Please see below invitation for our next CMIT (Center for the Management of Information Technology) program.
It is at the Westfields Marriott on Friday, July 9th, on Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics. We will have an alumni happy hour following the sessions. This will be an outstanding program with highly recognized speakers in the industry. We are offering a special M.S. MIT Alumni rate as well! Hope to see you there.
Please see below for more information.
Thank you!
Nicole
Center for the Management of Information Technology
Program Announcement:
July 9, 2010
8:30am - 3:30pm
(including continental breakfast & lunch)
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
Chantilly, VA
CMIT Presents:
Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics
The upcoming CMIT program will feature four industry experts who will demonstrate how organizations can create a business intelligence and analytics capability that enables them to routinely make better decisions in every aspect of their business.
I hope that you are able to join us for this thought-provoking program and an opportunity to network with your peers.
Sincerely,
Ryan Nelson
Director, CMIT
Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics
When:
July 9, 2010
8:30am - 3:30pm
Where:
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
Chantilly, VA
Click Here for Directions
Program Agenda:
8:30 - 9:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30 Jeanne Harris, Accenture Institute for High Performance "Analytics at Work: Smarter Decisions, Better Results"
10:40 - 11:40 Thornton May, Futurist & Executive Director, IT Leadership Academy " The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics"
11:40 - 12:00 Panel Discussion - Moderated by Professor Barb Wixom
12:00 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:00 John Elder, Elder Research Incorporated
2:10 - 2:55 Ken Harrop, CEO Infinitive Analytics
3:00 - 3:30 Panel Discussion - Moderated by Professor Barb Wixom
Program Website:
Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics
Register Now!
Please click here to register by June 30th, 2010 and include the following information for each attendee:
• Name
• Title
• Company
• Email
• Phone Number
You will be called to confirm and arrange payment.
Registration Fees:
CMIT Member Companies – Contact Jenny Leslie
MS-MIT Alumni: $250
All Others: $400
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Three Ivy Society Events for M.S. MIT Women Alumnae in NoVA/DC, Charlottesville and Richmond
About the Ivy Society
The Ivy Society is dedicated to promoting networking, mentoring, and philanthropy among women students, alums, and friends of the McIntire School of Commerce. Our mission is to support women enrolled at McIntire; to create a stronger bond among McIntire alumnae; to provide a setting for meaningful interaction and the sharing of experiences, opportunities, and ideas; and to highlight the importance and impact of women's philanthropy.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Charlottesville, Virginia
The McIntire Ivy Society invites you to join us for dinner and drinks with fellow McIntire alumnae and McIntire Professors Marcia Pentz (Communication Faculty) and Susan Perry Williams (Accounting Faculty).
Conversation throughout the evening will focus on the importance of women's networking and strategies for creating work-life balance. Whether you are searching for a new career, new clients, new friendships, or new tactics for managing your busy schedule, this Ivy Society event will be an opportunity for learning and connecting with like-minded women professionals. Please come to share your experiences and perspectives with the group.
When: Wednesday, May 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: West Main Restaurant | 333 West Main Street | Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434-293-2605
A $30 cost to attend includes a three-course dinner, all tax, and gratuity. A cash bar will be available.
Limited spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today at http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/cvilleivydinner.
Northern Virginia/D.C.
The McIntire School of Commerce and the McIntire Ivy Society
invite you to join fellow McIntire alumnae and hostesses
• Lauren Alexander (McIntire ’03), Senior Manager, Veris Consulting
• Ruth Bollinger (McIntire ’84), Management Consultant, RHB
• Jacquelyn Kittredge (McIntire ’84), Founder, e-bakery social media consulting
• Payal Maheshwari (McIntire ’06), Volunteer Consultant Program Manager, TechnoServe
for an evening of dinner, drinks, and discussion on non-profit careers and volunteer opportunities in the Northern Virginia/D.C. community.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9
La Tasca Tapas Restaurant | 2900 Wilson Blvd. | Arlington, VA 22201 | (703) 812-9120
Come network and socialize with fellow McIntire alumnae in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Discussion throughout the evening will focus on issues related to working for and volunteering with non-profit organizations in your local community. Whether you work in the non-profit realm, have extensive volunteer experience, or simply wish to find opportunities for getting more involved in the Northern Virginia/D.C. community, come and share your perspective!
