March 6, 2018
PTMBAA 2018-2019 Board Elections
Voting now open!
Voting is now open! Vote for the candidates and remember to enter in your Student ID. Check out the candidate platforms platforms  here and how they plan on continuing the Smith tradition.

Polls will be open through March 11th, vote today!

Cocktails & Conversations
PTMBAA is hosting a end of term Happy Hour!

Friday, March 9 , 2018
6:00 - 8:00PM
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
2007 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

It's that time of the year again, we've made it to the end of another term! Come celebrate with drinks on us at Jack Rose. Registration is free and light snacks will be provided.

Register  here .
PTMBAA March Madness Bracket Challenge
Join our March Madness Bracket Challenge!

The PTMBAA is hosting a March Madness Bracket Challenge. Join and compete with your fellow Terps for some fun and bragging rights!

MEN'S BRACKET
Selection Sunday: March 11th
Deadline to Join: Wednesday, March 14th
Rules: 2 Brackets Per Player, Traditional + Upset, No Money, just for Fun and Bragging Rights!
To join click here.

WOMEN'S BRACKET
Selection Sunday: March 12th
Deadline to Join: Wednesday, March 14th
Rules: 2 Brackets Per Player
To join click here.

Group Name: SmithPTMBAA
Slogan: Be Fearless
Speed Networking
Meet classmates in a fast-paced environment

Thursday, March 29, 2018
DC Campus
5:30-6:15PM

The PTMBAA invites you to speed networking! Come meet your classmates to swap career info in a fast-paced environment. Connections forged here may play a key role in your future career moves!

Registration is free and dessert will be provided.

To register, click here.

Stay tuned for a Speed Networking event at the Baltimore campus.
Student Spotlights
Meet Michelle Vivoli & Mark Costello!

We continue highlighting our Student Ambassadors, turning the spotlights on Michelle Vivoli and Mark Costello from the Baltimore campus.

Michelle, a first year, originally hails from San Antonio, Texas and works for Textron Systems. Mark, a second year, is from Sycamore, Illinois and works for Ryerson. In this post, b oth Michelle and Mark share why they decided to become advocates of the Smith School brand. 

What other huge brand does Michelle love? Why did she decide to pursue her MBA and what is she looking forward to as she continues in the program? Mark recently participated in the Global Studies Program, traveling to Singapore and Japan, what did he think about the experience and what surprised him most about the trip? Check out our blog to find out!
2nd Annual Smith Day of Service
Save the Date!

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Smith Day of Service when members of the Smith School join together to give back to the community. Stay tuned for more details!
Deloitte Annual UMD MBA Case Competition
Registration closes March 8th!

This is your last chance to register for the Deloitte Consulting & University of Maryland Annual UMD MBA Case Competition. Register as an individual or as a team of four for the chance to compete in a case competition that will give you the opportunity to practice your consulting and problem solving skills. Participants will work through a challenge faced by real Deloitte Federal clients, network with Deloitte practitioners, and compete for the opportunity to have dinner with Deloitte leadership. Spots are limited and registration closes on March 8th, so use the link below to sign up today!

March 8th - Registration closes
March 28th - Competition Kickoff
April 13th - Case Competition @ Deloitte's Rosslyn, VA Office

Click here to register!
10th Annual Social Enterprise Symposium
Better Business. Better World. #SES18

Friday, March 9, 2018
12:30 - 5:00PM
Van Munching Hall
College Park, MD

Explore the role of business in creating economic, social and environmental prosperity at the 10th Annual Social Enterprise Symposium (SES). SES is the University of Maryland's premier event on social enterprise, socially responsible business, and corporate sustainability. Hosted by the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the Center for Social Value Creation, SES brings together 400+ students, staff, and faculty to shines a light on how together, we can create a better world through business. Unlike any other event on campus SES is packed full of engaging speakers, cutting-edge content, and networking with social impact executives, thought leaders, and peers. Trust us, you don't want to miss this! Space is limited. 

REGISTER now! go.umd.edu/ses
CEO @ Smith Series
Cathy Engelbert, CEO of Deloitte

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
6:00 - 7:15PM
Frank Auditorium - Van Munching Hall
College Park, MD

As CEO of Deloitte, Cathy Engelbert leads one of the largest professional services organizations in the United States with more than 85,000 professionals, providing services to over 80 percent of the Fortune 500.

For more than 30 years, Cathy has had a distinguished career serving large and complex global clients and has served as a specialist in financial instruments. She previously led the US audit practice and is currently a member of Deloitte's Board of Directors.

Cathy is on Fortune's Most Powerful Women for the third consecutive year. She is ranked on Glassdoor's annual Employees' Choice Awards honoring the 50 Highest Rated CEOs, and among Crain's 50 Most Powerful Women in New York. Cathy is also recognized as one of  Working Mother magazine's 50 Most Powerful Moms.

RSVP  here by March 11th.
The Dolphin Tank @ UMD
Ladies First: Interactive discussion led by an expert panel

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Van Munching Hall, Room 2333
College Park, MD

Springboard Enterprises Dolphin TankĀ® programs are "helpful feedback-driven" pitch sessions for entrepreneurs to receive constructive insights from knowledgeable professionals. Dolphin Tanks aren't about sharks, piranhas, dragons, or competing for the best idea - they're about channeling the expertise of the people in the room.

The Dolphin Tank is an interactive discussion led by an expert panel that focuses on one thing: "How can we help?" The objective is to provide connections and advice to enable entrepreneurs to overcome their challenges and capitalize on their opportunities.

Join the University of Maryland community for a women-only evening, featuring a panel discussion from women-founded companies in the greater DC-metro area.

Register for free  here.
SMSA: Cherry Blossom Cruise
Early Bird Tickets now on sale!

Sunday, April 8, 2018
Van Munching Hall
College Park, MD

As a tradition in the DC area, the cherry blossoms have always attracted numerous people from all over the country. This year, the Smith Master Student Association (SMSA) will offer the DC Cherry Blossom Brunch Cruise on Sunday, April 8th. 

The cruise will take you down the Potomac River while enjoying the famous DC Cherry Blossom Festival along with brunch, a live band music, and bottomless mimosas. Come and spend time with friends, alumni and Smith faculty. This cruise will be one you don't want to miss during your time at Smith!

To purchase early bird tickets (choose Smith Alumni/MBA) click here.
Export Management Bootcamp
2-day bootcamp for industry professionals

Friday & Saturday, April 20-21, 2018
University of Maryland BioPark
Building 2, Suite 100
801 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Take advantage of the opportunity to network with local and national leaders in the export industry at the second annual 2-Day Export Management Bootcamp for Industry Professionals.

Representatives from the organizations below will be on hand to provide regional expertise to companies in the Maryland, D.C., and Virginia area that are interested in exporting their goods and services internationally.
  • Maryland Department of Commerce
  • U.S. Export Assistance Center Baltimore
  • Maryland/D.C. District Export Council
This intensive two-day training will equip you with a solid foundation in global strategy, resources in export management and market analysis, and tangible tools to move goods on the market for international export - the right way.

Lunch and networking reception included.

For more information and to register, click here.
Upcoming Events & Reminders
March 2018
Cocktails & Conversations
March 9th

PTMBAA Board 2018-2019 Elections Voting
March 5th - March 11th

Spring Break (University Closed 3/19 & 3/20)
March 19th - 23rd

Fall Registration
March 27th

DC Campus Speed Networking
March 29th
April 2018
Smith Day of Service
April 14th
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