February 22, 2021 Issue
PTMBAA VIRTUALTRIVIA NIGHT
Friday, March 5th | 8PM
Join your fellow students for a trivia night hosted by Charm City Trivia!

Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. 

Click below to register, as a team or individual. Registration closes March 4.  
Monte Carlo Night 2021
March 27th | 6-8PM
Are you ready to party??

Save the date for Monte Carlo Night!

Follow montecarlo_2021 on IG and UMD Smith MBA - Monte Carlo 2021 on FB for event updates and more info.
Now Accepting PTMBAA  Board Nominations!

Nominations are now open for the 2021-2022 Part-Time MBA Association Board. Read the nomination packet for full details.
Board Election Timeline:
  • Nominations Open: February 22nd
  • PTMBAA Hosted Campaign Zoom Events: Monday, March 29th - Thursday, April 2nd (Zoom details to follow)
  • Board Voting: March 29th - April 5th
  • Winners Announced: April 9th

Additional questions? Email us at [email protected] or reach out to a member of the board:


As always, if you have any other questions, suggestions, or concerns related to the part-time program, reach out to us at [email protected].
Career VIP Networking Series
We're excited to continue developing a sense of community and expand networking during these novel times. This Social series will be focused on career networking.

Tables will be set up in virtual event in accordance with industry. You will have the opportunity to walk the room and visit tables for those industries. Additionally, the last thirty minutes we will enable 1-on-1 speed networking.


Save the date! Each Career Networking event will be held at the end of each month:
  • March 22 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register: March 17th)
  • April 19th from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register April 14th)
Shape the Future of Diversity in Business with a PhD
February 25th | 6:30PM
Smith PhD is partnering with the Big Ten Alliance business schools to increase exposure to business doctoral programs nationwide, aiming to improve representation and diversity amongst business school faculty.

Join us on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 6:30PM ET for a 3-part informational webinar where the path to a PhD and the impact of pursuing a career in academia will be discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from current doctoral students and faculty members from underrepresented groups about their academic career experiences. Feel free to contact Nkem Onokala at [email protected] with any questions. 
Social Media
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Help Us Give Back to the Community
Everyone who donates will be entered into a raffle for Amazon Gift Cards
The PTMBA Association would like to begin 2021 by giving back to the local community, so we are partnering with the Capital Area Food Bank to raise $1,000!

The Capital Area Food Bank is one of the largest hunger-fighting organizations in DC, and they work with many local community partners to deliver nutritious meals directly to those in need. By donating just $1, the Capital Area Food Bank is able to supply two meals, whether that be via a local soup kitchen, a women's shelter, or a senior facility.

Please visit the below link to donate today. We thank you for your kind heart and generosity.
Updates from MPO
PTMBA Summer Registration

Reminder that PTMBA Summer Registration Starts at 7:30am on Tuesday, February 23.

Please reference their MPO Weekly email for all relevant information and reach out to your advisor with any specific questions.
Updates from DAR
Women Inspire 2021 - Save the date
Thursday, March 4th | 6-8PM

Register Today and join the Smith community on Thursday, March 4, for a virtual Women Inspire conversation and networking that will showcase Maryland Smith’s fearless alumnae leaders excelling in business.

Each part of the program has a registration page, so be sure to complete your registration for both the Virtual Conversation and for the Virtual Networking.

Questions? Contact Mark Forrest at [email protected].  
Driving DEI Action in the Workplace
February 23 | 6PM
Alumni panelists will share meaningful actions that helped move DEI efforts in their organizations. Learn about their roles in helping to support and change the DEI culture at work and the importance of getting others involved to support those efforts.

The moderated discussion will be followed by small group discussions in breakout rooms on how to introduce and/or support a DEI culture in your workplace. Gain practical advice that you can take back to implement in your workplace.

Register to attend Driving DEI Action in the Workplace on Tuesday, February 23. Visit the event website for more information and for speaker bios. This event is hosted by the Maryland Smith Alumni Chapter Board.