GPO January 2025 Newsletter
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The Lunar New Year is just a few weeks away! Learn more about the year of the wooden snake, and plan to attend the Olin Lunar New Year celebration on Wednesday, January 29th, from 3- 5 pm in the Knight Hall Atrium.
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The December 2024 Knight Scholars have been announced. Check out this list of amazing students!
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Tableau is back! The 2-part Tableau series is structured in two 4-hour sessions. Sessions will meet on Friday, January 31st, and Friday, February 7th, from 2:30 - 6:30 pm, snacks and coffee will be provided. Students have access to FREE Tableau with self-serve. Learn more online. And register to attend the Tableau series!
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The Danforth Campus 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration is scheduled for Monday, January 20th, from 2-3:30 p.m. in Graham Chapel. The commemoration theme is "Responsibility," inspired by the quote: "Ultimately individual responsibility lies not in the external situation but in the internal response." - Martin Luther King, Jr., from his sermon, "Accepting Responsibility for Your Actions" delivered in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 26, 1953.
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Interested in applying to serve as one of the two non-voting graduate student representatives to the WashU Board of Trustees? Full-time graduate students can visit Grad Representatives to the Board to learn more or register to attend a virtual session on Wednesday, January 23rd to learn more about this amazing opportunity!
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Have you heard about the Newman Exploration Travel Fund? Do you like to travel? Join Tyler Cargill, a 5th-year PhD candidate in the Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering Department, as he shares about his travels to Tanzania and Kenya after winning the NEXT Award. Register with the Graduate Center to attend this lunch session.
- Save the Date! The MBA Financial Series is Back. MBA students can participate in two sessions, over lunch in late February. Learn more and sign up today!
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Are you interested in joining an Olin Graduate Student Group? You can learn more online. Bookmark the GPO Student Affairs Calendar for a complete list of Olin Graduate Student events, programs, and activities.
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Meet the New GBSA Leadership for 2025!
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- BAMA!
- Simon and Garfunkel
Physical Therapist
- Kenya
- Chilifest
- Japan
- WashU Bear
- Zimbabwe and Botswana
New year and new GBSA leadership! In January, the MBA Class of 2026 took the helm of the Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA). Blake Noud (pictured), president, is a St.Louis native who is thrilled to be part of WashU Olin. This dynamic group of leaders is excited and energized. They plan to create meaningful engagement for their peers. Get to know this group of officers and the Executive Board!
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| Meet the New SMP Council Leadership for 2025!
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- Risk Management
- Collaborative
- Entrepreneur
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Ireland
- Innovative
- Connections
After a busy campaign season, the votes are in, and the new 2025 SMP Council is in the house! President Elisha Narh Akli (pictured), has served in various leadership roles as an undergrad. He hopes to provide new opportunities for collaborative student experiences. Get to know Elisha and the new SMP Council Officer of 2025!
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PMBA Spotlight
Daylan Skidmore
Lifesaver! Daylan Skidmore is our first FLEX feature, and he is also a genuinely enthusiastic and helpful man!
- Whiskey lover (not what you think)
- Bilingual
- Immigrants
- First generation
- Walmart
- Engaged
- Sports and outdoor enthusiast
- Girl dad!
A part-time student rarely joins an Olin program with the expectation to dive into all Olin has to offer. They are working full-time! But not Daylan. Daylan is part of the VCIC team headed to competition this month; he is also actively engaged with new and incoming student events and ongoing MBA programs. Daylan seeks an adventure and relishes the ability to do and learn more. Get to know Daylan; he has a great story!
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| Faculty Feature
Seethu Seetharaman, W. Patrick McGinnis Professor of Marketing
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"His course was very practical and from it, we learned a lot of application of practical skills. Seethu's class was also well-prepared. We all enjoyed his classes." Gengquan Zhang, SMP
- Cornell
- Family Man
- 25 years and going strong!
- New Zealand dreams
- Ilaiyaraaja
"I believe that Seethu's insight on marketing and the application of models are very useful and inspiring." Jiashu Li, SMP
Data-driven, Analytics is Seethu's first language! Seethu is a devoted, admired, and intricate part of the Olin graduate SMP programs. Seethu is highly regarded by his peers, students, and the Olin staff. Seethu is a true family man, proud of his children and his wife of 25 years! Get to know Seethu.
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Ali Liwticki, PMBA 53, and her partner welcomed not one but two bundles of joy! Everyone is doing great but a bit sleep-deprived! Check out this great picture of double trouble, and welcome to Olin!
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EMBA 59 spent the early fall in Frankfurt & Milan! Yes, they were studying with a deep dive into the business of German soccer, but they also were up to a few shenanigans. Along with a day trip to Lake Como for a cooking class. Check out the images captured of this new group of sous chefs!
- MBA students welcomed the holiday break with ice escapades in Forest Park at Steinberg Ice Rink. A good time was had by all, without any broken bones, but there were a lot of ICE Walkers. Check out the action!
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The finalists for the Olin Impact Case Competition have been announced. Check out the full list of teams, find out what schools beyond WashU are participating, and spend Friday, February 14th, with the Olin Impact competition!
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Olin Scholars and Opportunities
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For first-year MBA students, Applications are due on January 31st for the Inaugural Mortimer J Adler Fellowship. All expense-paid scholarships are available for a wintery getaway to Florida to participate. You can learn more online and consider applying!
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On Friday, December 13th, Olin and Dean Mazzeo celebrated the 2024 student awards. A full list of accomplished students is available online, and you can also check out a few images of a fantastic evening celebrating Olin's best! If you missed it, you can view the entire awards ceremony online!
- Speaking of celebrations, the December 2024 Commencement was on Saturday, December 14th. Check out the smiles of our now-new Olin alum! Congratulations, Class of 2024!
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Do you need some assistance with your software, emails, or other campus technology? The WashU Tech Den will be in Olin through January on Thursdays, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, on the third floor of Knight Hall in front of the GPO. Stop by!
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Campus Resources for Graduate Students
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Tax season is approaching! The Graduate Center will host Demystifying Taxes for Graduate Students on February 6th. Lunch will be provided. Learn more and register today!
- Looking for a way to keep your little ones busy during the cold weather? Join the January Cub Club! Learn more and register for the January activity.
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We spend most of our lives convening in and being supported by groups. Group therapy is a natural and highly beneficial form of treatment for just about everyone. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone learn more about the Groups of CCPS.
- TimelyCare is a 24/7, virtual care service for full-time students to address common concerns that can be safely diagnosed and treated remotely, and if you schedule an appointment before January 31st, you have a chance to win a prize!
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WashU Grad & Professional Students: Interested in interfaith dialogue with students of any/no religious background? You're invited to this free lunch dialogue. Space is very limited. Sign up by January 22nd.
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| New to the Lou? Here’s what to do!
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Looking for something exciting to do around WashU? From dazzling light shows and thrilling auto exhibitions to on-campus shows and ice-cold fun on the Delmar Loop, St. Louis has it all this January and into early February! Whether you're into fast cars, mesmerizing performances, or tasty dining experiences, there's an event to fuel every adventure. Don’t miss out—check out our full guide to what's happening in the Lou!
Follow the GPO for more upcoming local events!
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