TOMORROW:

Join Us for the 5th Annual Corporate Reception

Discover a Kaleidoscope of New Possibilities!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Through the years some of the most successful connections for full-time MBA students have come from Crummer alumni. The corporate reception is an opportunity to meet full-time MBA students and learn why the Rollins MBA was again ranked the #1 MBA in Florida by Forbes magazine!

If you or a member of your human resources team are interested in attending the reception to represent your organization please contact Erin Pianko, Corporate Relations Specialist, at 407.646.2335 or epianko@rollins.edu

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 Crummer School is looking for mentors for the Early Advantage MBA students. 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. Learn more about becoming a mentor.

The Drive for 55 is Underway!

This year, in order to increase participation in the Crummer Annual Fund drive, all donors of $55 and higher will receive a navy "Rollins MBA" polo. It only takes 55 people to increase the participation percentage by one point - and alumni participation impacts both national and international rankings of top business schools. To date, 120 alumni have participated in the Drive for 55 – raising the percentage of alumni giving by 2%. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Drive for 55. Make an online contribution today!

ATTENTION: Business Owners

The Center for Entrepreneurship will be hosting a special reception this month to celebrate Rollins MBA alumni who own their own businesses. Whether you started a new business from the ground up or have bought an existing business – we want to celebrate you! To be a part of this event please contact Donald Hale at dhale@rollins.edu or 407-691-1220.

Dr. Currie Speaks to Alumni in Tampa Bay

Dr. David Currie gave a presentation to Rollins MBA alumni in Tampa Bay on Wednesday, October 1. The presentation focused on four people who have been instrumental in the Rollins MBA programs growth and development. The alumni gathered at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City.

Dr. Singleton Addresses Alumni in New York

Thirty MBA alumni from New York City attended a reception at the Heartland Brewery Chophouse in Times Square on Wednesday, October 29. The reception featured an update on the Rollins MBA program by Dean Craig McAllaster and a presentation by Professor Clay Singleton. Professor Singleton outlined several updates to the MBA program over the past five years and shared a few thoughts on the financial crisis.

EAMBA Students Visit Kennedy Space Center

Last Friday a group of full-time Rollins MBA students were given the opportunity to visit Kennedy Space Center for a behind the scenes tour of KSC operations. Following the tour, a top KSC executive spoke with the students about the leadership necessary to integrate all of the people and technology responsible for shuttle and expandable launch vehicle missions.

Know someone who is interested in pursuing their MBA?

Invite them to the next information session on Thursday, November 20, 2008. New classes begin in January for the Professional and Saturday programs along with the new January-start Early Advantage program.

Changed jobs? Update your employment information today!

Keeping your employment information up-to-date grows the Rollins MBA alumni network. Help us keep track of our alumni successes by updating your employment information today. As you update your information you will still be able to chose where you would prefer to be contacted.