By Amishi Patel, MBA Class 2009
Diwali is perhaps the most celebrated Indian Festival around the globe. It is the festival of lights that marks the start of the new year for many Indians. What started as a mythological event marking the victory of good over evil has now evolved into an opportunity to celebrate with all, near and dear. Continue reading
By Matt Michau, MBA Class of 2009
What should a company do with investors’ money? If a company gives back to the community, how do managers gauge how much is enough? Can it ever be too much? These are some of the questions we discussed at the inaugural “Ethical Pizza” luncheon. The debate, which was moderated by Dean Sheehan, gave me the chance to hear the opinions of about 40 students and faculty members regarding the ethics of corporate social responsibility. Continue reading
By Rohit Gurtu, Officer, MBA Supply Chain Management Association, MBA Class of 2009
The Academic and Career Exploration Panel for Supply Chain Management was held on Nov 9. At the outset, Dr. Robert Novack, Associate Professor of Supply Chain and Information Systems, explained how the Supply Chain Portfolio was designed around Continue reading
By Rohit Gurtu, Officer, MBA Supply Chain Management Association, MBA Class of 2009
Our latest Executive Presentation Series held on Nov 9 featured Tracy Masson. Tracy Masson, Senior Manager of Americas Business Operations, Dell Inc. Canada, spoke to the SCMA about Dell’s supply chain model. The topic of her discussion was “Leadership and Supply Chain in Dell”. Ms. Masson shared her insight regarding the Global Supply Planning model of Dell and its three major constituents – Demand Continue reading
By George H. Benham III, MBA Class of 2008
Recently, as a member of the MBA Finance Association, I had an opportunity to attend the Smeal Wall Street Initiative at the Princeton Club in New York City. This initiative was created in 1999 as a way for Penn State alumni who work on Wall Street to connect with other alumni and help strengthen ties with the University. Our membership sought to get involved with the event so we could share our experiences in the MBA Continue reading
By Yao Wang, MBA Class of 2008
Students from the US probably had experience of pumpkin carving, however, for most of the international students, it’s a whole new experience.
One week before Halloween, Women MBA Association hosted one pumpkin carving session Continue reading