October 2009

Key Links
 
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Alumni Events 
Tuesday, October 13th
 
Thursday, October 15th 

Crummer Octoberfest
Monday, October 26th

Phoenix Alumni Reception
November 3rd
 
New York City Alumni Reception
November 4th

Last Lecture Series - James M. Higgins
Thursday, November 19th 

Upcoming Alumni Events

THIS MONTH
  in Central Florida
 
Monday, October 26th
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe 
 
Join us for this unique dining experience exclusive to the Crummer School. While you enjoy lively Oktoberfest musicians and a delicious four-course German meal, your Crummer celebrity servers will be working hard to earn your tips. All tip money raised goes directly to the Crummer Scholarship Fund. Click here for more information including the list of celebrity servers. 
 
Seats are going fast! To reserve your seat contact Dawn Nagy at 407-628-6347 or dnagy@rollins.edu.
 
 
THIS MONTH nationwide

Boston Alumni Career Panel and Networking Reception
Tuesday, October 13th 
5:30 p.m. 
The University of Massachusetts Club 
Denver Alumni Reception with Allen Kupetz
Thursday, October 15th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

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Coming up in November
 
Phoenix Alumni Reception
November 3rd 
For more information please contact Donald Hale at 407-691-1220 or dhale@rollins.edu
 
New York City Alumni Reception
November 4th
For more information please contact Susan Haugen at 407-628-6330 or shaugen@rollins.edu 
 
Last Lecture Series:  James M. Higgins
Alumni LogoThursday, November 19th  
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Lecture
Crummer Hall & Bush Science Center Auditorium
 
Come celebrate the successful career of Dr. James M. Higgins as he presents his last lecture to the Crummer alumni, faculty, and community.  For more information and registration, click here.
 

All upcoming alumni events are posted at www.mba.rollins/alumni
Questions? Contact the Alumni Relations and Development office at crummeralumni@rollins.edu or 407-646-2537.

Crummer News

 
Rollins MBA Ranked First in Florida and 22nd in Nation for Entrepreneurship 
By Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review
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The Rollins MBA ranked 1st in Florida and 22nd in the nation by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review as part of their annual rankings of top 25 graduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. This year, the Rollins MBA moved up two spaces from 2008. More than 2,300 programs surveyed by The Princeton Review, of which 25 undergraduate and 25 graduate programs are ranked.  Read on...

Rollins MBA Ranked 13th by Hispanic Business

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The Rollins MBA also received earned a top ranking from Hispanic Business. The magazine ranked the Crummer School  #13 in the nation for top business schools for Hispanic students.
 
Click here to view the rankings.
 
Faculty Updates
 
BushExecutiveCenterWilliam A. Grimm has been named professor of practice in entrepreneurship and negotiation.  In addition to his new role, Mr. Grimm will remain of-council at the law firm GrayRobinson. Previously, Mr. Grimm was an adjunct instructor of entrepreneurial finance and negotiation at the school
  

Get Involved

Management and Executive Education
at Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business

Management&ExecutiveEducationEnrich Your Human Capital Through Professional Development
 
Custom-designed and outcome-driven programs are our specialty. Meet Dr. Prescott & Dr. Bommelje in October, as they provide their insights on enhancing your leadership skills! For additional information, please contact the Management and Executive Education Center at 407-647-1252 or visit the website at Rollins.edu/ExecEd.
 
 
Crummer @ Toastmasters International Club
 
ToastmastersInternationalStanding in front of a group of attentive listeners can make most people feel vulnerable. Crummer @ Rollins Toastmasters International is a public speaking and leadership organization for students, alumni, and the community.  As part of the international Toastmasters organization, members have an opportunity to practice speaking publicly and sharpen their skills. Please feel free to join us every Thursday from 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. in the Bush Executive Center/Crummer Hall room 207 to learn how to become a better communicator. For more information please contact the Rollins Toastmaster President Samantha Wright at srwright39@earthlink.net or 407-497-6217.

Know anyone interested in an MBA?
Bring them with you to this SMBA breakfast

Rollins MBA Breakfast 
Wednesday, October 14
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Location:
The Citrus Club
255 S. Orange Ave., #1800
Orlando, FL 32801

All alumni are invited to attend and bring a potential student to this Rollins MBA breakfast with Dean McAllaster and distinguished faculty members. Come share your Crummer experience, and bring along a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbor who is interested in learning more about the Saturday MBA program.  Encourage your fellow alumni classmates to come and bring a guest as well. The SMBA program office will host an event for the class that brings the most potential students!
 
 
For more information or questions contact Towera Jensen at 407-691-1195 or txjensen@rollins.edu
Join the "Crummer Cruisers" in the Fight Against Cancer
 
PinkRibbonSusan G. Komen Central Florida Race for the CureŽ
Sunday, October 25
Bright House Networks Stadium - UCF
 
Help support the promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by stepping up and joining our team, the Crummer Cruisers!
 
To register, donate, or for more information click here.
Stay Connected
 
Join Crummer Connect!
An exclusive Crummer Alumni Online Community
 
Registration is fast and free! Your membership includes access to:
  • Alumni Directory - find friends, network and update your information
  • Alumni Email - activate and manage your email for life
  • Alumni Resumes - post and search for Crummer alumni resumes
Be one of the first 500 to register or update your information and receive a Rollins MBA luggage tag.*
 
 
For assistance registering view instructions and overview. If you have previously signed-up for an alumni email forwarding account your log-in information will work for Crummer Connect as well!
 
Should you have any questions, please contact Alumni Relations at  crummeralumni@rollins.edu or 407.646.2537.
 
*A mailing address must be included in your Crummer Connect profile to receive luggage tag.
 
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