UW Business School - BA Alumni News
DECEMBER 2004

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CONTENTS
News
  • Business Undergrads Win Ethics Case Competition
  • Young Alumni Get Happy
  • Alumni Volunteers Needed for Student Career Event

  • Events
  • Winter Wonderland Sleigh Ride
  • CEO Lunch Series
  • Husky Happy Hour at BluWater Bistro
  • Dean's Business Breakfast Series

  • Career Development
  • Navigating Change Seminar
  • Tips on Effective Networking and the Career Connections Tool
  • Going to Graduate School?
  • NEWS

    Business Undergrads Win Ethics Case Competition
    A team of undergraduate business students from the University of Washington has won the inaugural Western Region Ethics Case Competition, held at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management in late October. Judges found that UW seniors Marcie Garrity and Emily Grad presented the best solution to a corporate ethical dilemma posed to teams from 10 universities in the western United States.
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    Young Alums Get Happy
    Over 50 young alumni spanning graduation dates from the past decade gathered together at Fado on a chilly November evening for the Young Alumni Happy Hour. Fado graciously supplied free appetizers. The atmosphere was perfect for mingling and networking, and the conversation was aided by the great food and drink. Thanks for hosting, Fado!

    Alumni Volunteers Needed for Student Career Event
    January 25, 2005 - 6–8 p.m.
    Would you like to share your experience and/or advice with students who are exploring different career paths or beginning their job search? If so, please consider participating in one of the alumni career panels during Undergraduate Career Night on January 25th, 2005. This event features panels presented by alumni working in the areas of Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, and Entrepreneurship.
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    EVENTS

    Winter Wonderland Sleigh Ride
    Join the Business School Young Alumni Group for a Winter Wonderland Sleigh Ride on Sunday, January 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Happy Trails in Easton Washington. A pack-team of horses will take us over the river and through the woods and deliver us to base camp, complete with warming tents, snow shoes for hiking, hot water and coffee, and an inner-tube hill.
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    CEO Lunch Series
    This popular lecture series held at the Columbia Tower Club features presentations by CEOs of local companies. The series begins on February 1st with Steve Gillis of Corixa.
    More about the series...

    Husky Happy Hour at BluWater Bistro
    Join your fellow business school grads for happy hour at one of Seattle's hottest venues on Lake Union. Discounted drinks and appetizers are part of the evening. February 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the BluWater Bistro on Lake Union. For more information, contact Maureen Crawford at crawf@u.washington.edu or 206-543-1573.

    Dean's Business Breakfast
    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 information and schedule...

    CAREER DEVELOPMENT

    Navigating Life and Career Transitions without Losing Your Way
    Wednesday, January 26, 6:30-8 p.m., HUB 310, UW Seattle
    Learn a powerful approach that offers creative and practical strategies for navigating change with greater ease and confidence.
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    Huskies Helping Huskies: Tips on Effective Networking and the Career Connections Tool
    Thursday, January 27, 5:30-7 p.m., BAEEC 310 at the UW Business School
    This seminar addresses why networking represents one of your most powerful career development strategies ... plus practical tips for effective networking and an orientation to the UWAA's Career Connections online networking service.
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    Going to Graduate School?
    Tuesday, January 25, 3:30 - 5 p.m., HUB 310
    Repeated: Thursday, January 27, 5 - 6:30 p.m., HUB 209A
    This information workshop features a Kaplan admissions expert to guide you through the process of how admissions committees evaluate prospective candidates, as well as Kaplan's exclusive tips and strategies for standardized tests.
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