The magazine for alumni and friends of the UB School of Management
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Spring 2014 B B entation, the Sophomore Success Conference, a career planning and strategies course and the Shellum Speaker Series are just a few of the program's initiatives. Employer Guide – With a contribution from the alumni association, the Career Resource Center produces a comprehensive guide to assist employers who are interested in hiring our graduates. Network New York – Held annually in New York City, Network New York brings students who wish to work in the area after graduation together with alumni from the region to discuss a variety of career paths. The event is hosted by the CRC with support from the alumni association. Network Buffalo – Same as above, but held in Buffalo with Western New York alumni. Undergraduate and MBA Business Cards – School of Management students are savvy networkers, and having their own personalized business cards to give out at job fairs, interviews and professional events makes them even more so. Printing is underwritten by the alumni associa- tion. MentorLink – Through MentorLink, School of Management students can contact alumni and friends who have agreed to assist students in career exploration and planning. Showcasing Alumni and the School of Management Buffalo Business Magazine – Producing an award- winning magazine that highlights the success of the School of Management and its graduates, students and faculty is an expensive proposition, but a gen- erous annual contribution from the alumni association helps defray the cost and brings news and accomplishments to more than 35,000 readers. Annual Awards Banquet – Hundreds of alumni and senior business leaders come together to honor the School of Management's Executive of the Year and several other award recipients at the alumni association's annual awards banquet. Fundraising and Support The alumni association works closely with the school's development team to support fundraising cam- paigns and initiatives. With 100 percent participation in the annual fund drive, the SOMAA board demonstrates both generosity and leadership. Dean's Fund – The alumni association presents a check to the school each year that can be used at the dean's discretion to support the strategic mission of the school. The above is just a sampling of the many ways the School of Management Alumni Association adds value to the school. "The impact of our alumni association is incredible," says Arjang Assad, School of Management dean. "We are able to accomplish so much more thanks to the tremen- dous efforts of this group." And by extension, all of our alumni are supporters too. Thank you for all you do. x C A R E E R R E S O U R C E C E N T E R 2008 Employment Report Photo: Tom Wolf Photo: Robert Adam Mayer