Conversation with the Faculty: The Economic Crisis

Thursday, January 15, 2009

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Rollins College, Bush Auditorium

Join fellow Rollins MBA alumni for a conversation with Crummer’s economic and finance experts: Dr. Ed Moses , Dr. William Seyfried, and Dr. Clay Singleton. After each professor offers his opening remarks about the current economic crisis, they will invite questions and discussion with alumni.

In addition, Jacqueline Brito, director of career management, will be available to meet with alumni who may be underemployed or seeking employment.

Career Counseling Services for Alumni

Need assistance with your career development? Alumni are eligible for counseling services which include:

Assistance writing resumes and cover letters
Assistance developing and improving interviewing skills
Assistance developing a job search strategy
Feedback and guidance regarding career transition
Assistance in exploring career options
Access to job database

To find out more, please contact the center director, Jacqueline Brito, director of career management, at mailto:jbrito@rollins.edu?subject=Career%20Counseling%20Services%20for%20Alumni or register on the resume and job database.

Build Your Crummer Capital

One of the best ways to build your business and your network of potential clients is by updating your profile in the business directory. In the Central Florida market there are over 2,300 MBA graduates who buy products and services you and your business may provide. This service is free to MBA alumni - all you have to do is sign up. Register today!

Get Back in the Classroom?

Come back to Crummer and audit a class this Spring!

One of the great benefits of being a Rollins MBA Alumnus is the ability to audit classes for free. Join a class you wish you would have taken as a student or maybe refresh your memory on one you took. View a list of open Spring 2009 classes and learn how to sign-up for a class. Seating is limited!

Call for Mentors
Now accepting applications for mentors

Who has made an impact on your professional career? Whether you have been in the professional world for 5 years or 50 years you have probably had a mentor along the way. Wouldn’t you like to be able to give an aspiring professional the same guidance someone gave you? Now you can!

The CrummerSchool has a very enthusiastic class of Early Advantage MBA students who are seeking mentors. As a mentor you will be paired with a student who shares similar professional interests. You will have the opportunity to provide guidance, career advice and coaching. Mentors meet with their student through a combination of personal, telephone, and Email interaction. Apply to become a mentor.

Center for Entrepreneurship Reception

Members of the Rollins MBA advisory boards along with alumni who have started or purchased their own business gathered on Wednesday, November 19, at the law offices of GrayRobinson. Guests were hosted by Bill Grimm, chair of the Center for Entrepreneurship's Advisory Board, for the past five years. The event was held in recognition of Entrepreneurship magazine and The Princeton Review ranking the Rollins MBA Entrepreneurship program 24th in the country. View photos from reception

Are you LinkedIn?

Have you joined the LinkedIn network? If so, make sure you join the Crummer Alumni Association Group and stay connected with your fellow Crummer alumni. Not part of the network? Learn more about this online professional networking site here.

SAVE THE DATE!
Atlanta Alumni Reception on January 26, 2009

Rollins MBA Alumni who reside in the Atlanta area will be gathering on Monday, January 26, for an evening reception. For more information about this event please contact Donald Hale at mailto:dhale@rollins.edu%20?subject=Atlanta%20Alumni%20Reception%20on%201%2F26%2F09 or call 407.691.1220.