Last Thursday, Jared Greer represented his team, Tears for Life, at the Pace Pitch Competition at Pace University in New York. There were 5 finalists and 1 alternate in two divisions. First place in each division received $25,000. There was also a $2500 prize awarded to the team with the most innovative technology. Tears for Life won the award for innovative technology. Congratulations Jared and Tears for Life!
Today is the last day of class for fall 2009. Tomorrow is dead day, there are no classes, and finals start on Thursday.
This is also the season for holiday parties. Tomorrow night is the Walton College Christmas party. My kids look forward to this party every year. It is always well attended and Santa is available for the kids to give him their wish lists. This Saturday, I am having a Christmas party at my house and then next Tuesday, Marion, our Assistant Dean, is hosting the GSB Christmas party.
This is also a wonderful time to spend on Fayetteville's Square. The Lights of the Ozarks are ablaze. It's a popular destination for families. There are pony rides, carriage rides, and Christmas music playing.
I rode up in the elevator this morning with one of our MBA students. She has one presentation today and then a final on Thursday and then she is finished. The semester is coming to a close for them. Two down and one to go. They will graduate in May. Our new MBA class will get started on Monday, January 4 with Orientation. I'll talk more about that later. I think we do a fantastic job with Orientation. Deb Williams, the Associate Director of Student Programs, works very hard to make this time meaningful and well-spent. We also try to have a little fun.
2009 is nearly over. I can't believe 2010 is right around the corner.
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