, share their experiences and ask questions. Located at the
Center for Tomorrow from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
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MBA Student
Sneak Preview Weekend |
Student
Recruitment |
March 2009 |
Sponsored by the MBA program,
this event is only for accepted MBA students. Recent alumni are
invited to participate in discussions with these students during
the event. Event also includes a 'MBA Fun Friday' event the night
before with dinner and a professional sporting event. If you are
interested in participating in this event please contact Megan Wood
by calling 716-645-3204 or 877-BFLO-MBA. |
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| Gerald S. Lippes
Speaker Series |
Professional
Development |
March 2009 |
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Annual SOMAA Wine
Tasting and Dinner |
Social |
May 1, 2009 |
Join fellow alumni and
friends for an informative, fun evening of wine tasting and dinner.
One of our most popular events. To be held at the Millennium Airport
Hotel at 7:00pm. |
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| Connoisseurs
Club Beer Event |
Social |
June 17, 2009
|
A series of upscale events
featuring ultra-premium beverages coupled with an extraordinary
menu. These events will be held at exclusive locations, each with
a unique flair. This is a private club limited to 100 members
|
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Your Expertise Needed
in the Community |
Professional
Development |
On Going |
| The School of Management
Alumni Association is pleased to announce a program that assists WNY
agencies by letting you know about their needs for professional assistance
including board and committee membership. Click the link above for
more information on the initiative as well as participating agencies.
If you are interested in learning more about these agencies and their
needs, we encourage you to contact Joe Occasion, Director, and Gail
Calisto, Assistant at the Not For Profit Resource Center, an initiative
of the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, at nfprc@uwbec.org or
887-2757. For a listing of current openings. |
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Center for Entrepreneurial
Leadership (CEL) |
Professional
Development |
On Going |
| CEL strives to develop diverse
and unique programs to meet entrepreneurial needs. The CEL recognizes
that innovation is one of the keys to future success and knows that
businesses that do not change do not survive. |
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| Telementor
Program |
Student
Development |
On Going |
| A program designed to connect
School of Management students to School of Management alumni who are
interested in helping students with their career exploration and planning.
This is NOT a job referral program; it is designed to provide opportunities
for graduate and undergraduate students to speak with professionals
to obtain career- related information. |
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| Alumni
Ambassadors |
Student
Recruitment |
On Going |
Alumni ambassadors assist
the MBA recruitment staff during the fall semester at graduate fairs
and MBA fairs. A list of events can be found at our web site. Alumni
ambassadors also help in follow-up with prospective students via telephone
and e-mail. This typically begins in the late fall and goes through
the spring. If you are interested in assisting please contact:
Jaimie Falzarano, jtaylor3@buffalo.edu. |
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| EMBA/PMBA |
Professional
Development |
On Going |
For graduates of the Executive
or Professional MBA programs, a number of recruitment activities
are available during the year.
* Information Sessions : Talk about your EMBA/PMBA experience with
prospective applicants
* Alumni receptions for EMBA applicants each spring
* EMBA applicant phonathons.
If you are interested in participating any of these opportunities,
please contact Melissa FitzGerald at mf56@buffalo.edu or call 716-645-3200.
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