A $40 cost to attend includes a three course dinner, sangria, tax, and gratuity.
Attendance is limited. Email laine@virginia.edu to reserve your spot.
Richmond, Virginia
The McIntire School of Commerce and the McIntire Ivy Society invite you to join fellow McIntire alumnae and hostesses
• Beth Blake (McIntire ’77), Consultant to the Securities Industry, Wells Fargo Advisors
• Allison Bloor (McIntire ’91), District Sales Manager, Paychex
• Diane Enroughty (McIntire MS-MIT ’04), Business Systems Analyst, Capital One
for an evening of dinner, drinks, and discussion on career transitions and professional development.
WHEN: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15
WHERE: Europa Italian Cafe & Tapas Bar | 1409 East Cary Street | Richmond, Virginia 23219 | 804-643-0911
Come network and socialize with fellow McIntire alumnae in the Richmond area. Discussion throughout the evening will focus on ideas and resources for transitioning careers in today's corporate climate. Whether you are currently in transition, beginning to think about your next career move, or simply interested in hearing how fellow alumnae have navigated changing firms or changing industries, come and share your experiences!
A $30 cost to attend includes a three-course dinner, tax, and gratuity. A cash bar will be available.
Limited spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email laine@virginia.edu to reserve your spot.
The Ivy Society is dedicated to promoting networking, mentoring, and philanthropy among women students, alums, and friends of the McIntire School of Commerce. Our mission is to support women enrolled at McIntire; to create a stronger bond among McIntire alumnae; to provide a setting for meaningful interaction and the sharing of experiences, opportunities, and ideas; and to highlight the importance and impact of women's philanthropy.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Charlottesville, Virginia
The McIntire Ivy Society invites you to join us for dinner and drinks with fellow McIntire alumnae and McIntire Professors Marcia Pentz (Communication Faculty) and Susan Perry Williams (Accounting Faculty).
Conversation throughout the evening will focus on the importance of women's networking and strategies for creating work-life balance. Whether you are searching for a new career, new clients, new friendships, or new tactics for managing your busy schedule, this Ivy Society event will be an opportunity for learning and connecting with like-minded women professionals. Please come to share your experiences and perspectives with the group.
When: Wednesday, May 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: West Main Restaurant | 333 West Main Street | Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434-293-2605
A $30 cost to attend includes a three-course dinner, all tax, and gratuity. A cash bar will be available.
Limited spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today at http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/cvilleivydinner.
Northern Virginia/D.C.
The McIntire School of Commerce and the McIntire Ivy Society
invite you to join fellow McIntire alumnae and hostesses
• Lauren Alexander (McIntire ’03), Senior Manager, Veris Consulting
• Ruth Bollinger (McIntire ’84), Management Consultant, RHB
• Jacquelyn Kittredge (McIntire ’84), Founder, e-bakery social media consulting
• Payal Maheshwari (McIntire ’06), Volunteer Consultant Program Manager, TechnoServe
for an evening of dinner, drinks, and discussion on non-profit careers and volunteer opportunities in the Northern Virginia/D.C. community.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9
La Tasca Tapas Restaurant | 2900 Wilson Blvd. | Arlington, VA 22201 | (703) 812-9120
Come network and socialize with fellow McIntire alumnae in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Discussion throughout the evening will focus on issues related to working for and volunteering with non-profit organizations in your local community. Whether you work in the non-profit realm, have extensive volunteer experience, or simply wish to find opportunities for getting more involved in the Northern Virginia/D.C. community, come and share your perspective!
A $40 cost to attend includes a three course dinner, sangria, tax, and gratuity.
Attendance is limited. Email laine@virginia.edu to reserve your spot.
Richmond, Virginia
The McIntire School of Commerce and the McIntire Ivy Society invite you to join fellow McIntire alumnae and hostesses
• Beth Blake (McIntire ’77), Consultant to the Securities Industry, Wells Fargo Advisors
• Allison Bloor (McIntire ’91), District Sales Manager, Paychex
• Diane Enroughty (McIntire MS-MIT ’04), Business Systems Analyst, Capital One
for an evening of dinner, drinks, and discussion on career transitions and professional development.
