Wolf Wire
January 2012
Message from the President
Greetings Friends!
Many of you may have heard that the NCSU MBA Part-Time program was voted #30 in the country by Businessweek – another piece of evidence that our program’s stature is increasing in the eyes of those across the country.
As the perceived value of the NC State Jenkins MBA program increases in the eyes of others, the MBA Alumni Society continues to work to increase our MBA program’s value to you, our alumni.
Our Communications, Events, Student Engagement, Business Development, and Nominations Committees had a very productive Fall semester, and plans are underway for an even greater Spring semester. Please continue to look for Wolf Wires and Wolf Flashes for updates regarding events and other items of interest throughout the coming semester.
On a fun note, some board members and I are running (and eating) as a team in the Krispy Kreme Challenge on February 4 – if you’re interested in participating; sign up under the team name “NCSU MBA Alumni” as soon as you can! We’d love to see you there.
I wish each of you and yours a fantastic, happy and safe 2012!
Bob Bonds
President
NCSU MBA Alumni Society
Opportunity to Join the Jenkins MBA Alumni Board
All MBA and MSM alumni are eligible to join the MBA Alumni Board. If you are interested in serving and strengthening the Jenkins MBA program, please contact Pete Geisen (geisenpa@gmail.com) before January 31, 2012.
The Jenkins MBA Alumni Board has begun the process of nominating and selecting new members. As a member, you can help us achieve our mission of further enhancing the value of the NCSU MBA degree. Alumni Board members commit their talents, time, and funds to opportunities that both enhance alumni involvement in the program and provide a benefit to all Jenkins MBA stakeholders – students, alumni, faculty, administrators and local companies. We hope to develop a strong and supportive alumni network of NCSU MBA and MSM program graduates.
Ready to Run in Two Exciting Events?
Join team NCSU MBA Alumni and run in the Krispy Kreme Challenge!
Location: NC State Bell Tower
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Registration now at www.krispykremechallenge.com
Contact Lea Chan (lea.chan@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Join NCSU MBA Alumni at the first Ennis Memorial 5K!
For information and registration visit http://mbawolfpackrun.weebly.com/
A 5K run will be held on Centennial Campus on Saturday, March 3 to honor Dr.Lynn Ennis, an adjunct faculty member who taught the Creativity inManagement course for our program and who was the associatedirector/curator of the Gregg Museum on campus. Lynn died unexpectedlyin July. The proceeds of the run will go to the Gregg Museum.
If you're not a runner, the event is looking for volunteers.
Contact Lea Chan (lea.chan@gmail.com) for more information.
Breakfast with a Professor
How could you and your company benefit from understanding the Psychology of Innovation? Join your fellow alumni for the inaugural Breakfast with a Professor event, where Dr. Stacy Wood will enlighten us on how consumers respond and adapt to change or innovation.
Mark your calendar now for Tuesday April 27, 2012 from 7:30am to 9:00am at NCSU's RTP facility. Breakfast will be provided, but space is limited, so register early! A upcoming WolfFlash will contain registration details.
MBA Tidbits
For the latest headlines, visit http://poole.ncsu.edu/mba/news/.Recent articles include:
- Pamela Bostic Honored in Prestigious Award Ceremony
- NCSU Libraries Spring 2012 Workshops
- “Jenkins Helped Me Segue from Technology to Business,” Bobby Bahram ’01 Says.
- Dr. Craig Newmark: Marking 30 Years at NC State