By Jiawei Gu, MBA Class of 2014
Actually I (Jiawei) have been registered as a Rosetta Foundation volunteer since beginning 2013. Although this is an organization based in Ireland, it is not difficult to register! Just go to their website: http://www.therosettafoundation.org/ and follow the instructions, you could become a volunteer within one week! Continue reading
I opted to complete my service immersion at Centre County PAWS in State College. My initial training and responsibilities at the center were related to walking the dogs. A big part of volunteering is to understand their needs and temperament by their behavior. The staff at the center is extremely helpful in bringing the volunteers on board. They provide training for all responsibilities at the center. During my Continue reading
By Shridhar Vijay Kumar and Rahul Panicker, MBA Class of 2013
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The country has undergone rapid progress ever since the government opened up its borders for foreign investments in 1991. Sounds familiar? This is exactly what you will hear in Continue reading
Name: Jose Fanjul
Concentrations: Marketing and Supply Chain
Internship: Marketing Intern with The Dow Chemical Company
Future Plans: I will join The Dow Chemical company as a Commercial Excellence Manager.I’ll be working for the marketing and sales department located in their headquarters in Midland, Michigan.
Why did you choose Smeal: I choose Smeal because it was a small program with a great family Continue reading
By Angela Shershin, MBA Class of 2014
On the evening of Thursday, April 4th, the WMBA kicked off Visitation Weekend with a Welcome Reception for the females candidates admitted to Smeal’s MBA Class of 2015. Current students, faculty, staff and alumni were present to welcome the incoming ladies as well as answer any questions. The reception started with a delicious spread of wraps and desserts from the Penn State Campus Catering. After Continue reading
By Simon Hsu, MBA Class of 2013
Pine Ridge, a Native American reservation in South Dakota, is one of the poorest places in the United States. It is a place in which unemployment is 90%, and alcoholism rates are over 80% and average income around $6,000 annually. (Sources: http://tcnjperspective.com/2010/11/06/pine-ridge-poverty/; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Ridge_Indian_Reservation.) The local dance school in State College had a fundraising performance for this area. My classmates and I joined Continue reading
The MBA Association Town Hall is a discussion among MBAA members regarding past events as well as plans for the future. Students are encouraged to attend and share open and honest feedback with the MBA Association Board, so that the board enacts meaningful changes for future events. Here’s a quick recap of our April 16th Town Hall: Continue reading
Name: Eric Layo
Concentrations: Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Strategic Leadership, and Entrepreneurship
Internship: Strategic Procurement Summer Intern with Penn State’s Purchasing Services
Future Plans: Home Depot Operations Manager
Why did you choose Smeal: I’m a native Pennsylvanian and life-long Continue reading
By Harihara S. Chockalingam, MBA Class of 2013
Growing up back in my hometown, I have always noticed that not all children from that part of the world are as privileged as I was during my childhood. About a mile away from my home is ‘The school for the blind’. It was distressing to see these children struggle with their day-to-day lives since they cannot see the world as we do. Standing outside the fenced perimeter of the school and watching those children engage in games that develop their ability to manage their lives without being overly dependent on others, I used to feel thankful for the life that I have and realized that I take a lot of good things in my life for granted. Continue reading
By Angela Shershin, MBA Class of 2014
On March 28th, members from the WMBA and the Minority MBA Association participated in a Speed Networking Event with representatives from Deloitte at the Allen Street Grill. The concept was simple. We were divided into four small groups, each with a designated table. At this table, we were given the opportunity to meet a representative from Deloitte. After fifteen minutes, our small group then rotated to a new table and met another Deloitte representative. In these sessions, we learned about the culture at Deloitte, the day-to-day life of commercial and federal consultants and fine-tuned our networking skills. We were having so much fun getting to know the Deloitte representatives that some of the sessions lasted longer than fifteen minutes. All in all, it was great evening making connections with Deloitte and with each other.