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UConn School of Business eNews, June 2009 (6/8/2009) - UConn School of Business News, Events, Business Briefs, Alumni Spotlight, and more  | | June 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | We have over 350 fans. Are you one of them? | | The UConn School of Business has a Facebook page. Become a fan of the UConn School of Business to show your pride in being affiliated with the School and to stay engaged by contributing to our Facebook space and by getting news stories in your own feed. Become a fan of the UConn School of Business on Facebook! | | | | | | |  |  | | UConn School of Business eNews |  John Y. Kim '87 MBA Speaks at Undergraduate Commencement 2009
On May 10, 2009, John Y. Kim ’87 MBA, distinguished UConn School of Business alum and Chief Executive Officer of New York Life Investment Management, LLC (NYLIM), addressed an audience of over 500 graduating seniors, their families, and University faculty and staff at Gampel Pavilion at the UConn Storrs campus in Storrs, CT. As a self-described "recession graduate" of the 1980s, he offered his view on the current economic situation as well as three key pieces of advice for the graduating seniors: "continue to learn, work hard and be passionate in everything you do." Read More |  Irina Moore '04 Discusses Leadership at NAWMBA Meeting
Kathy Onofrio, current MBA candidate, led and facilitated the Stamford UConn Chapter of the National Association of Women MBA (NAWMBA) first meeting of the year at the Stamford campus. Marlys Rizzi, Program Administrator for the Stamford MBA Program and National NAWMBA committee member, welcomed the group and spoke about the upcoming National Conference at Disneyland from October 26-31, 2010. The meeting's theme was Leadership: Today and Tomorrow featuring Irina Tsikhelashvili Moore '04 MBA, UConn 40 under 40 awardee. Moore participated in edgelab and received the GE Edison Award for her significant contributions to GE. Today, she is the vice president of risk management for GE Money, the corporation's consumer and small financial services unit. Read More |  Professor Wayne Bragg Selected as 2009 Executive MBA Outstanding Professor
Professor Wayne Bragg was selected as the 2009 Executive MBA Outstanding Professor by the Executive MBA Class of 2009. This annual award, voted by the graduating EMBA class, recognizes EMBA professors who have outstanding teaching skills and concern for students’ learning. This is the second year in a row, and fourth overall, that Wayne has been voted the Outstanding Professor by the EMBA students. Read More | | | Press Room Home >> |  |  | UConn School of Business Briefs |  | A total of six alumni graduates have been elected to the UConn Alumni Association Board of Directors. Four new board members were chosen and two were re-elected, including UConn School of Business alums Steve Blovish, '80, '84 MBA; Alan Katten '86, '91 MBA; and Lori Riiska '84. Each will serve a three-year term from June 2009 through June 2012. Other School of Business alums serving on the UConn Alumni Association Board of Directors include: Doug Barry '82, '85 MBA; David Francione '96 MBA; Eric Judge '87, '92 MBA; Frank Milone '92; Rachel Rubin '77; and David E. Sturgess '78. | | | It is with sadness that the UConn School of Business informs of the death of one of our recent graduates. Brian Costello '09, a May 2009 graduate of the School of Business, passed away on Monday, May 25. Brian was from Weston, CT and earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting. He had just entered UConn’s MS in Accounting Program and had accepted a full time audit position with KPMG in Stamford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The UConn Foundation SBA Accounting Dept., c/o Atty. Robert L. Moks, 191 Post Rd. W., Westport, CT 06880, in memory of Brian Costello. Condolences to the family may also be sent to the Dean of Students Office, U-4062. | | | The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) hosted by Harvard Business School is a week of HBS instruction (June 20-26, 2009) that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience and the variety of opportunities a degree in management can afford.
This unique educational experience, in combination with a summer internship at a sponsoring company or organization, gives participants a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the innumerable opportunities that exist in management, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through leadership. For more information, go to http://www.hbs.edu/mba/svmp/. | | | | Press Room Home >> | | | The Importance of Networking | | Networking is one of the most effective job search tools today, far outweighing all other resources. Today, positions are being filled without ever being advertised, through hidden leads, referrals, etc. Until recently, people were reluctant to network, but today it is expected, accepted, and vital to a successful job search. The primary function of networking is to uncover hidden lead as well as industry-specific information and contacts. It is the process of purposefully developing relationships with others and making connections with people in your target companies. Our alumni community has many business leaders in accounting, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, information technology and real estate among other fields, as well as people looking to network into that next position. If you could benefit from enhancing your network of business contacts, join your fellow School of Business alumni and current MBA students for an evening of networking at one of the following upcoming events. It's an opportunity for alumni to find their next business partner, potential client, or just to meet a few new people. 
| Speed Networking in Tough Times
Stamford, CT
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
6:00-8:00 PM
Stamford, CT |  | UConn School of Business Golf Clinic & Networking Event
Thursday, June 11, 2009
6:00-8:00 PM
Hartford, CT |  | UConn School of Business Alumni Reception in
Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
6:00-8:30 PM
Philadelphia, PA | Also, take advantage of the Career Network, a feature of the Business Alumni Network. The Career Network is composed of hundreds of UConn alumni from a wide variety of professions. They have volunteered to share their knowledge with both students and other alumni. By sharing your expertise and advice with students, you are helping UConn's graduates become more prepared as they enter this difficult job market. You can also make valuable career connections with fellow alums in your field or seek advice as you make your own career transition. | | | | Business Alumni Network - Job Postings | |  Hire or get hired. Search for a new job or for talented fellow UConn School of Business alumni to join your team.
The Business Alumni Network has a Job Postings section, containing positions posted specifically from fellow alums and corporations who have a relationship with the University. Many of these positions were garnered by the School's Business Career Center, and most would not make it into a mainstream job listing website. You also have the option to search for open positions posted by any UConn alum and from other institutions. If you are looking to fill an open position, think of your fellow UConn School of Business alumni for qualified and quality candidates who have, like you, also been benefited by an education from one of the top business schools in the nation as well as our truly unique experiential learning opportunities. Your job posting will only be viewable by your fellow UConn alums. This Job Postings service is a valuable feature available to registered users of the Business Alumni Network, a community within the Husky Alumni Network. The UConn School of Business Alumni Network is a password-protected resource, free and accessible by UConn School of Business alumni and graduating students.
If you are a School of Business alum or graduating student, please visit alumni.business.uconn.edu to register and use the Business Alumni Network. | | | | | Alumni News and Notes | | Dean P. Freeman '91 was recently promoted to vice president and treasurer at Flowserve Corporation located in Irving, Texas. Flowserve is a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets. Most recently Mr. Freeman held the position of vice president of finance for the Flowserve Pump Division. | | | | Pamela F. Kahn '77 has been appointed as executive director of The Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership, an aspiring Business Improvement District in Ballston, Virginia. Ms. Kahn was most recently general manager and marketing director for CycleLife USA. | | | | Douglas J. Packard '78 has joined the Banknorth Investment Group as a financial advisor where he will provide individualized retirement and financial planning for individuals, families, and small businesses. | | | | Christopher M. Wilkos '88 has been promoted to executive vice president and chief investment officer at The Phoenix Companies, Inc. Mr. Wilkos joined Phoenix in 1997 as director of corporate portfolio management and was named vice president in 1998 and senior vice president in 2001. Prior to joining Phoenix, he served as an investment officer, portfolio manager, and vice president of Portfolio Strategy and Operations for Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company. | | | | Read more Alumni News & Notes >> | | | |
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