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Poole College Benefactor Ben Jenkins and Friend Speaking at Amazing Alumni Series on Nov. 16

Benjamin P. Jenkins III, retired vice chairman and president of the General Banking Group of Wachovia Corporation (now Wells Fargo) will be discussing friendship and values at NC State’s Amazing Alumni Series. Their presentation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m., at the D.H. Hill Library’s Auditorium, West Wing.

Jenkins will be speaking with his long-time friend Dr. Robert Bashford, dean of admissions for the UNC School of Medicine and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Jenkins and Bashford are both alumni of NC State. Jenkins received his bachelor’s degree in economics when the academic program was part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, prior to the creation of the Poole College of Management. He has been a long-time friend and supporter of the college, and in September 2007, Poole College’s graduate programs were named the Jenkins Graduate School of Management in his honor.

Jenkins also was selected as the college’s first Person of the Year in spring 2008. Bashford’s remarks at the Person of the Year celebration reflected their long-time friends and role of humor in their lives.

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