Cricket: An American Perspective

Mike Waldhier, MBA Class of 2009

Cricket: the smell of the pitch, the beauty of an expertly bowled spinner, the crack of ball against bat, and the cheers of the team when a six has been hit. Indeed, there is not a more pleasant way to spend a blustery fall day in State College.

Alright, I admit it, I’m an American. I have no idea what I’m really talking about. Continue reading

Smeal MBAs Place Second at the B2B Case Competition at Purdue

By Brent Gee, MBA Class of 2010

When we decided to enter the B2B Marketing Competition in Purdue, we were faced with a very tough decision, go to the Penn State vs. Michigan football game or participate in the competition. Our decision was made easier when Michigan started losing all of their games. Continue reading

Honor Code Expansion to Career Services Luncheon

By Tai Parks, MBA Class of 2009

Because each student signs the Honor Code during Orientation, everyone is expected to comply with all aspects of the process to ensure that the Code is a living document that we all abide by. There have been news reports of students at other MBA programs engaged in conduct that reflects on the brand of the entire program. As such, students Continue reading

MBAA Town Hall, 10/28

By James Brennan, MBA Class of 2009

Roughly 40 students packed into Room 126 for the MBAA’s second Town Hall Event of the year.  Some came to ask questions about the coming election.  Some came to air grievances.  And some came for the delightful sandwich wraps from a local eatery.  (I place myself firmly in the sandwich camp.) Continue reading