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Women’s Leadership Conference held March 4th

On March 4th, 2005, the Smith Association of Women MBAs hosted their marquee event: the Women’s Leadership Conference (WLF) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Sponsored by Bank of America, the day’s activities included a keynote speech by Cynthia Flanders ’82, MBA ’88, Middle Market Banking Executive for the Mid-Atlantic region of Bank of America, and three panels touching on consulting, finance and non-traditional careers. The day concluded with a special topic seminar on Negotiation for Women, taught by Dr. Joyce Russell of the Smith School of Business.

Venturing into Biotechnology: Strategies for Successful Growth in MD

On March 11, 2005, a group of industry professionals and full-time and prospective MBA students gathered for a day focused on the growing field of biotechnology. Kicking off the day was keynote speaker, Dr. Wei-Wu He, general partner and co-founder of Emerging Technology Partners LLC. Dr. He’s discussion focused on the importance of biotechnology in improving human life. He focused on a case study of the discovery of insulin as a life changing treatment for patients with diabetes. Insulin, He said, was a perfect example of the team effort needed for success in biotechnology. From discovery, to research, production, distribution, testing, and funding, it took a “small village” to bring insulin into the $2B drug that it is today.

March Madness in Van Munching Hall

Smith Business Close-Up on MPT

Professor Roland Rust will talk about building customer equity on Thursday's edition of Smith Business Close-Up on Maryland Public Television.

Smith School Video Debut

The new video tells a tale of excellence in fundamentals, technology, teamwork, and community. Watch it now!

Trade your Cash for Terrapin Express Points

Are you tired of wondering where your cash goes during the week? Did you know that you (yes, even you graduate students) can add Terrapin Express Points on your University ID and use them around campus – including Rudy’s? Well you can!

Journal of Service Research accepted into ISI

Congratulations to Dr. Roland Rust, professor of marketing, chair of the marketing department and director of the Center for Excellence in Service, and the faculty members who have contributed to the Journal of Service Research.

Launch of Smith Student Experience Web site

The Smith Student Experience Web Site launched this week. Produced by students for students, the site is full of information and upcoming events for the Smith community.

Smith School in the News

Smith MBAs and New Markets Growth Fund featured prominently in yesterday's USA Today (3/15).

no small change at the Smith Store

Students running the Smith Store are having a harder time keeping items in stock than they are selling them! This year’s sales to date tell an impressive entrepreneurship success story – sales for the year so far equal approximately $25,000 as compared to $5,000 for total sales in 2003-2004.

New Research Center at Smith to Focus on Health Care System

tECHNOLOGY@sMITH

eSmith Portal
Loaner Equipment
Lotus Notes Tips & Tricks

March 16, 2005

March 31-April 1, 2005
The Sixth Maryland Finance Symposium on Governance, Markets, and Financial Policy

March 17, 2005
5-7 p.m.

Mosh Pit Mixer

April 6, 2005
6-8 p.m.

Speaker Series with Phil Sampler, Gabriel Venture Partners

March 30, 2005
5-10 p.m.

Elective Selection Workshop

April 1, 2005

The Black MBA Association hosts its first African night titled "A Touch of Africa"

March 16, 2005
5-7 p.m.
Executive Dining Room

Stop by to discuss diversity related topics with fellow MBA students!

Sponsored by the Black MBA Association

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