Whitman School of Management Events Calendar

Syracuse University Graduate Studies Information Expo: Washington DC (11/10/2012)

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2012	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	11/10/2012	End Time:	3:00 PM

Syracuse Graduate Programs Takes to the Road!

The Whitman School of Management will join other Syracuse University Graduate Programs on location to offer a unique opportunity to learn more about your program of interest, in conjunction with additional joint degree opportunities. Nine total schools and colleges at Syracuse will participate in this event!

From 12-3pm, an open fair and visit hours will be accompanied with scheduled information sessions for an even more in depth look at each school's program offerings.

Learn about Whitman's multiple join degree opportunities such as the JD/MBA, MBA/MPA or MS New Media/MBA programs just to name a few!

RSVP at http://graduateopenhouse.syr.edu. For questions, please contact Joshua LaFave, Director of Graduate Enrollment at the information provided.

This event will be held at Syracuse University's Greenberg House, located at:

2301 Calvert Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

The MBA Tour - Toronto (11/10/2012)

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/10/2012	Start Time:	3:00 PM
End Date:	11/10/2012	End Time:	5:00 PM

Visit Josh LaFave, Director of Graduate Enrollment at The MBA Tour in Toronto, CA to learn more about the flexible distance learning MBA program, or the full-time MBA program. Fair location is below:

Centre Mont-Royal
2200 Mansfield Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 3R8 Canada

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

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.

Beta Gamma Sigma Tutoring (11/21/2012)

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/21/2012	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	11/21/2012	End Time:	12:00 PM

Syracuse University - Whitman School of Management
Room: Whitman 218

Beta Gamma Sigma Tutoring available for all WSOM undergraduate students.

Human Resources Training: The Hiring Process (11/26/2012)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/26/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	11/26/2012	End Time:	8:00 PM

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

- Where it all starts

- Job descriptions

- Is it really an employer's market?

- How do I find employees?

- Defining roles in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring process

- New hire checklist

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

WISE Women's Roundtable Discussion: Women in Food and Farming (11/27/2012)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/27/2012	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	11/27/2012	End Time:	1:00 PM

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

The Whitman Alumni Club of NYC Presents "Twenty Questions with Richard Kirshenbaum '83" (11/27/2012)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/27/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	11/27/2012	End Time:	8:30 PM

The Whitman Alumni Club of NYC invites you to "Twenty Questions with Richard Kirshenbaum '83", a lively Q & A led by Stuart Elliot of the New York Times.

· Who hired Paris Hilton as his secretary?
· Who was a model for Paul Stuart?
· Who advised businessmen to "Dress British, Think Yiddish"?
· Who went from retailing major to Newhouse alumnus?
Enjoy a free form discussion of the advertising world by two leading lights of the advertising industry. Richard Kirshenbaum '83 is known for his innovation and expansion of boundaries.

This event will be held at SU's Lubin House, 11 E. 61st Street in Manhattan. To register or for more information, go to whitmannyc.com.

Beta Gamma Sigma Tutoring (11/28/2012)

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/28/2012	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	11/28/2012	End Time:	12:00 PM

Syracuse University - Whitman School of Management
Room: Whitman 218

Beta Gamma Sigma Tutoring available for all WSOM undergraduate students.

UG Negotiation Workshop 2 (11/28/2012)

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/28/2012	Start Time:	5:00 PM
End Date:	11/28/2012	End Time:	7:00 PM

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

Whitman Career Center Workshop

Virtual 411: iMBA Virtual Information Session (11/28/2012)

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/28/2012	Start Time:	7:00 PM
End Date:	11/28/2012	End Time:	8:00 PM

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

"Virtual" Whitman School of Management Undergraduate Information Program (11/29/2012)

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/29/2012	Start Time:	8:00 PM
End Date:	11/29/2012	End Time:	9:30 PM

Not able to visit the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management or need a refresher if you have visited? Then we invite you to a “Virtual” Whitman School Information Program on Thursday, November 29^th at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Please join us for this live, web program.

· To RSVP, contact Carol Heil, Director of Undergraduate Recruitment for the Whitman School, caheil@syr.edu or (315) 443-9222.

To join the program on November 29^th, simply follow these steps.

1. Go to https://webconference.syr.edu/admis1

2. Click on “enter as a guest”

3. Type your name

Financial Management 101 (11/30/2012)

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT

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

The Financial Management 101 course (FM 101) is a new course specifically designed for personnel in the technical financial management series to increase their skills and knowledge in financial and resource management and their basic analytical capabilities. FM 101 will take place from 3 December - 12 December.

