OwenUpdate
Within the past six weeks, the Owen Community has come together for three exhilarating events and celebrations: Alumni Weekend, Welcome Weekend for Admitted Students and Graduation of the Class of 2008. Marshall Turnbull, Director of Alumni Relations, gives us a glimpse of events and activities.
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Alumni Weekend:
Celebrating the Heart of Business
Alumni Weekend 2007-08, April 11-13, was the largest such gathering in Owen’s history, with more than 550 alumni, faculty, staff and friends attending. The many events that highlighted the weekend provided alums the opportunity to reconnect and relive years of incredible memories and shape new ones. The weekend culminated with the Heart of Business—Owen Circle Celebration Dinner at the historic Country Music Hall of Fame.
[Alumni Weekend Recap: Photos, Videos, Classes Honored]
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What I've Learned Since Graduation
Neil Ramsey, MBA 1983, President & CEO,
Ramsey Quantitative Systems, Inc.
Saturday, April 12, 2008 – Alumni Barbeque
Neil provided alumni, faculty, staff and admitted students with a sampling of the many personal and professional lessons that he has learned since his time at Owen. [watch video] |
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Vanderbilt's Lasting Impact
Smoke Wallin, MBA 1993, CEO, Taliera
Holdings, Owen Alumni Board President
Saturday, April 12, 2008 – Alumni Barbeque
Smoke discussed how he has made the most of some of the challenging situations and opportunities that present themselves in the business world. [watch video] |
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A Heartfelt 'Thank You' to Owen Alumni
Sharran Srivatsaa, MBA 2008, OSGA President
Saturday, April 12, 2008 – Owen Circle Celebration
Sharran welcomed over 400 attendees to the Owen Circle Celebration Dinner, honoring alumni and friends who support the school at the Owen Circle level of giving. After reflecting on his Owen experience, he introduced a heartfelt 'Thank You' video to alumni. [watch video] |
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The State of the School
Jim Bradford, Dean, Owen Graduate School of Management
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Owen Circle Celebration
Dean Jim Bradford concluded the Owen Circle Celebration with a State of the School address, in which he provided an update on programs and acknowledged many key members of the Owen community. [watch video] |
Welcome Weekend: Discovering This Place
Coinciding with the Alumni Weekend festivities were the events of Welcome Weekend, in which 130 admitted MBA, Master of Finance and Master of Accountancy students came to Owen to make their final decisions for the fall. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the Owen curriculum, meet current students and alumni, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Music City.
[Welcome Weekend Recap: Photos, Video, Class Stats]
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How Owen is Shaping My World
Ryan Dix, MBA 2009, OSGA President
Saturday, April 12, 2008 – Vanderbilt University
Ryan welcomed admitted applicants to Vanderbilt while reflecting back to his 2007 Welcome Weekend experience. He shared his thoughts on how the past year at Owen has begun to shape his world and career. [watch video] |
Commencement 2008
The journey that many students began at Welcome Weekend two years ago culminated on May 9 with Owen’s commencement celebration on Magnolia Lawn. While many of the graduates will most vividly remember walking across the stage to collect their diploma, they will also certainly reflect on the extremely moving and motivational remarks by commencement speaker Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald.
[Commencement Recap: Photos, Video, Awards]
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Choose What You Love and Work With People You Like
Howard W. Lutnick, Chairman and CEO,
Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P.
Friday, May 9, 2008 – Magnolia Lawn, Vanderbilt University
On September 11, 2001, 658 employees of Cantor Fitzgerald perished in the attack on the World Trade Center. Howard Lutnick shared his views on the heart and soul of business and how the company has since grown larger and more diverse, without forgetting the many friends and families that have contributed to their success. [watch video] |
Alumni F.Y.I.
Voice Your Opinion About Owen by May 23rd
The Economist is giving you the opportunity to voice your opinion about the academics, career preparation and social life at Owen. Your answers to this questionnaire will form part of a survey for the 20th edition of "Which MBA?", a critical guide to the world's best MBAs, to be published later this year. Comments from current students and alumni provide a valuable guide to prospective students. Click here to complete this brief questionnaire.
Save the Date!
Owen Alumni Weekend 2009 will take place April 17-19, 2009. We hope that you join us for another memorable weekend!
Wallin, Miller Named to Alumni Posts
Congratulations to Smoke Wallin (MBA 1993), who recently assumed the role of Owen Alumni Board President. A heartfelt thank you goes to Nancy Abbott (EMBA 1991) for her incredible vision and leadership as President. In addition, congratulations to Stu Miller (EMBA 1984), who was recently appointed as Owen’s first Alumni Council President.
Kloeppel Earns Distinguished Alumnus Award
David Kloeppel (MBA 1996), EVP/CFO of Gaylord Entertainment in Nashville, received the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus Award for outstanding achievement in professional and public life.
President Bush honors Owen alum
Randy Raggio (MBA 1997), LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business assistant professor of marketing, received the President's Volunteer Service Award on April 22, in recognition of his tireless work with Desire Street Academy in Baton Rouge, LA.
New merchandise added to online store!
Check out the latest selection of Owen apparel and merchandise, including polo shirts, vests, jackets, pens and much more!
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