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October 2007
Director's Message: Welcome Tara Taylor to Alumni Affairs
Greetings from Ithaca! It's the start of a fresh new year, and we have new face in the Alumni Affairs office. I am pleased to welcome and introduce Tara Taylor to the Johnson School alumni community. She joins our team as assistant director of Alumni Affairs at the Johnson School, working closely with our regional alumni club and reunion programs. Since her arrival on August 7th, Tara has already been on the road meeting with our regional leaders in Boston and New York. In addition, she has interacted with a number of our other regional club leaders on planning events for the upcoming year. [more]
The Career Management Center Wants You!
Rich Marin named Executive-in-Residence in Asset Management
"Market Chaos: What is going on out there?"
The Kickoff: Expect Great Things
"Leading Well Requires Thinking Well"
Check out the Johnson School's new Student Blogs
Featured Alumni
News Highlights
Events
The Career Management Center Wants You!
Associate Director - Finance Career Advisor
The Johnson School Career Management Center is seeking an Associate Director - Finance Career Advisor for Johnson School MBA students focused on finance careers. This position is responsible for lectures, training programs, special events, small-group meetings, and individual advising sessions. The students' interests in finance include investment banking, sales and trading, research, managerial finance, private equity/hedge funds, and investment management. Assist international students targeting finance in understanding options and alternatives. Initiate and build relationships with employers in finance both domestically and internationally.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years experience. MBA and 7-10 years business finance experience preferred. For more information and to apply.
Rich Marin named Executive-in-Residence in Asset Management
Former Bear Stearns senior executive to share expertise, perspective with students. See the full story.
"Market Chaos: What is going on out there?"
Professor Maureen O'Hara opens Distinguished Speaker Series. Read more and access a video or audio file of the event.
The Kickoff: Expect Great Things
Dean Joe Thomas shared his vision for the months ahead, and Jeff Parker '65, MEng '66, MBA '70, and Professor Bob Libby shared their perspectives on what makes the Johnson School great. Read more and access a video of the event.
"Leading Well Requires Thinking Well"
Citi's John Grier shares his view on great leaders.
Check out the Johnson School's new Student Blogs
Featured Alumni
Tejpreet Singh Chopra, MBA '96, appointed CEO, GE India
Tejpreet Singh "T.P." Chopra, MBA '96, was appointed president and CEO of GE India, effective June 1, 2007. In his new role, he is responsible for the strategic and overall leadership of all GE businesses in India. "India's growth story has captured the imagination of the world and GE's plan for India is firmly aligned with the country's objectives. I am truly excited to be part of this growth path and look forward to moving GE in India to the next level of success," said Chopra. [more]
Susan Wu, MBA "06, named Kauffman Fellow
Susan Wu, MBA "06, was one of an elite group of young venture capitalists selected by The Center for Venture Education to participate in the twelfth class of the Kauffman Fellows Program. The members of the new class, who represent a highly diverse spectrum of backgrounds spanning the globe, include Fellows at firms located in Australia, India, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and Vietnam, as well as in the United States. [more]
Thomas Krauss, MBA '98, founds Empower Another
Thomas Krauss, MBA '98, is the founder of Empower Another, www.empoweranother.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping HIV/AIDS orphans in Swaziland and other impacted areas in the African region. "It's exciting to be on the cusp of providing much needed support to some of the children I've come to know outside my day job on Wall Street," writes Krauss, a managing director at Wachovia Securities. He met the children who inspired him to found Empower Another on a trip to Swaziland, and has set up the organization with the help and support of his contacts at the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Government's HIV/AIDS Coordinator in Swaziland.[more]
Johnson School in the news
Best Business Schools
Forbes – August 16, 2007
The Johnson School came in 10th in this biannual ranking of business schools based on return on investment as determined by the compensation five years after graduation minus tuition and the forgone salary during school.
America's best colleges for entrepreneurs
Fortune Small Business – August 20, 2007
The Johnson School figures prominently in this feature on the best entrepreneurship programs. Professor David BenDaniel is highlighted as one of the Best Professors for Entrepreneurship. The Johnson School is listed among the B-schools with entrepreneurial flair category, and the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise is listed as one of the Best for Social Entrepreneurs.
Bank Failure in Second Life Leads to Calls for Regulation
Wired Magazine – August 15, 2007
Professor Robert Bloomfield is quotes in this article examining the future of oversight and regulation in Second Life.
Thy Neighbor's Stash
New York Times – August 3, 2007
Enjoy reading two positive reviews of Professor Bob Frank's books, Falling Behind and The Economic Naturalist, both published this summer.
Cornell Students Seek 100-mpg Auto X Prize (and PM Sponsors Them)
Popular Mechanics – August 16, 2007
Business team leader Kyle Rasmussen, MBA '08, is quoted in Popular Mechanic's first monthly blog following the Cornell team in their quest to develop and market a 100-mpg car.
See more news highlights.
Events
For more upcoming events, check out the Alumni Events Calendar.