WHEN: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15
WHERE: Europa Italian Cafe & Tapas Bar | 1409 East Cary Street | Richmond, Virginia 23219 | 804-643-0911
Come network and socialize with fellow McIntire alumnae in the Richmond area. Discussion throughout the evening will focus on ideas and resources for transitioning careers in today's corporate climate. Whether you are currently in transition, beginning to think about your next career move, or simply interested in hearing how fellow alumnae have navigated changing firms or changing industries, come and share your experiences!
A $30 cost to attend includes a three-course dinner, tax, and gratuity. A cash bar will be available.
Limited spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email laine@virginia.edu to reserve your spot.
M.S. MIT Anniversary Events
This year, 2010, is our ten year reunion of the Executive format of the M.S. MIT program and 20 year reunion of the M.S. MIS/MIT program overall. Two big milestones. We are planning an important alumni engagement event in Charlottesville to celebrate this anniversary.
Please Save the Date for:
October 28 – 29, 2010 – Executive Residency – faculty to teach, topics TBD, Alumni Dinner in the evening
October 29, 2010 – CMIT and Networking Opportunity
October 30, 2010 – MS MIT Tailgate and Football Game – UVA vs Miami
Please Save the Date for:
October 28 – 29, 2010 – Executive Residency – faculty to teach, topics TBD, Alumni Dinner in the evening
October 29, 2010 – CMIT and Networking Opportunity
October 30, 2010 – MS MIT Tailgate and Football Game – UVA vs Miami
Professor Barb Wixom in the News
The articles feature a survey Professor Wixom did on the state of BI in academia:
Tags: Faculty News, Headline News
Although business intelligence (BI) is one of the hottest areas of enterprise IT, college professors around the world say they face a variety of challenges in training the next generation of BI workers, according to a new study. Study author Barbara Wixom, an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, received responses from 85 institutions worldwide. Her study has been featured in an article that appears on several news Web sites.
NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/external/idg/2010/03/23/23idg-professors-cite-challenges-in-teaching-bi-46401.html
Computerworld: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9173948/Professors_cite_challenges_in_teaching_BI_in_college
ZDNet: http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=32194
CIO Magazine: http://www.cio.com/article/587908/Professors_Cite_Challenges_in_Teaching_BI
NetworkWorld: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/032310-professors-cite-challenges-in-teaching.html?hpg1=bn
UVA Teacher of the Year:
Barbara Wixom
Photo by Jane Haley
April 28, 2010 — Her students say Barbara Wixom has the extraordinary talent to make winners out of ordinary people. Her consistently stellar evaluations support this enthusiasm.
She teaches with a personal passion, tying the classroom to real-world experiences and engaging students in challenging ways. Her expertise is widely acknowledged by corporate leaders, as well as her own colleagues, and she shares these connections for the benefit of her current students and alumni.
"She is strong, intelligent, down-to earth and a great leader," student Sherrie Khambata said. "I consider myself fortunate to know her as a teacher, a leader and a friend."
Barb Wixom is quoted in the following story:
SAS OnDemand for Academics will be free to all university students and professors around the world starting this fall. Professors say the move – and model – will have a big impact on business analytics education.http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/sas-stops-charging-students-profs-for-software/140463
Tags: Faculty News, Headline News
Although business intelligence (BI) is one of the hottest areas of enterprise IT, college professors around the world say they face a variety of challenges in training the next generation of BI workers, according to a new study. Study author Barbara Wixom, an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, received responses from 85 institutions worldwide. Her study has been featured in an article that appears on several news Web sites.
NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/external/idg/2010/03/23/23idg-professors-cite-challenges-in-teaching-bi-46401.html
Computerworld: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9173948/Professors_cite_challenges_in_teaching_BI_in_college
ZDNet: http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=32194
CIO Magazine: http://www.cio.com/article/587908/Professors_Cite_Challenges_in_Teaching_BI
NetworkWorld: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/032310-professors-cite-challenges-in-teaching.html?hpg1=bn
UVA Teacher of the Year:
Barbara Wixom
Photo by Jane Haley
April 28, 2010 — Her students say Barbara Wixom has the extraordinary talent to make winners out of ordinary people. Her consistently stellar evaluations support this enthusiasm.
