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Past EventsOct 14th, 2008 - Fall 2008 Business Bootcamp![]() ![]() Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm LGSA and DWIB present Fall 2008 Business Bootcamp. Business Bootcamp gives LeBow College of Business graduate students and alumni the opportunity to network. The event features several team building exercises including Business Quizzo, making a marketing plan, and a pumpkin carving competition. Food and drinks will be provided. Click here to view the photos. Jun 6th, 2008 - LGSA Networking Happy Hour in MalvernTime: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Celebrate the end of the spring term with the LGSA! Come and network with students from the LEAD-Malvern and the University City graduate programs at The Great American Pub in Wayne, PA on Friday, June 6, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Great American Pub is located at 4 West Ave., in Wayne, PA 19087. Appetizers will be provided. University City students can take the Paoli/Thorndale R5 Regional Rail to Wayne; the pub is within walking distance from the station. There will be a group of LGSA members taking the train together, if you would like to join us, please meet in the Pearlstein Lobby no later than 3:45 p.m. The train departs 30th Street station at 4:25 p.m. Trains depart from Wayne at: 6:44 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 9:15 p.m. For more information please contact: Tiffany Barnes, Social Chair at tmb59@drexel.edu To register go to: www.lebow.drexel.edu/event/LGSA_Malvern Click here to view the photos. Apr 24th, 2008 - LGSA Special Event "Getting that First Job"Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm President Papadakis will present a special event for students, "Getting That First Job," with civic leader, businessman, educator and visionary Walter D'Alessio. A reception will follow the talk. D'Alessio is vice chairman of NorthMarq Capital and president and CEO of Northmarq's real estate consulting group, NorthMarq Advisors. He has more than 45 years experience in planning, developing and financing major real estate projects in Philadelphia, including 12 years as executive director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and 10 years as executive vice president of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation. D’Alessio has been an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania for more than 20 years and held leadership positions on numerous corporate and nonprofit boards during his distinguished career. His current positions include Brandywine Realty Investment Trust, Exelon Corporation and serving on the Corporate Governance Center Advisory Board for LeBow College of Business. Click here to view the photos. Apr 22nd, 2008 - Dean Tsetsekos Graduate Student Open Forum![]() Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm For details, contact Brian Kall brian.kall@drexel.edu Click here to view the photos. Feb 28th, 2008 - Innovation Philadelphia![]() Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Innovation Philadelphia is an economic development organization committed to supporting growth in the region by expanding Philadelphia’s creative and knowledge-based communities, attracting and retaining young professionals who are vital to our economic growth, and fostering new ideas and entrepreneurism that will help define Philadelphia’s future. Through many of our discussions with young professionals, however, an issue that is constantly repeated is the relative inability to meet and network effectively with dynamic professionals across vertical industries. Fortunately, we now know that strong collaboration and communication among business, legal, technical and creative professionals is essential for business innovation, and for our region to remain globally competitive. Click here to view the photos. Feb 7th, 2008 - LGSA Social at Slainte![]() Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm This month, we have moved the social outing to accommodate other events. There will be great food and beverage specials. Open to friends and family. Click here to view the photos. Feb 1st, 2008 - LGSA's "Strike" Against Cancer!![]() Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Come out for two hours of bowling, beverages, and appetizers. Tickets are $20 and a portion of the proceeds benefit the St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Click here to view the photos. Dec 10th, 2007 - Preston and Steve's Camp Out for Hunger Food Drive![]() Location: Drexel Drexel is participating in WMMR's Preston and Steve's Camp Out For Hunger Food Drive. The school that donates the most will receive a free concert. The food that we collect will be sent to over 600 Delaware Valley agencies that operate food cupboards that help the needy. Donations can be made now through December 10, 2007. Foods and sugar packaged in boxes, ready-to-eat cereal, canned foods and creamy peanut butter are among the suggested items. Collection bins will be placed in the following locations: Calhoun Hall (33rd and Arch Streets) Towers Hall (34th and Arch Streets) North Hall (32nd and Race Streets) Ross Commons (34th Street and Powelton Avenue) Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets) Korman Computing Center (33rd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets) Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets) The Drexel Bookstore (33rd and Chestnut Streets) Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets) Click here to view the photos. Nov 16th, 2007 - GSA/MBAA GRADUATE STUDENT MIXER![]() Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Network with graduate students from across all areas of study! There will be Speakers discussing the upcoming business plan competition and methods on how to work together and participate in the competition! Pizza and beverages will be provided. Click here to view the photos. Nov 13th, 2007 - Cookie Swap![]() Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Show off your baking skills and join us for a cookie swap to celebrate Winter! Tables