EAS: What can you expect?
Each year, the EMBA Program hosts Executive Alumni Series, a one-day reunion for graduates of UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Evening MBA, Weekend MBA and OneMBA Programs. We also invite current students and recently admitted students to attend; it creates a great networking environment for everyone.
This is not your usual “reunion.” This day – April 24 this year – is jam-packed with academic, social and networking activities. You can almost think of it as your annual MBA refresher course!
So, what can attendees expect this year?
We’ll start with a full breakfast at UNC’s Rizzo Conference Center (yum), followed by an opening session with one of your favorite professors, Dr. Hugh O’Neill. Then, another favorite professor, Dr. Peter Brews, will share his perspectives on how America needs to chart its global course in the wake of recent economic and political turmoil. Whew! That’s quite a morning.
Next? We heard from you that Sustainability is at the forefront of your minds, so we’re assembling a panel of experts (also EMBA alumni), including Chris Bingham of Riley Life Industries and Gary Freeman of Progress Energy (third panelists TBD).
Now, how does “lunch by the pool” sound? I’m in!
After lunch, we get serious. Professor Christian Lundblad will provide an update on the current economic outlook; this, too, was specifically requested by alumni. And, after another quick break, we’re bringing in Dr. Ben Rosen to conduct a workshop about how to manage generational change in the workplace. He’s an expert in this field, and I don’t know about you, but I could use some tips!
The remainder of the day is designed to specifically celebrate our Classes of 2000 and 2005. The final session – which we hope you stay for – will enable the members of these classes to share with us what they’re doing now (this has “networking” written all over it). Then, the members of the Classes of 2000 and 2005 are off to the West End Wine Bar for a reunion happy hour.
Did I mention that Chapel Hill has Carolina blue skies in late April? Please – come home and enjoy us for a great day!
