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Save the Date for Commencement 2024:
May 16-18
Additional information will be shared from the Mason School of Business Commencement Team in the coming weeks, but as you are planning for the weekend, please keep the following dates in mind:
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Friday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm: Main Commencement Ceremony This ceremony is open to all graduating students from all W&M programs. Students are not recognized individually at this ceremony. Tickets are required.
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Afternoon of Saturday, May 18: School of Business Diploma Ceremony This ceremony will recognize all graduating students from the Mason School of Business (graduate and undergraduate programs). Students will be recognized individually. Pre-registration is required, but tickets are not required.
For students with international guests: If you need a letter of invitation to Commencement, you may request one from the MBA Program Team. Please send the name of each guest, their passport number, and their relationship to you via email to mbaprogram@wm.edu requesting an invitation letter.
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Student Diversity & Inclusion Symposium | | |
Reves Center Award Opportunities for International Students | |
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The Reves Center for International Studies has two award opportunities for graduate and undergraduate international students this spring, the International Student Achievement Award and the International Student Opportunity Scholarship.
International Student Achievement Award
- Each year, several International Student Achievement Awards of $700 each are given to W&M and VIMS graduate and undergraduate international students who have been nominated by faculty or staff as having distinguished themselves as exemplary in their academics, leadership, and service to the community.
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Nominations are submitted through the International Student Achievement Award Nomination Form. All faculty and staff are eligible to nominate an international student. Meet the 2023 International Student Achievement Awards recipients!
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Deadline: February 23, 5pm EST
International Student Opportunity Scholarship Spring 2024
- These awards of up to $700 are intended to help international students pursue special educational and professional opportunities such as presenting at a conference, supporting an unpaid internship, completing a research project, etc.
- Students will apply through our iStart portal. We have sent information to the students, so they should check their emails for more details.
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Application deadline: February 23, 5pm EST
Questions? Contact Eva Wong, Director of International Students, Scholars & Programs.
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Law & Order Meets Wall Street
Mingle with your future colleagues and mentors and even reveal all while discovering hidden gems at our curated market and enjoying live music. Ditch the boring case files and financial models- Tonight were swapping stories, building bridges, and crafting the next chapter in our professional journeys loosen your ties and grab a drink with us at Strangeways Brewery.
Sponsored by: Women In Leadership & The Business Law Society.
RSVP to attend here.
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Women in Leadership MELT Workshop
Join the Women in Leadership Club for a stress-reducing Intro to MELT - Hand & Foot Workshop with Vanessa Ganser, MBA '02 on February 19 at 2:00pm.Regardless of the cause, stress and anxiety can negatively impact mental and physical well-being. Maintaining a personal reservoir of well-being helps gracefully adapt to the daily stresses of life. The MELT Method is a quick and effective tool to incorporate microbursts of self-care into your routine and help immediately replenish your well-being reservoir. Register here to attend no later than Friday, February 16.
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Brinkley Commons
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Mason's Got Talent
The MBAA is excited to announce the return of one of the MBA Program's signature events: Mason's Got Talent! To our talented classmates, the stage is set, and the spotlight awaits you. This is your chance to unleash your creativity and share your passion with a supportive audience. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, remember that your talent is a gift that deserves to be celebrated. So, step into the limelight, dazzle us with your skills, and make this talent show an unforgettable experience for us all!
Sign up to showcase your talent here!
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Dog Street 5K - April 20
Join the MBAA at the 15th Annual D.O.G. St 5K on April 20, 2024! As a member of the MBAA, registration is only $5 for the first 20 students to sign up. All you have to do is sign up here (FYI, you can walk or run). If friends or family want to sign up, they can join our W&M MBA team and use code "WMMBA2024" for $5 off registration!
Not sure where to start training for a 5K? Look out for more information about MBAA-led training team to help you push through the finish line. You DO NOT need to be a runner to participate. Please reach out to Marshea Robinson if you're interested in joining the team. More information on the event can be found here.
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Community Service Opportunities
The W&M GivePulse platform creates a virtual gathering space for community organizations to connect with W&M students, faculty, and staff. Consider engaging in community service opportunities organized and led by W&M Civic & Community Engagement. If you a interested in volunteer opportunities, feel free to visit the GivePulse platform for more information.
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Valentine's Day Candy Grams
Show your classmates your appreciation by sending them a Candy Gram for Valentine's Day! Come by the Grad Lounge in Miller Hall on Monday, February 12th and 13th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm to make your purchase with the MBAA Executive Board. The cost is $0.25 per candy gram (CASH ONLY). All candy grams will be delivered in class on Valentine's Day, February 14!
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Ask the Staff & GCMC Career Lab | |
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Stop by and see the MBA Programs Team and GCMC Career Advisors with general questions!
Join us every Monday in the Grad Gathering Area, between Classrooms 1008 and 1013, from 12:15pm to 1:15pm.
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Leadership & Business Podcast Spotlight:
A Retail Destination, with Navdeep Gupta
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If you're an athlete, or someone close to you is an athlete, you've most likely spent time in a DICK'S Sporting Goods store. Depending on where you live, the next time you visit your neighborhood, DICK'S Sporting Goods, you might be surprised. DICK'S has launched its House of Sport: A new type of sporting goods store. DICK'S House of Sport isn't just about sporting goods; it's experiential, and there's a tie to the community.
Navdeep Gupta is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at DICK'S. He says the new stores have been embraced by customers, employees, and suppliers. He joins us on this episode to talk about DICK'S House of Sport, how the concept was created, and where it's headed.
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Diversity Goes to Work Podcast Spotlight:
Management's Legacy of Dehumanization: Tracing Modern Business Practices to Chattel Slavery, with Linda Ridley
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This episode's guest is Linda Ridley. Linda has a background in corporate and investment banking with Wachovia and has served as the CEO of Edgar J. Ridley and Associates since 2009. She's also an academic, a faculty lecturer and professor at Hostos Community College and Graduate School in New York City.
Linda trains managers worldwide to examine their behaviors by emphasizing the negative impact of symbols and symbolic behavior.
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