will be set up in the Pearlstein Lobby and all are welcome to participate. We'll have tables set up and members from DWIB and MBAA will be baking cookies, and we encourage others to bring their home-baked treats as well. Other sweets - brownies, cupcakes, etc - are more than welcome. Click here to view the photos. Nov 6th, 2007 - Job Search Strategies Workshop![]() Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm This workshop is an organized job search campaign designed to reduce frustration and anxiety while simultaneously shortening the duration of your job search. We will have Ms. Lea Ann Brumbaugh from Career Services joining us and sharing some of the tricks and tips that will enhance your job search experience. Click here to view the photos. Nov 1st, 2007 - MBAA Association Member Meeting![]() Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Come meet with classmates in different programs to share your interesting experiences from events in the past months, to discuss club activities for the coming month, and to report on club initiatives. Click here to view the photos. Oct 29th, 2007 - MBA Career Services Fall Recruiter Mixer![]() Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Join corporate recruiters from major employers, along with MBA Career Services and LeBow Faculty and Staff at the MBA Career Services Mixer. This is the perfect networking event to connect with recruiters in relation to employment opportunities and career development. Here's a complete list of participating companies. Click here to view the photos. Oct 25th, 2007 - Industry Perspective Speaker Series![]() Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Industry Perspectives featuring John Calamos, the founder of Calamos Investments. A pioneer in investment strategies and techniques to help manage risk, Mr. John Calamos has created a reputation for using investment techniques to control risk, preserve capital and build wealth for clients over the long term. In 1977, he founded Calamos Investments, which now has 45 billion dollars worth of assets under management. He won BusinessWeek's best manager for 2003 and 2004. For more information visit: http://www.calamos.com/ Click here to view the photos. Oct 23rd, 2007 - Industry Perspectives![]() Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Industry Perspectives featuring Philip J. Cavatoni, Managing Director of JP Morgan. Over the past 15 years, Mr.Cavatoni has worked on numerous advisory and financial transactions for clients aggregating in excess of $60 billion. His discussion will focus on the investment banking industry and its implications for career management. Click here to view the photos. Oct 12th, 2007 - MBAA Business Boot Camp![]() Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm Come out to meet with classmates in a fun night of competition. All events are business related, which include: business quizzo, marketing the unmarketable, and LeBow themed pumpkin carving. This is the kick off event for our two month involvement in Preston & Steve's Camp Out for Hunger, please bring non-perishable food items to donate! Click here to view the photos. Sep 29th, 2007 - City to Shore MS Bike Tour![]() Time: 6:00am - 6:00pm Lebow MBA Association has formed a team for the City to Shore MS Bike Tour! - if you haven't already, please mark your calendar for September 29 and 30, 2007. Whether you ride or volunteer, you can take part in the excitement. This is a first class event - every need you have is catered to, the feeling of crossing the finish line is exhilarating and the rewarding sense of helping those with MS is beyond compare! Not only is this the best ride you can be involved with, we're helping to make great strides in MS research and support for those living with this devastating disease. We can make a difference. Join the Movement. To register as a cyclist or volunteer, simply click on here or "Join LeBow College of Business, Drexel University". Click here to view the photos. Sep 26th, 2007 - Lebow Clubs Open House![]() Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Welcome back! It has never been so easy to connect to your fellow students by getting involved with student clubs at Lebow. The Lebow Toastmasters, The Lebow Investment Management Club. The Lebow Entrepreneurship Club, Drexel Women in Business, and The Career Advisory Board. Click here to view the photos. May 22nd, 2007 - AAGA Speaker Series![]() Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm The speech is titled: The Impact of Globalization on the Cultural Sector Adrian has worked in the economic, primarily banking, sector of the British Government, under what would be comparable to our Dept. of Treasury. Then he founded his own consulting firm and works primarily in strategic planning for the Cultural Sector here and in Europe. See http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/aaga for more. May 22nd, 2007 - Bridge The Gap Program![]() Time: 7:30am - 4:00pm Bridge the Gap is a program designed to meet the needs of financial planning students in CFP registered education programs and for new planners who have been practicing financial planning for less than two years. This acclaimed program is held in conjunction with the FPA Philadelphia Tri-State Area's annual Spring Symposium. For more info, see http://www.fpaphilly.org/ May 14th, 2007 - MBAA Open House![]() Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm The MBAA will be hosting an open house to exhibit all of our clubs. Come to learn about the opportunities. Most clubs have leadership opportunities in the coming term. Refreshments will be served. May 3rd, 2007 - Investment Management Club - Speaker Series![]() ![]() Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Please join the Investment Management Club and the MBA Association in welcoming: Jeffrey R. Lauterbach, J.D., former Chairman, & CEO, Capital Trust Company of Delaware and Mark A. Rioboli, CFP®, CFS Vice President, Wealth Manager Independence Advisors, Inc. Click here to view the photos. Apr 19th, 2007 - MBAA Social at New Deck