GPO November 2024 Newsletter
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Did you know that November is nationally recognized as Native American Heritage Month? Check out the calendar of events with the CDI to celebrate our Native and Indigenous community's culture and heritage throughout November!
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Registration is underway for students to compete in the Olin Impact Case Competition! The first prize is $7500! Sponsored by the Graduate Programs Office and hosted by the Koch Center for Family Enterprise and Permanent Equity and Broadview Group investment groups, this year’s Olin Impact Competition will focus on The Future of Private Investment in the Middle Market. Learn more online and register a team today!
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Mock EnRoll is Monday, November 18th! What is Mock EnRoll? This hands-on activity will prepare students to transition from WebSTAC to Workday, so bring your laptop! You’ll get to explore Workday and practice tasks you must complete when the system is live. Join us in Bauer Hall 330 on November 18th, 9 am - 12 noon. You can learn more about the Mock EnRoll and Workday online.
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Resume & Interview Workshop for CEL Students, Thursday, December 5th, Noon – 1:30 pm, Knight Hall 301. In collaboration with the Center for Career Engagement, you’ll learn to appropriately list your CEL project on your resume in this interactive workshop and know which aspects to emphasize in an interview. Register to attend.
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Looking to impact the St. Louis local community while honing your consulting skills? Register for MGT 501T! This program consists of interdisciplinary teams built to address a specific problem for a particular client. The semester-long, 3-credit course will give you a unique opportunity to work with a client on a current business issue. Learn more about the CEL and MGT 501T.
- SMP students can register to participate in Intermediate and Advanced Excel Workshops on Friday, November 15th, and the 22nd. Learn more and sign up today.
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Professional MBA students can register to participate in Acing the Interview scheduled for Wednesday, November 20th. Learn more and register today!
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Let's celebrate some Olin wins! Case competition season is underway, and two Olin teams recently placed in the top three, and a team advanced to finals with the best speaker win. Who was placed in the Elite 8 Brand Management case competition, CSL, and MIPC? Learn more online.
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Olin Graduate Clubs are looking for new membership and spring leadership. A complete list of active graduate groups is available online for your review. Check it out! Students can also find monthly and upcoming club and GPO events on the GPO calendar.
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Sean Sullins
PMBA Student Spotlight
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- PMBA 54
- St.Louis native
- U.S. Army
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Foosball
- Optum Financial
Sean is one of our many Olin Veterans we honor and salute as we celebrate Veteran's Day. Sean returned to St. Louis, much to the chagrin of many, as he wants to share his passion and perception of our city. Sean is a busy man! Outside the classroom, he works, raises a family, and enjoys the outdoors. Get to know Sean!
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| Kenneth Thomas
MBA Student Spotlight
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Olin India, President Amatya Agarwal
This fall, Olin welcomed back a home-grown Diwali celebration! Thanks to Olin India's president, Amatya, and his Olin India team, many students and guests enjoyed an evening of food, dance, and song! Amtaya believes in promoting Indian culture in the Olin community and making Indian students feel at home.
- Service before self
- Stand-up
- Hiker
- GenAI
- Driven
When not on the golf course, strategizing his next PowerPoint presentation or case competition, Amatya enjoys developing his golf game; he believes it is a journey. Learn more about Amatya and how his Singapore immersion changed his career trajectory.
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SMP Student Spotlight
April Zhao
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Lorenzo Naranjo is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Academic Director and Olin Faculty Feature
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“Dr. Naranjo is one of the best teachers my friends and I have had. He is willing to dedicate time to helping students with content in and out of the lecture contents.” Peter Wang, SMP
Lorenzo is a student favorite! And is considered by many one of the best lecturers in Olin! Lorenzo considers himself a proud geek, not only does he excel in the classroom as an instructor, but he is also a lifelong learner who enjoys building his own computers!
- Chilean
- Rock Climber
- Bouldering
- Industrial Engineer
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Paris
“Prof. Naranjo is an energetic lecturer with a solid understanding of the connection between real-world market and financial knowledge.”
Hawk Ni, SMP
Learn more about Lorenzo, his family, his travel and his drive to climb!
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| Olin Happenings and Resources
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Olin India hosted a very special Diwali in the Crowder Courtyard. Who knew Arpit could dance or that Anantshree had such a lovely voice? Let's not forget Tanya's rangoli! Check out all the colors, lights, and magic.
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The 4th Annual Professional MBA Net Gala was held on Friday, November 8th, and wow, what a turnout! Check out the smiles, cheers, food, and fun!
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In October, Olin Veterans Celebrated Dining Night Out. Check out Dan Sullivan in that tux!
Calling all fashionistas, the SMP Council hosted the annual SMP Formal on Friday, November 1st, at the Ritz. Check out the glam squads!
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Felipe Quaassdorff, MBA 2025, organized an MBA Pickleball Tournament in October. Students and Dean Mazzeo enjoyed a gorgeous fall day on the courts. Check out the action! And stay tuned for another opportunity to play in April 2025!
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Save the Date! For not one but two Tableau Workshops on January 31st and February 7th, 2025!
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Campus Opportunities & Resources
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The Graduate Center will sponsor the STL 101 Bus Tour to introduce you to St. Louis City, its historic neighborhoods, and its complexities – both the quirky and the complicated on November 23rd. Register to attend.
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Join Peer Health Educators (PHEs), Student Health Center and School of Medicine medical providers, and campus and community partners for FREE DINNER, fun crafts and prizes, contraception, and other sexual health-related education and resources for Thanks Birth Control Day on Thursday, November 14th!
The Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) invites graduate and professional students interested in interfaith dialogue to share their availability and ideas for future discussions. Please let us know by filling out this quick form and stating your availability for a typical week.
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Cub Club! If you are a graduate student with children, join the Graduate Center for Cub Club! Your child will make a kid-friendly craft, and we’ll serve a kid-friendly dinner on November 17th. Register to attend.
- A Blood Drive with the American Red Cross in Umrath Lounge is today, November 13th! Please click the link here and type "WashU" to schedule an appointment.
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| New to the Lou? Here’s what to do!
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Looking for exciting things to do in St. Louis this holiday season? Whether you're into holiday markets, family-friendly fun, or live performances, St. Louis has plenty of events to brighten your season. Keep reading for all the details on these and more!
Follow the GPO for more upcoming local events!
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