October 2007
Outstanding Whitman Alumnus

We are proud of all our Whitman alumni, and in particular we wish to extend our congratulations to Matthew Menner'94 MBA, senior vice president of Transplace, who will receive Syracuse University's Outstanding Young Alumni Award during Homecoming + Reunion Weekend, Oct. 11-14. SU's Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have graduated within the past 15 years in recognition of outstanding service to the University, as well as outstanding civic and career achievements. Congratulations again to Matthew, and we look forward to seeing all our Whitman alumni back on campus for Homecoming + Reunion.



The Kuhn Real Estate Center in the Whitman School was inaugurated in October 2006.

Whitman's Inaugural Real Estate Open House

The Whitman School of Management is delving into real estate issues of all kinds with a Real Estate Open House, hosted by the James D. Kuhn Real Estate Center at the Whitman School, on Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Michael Falcone ’57 BS, founder and chairman of Pioneer Companies, James Kuhn ’70 BS ’72 MBA, president and principal of Newmark Knight Frank, and Edward Pettinella ’76 MBA, president and CEO of Home Properties, will lead a discussion on “Navigating Real Estate Opportunities Today.” Since Oct. 2006, the Whitman School has added new courses on real estate to the curriculum and created a Real Estate Minor. Additionally, the Whitman Real Estate club is currently the fastest growing student club in the school. The Real Estate Open House will take place in Room 402 of the Whitman School. Space is limited; RSVP to the dean’s office at (315) 443-3751.



Tracy Halpin (left) with Emily Yakawiak of the Whitman Visitor's Center and fellow students in 2005.

 
5K Fun Run to Benefit Tracy Halpin Fund
Another shining example of Whitman students doing good work: Beta Alpha Psi is sponsoring a fundraiser to benefit the Tracy Halpin Memorial Fund. The fundraiser is in collaboration with SU's annual 5K Fun Run on Oct. 27. Registration for the run is free; sales of the Fun Run's t-shirts and pledges for runners will go towards the Tracy Halpin Memorial Fund. The deadline for registration is Oct. 13. Tracy was a bright and promising leader at Whitman and president of Beta Alpha Psi when she unexpectedly passed away in her senior year. Please support the Beta Alpha Psi club for this special fundraiser. For more information, visit http://whitman.syr.edu/5k/.

 
Whitman Launches Wall of Fame

Whitman alumni are doers, achievers, givers, and brilliant practitioners who have distinguished themselves and their alma mater with outstanding professional achievements and commitments to their communities. The Whitman School invites all its alumni to nominate a fellow classmate for the Whitman Alumni Wall of Fame, which will be dedicated in April 2008 as part of the fifth annual Whitman Day celebration. Nominations must be received by Nov. 30. For more information, contact the Whitman's Dean's Office at (315) 443-3751.




Join the Whitman Accounting Alumni Council

The Whitman Accounting Alumni Council continues with its mission to develop a network among Whitman accounting alumni and Whitman alumni practicing in the accounting field. Join the Whitman Accounting Alumni directory. Connecting through the council's directory also allows you to stay connected with Whitman and your fellow alumni, as well as giving you the opportunity to mentor current Whitman students interested in the field of accounting.  For more information, contact Marc Ben-Am.

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Amy Mehringer
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(315) 443-3834

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