Whitman School of Management Events Calendar

Fall Reception for Prospective Undergraduate Students (11/12/2012)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2012	Start Time:	10:30 AM
End Date:	11/12/2012	End Time:	12:00 PM

The Whitman School will host an information program for prospective undergraduate students as part of SU's Fall Reception Day. The morning program includes information about academic programs, out of the classroom opportunities and a tour of our facilities. An Open House will be held in the afternoon. For more information, contact Emily Yakawiak, (315) 443-3850 or egyakawi@syr.edu.

Human Resources Training: Understanding Employment Law (11/12/2012)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	11/12/2012	End Time:	8:00 PM

Join us for human resources training. In this session, the instructor will cover the topic of Understanding Employment Law. Participants will learn the following:

Part 1 (11/12):

- An overview of the process

- Regulations

- Federal vs. State

- Know what you don't know

Part 2 (11/19):

- Recordkeeping requirements, including retention

- Posting requirements

- Policies, including employee handbooks

- Mandatory vs. optional

- Miscellaneous regulations you need to know

- Salary vs. overtime

The instructor for this class is Kathy Barany, PHR - Strategic Management Solutions.

Whitman's Shark Tank Idea Jam (11/12/2012)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/12/2012	Start Time:	7:00 PM
End Date:	11/12/2012	End Time:	9:00 PM

Syracuse University - Whitman School of Management
Room: Flaum Grand Hall

Whitman's IDEA connectors will be hosting an idea jam for students. The event will be mirrored from the television series "Shark Tank" with guest judges spanning from Whitman professor to various business owners of Marshall St. and the winner will receive a prize. The mission of the event is to increase the entrepreneurial spirit at Whitman.

Managing Time & Priorities Effectively for Increased Productivity (11/13/2012)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/13/2012	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	11/13/2012	End Time:	4:00 PM

Deborah J. Cabral, professional organizer and productivity and efficiency coach, will be offering this workshop to show participants how to change old, unproductive habits and create new routines to see an immediate boost in productivity.

Participants will learn how to:

Organize and maintain and efficient workspace
Organize a workday for increased productivity
Write an effective to-do list
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Deal with procrastination and perfectionism
Stay on track and maintain efficiency
...and more!

Graduate Student Connect: Live Student Panels! (11/13/2012)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/13/2012	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	11/13/2012	End Time:	12:00 PM

Interested in a fulltime MBA or MS program? Want to hear a students perspective? Join us for one of two scheduled live panels with current graduate students!

We will have a live panel of current students from both the MBA and MS programs on hand to answer any questions you might have! To accomodate as many time zones as possible, we will be offering two sessions (both in Eastern Standard Time):

10am and 8pm

To register for one of the two panels, visit https://webconference.syr.edu/f1098221/ and click on the one that works for you!

We look forward to speaking with you very soon.

Business Killers: Avoiding the Six Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business (11/13/2012)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/13/2012	Start Time:	4:30 PM
End Date:	11/13/2012	End Time:	6:00 PM

Learn how to protect yourself and build a firewall around your business and your personal assets. With Business Killers, you learn from the mistakes of others in a concise, interactive video format. No slides, charts or graphs!

UG Negotiation Workshop (11/13/2012)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/13/2012	Start Time:	5:00 PM
End Date:	11/13/2012	End Time:	7:00 PM

Syracuse University - Whitman School of Management
Room: Ballentine Investment Institute

Whitman Career Center Workshop

The Whitman Alumni Club of CNY Presents: The ACC, A New Chapter for SU Athletics (11/13/2012)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/13/2012	Start Time:	5:30 PM
End Date:	11/13/2012	End Time:	8:00 PM

Join the Whitman Alumni Club as we hear the latest information on SU’s move to the ACC, presented by Dr. Renee Baumgartner, deputy athletics director/chief of staff, SU Athletics. The presentation and our Semi-Annual Meeting will be held at the Sheraton University Hotel & Conference Center. For more information or to RSVP, contact Emily Yakawiak, egyakawi@syr.edu or (315) 443-3850.

MISS Representation (11/13/2012)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/13/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	11/13/2012	End Time:	8:30 PM

MISS Representation is a documentary film by Jennifer Siebel Newsom that explores how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The event features a reception, screening of the film, and remarks.

