GPO March 2025 Newsletter
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March 2025 Welcome Spring!
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The Olin Africa Business Forum 2025- "Redefining Africa's Business Narrative: Thriving Beyond Borders with Sustainable Businesses" is next week! Please join OABC for two full days, March 27-28th, as they welcome a panel of Africa's most influential leaders with mulitple presentations on Thursday, March 27th followed by on Friday, March 28th the annual Taste of Africa and Fashion Show. Learn more abuot the schedule and the amazing lineup of speakers on the OABC forum site.
Co-presidents Ibukun Martins and Selasi Ahorlumegah are this month's GPO featured graduate group. You can learn more about them and their OABC mission too ! -
Taxes Made OISE, March 20th, 12pm - 1pm, Simon Hall, Room 1. Students will have the opportunity to complete their taxes using the non-resident tax filing software system, Sprintax. OISE staff will be available to answer general questions and encourage students to complete their taxes using Sprintax.
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Join the WashU Graduate Student Indian organization, Umang for Holi on Saturday, March 22nd in Bowles Plaza! Holi, a vibrant Indian festival of colors, is celebrated and admired globally for its lively and joyful atmosphere.
Tickets are $5 per student, and colors from outside are not allowed. This is a WashU student/affiliates-only event. Contact Umang on Instagram for more details. -
Business of Health Symposium is Thursday, April 3, 2025. Join WashU Olin Business School for its inaugural Business of Health Symposium. The growth of the health sector represents one of the biggest opportunities in business today. Register online to attend.
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On Friday, April 4th, the GPO will sponsor a follow-up to the fall PowerPoint Workshops with an Advanced PowerPoint seminar. In this three-hour seminar, led by a 20-year Microsoft training instructor, students will learn unique ways to use Hyperlinks and Action Buttons, Photo Album feature, SmartArt, and much more. Register to attend.
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OWIB Annual Spring Gala is Friday, April 11th. Join the Olin Women in Business (OWIB) for an elegant evening of celebration, networking, and impact as we connect with fellow students & alumni and raise funds for women’s scholarships through our silent and in-person auction. Please register to attend this elegant affair!
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Mindfulness is simple, but not easy! Jodi Seals will facilitate a four-part Mindfulness Workshop, Wednesdays through April 9th. Students can register to attend one or all four of the lunchtime sessions. The March 19th session is closed, but there is still time to register for three other consecutive Wednesdays through April 9th.
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ThurtenE is Friday, April 4th- Sunday April 6th. What is ThurtenE? It is a long standing WashU tradition, andn a three day carnival with rides, food, and entertainment. WashU alum support this schoalrship fundraising event, and celebrate their community. Learn more and purchase ride tickets online.
- Save the Date! GBSA will host its annual formal on Saturday April 12th for all MBA students at the Brewery! More details are forthcoming.
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It's spring and that requires the Annual Professional MBA Social Hour! This year, Olin Professional MBA students, FLEX, OMBA, and PMBA, will gather at the Forest Park Boathouse on Friday, May 9th. Register now to attend!
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Jake Hibbert
MBA Student Spotlight
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- Entrepreneur
- Olin Fellow
- Scotland and England
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Engaged!
- Castle dweller
- Olin Cup recipient
- Horse herder?
What hasn't Jake done? Yes, Jake has led an extraordinarily rich life full of unique expriences with life long learning enhanced by his surroundings and mentors, and occasionally a horse or German Shepherd. Jake is the founder of Carbon Salary, a climate-focused SaaS startup as well as launching a sports psychology startup with classmate Sergiu Celebidachi. Read on to learn more about Jake, his past, his successes, his mentors, and his future!
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| Olin Africa Business Club
Graduate Group Feature
Meet the 2025 Leadership
Ibukun Martins &
Selasi Ahorlumegah
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Joharis Figueroa
SMP Student Spotlight
- Puerto Rican Bomba
- Chicago home-town
- RGIS
- Student Ambassadors
- Roadtrip!
- Questbridge
- Photographer
Joharis is not only a WashU senior but a double major pursuing a Master's in Supply Chain Management. Joharis is active on campus and beyond, but still finds time to serve as an ambassador to future SMP candidates and sign on for a 16 person cross-country roadtrip! Get to know Joharis, find out where she studied abroad, and so much more!
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| Olivia Hunt
FLEX Student Spotlight
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- First generation FLEX
- Mizzou
- Reinsurance Group of America
- Travel enthusiast
- St. Louis Boxing
- LGBTQ advocate
- Second home-France!
Olivia had a unique experience as an undergrad, an epipheny, and realized that her education, life and passions all involved a similar goal or priority and that is to seek global experiences in both her professional and personal life. This challenge has led her not only to the Olin FLEX program but also to pursue her current career path with RGA in HR Strategy and Analytics. Get to know Olivia, how she procured her first passport and where she has been to and where she wants to go next!
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The Olin Impact Case Competition brought together student teams from across the country on Friday, February 14th. WashU Olin's graduate teams took first and second place. IRRational minds, pictured above and first place, included Sam Stewart, Ryan Bowman, Felipe Zwanzger, and Felipe Quaassdorff. View the full list of winners and learn more about Olin Impact!
- Students braved the cold and a bit of snow to spend a cold February afternoon bowling at Tropicana Lanes, and chilling with classsmates. This GPO sponsored event included students from all of the Olin graduate programs. Check out the smiles, and the strikes!
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The GPO staff and the SMP Council co-sponsored One World on Friday, February 21st. Students enjoyed an evening full of rich culture, food, and authentic music and treats celebrating the diversity and multi-cultures of the Olin graduate program students. Check it out!
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Campus Resources for Graduate Students
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Join the CDI along with the Performing Arts Department on March 24th for a lecture featuring Taylor Mac at 4pm in the Clark Fox Forum in Hillman Hall. RSVP required! On March 23rd, 4-6 pm, a film screening (free) in Brown Hall 100 of Taylor's film 24-Decade History of Popular Music is also open to students.
- Student Health Services Presents: A Breath of Fresh Air! Resources for Quitting Smoking in Goldfarb Lounge on March 31st from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Registration is not required.
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The Graduate Center Presents: April Cub Club! Bring the baby bears and register for April 6th's crafting adventure. Register to attend and learn more.
- STL 101 Bus Tour: Downtown Origins on Saturday, March 22nd
. Wind your way through the streets of downtown St. Louis while falling in love with its gorgeous architecture, learning the amazing history that shaped it, and hearing fresh perspectives on this beautiful, complex city. Sponsored by the Graduate Center students must register to attend.
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Spring into Fun in the Lou!
From howling wolves to glowing animals, beer festivals to dancing baseball players—March & April in St. Louis are packed with wild adventures, local brews, and epic midweek throwbacks. Whether you're new to the Lou or just looking for something fresh, we've got your go-to guide for unforgettable fun!
Follow the GPO for more upcoming local events!
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