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Smith Newslink - September 2007


$21-Million North Wing Nears Completion
Fresh paint is going up and new carpet is going down as the $21-million, 38,000-square-foot wing of Van Munching Hall nears completion. The crew is shooting for a finish date in early October. See photo highlights. Read more.

Smith Students Tour Chinese Factories
In the wake of several U.S. recalls involving products made in China, six Smith School students traveled to China in early September to get an up-close look at manufacturing in that country. The students toured four factories including those for Siemens, Mary Kay cosmetics, and Ting Hsin International, China’s largest manufacturer of instant noodles. Full story with video highlights.

2008 Smith Leadership and Excellence Awards
Call for Nominations
Do you know a business leader who has made a significant and positive impact on the mid-Atlantic region? The Smith School is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Smith Leadership and Excellence Awards, which may be submitted online. Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, November 21.

Alumni Mentor Program Kick-Off
Frank Auditorium, Van Munching Hall
Saturday, October 6
Open to Alumni Mentor Program participants and their families, the Kick-Off is a fun opportunity for mentors and clusters to discuss their common business industries. Call 301.405.5777 for more information.

Entrepreneur Invitational Golf Tournament
Premier Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 10
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waverly Woods Golf Club, Marriottsville, MD
Fundraiser for the Dingman Center's Lamone Scholars program. Pro-am format this year. Register today!

Technology Start-Up Boot Camp
Friday, October 19
UM Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom
Should you take the leap into technology entrepreneurship? What are the best ways to fund your new venture? Is your incredible idea a real venture opportunity? How do you build a "dream team"? What’s the key to a killer business plan? The University of Maryland's Technology Start-Up Boot Camp is an intensive, one-day workshop and networking event about launching new ventures. Cost is $75. Register today!

Homecoming—Maryland v. Virginia
Sunday, October 21
Van Munching Hall
Enjoy a great day with old friends at the Smith School’s free tailgate reception at Van Munching Hall for our alumni and their families three hours prior to the start of the game. Activities for all—kids included! The tailgate is free, but tickets are required.

Take Your Career to the Next Level with an
Executive MBA
Learn to harness the power of technology, innovation and globalization in the Smith Executive MBA program. Our residential, alternating-weekend program fits your EMBA education into a year and a half—an 18-month investment that returns a lifetime of value. The next Executive MBA cohort is forming in November 2007. E-mail or call the program office at 301.405.9559 for more information.

The New New Internet: Web 2.0 for Business
Thursday, November 1
Hyatt Regency, Reston, VA
The Smith School has teamed up with ExecutiveBiz to present the region’s major annual Web conference, featuring a nationally recognized lineup of engaging speakers and panelists, two tracks for industry and government attendees, a Web 2.0 application competition, and much more. Alumni may register at the discounted Smith School rate of $495 using discount code: rhsmith. Register today!

National Women MBA Conference
Thursday, November 1
The National Women Association of Women MBAs will hold their prestigious annual conference at the Smith School this year, featuring keynote speaker Louise Francesconi, president of missile systems for Raytheon, Inc.

Smith School CIBER Innovation and Globalization Conference
November 8-9
Learn how to manage the challenges involved with research and development, intellectual property and other concerns related to innovation and globalization at this conference sponsored by the Smith School’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Register today!

CIO Forum: Technology and Innovation
Friday, November 9
How do CIOs inculcate an innovation culture in the organization? How do they evolve new business models and new business practices that are built on the capabilities of new information technologies? Find out at the 8th Annual CIO Forum, featuring keynote speaker Lemuel Lasher, CIO and president of Computer Sciences Corp.’s Office of Innovation. Discounted price for alumni is $75. Register today!