Tavern![]() Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm There'll be great food and beverage specials. Open to friends and family. http://www.newdecktavern.com Mar 12th, 2007 - Exploring Jobs in Sports: A CAREER PANEL![]() Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Eagles-Sixers-Flyers-Wings-Phillies-Soul-River Sharks-Blue Hens You don't have to be on the playing field to work in sports. If it's your dream to work in a sports related job, this program is for you. Come and learn about sports-based career options and how our panelists landed their positions using unique entry strategies. They will share insights in how to prepare for your job search, the importance of internships, methods of networking, the requirement of passion and enthusiasm, and the role of business skills development in order to effectively compete and succeed in the business of sports. Panelists include: J.P. Lutz (Alum): Manager, Ticket Operations & Premium Seating, Philadelphia Eagles Chris McPherson (Alum): Eagles Insider Magazine & philadelphiaeagles.com Scott Kleckner: General Manager - Aramark Lincoln Financial Field Kevin Gaugush: Vice President Human Resources - Aramark Sports & Entertainment Mar 8th, 2007 - A View from the Top with Wayne T. Gattinella![]() ![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board Wayne T. Gattinella '76 was appointed CEO of WebMD in April 2005, after serving as President of WebMD Health since joining the company in 2001. Mr. Gattinella has helped establish WebMD as the most recognized and trusted brand of health information for consumers and physicians. Under his direction, WebMD has also become the leader in providing private health and benefits portals for Fortune 500 companies and the country's largest health plans. Click here to view the photos. Mar 8th, 2007 - GVC Meeting![]() ![]() ![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board This meeting took place on March 8th at the GVC campus. The idea was to talk about the MBAA and discuss the MBAA GVC Sub Committee. Basically since the GVC programs are expanding and there is sizable student population we should have a separate group that can arrange events and programs. Around 20 people showed up and interested people were made aware of leadership positions on this committee. Click here to view the photos. Feb 14th, 2007 - MBAA Social at Cafe Spice![]() Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm There'll be great food and beverage specials. Open to friends and family. Feb 1st, 2007 - MBAA Social At Mad 4 Mex![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board On Thursday, February 1st, LeBow MBA Association organized a social night at the Mad 4 Mex. Over twenty students and guests attended the event and had an opportunity to network in an informal setting. Dec 14th, 2006 - MBAA Social at Bubble House![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board On Thursday, December 14th, after finals, LeBow MBA Association organized a social night at the Bubble House Restaurant for all LeBow Graduate students. Over twenty students attended the event and had an opportunity to network. Click here to view the photos. Nov 29th, 2006 - A View from the Top![]() ![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board Great organizations require leaders with ambition, vision and other qualities that guide its success. A View from the Top calls on leaders from diverse companies to share insights into the factors, people and events that enable them to soar and succeed at the top. Click here to view the photos. Nov 16th, 2006 - MBAA Social at Ecco Qui![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board On Thursday November 16th, LeBow MBA Association organized a social night at Ecco-Qui Restaurant for all LeBow Graduate students, over thirty five students attended the event, where they had the opportunity to network in an informal relaxed setting while enjoying the great music and food. Click here to view the photos. Oct 28th, 2006 - Fall Festival![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board On Saturday October 28th, LeBow MBA Association and Drexel Women in Business organized a fall festival for students from all graduate programs at LeBow College of Business, students had the opportunity to enjoy a lot of exciting activities including Pumpkin Carving, Trivia Contest, Tug of War, 50/50 Raffle and many more, along with and open-buffet lunch. Click here to view the photos. Oct 19th, 2006 - Leaders on Leading - featuring Peter Madden![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board On Thursday October 19th, LeBow MBA Association hosted Peter Madden, President of AgileCat Communication Catalysts, who is a highly successful young entrepreneur in the marketing and communications field. He shared with the audience his experiences in the field of branding, and explored the importance of the concept of "Self Branding", and its effects on an individual's success both personally and professionally. Oct 14th, 2006 - First Annual Captain Lucky Networking Cruise![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board On Saturday October 14th, LeBow MBA Association organized a cruise on the Delaware river, over fifty students, alumni and professionals attended the event, where they had the opportunity to network in an informal relaxed setting while enjoying the great music and food. Click here to view the photos. Dec 31st, 1969 - Voice Your Opinion - Talk to The Dean![]() Feedback: Leave feedback on the discussion board On Tuesday November 7th, LeBow MBA Association hosted an interactive forum with Dean George P. Tsetsekos, Ph.D., LeBow graduate students had the opportunity to discuss a few issues of interest including: Career issues facing students and how LeBow can help, tapping into LeBow Alumni Network, in addition to many valuable suggestions raised by students that the Dean and the college will give special consideration. The dean expressed deep interest in keeping a continuous dialogue and willingness to receive students' inquiries and suggestions. | |||||
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