Graduate Student Connect: Live Student Panels! (11/13/2012)

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/13/2012	Start Time:	8:00 PM
End Date:	11/13/2012	End Time:	10:00 PM

Interested in a fulltime MBA or MS program? Want to hear a students perspective? Join us for one of two scheduled live panels with current graduate students!

10am and 8pm

To register for one of the two panels, visit https://webconference.syr.edu/f1098221/ and click on the one that works for you!

We look forward to speaking with you very soon.

Beta Gamma Sigma Tutoring (11/14/2012)

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/14/2012	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	11/14/2012	End Time:	12:00 PM

Syracuse University - Whitman School of Management
Room: Whitman 218

Beta Gamma Sigma Tutoring available for all WSOM undergraduate students.

Virtual 411: iMBA Virtual Information Session (11/14/2012)

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/14/2012	Start Time:	12:30 PM
End Date:	11/14/2012	End Time:	1:30 PM

Join Danielle Goodroe, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for a live information session that will provide an in depth look at Whitman's iMBA program, a distance learning MBA designed for the working professional.

This session will cover program history, curriculum, and the admission process. To join, simply enter the URL below into your browser and join the conversation!

Click here to register for a session

Email Danielle here with any questions prior to or after the event

Monthly 411: An Evening at Whitman (Graduate Programs Information Session) (Cancelled) (11/14/2012)

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/14/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	11/14/2012	End Time:	8:00 PM

Syracuse University - Whitman School of Management
Room: Milton Room

Join Danielle Goodroe, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for informative information sessions designed to provide you with the information you need to determine which Whitman program is right for you.

From 6-7pm, full-time programs including the MBA program and MS programs in Accounting, Finance and Entrepreneurship will be discussed

At 7pm, distance learning programs including the iMBA and iMS Supply Chain Management program will be covered, including curriculum and admissions information.

Join us on campus for these sessions, as well as a campus tour!

RSVP for this event by going here: http://whitmangradevents.eventbrite.com

WISE Women's Roundtable Discussion: Women in Creative Businesses (11/15/2012)

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/15/2012	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	11/15/2012	End Time:	1:00 PM

As a woman in a creative business, you value the support of other women professionals. Talk out the challenges with 10 other women over lunch!

Clean Out Your Closets! (11/15/2012)

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/15/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	11/15/2012	End Time:	8:00 PM

Do you have extra professional clothing to share with someone just starting their career?

Please bring gently used professional clothing items such as pants, blouses, jackets, handbags and shoes.

Your fabulous donations could furnish another person with the confidence to enter or return to the workplace and land a job that could change their life.

We appreciate your donations of interview and work-appropriate clothing for both men and women. All items should be quality, in-fashion garments in new or nearly-new condition.

There will be wine, refreshments and desserts.

Whitman Alumni Club of NYC Presents Their Third Annual Wine Tasting (11/15/2012)

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/15/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	11/15/2012	End Time:	8:30 PM

The Whitman Alumni Club of NYC invites you to join them for their third annual Wine Tasting. This popular education event includes a wide variety of wines, four cheese pairings and a chocolate pairing. For more information or to register, go to whitmannyc.com, or contact Carol Heil, caheil@syr.edu or (315) 443-9222.

Tax Seminar (11/16/2012)

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/16/2012	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	11/16/2012	End Time:	5:00 PM

The CNY American Society of Women Accountants will host their 42nd annual Tax Seminar on Nov. 16 at the DoubleTree Hotel on Carrier Circle. This is a low-cost CPE conference that give you and your staff accountants a full day's worth of technical NYS, Federal, Social Security tax update information.

This seminar will provide you with an in-depth analysis of current tax law changes with significant emphasis on the tax planning opportunities and strategies you need to know for this upcoming tax season.

Fall Reception for Prospective Undergraduate Students (11/16/2012)

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/16/2012	Start Time:	10:30 AM
End Date:	11/16/2012	End Time:	12:00 PM

Women, Wealth & Wisdom: Spa Event (11/18/2012)

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/18/2012	Start Time:	2:30 PM
End Date:	11/18/2012	End Time:	4:30 PM

This event will feed your mind, body and soul, while participating in an open discussion of: women taking charge of their finances, women protecting their loved ones, money made by women, and making a woman's legacy come true.

Enjoy a mini mani-pedi with wine and spa cuisine!

Human Resources Training: Understanding Employment Law (11/19/2012)

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/19/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	11/19/2012	End Time:	8:00 PM