UW Business School - BA Alumni News
OCTOBER 2004

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CONTENTS
  • Looking for 1970s African American Graduates
  • Business Leadership Banquet a Great Success
  • Alumni Directory - find your friends
  • Introducing 2005 UWAA Tours
  • 2004 Young Alumni Reception
  • Dean's Business Breakfast Series
  • Husky Homecoming Happy Hour
  • Defining Moments: UW History Exhibit
  • Seattle Apple Cup Viewing Party
  • Young Alumni Happy Hour
  • Volunteers Needed for Career Connections Night
  • Dependable Strengths Seminars
  • Expand your Network with Career Connections
  • NEWS

    Looking for 1970s African American Graduates
    The Business School's Business and Economic Development Program (BEDP) will be hosting the third annual Celebration of African American Business Achievement dinner on February 17, 2005 at the Westin Hotel. This year, we will be recognizing and honoring all African American alumni from the UW Business School who graduated in the 1970s. We have a list of 65 alumni but we know that there are more than 100 African American alumni who graduated in the 1970s
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    Business Leadership Banquet a Great Success
    Nearly 300 members of the business community, alumni, friends and patrons of the Business School gathered at the Westin on Sept. 23 to honor UW Business School alumni and business leaders. This premier annual event raises money for diversity scholarships.
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    Alumni Directory - find your friends
    The UWAA Online Alumni Directory is a searchable database of UW alumni showing name, city and state of residence, class years, and other degree information. Any alumnus/a can find his or her own record, update it and adjust settings to display all, some or no personal contact information.
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    Introducing 2005 UWAA Tours
    The 2005 tour line-up for UW Alumni Tours is now available. Choose from exciting destinations such as South America, Italy, Iceland, Russia and many more. The UWAA offers top quality group tours where you can explore the world with other UW alumni and friends. The full 2005 tour schedule is available online.
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    2004 Young Alumni Reception
    Business School graduates from the last decade gathered at the Center for Urban Horticulture on Thursday, Sept. 30 to reconnect with former classmates and faculty. The reception featured addresses by Acting Dean, Vance Roley and Associate Dean Pete Dukes.
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    FALL EVENTS

    Dean's Business Breakfast Series
    These monthly breakfasts held on the UW campus, feature presentations by local business leaders. Learn about local trends and network with UW alumni and members of the business community. The cost per lecture is $15 and includes breakfast and parking.
    More info and current schedule...

    Husky Homecoming Happy Hour
    Get ready for the Homecoming Rally by celebrating with fellow Dawgs. Participating University District bars will feature happy hour specials for all Huskies who are 21 and over.
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    Defining Moments: UW History Exhibit
    The UWAA is excited to announce Defining Moments, an historical exhibit to celebrate the texture of lives and the substance of actions which have resulted in the outstanding University of Washington campus and community of today.
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    Seattle Apple Cup Viewing Party
    Get together with your fellow Huskies to watch the Apple Cup.
    When: Saturday, November 20, begins at 3 p.m.
    Where: The Premier, 1700 1st Avenue South, Seattle
    Admission: TBD

    Young Alumni Happy Hour
    Join Business School Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD), for happy hour at Fado on November 18th at 5:30. For more information contact Rachel Byrne at rbyrne@u.washington.edu.

    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

    Volunteers Needed for Career Connections Night
    The UW Alumni Association is seeking alumni volunteers to participate in Career Connections Night on Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Walker-Ames Room of Kane Hall on the UW Seattle campus. This informal reception provides UW students from the Business School and College of Arts & Sciences the opportunity to connect with and learn from alumni from a variety of career fields. As an alumni volunteer, you will mingle with students and share information about your field of work, and the career path you took to arrive at your current position.
    Sign up online...

    CAREER DEVELOPMENT

    Dependable Strengths Seminars
    This seminar is designed to assess strengths and talents. This information is then used to develop a powerful job search strategy.
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    Expand your Network with Career Connections
    Are you looking to expand your network in your current field — or considering a career change and seeking contacts in other fields? Then check out Career Connections, the UWAA's worldwide network of UW alumni and friends.
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