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Richard Branson to Speak with Students

Richard Branson
Sir Richard Branson, founder and chairman of the Virgin Group and co-founder of the Carbon War Room, a nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of entrepreneurs to implement market-driven solutions to climate change, will speak in a closed session with students from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business on Wednesday, April 21.
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Georgetown's McDonough School of Business Awarded LEED® Green Building Certification

LEED Certification
Georgetown University’s new Rafik B. Hariri Building recently was awarded LEED® Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. [READ MORE]

Professor Offers New Perspective on Statistical Theory in Book

IESD
Othmar W. Winkler, professor emeritus at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, is the author of the newly released textbook Interpreting Economic and Social Data: A Foundation of Descriptive Statistics. [READ MORE]

Taking the Energy Drink Mainstream

Prem Jain
Last year, Dan Stanton (BSBA ’11) teamed up with three business partners to develop a product more suitable for those who want a pick me up, but had never picked up an energy drink. [READ MORE]

Georgetown and Berlitz International Partner to Create Global Leadership Program

Berlitz
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and cultural and language learning leader Berlitz International have partnered to create an innovative executive program that integrates business acumen, communication skills, and cultural competency to accelerate development of the next generation of global leaders. [READ MORE]

Distinguished Leaders Series Presents Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former president of India, April 19

Kalam
Dr. Abdul Kalam, former president of India, will speak on the topic of "Life, Progress, Challenges, and Growth" at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business as part of the Distinguished Leaders Series. [RSVP]

Distinguished Leaders Series Presents Stefan Jacoby, April 22

Stefan Jacoby
Stefan Jacoby is the president and CEO of Volkswagen of America, Inc., responsible for the group’s automobile business in the United States. [RSVP]

Roger Lowenstein Discusses The End of Wall Street, April 26

The End of Wall Street
American financial journalist Roger Lowenstein will discuss his new book, The End of Wall Street from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and then sign copies of his book. He reported for the Wall Street Journal for more than a decade, including two years writing its 'Heard on the Street' column. [RSVP]

Reunion June 3-6, 2010

Reunion
McDonough School of Business Open House
All McDonough School of Business alumni are invited to attend.
Friday, June 4, 2010, 5 to 8 p.m.
[RSVP]

Reunion Class Celebration Dinner
The Reunion Class Celebration Dinner is a premier event for MBA, IEMBA, and EML alumni who graduated in '85, '90, '95, '00, and '05.
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 7 to 11 p.m.
[RSVP]

Register for the 2010 John Carroll Weekend in Washington, D.C.

Georgetown JKW
Join us for the exciting 2010 John Carroll Weekend, April 29-May 2, for all McDonough School of Business and university alumni. Hear from business leader and Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, National Security Adviser Gen. Jones, and more during many special lectures and exclusive events throughout Washington. Register for the programs that interest you—many of which are free of charge or discounted for young alumni. [READ MORE]

 

 

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Upcoming Events:

  • April 19, 2010
    Distinguished Leaders Series Presents Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former president of India [RSVP]
  • April 21, 2010
    Sir Richard Branson, founder and chairman of the Virgin Group and co-founder of the Carbon War Room [MORE]
  • April 22, 2010
    Distinguished Leaders Series Presents Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of the Volkswagen Group of America [RSVP]
  • April 26, 2010
    Roger Lowenstein Discusses 'The End of Wall Street' [RSVP]
  • Additional Calendar Events
    View the Georgetown McDonough School of Business Online Calendar [LINK]

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