She teaches with a personal passion, tying the classroom to real-world experiences and engaging students in challenging ways. Her expertise is widely acknowledged by corporate leaders, as well as her own colleagues, and she shares these connections for the benefit of her current students and alumni.
"She is strong, intelligent, down-to earth and a great leader," student Sherrie Khambata said. "I consider myself fortunate to know her as a teacher, a leader and a friend."
Barb Wixom is quoted in the following story:
SAS OnDemand for Academics will be free to all university students and professors around the world starting this fall. Professors say the move – and model – will have a big impact on business analytics education.http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/sas-stops-charging-students-profs-for-software/140463
Google and Innovation Webinar by Professor Grazioli
Webinar Link
Below please find the link to Professor Stefano Grazioli’s Webinar on his research on Google and Innovation that we hosted this year.
http://breeze.darden.virginia.edu/p24709912/
Below please find the link to Professor Stefano Grazioli’s Webinar on his research on Google and Innovation that we hosted this year.
http://breeze.darden.virginia.edu/p24709912/
May Alumni Reading List
Here are three new books, by three authors that will be presenting at the July 9th CMIT program:
• Analytics at Work: Smarter Decisions, Better Results, by Tom Davenport, Jeanne Harris, and Robert Morison - http://www.amazon.com/Analytics-Work-Smarter-Decisions-Results/dp/1422177696/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273508818&sr=1-1
• The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics, by Thornton May - http://www.amazon.com/New-Know-Innovation-Analytics-Business/dp/0470461713/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273508760&sr=8-1
• Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications, by Robert Nisbet, John Elder IV, and Gary Miner
Other readings:
“Is the Rookie Ready: HBR Case Study and Commentary,” by Sarah Green, HBS # R0912B, (December 1, 2009).
“Managing Project Uncertainty: From Variation to Chaos,” by A. De Meyer et al., Sloan Management Review, (Winter 2002).
The Economist; A special report on managing information “Data, data everywhere” Feb 27th 2010
Johnson, M. W., et al. (2008, December). Reinventing your business model. Harvard Business Review.
Data Driven by Thomas Redman, Harvard Press
Article:
The Good Enough Revolution: When Cheap and Simple is Just Fine
http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/magazine/17-09/ff_goodenough?currentPage=all
• Analytics at Work: Smarter Decisions, Better Results, by Tom Davenport, Jeanne Harris, and Robert Morison - http://www.amazon.com/Analytics-Work-Smarter-Decisions-Results/dp/1422177696/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273508818&sr=1-1
• The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics, by Thornton May - http://www.amazon.com/New-Know-Innovation-Analytics-Business/dp/0470461713/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273508760&sr=8-1
• Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications, by Robert Nisbet, John Elder IV, and Gary Miner
Other readings:
“Is the Rookie Ready: HBR Case Study and Commentary,” by Sarah Green, HBS # R0912B, (December 1, 2009).
“Managing Project Uncertainty: From Variation to Chaos,” by A. De Meyer et al., Sloan Management Review, (Winter 2002).
The Economist; A special report on managing information “Data, data everywhere” Feb 27th 2010
Johnson, M. W., et al. (2008, December). Reinventing your business model. Harvard Business Review.
Data Driven by Thomas Redman, Harvard Press
Article:
The Good Enough Revolution: When Cheap and Simple is Just Fine
http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/magazine/17-09/ff_goodenough?currentPage=all
Friday, May 7, 2010
M.S. MIT Ladies Networking Event in Reston
Thank you to all of the M.S. MIT Women Alumane that attended our Ladies Networking Event this month at Jackson's Restaurant in Reston, VA!
It was great to see everyone. We had women ranging from the Class of 2002 through even a new 2011 NoVA student. We had 25 women attend.
Looking forward to seeing all of you again soon and hope to have more join us at the next Women's Alumnae event!
It was great to see everyone. We had women ranging from the Class of 2002 through even a new 2011 NoVA student. We had 25 women attend.
Looking forward to seeing all of you again soon and hope to have more join us at the next Women's Alumnae event!
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