Whitman Alumni Connections Newsletter July 2017

JULY 2017 ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

News from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management

Dear Whitman Alumni: We’re seeking businesses to be pitched and alumni to be awarded

We are busy making preparations for Coming Back Together and Orange Central, and we need your help! We’re seeking entries for the 3rd Annual Orange Tank business pitch competition and nominations for our Alumni Awards Ceremony to be held during homecoming. Read more.

Whitman Alumni to Be Honored at CBT 2017

During Coming Back Together 2017, set for September 14-17, two Whitman alumni will be honored. Michael Blackshear ’91, chief compliance officer at Chubb, and Constance “Connie” Orlando ’89, head of programming for Black Entertainment Television, will receive the Chancellor’s Citation. Whitman will also host an alumni luncheon. Make your reservations now to attend any of the great events scheduled for the weekend!

Meet This Month’s Alumni Entrepreneur

Learn Fresh is a business venture started by Whitman alumnus Nick Monzi ’11 to help students improve standardized math scores. NBA Math Hoops was the company’s first community program and features a Hasbro-produced board game and curriculum that constructs an NBA season experience for classrooms and after-school programs. Read more.

Our July Featured Alumnus: Thomas Brown ’07

Tom Brown knew what he wanted to be in life at the age of 18. He acknowledges the role Whitman played in realizing his goal of becoming a financial advisor, and now he’s giving back to his alma mater. Meet Tom Brown.

July Class Notes

Take a look at this month’s Class Notes to see which of your classmates have a new position or promotion. We welcome you to share your own class note and we urge and appreciate you updating your contact information.

Upcoming Events

See what events are happening on campus or perhaps in your city. You may find a reason to come back or connect with classmates in your area.

Spring 2017 Whitman Magazine Available Online

The Spring 2017 Whitman magazine is available online. Please visit our online preference form to let us know if you would like to receive your copy of future magazines via email rather than hard copy and/or to share your news for the Class Notes section.

Is There a Place In Your Firm for a Whitman Student or Graduate?

If you would like to discuss how a Whitman student or new graduate can make meaningful contributions in your organization through an internship or full-time placement, please contact Cindie Adams.