ALUMNIConnect Across the Country
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undreds of Georgetown McDonough School of Business alumni have reconnected with their fellow graduates and built new professional relationships by attending social, business, and networking events held in cities across the country during the past few months. From the East Coast to Florida to the West Coast, alumni gathered to catch up with old friends and enjoy lectures and presentations by Georgetown McDonough School of Business professors. Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter to learn about news, events, and opportunities at your alma mater.
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On Nov. 4, Associate Professor of Marketing Ron Goodstein discussed “Where Did They Go? Keeping Customers in a Downturn Economy” with alumni and guests at the Hampshire House in Boston. His lecture detailed the good and poor marketing decisions made by Coke, Jack-in-the-Box, and Sprint.
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Jeneanne Rae, a thought leader on innovation management and design strategy who has taught at the McDonough School of Business for almost 10 years, discussed “Innovation in the Workplace: The Implications for Change” at an alumni networking event on Feb. 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, Md. Many alumni in attendance expressed excitement over how they would immediately put to use the lessons learned at the event.
On Jan. 28, alumni in the Miami area gathered at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Fla. Deputy Dean Ricardo Ernst talked about “Globalization, Competitiveness, and Governability: What Do They Mean for Latin America?” The Q-and-A session featured a high-level discussion about current challenges in Latin America.
Dean George Daly (below left) drew a large group to the alumni networking event at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner in McLean, Va., on Jan. 21. Over breakfast, alumni enjoyed a lecture by Professor of the Practice Betsy Sigman on “Work and Play: How the Future of Technology Will Change Your Life,” which was followed by a Q-and-A session.
Associate Professor of Management Brooks Holtom (above left) talked about “Keeping Your Best and Brightest: Award-winning Research on Employee Retention” with alumni and guests at the Cornell Club in New York on Nov. 3. His presentation included inspiring video of stunt cyclist Danny MacAskill and his “cold calling” style, followed by a discussion and networking.
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