Last Day to Sign Up for PTMBAA Cooking Class! |
For only $15, join us for a guided cooking class. All required food supplies are shipped directly to you and make a meal for 4 ($60 value).
We'll be making Chicken Tagine. Tagine, closely associated with Moroccan cuisine, is a slow-cooked savory stew made with meat, poultry, or fish, vegetables, aromatic spices, dried fruit, and nuts.
Limited availability - First come, first served.
If you miss your designated class, please reach out to dvkolnik@umd.edu so we can arrange your participation in the next available class. However, we will be unable to issue a new food kit.
Deadline to RSVP is Feb. 8th!
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Virtual Interest Pods (VIP) Social
February 8th | 5PM-6PM
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We're excited to continue developing a sense of community during these novel times. Last semester, we gathered data on preferences for our VIP Socials and this semester are hosting the first social on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
We will meet virtually through Airmeet to connect with students who share similar interests. Pods will be determined by registration results.
Please use the below form to sign-up for your first and second choice pod.
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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:
- February 22 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm (Deadline to register: Feb. 17th)
- March 22 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register: March 17th)
- April 19th from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Deadline to register April 14th)
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Shape the Future of Diversity in Business with a PhD
February 25th | 6:30PM
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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 aonokala@umd.edu with any questions.
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Social Media
Connect with us and get the latest PTMBAA news on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag us in your event photos and don't forget hashtags. #SmithPTMBAA #SmithMBA
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Help Us Give Back to the Community |
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.
Unfortunately, the in-person volunteer events planned for 15 February are cancelled. Stay tuned for exciting events in the coming months!
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Every week this February we'll have events where you can network with Smith students from different programs, engage with Smith alumni, and have opportunities to explore different career options.
Keep an eye out for event and RSVP details in future MPO Wednesday emails!
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Cracking the Code on Climate Change Economic Scenarios: The Issues in Translating Physical to Financial Risks
February 12, 2021 | 9:00 a.m.
A new year and a renewed focus on climate change.
Join The Center for Financial Policy for their first event that combines their Risk Leadership Series with The Second Objective Function featuring two of UMD's leading experts.
Momentum is building for understanding the impacts of climate change on your institution. Forward leaning companies are readying themselves for climate change financial disclosures as well as the prospect for regulatory climate change scenario analysis. Translating physical risks into financial risks is key to building meaningful climate change scenarios for decision making and risk management. Our panelists will describe the current landscape for climate change scenario analysis, implementation challenges and implications for the financial services industry and risk managers.
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Virtual Alumni Career Panels
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 & Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Interested in learning more about MBA careers in Finance or Marketing? Join OCS and a panel of Smith alumni to learn about career paths in these areas and more! To register, visit www.HireSmith.net and click on 'Events'.
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Wednesday, 2/17 – Finance Function
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Wednesday, 2/24 – Marketing Function
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Virtual Career Networking Nights
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 & Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm EST | Online
*Please note the date changes due to low registration numbers.
Join OCS and connect with employers and fellow students to learn about organizations and opportunities within the industries below. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”
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Wednesday, 2/10 – Finance Industry & Professional Services Industry
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Thursday, 2/11 - Tech & Defense Industries, Retail, Logistics & Manufacturing Industries
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Women Inspire 2021 - Save the date
Thursday, March 4th | 6-8PM
Save the date and join the Smith community on Thursday, March 4, for a virtual Women Inspire program that will showcase Maryland Smith’s fearless alumnae leaders excelling in business.
The 2021 Honorees are Dr. Wendy Sanhai, EMBA '09, Specialist Leader at Deloitte and Senior Executive Education Fellow at Maryland Smith, and Ali von Paris '12, CEO and Founder of Route One Apparel.
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Driving DEI Action in the Workplace
February 23 | 6PM
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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.
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