November 02, 2020 Issue
PTMBAA Professional Development Series: Julie Zhou
November 17, 2020 | 5:30 PM

PTMBAA is excited to welcome Julie Zhou, Management Expert and Former VP of Product Design for Facebook. Julie will deliver a keynote speech on how to successfully manage people and build a strong team. Her speech will be followed by a 40-minute question and answer session.



Please send any questions you would like to ask Julie in advance, by emailing the PTMBAA.

Tickets to attend are free, but limited! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear from an industry leader, reserve your spot today.
Get Ready for a Gingerbread War!
The Full-time MBAA is organizing a Community Happy Hour in association with the PTMBAA.

This event is focused on creating a cohesive and supportive MBA community and is a unique opportunity to connect with the FTMBA students and celebrate the festivities of the Fall season together. 

So put on your creative hats and indulge in a friendly and exciting Gingerbread War!


Participants will be mailed a gingerbread decorating kit with all ingredients necessary to compete in a decorating contest via Zoom (an $80 value).

Get ready for a fun competition and prizes! 

  • Ticket Price: $12
  • Date: Friday, November 20
  • Time: 6 to 8 pm (EST)
  • Venue: Zoom link to follow on calendar invites
Yoga with Tara
November 14th | 12pm-1pm

You are invited to join us for Yoga with Tara! Beginners are welcome.

Tara became a certified yoga instructor in 2016 in order to share her passion for health and wellness with the community. Since the pandemic began, Tara has taken her talents to Zoom and teaches a weekly class to family, friends, and classmates. Tara primarily teaches Yoga Sculpt (think: hot yoga with weights and full body movements), but she also loves leading a slower paced vinyasa flow on occasion. From beginners to experienced yogis, Tara believes everyone can benefit from taking a few moments out of their day to reconnect with their mind, body, and soul.  

Learn more about her Yoga lessons, here.
Movie Night
Join your fellow students in an MBA Movie night discussion!

The PTMBAA will be hosting a series of discussion nights centered around a movie related to business.

We will watch the films on our own and the join together for a discussion via Zoom. 

The dates & movie selections are as follows:
  • Friday, December 4, 2020 at 8pm: The Smartest Guys in the Room
  • Friday, December 18, 2020 at 8pm: The Founder
Updates from MPO
7 Habits of Highly Resilient People
November 5th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Each one of us has the power to become more resilient and enjoy greater well-being by incorporating practical habits into our everyday lives. In the new normal, resilience matters more than ever - not only for our own well-being, but for the well-being of our families, our communities and the organizations for which we work.

Join us for a mindful interactive power hour in which we'll explore 7 practical, evidence-based ways we can boost resilience and improve our ability to stay positive and productive during these volatile and uncertain times.
Updates from OCS

Virtual Alumni Mock Interviews - Save the Date!
Friday, November 13, 2020 | Interviews at 12pm or 1pm | Online
If you received the opportunity to interview for your ideal position tomorrow, would you be ready? Join OCS and alumni from a variety of functions and industries at our 3rd Annual Virtual Alumni Mock Interview Event. Practice your interviewing skills in a safe learning environment and get actionable feedback on the spot. The bonus: You'll make an alumni connection in your area of interest. Registration slots are limited and will open soon on HireSmith. Mark your calendar and stay tuned!
 
Be Fearless Webinar: Salary Negotiations
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online
Have you ever earned a couple thousand dollars in less than an hour? A good negotiator can do just that! Whether you're preparing to negotiate your salary after a job offer or looking forward to negotiating a raise at your current workplace, join OCS and Professor Gosia Langa on Wednesday, November 18th to learn the critical skill of salary negotiation. To register, log in to www.HireSmith.net, and look for the webinar under "Events"
Did You Know?

Jim Henson, founder of Muppets, graduated UMD with a degree in Home Economics. His initial projects in puppet-making started during his freshman year in college.
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