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| Save the Dates: Commencement 2024 |
We are excited to share details regarding Commencement 2024! The following information and details on ordering regalia have been shared with our community in an individual email. Here is a quick rundown of the Commencement festivities for Vanderbilt Business:
- Thursday, May 9 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Commencement Celebration Reception: Reception for MBA, MSF, MAcc and MMark graduates and guests. Owen Graduate School Lobby and Great Room
- Friday, May 10 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Owen Graduate School Diploma Ceremony: Graduates will line up starting at 10:30 AM. Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center & Field House
- Friday, May 10 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Berries & Bubbly: Celebration for ALL programs! Owen Graduate School Lobby and Great Room
**Undergraduate Vanderbilt Commencement will be held at Geodis Park, and graduate and professional schools will not be participating.**
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| Calling All MBA Students: Let Your Opinion Be Heard! |
The Princeton Review requests your direct feedback about your experience in the MBA program at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management in their annual student opinion survey.
Your insights on academics, fellow students, social life, clubs, school traditions, professor/student interaction, career services, alumni network, internship opportunities, etc. provide invaluable guidance for MBA-bound students searching for their best-fit program.
Your anonymous feedback drives the narrative, rankings, and ratings in The Princeton Review’s graduate admissions titles and website. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete—your response is requested on or before February 23, 2024. Any analysis and results will be based on anonymized data.
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| That’s Not Fair! The FIFA Men’s World Cup Could Be Better. |
| Professor Michael Lapré of Vanderbilt Business studies the evolution of seeding systems at the FIFA Men’s World Cup and finds ways to enhance the competition. |
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| Live out the Owen Essentials |
As you go about your day, look for ways to live out the six Owen Essentials principles (trust, accountability, transparency, collaborative community, inclusiveness, and innovation & learning).
Here’s an example suggested by your class:
Collaborative Community – Respect differences. |
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| Live out the Owen Essentials |
As you go about your day, look for ways to live out the six Owen Essentials principles (trust, accountability, transparency, collaborative community, inclusiveness, and innovation & learning).
Here’s an example suggested by your class:
Collaborative Community – Practice active listening. |
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| Live out the Owen Essentials |
As you go about your day, look for ways to live out the six Owen Essentials principles (trust, accountability, transparency, collaborative community, inclusiveness, and innovation & learning).
Here’s an example suggested by your class:
Collaborative Community – Be open minded/accepting.
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| 2/15: Vanderbilt Business Healthcare Association's Closing Bell |
The Vanderbilt Business Healthcare Association (VBHA) is hosting this week’s Closing Bell on Thursday, February 15 from 6:00 – 7:30PM CST. We look forward to seeing you there!
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| 2/13: Super Bowl Ad Review with OMA & SBA |
What's better than watching the Super Bowl? Grading the commercials with our amazing marketing professors!
Join the Owen Marketing Association and Owen Sports Business Association Tuesday, February 13 at 1:15PM in the Great Room for our annual Super Bowl Ad Review! Our distinguished panel of Professors, Kelly Haws, Steven Posavac, Tony Salerno, Brianna Escoe, and Eric VanEpps, will share their thoughts on all the top ads from the Big Game. Plus, YOU in the audience will have the chance to cast your votes as well!
Which advertisers will come out with an SP? RSVP in 12Twenty and join us to find out. Lunch will be provided. |
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| 2/14: Celebrate Valentine's Day with WBA |
| Join the Women’s Business Association (WBA) for a Valentine's celebration on February 14 from 1:15 – 2:15 PM! Stop by Owen 213 and grab assorted flavors of Marigold Gourmet Popcorn. |
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| Owen Black Students Association Commemorates Black History Month |
| In commemoration of Black History Month, the Owen Black Students Association (OBSA) is thrilled to announce a series of programming taking place throughout the month of February. The events include Closing Bell, a trip to the National Museum of African American Music, Uncharted Speakers events, and opportunities to fellowship and support Black businesses. |
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| Starting 2/23: LED Overhead Lighting Install |
Starting on Monday, February 26, we will start performing work to install all new LED overhead lighting in classroom 204. This includes the canopy lights as well as the wall washers on the brick wall. We anticipate the project taking two weeks and will have it ready for class following Spring Immersion.
All furniture will be removed from the room starting on Friday, February 23. During set-up, the crew will be using elevator 3 closest to the law building to bring all tools and scaffolding into the building. The same will also happen during tear-down. The student lounge 202 will not be impacted by the project and will be available for use.
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| Submit Content for Digital Signage |
Want to submit news and events to be highlighted on the digital signage displays located throughout Management Hall? Staff, faculty, and students may submit content via this form (also found on OwenCentral in the Things To Do column: Post to Lobby Monitors). Please note that it takes approximately 6-8 business days to process any submissions.
For questions or concerns, email our team. |
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Café 96 has some big news: In addition to their yummy drinks, you can now enjoy their new fresh sandwiches! See more details on the menu item below, catch up on their February drink specials, and stop by the café to learn more.
Fresh Sandwiches - $6.50 - Pesto & Arugula with White Cheddar
- Chipotle Chicken with Swiss
February Drink Specials - $6.50
- Lovebird: Strawberry Macchiato with a Honey Sweet Cream
- Cubrew: Pink Cold Brew with a Marshmallow Sweet Cream
- Ice Cap: White Chocolate, Strawberry Macchiato with Butterfly Pea Powder, topped with a White Chocolate Sweet Cream
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| Submit to What's Happening |
| All submissions for the What’s Happening newsletter are accepted through this form. The newsletter publishes on Mondays only. All entries must be submitted by 5PM CST on Thursday to go out the upcoming Monday but can be submitted anytime prior. |
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| Reminders |  |
| Happening This Week |  |
| 2/12: Tableau Session 3a: Putting Tableau to Work for You
2/14: Praxess Capital | A Journey From IB to Private Equity
2/16: Tableau Session 3b: Putting Tableau to Work for You
View Full Calendar |
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| Owen Writing Coach | |
| Owen Writing Coach | After working with Writing Coach Jennifer Bostwick, first-year MBA Simran Shroff “cannot stress enough” how helpful and insightful the sessions were. She says the coaching was collaborative and brought out the best in her work. Sign up for a 30-minute session by clicking below.
Mod 3 Writing Coach Appts |
| Owen Writing Coach | Do you see issues in your students’ academic writing, such as problems with clarity or organization? First-year MBA Emmanuel Oluwagbade appreciated a working session with Coach Jennifer Bostwick, who gave him tips on flow and ways to structure paragraphs.
Available to all Owen students.
Mod 3 Writing Coach Appts |
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615-322-2745
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