Virtual 411: Full-Time MBA Virtual Information Session (11/30/2012)

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	11/30/2012	Start Time:	12:30 PM
End Date:	11/30/2012	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 full-time MBA program, an experiential learning-focused MBA, designed to combine practical business training with real world experience.

This session will cover program history, curriculum, and the admission process.

Click here to register!

Whitman MBA’s Market for Ideas (12/3/2012)

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/3/2012	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	12/3/2012	End Time:	12:00 PM

Teams of MBA students will showcase a small booth and make short pitches about their ideas for new products, new services, or new business models.

Interviewing Tips (12/3/2012)

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/3/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	12/3/2012	End Time:	8:00 PM

Join us for human resources training to familiarize yourself with the interviewing process. We'll cover the following topics during the session:

- Phone interviews and questions to ask

- Interview tips, including do's and don'ts

- Receiving too much information

- Making a hiring decision

- Sample interview questions

This session will be presented by Kathy Barany, PHR - Strategic Management Solutions.

The Building Blocks for Starting a Business (12/4/2012)

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/4/2012	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	12/4/2012	End Time:	1:00 PM

Join the WISE Women's Business Center for a free class to learn the basics for starting a business.

Beta Gamma Sigma Tutoring (12/5/2012)

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/5/2012	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	12/5/2012	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 (Cancelled) (12/5/2012)

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/5/2012	Start Time:	12:30 PM
End Date:	12/5/2012	End Time:	1:30 PM

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

D'Aniello Internship Luncheon (12/6/2012)

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/6/2012	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	12/6/2012	End Time:	2:00 PM

Syracuse University - Whitman School of Management
Room: Milton Room

Student interns present their final projects for faculty, staff and site supervisors at the end of semester D'Aniello Internship Luncheon.

WISE Women's Roundtable Discussion: Women in Creative Businesses (12/6/2012)

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/6/2012	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	12/6/2012	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!

Virtual 411: Master of Science Programs Virtual Information Session (12/6/2012)

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/6/2012	Start Time:	12:30 PM
End Date:	12/6/2012	End Time:	1:30 PM

Join Danielle Goodroe, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for a virtual information session designed to provide an in depth look at Whitman's Master of Science degree programs. This includes the Master of Finance, Master of Accounting, and Master of Entrepreneurship programs.

Information on the curriculum, admissions, and the student community will be covered. We look forward to speaking with you very soon!

Click here to register!

Whitman Alumni Club of CNY Holiday Reception and Hairspray, the Musical (12/6/2012)

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/6/2012	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	12/6/2012	End Time:	9:30 PM

The Whitman Alumni Club of CNY invites you to a holiday reception at the SU Warehouse, followed by an evening at the Red House for Hairspray, the Musical. To RSVP or for questions, contact Emily Yakawiak, (315) 443-3850 or egyakawi@syr.edu.

Marketing Career Exploration Trip Final Meeting (12/7/2012)

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/7/2012	Start Time:	11:00 AM
End Date:	12/7/2012	End Time:	12:30 PM

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

Final Trip Meeting for Marketing

WSGO Final Meeting (12/7/2012)

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/7/2012	Start Time:	1:30 PM
End Date:	12/7/2012	End Time:	3:00 PM

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

Final Meeting for Wall Street Goes Orange Trip

Capstone Business Plan Competition: Reception for Judges (12/7/2012)

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/7/2012	Start Time:	3:30 PM
End Date:	12/7/2012	End Time:	4:00 PM

Syracuse University - Whitman School of Management
Room: Milton Room

This reception is for judges that participate in the semi-annual Capstone Business Plan Competition.

Capstone Business Plan Competition: Reception for Students (12/7/2012)

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/7/2012	Start Time:	3:30 PM
End Date:	12/7/2012	End Time:	4:00 PM

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

This reception is for students participating in the semi-annual Capstone Business Plan Competition.

Capstone Business Plan Competition: Finals Reception (12/8/2012)

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/8/2012	Start Time:	3:00 PM
End Date:	12/8/2012	End Time:	4:00 PM

Syracuse University - Whitman School of Management
Room: Milton Room

This reception is to celebrate the five finalist teams in the semi-annual Capstone Business Plan Competition.