MBAA Newsletter September/October 2008

2008-2009 MBAA Board

President Mike Waldhier VP, Academic Affairs Tai Parks

VP, Communications James Brennan

VP, Corp. Relations Jenny Moerschbacher

VP, Finance Donna Fuller

VP, International Affairs Ramkumar Kasimani

VP, Marketing Raman Hanjra

VP, Recruitment Dave Noreenv

Also In This Issue:

Pre-Commencement 2008

Career Explo 2008

Habitat for Humanity

Tailgates

Smeal Welcomes The Class of 2010 TheClassof2010kickedofftheiryearonSunday,August10,asstudentscirculatedtheroomeagerlytolearnofthediversebackgroundsofeachoftheirpeers.AcAviAesbeganonMondaywithSmealQuest,afun‐filledscavengerhuntthatallowedstudentstogetfamiliarizedwithcampus,downtownStateCollegeandfellowclassmatesastheyracedaroundcampustofindPennStatebuildingsandlandmarks.MBAAcAonfollowedSmealQuestthenextdayatTusseyMountain,where

The Class of 2010 gets to know one another.

classmateswereencouragedtobuildpeerrelaAonshipsandteamskillsthroughgrouplogicgames.OtherorientaAonacAviAesincludedCareerServicessessions,alumnispeakersandpanels,networkingeventsandothervariousinformaAonsessions.

First years Cameron Holbrook, Jamie O’Leary, Jess Gao, Kaushal Shah, and Josh Barr spell out “SMEAL” as part of SmealQuest 2008.

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Farewell to the Class of 2008 On May 10, Smeal bid a fond farewell to the class of 2008 at the 48th annual MBA Pre-Commencement ceremony. Eighty-four students in total received their MBA degrees in front of family, friends, and faculty, marking the culmination of two years of hard work. The Keynote speaker for the event was William Donan, a 1968 graduate and the former President of the Southeast Region of Allegiance Healthcare. The class of 2008 selected Ralph Vartan as the student speaker.

The 2007-2008 MBAA Board gets recognized for its accomplishments. From Left, Jason Munson, Andrea Jackson, Harshad Ranade, Ken Cheng, Jenée Peterson, Chris Thomas, Dean Dennis Sheehan, Moira Fogarty, Keynote Speaker William Donan, and Jodie Vanderman

Lena Abbasi and Bronte Lewis meet during Welcome Week

Justin Lorino flashes his team colors during Smeal Quest

The class of 2008 poses for a group shot outside the business building

More Welcome Week Fun

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Internships Take Center Stage at Career Explo 2008

On September 8th, the Smeal Atrium was filled with internship chatter, as the second years discussed their summer internship experiences at the Career Explo 2008. First years had the opportunity to ask questions about the second years’ experiences at companies such as Apple, Dell, ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, IBM, and many, many more.

Students line up to discuss internship experiences at the Smeal Career Explo 2008

James Brennan discusses the merits of Time Consumer Marketing with Rowan D’Annibale

Steve Sheldon and Hyung Kil discuss the sweet life at M&M/Mars

Living Large In The Big Apple

Smeal’s NYC internship contingent gets together, including Carl Asher, Nick Soonthornchai, Bobby Barkanic, Belinda Liu, Paul Cianciolo, and James Brennan

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MBA Students Give Back Through Habitat for Humanity

The MBAA kicked off its philanthropic season with a bang on September 5, as a group of students volunteered their day for Habitat for Humanity of Centre County. Over 20 students were in attendance at the main worksite in State College, hammering nails for a family in need a good home. Because of the high level of interest in volunteering, some

Yvonne Moyer, Rebecca Lankin, and Sneha Sundaram take part in the ReStore project.

Ron Fresta tackles a pile of work at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore

students also worked at Habitat’s ReStore in Bellefonte. The ReStore is a retail store selling new and used building materials.

Smeal Students Make an Impact On Historic Football Season

Penn State’s football team has gotten off to its first 9-0 start in nine years, and Smeal students have been in the thick of the action. First year Mark Rubin, the team’s starting safety, picked up Big Ten Player of the Week honors after the Lions’ 13-6 win over Ohio State. Rubin recorded a team-high 11 tackles in the game, and forced a fumble that led to Penn State’s only touchdown. Second year Paul Cianciolo also has contributed in a big

way this year as the team’s backup quarterback. On the season, he has completed 5-of-8 passes for 82 yards and a TD. Smeal’s less-athletically inclined students have also made a difference off the field, particularly through the continued tradition of top-notch tailgates. Sponsors such as Dell, PNC, Air Products, & M&T Bank have worked hand in hand with the MBA program’s student organizations to put together the festivities.

For a calendar of upcoming events:

http://mbastudents.smeal. psu.edu/

Upcoming Events

11/6 Diwali

11/15 Indiana v. Penn State Tailgate

11/20 Thanksgiving

11/22 Michigan St. v. Penn State Tailgate

12/4 Election Night