September 2012 - M.S. In MIT Update

We have decided to postpone our Fall M.S. in MIT Golf Tournament to the spring.  

Second, I know many of you have been asking about the Knowledge Continuum.  As soon as we confirm the date and the details, I will let you know. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Saturday, September 29: Class of 2010 Tailgate and MS in MIT Excellence Trophy Presentation.  

Friday, October 12:  M.S. in MIT Advisory Board Meeting.  All M.S. in MIT Advisory Board members interested in attending should contact Aimee Carter.
Location in Reston (TBD)
"New frontiers in IT enabled Marketing"

Saturday, October 13:  McIntire School of Commerce Homecoming Tailgate
 Open to all Alumni and Families!  Rouss and Robertson Hall. Tailgate, children’s activities, fellowship.  

Tuesday, October 30: 7pm – 9pm

Jeffersonian Dinner Series

Dinner and discussion led by Andrew Rudin and Rajesh Radhakrishnan. 

Registration for this event will be first come, first serve for the first 25 people to respond to me.  RSVP to Aimee Carter.  

Dinner cost is $45 per person. 

"Analytics, data mining, and Big Data are hot topics now.  But deploying these tools depends on the questions executives ask, and how they intend to uncover business development risks and opportunities.  How companies frame the problems they're seeking to solve has a great bearing on the value of what they discover.  As we've learned through some notable debacles, 'because we can generate the information' doesn't always yield valuable insights."

Friday, November 2:  MOD 2 Dinner and Discussion at Rouss and Robertson Hall – Open to all alumni and guests.  More details to come, but Save The Date.

ALUMNI and FACULTY IN THE NEWS:

Congratulations to Charlie Kirkpatrick (2012):  His company, Liberty Tax, was just listed on the NASDAQ and he "rang the bell" in New York on August 13. Pictured is Charlie with Liberty Tax' CEO John Hewitt on the billboard in Times Square. 

Congratulations to M.S. in MIT Associate Professor of Commerce and MOD 4 Director, Peter Gray:    The editors of MIT Sloan Management Review are pleased to announce the winners of this year's Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize: Rob Cross (also an Associate Professor of Commerce, McIntire School of Commerce At the University of Virginia), Peter Gray, Shirley Cunningham, Mark Showers and Robert J. Thomas. In their Fall 2010 article "The Collaborative Organization: How to Make Employee Networks Really Work," the authors discussed how the most effective organizations make smart use of employee networks to reduce costs, improve efficiency and spur innovation. Read the award-winning article, FREE for a limited time >>

The Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize is awarded annually to the authors of the most outstanding MIT SMR article on planned change and organizational development from the previous academic year. 

Please submit your good news to Aimee Carter for upcoming publications.  

Golf Tournament

THIS GOLF TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
UNTIL SPRING 2013

McIntire School of Commerce

MS in MIT Golf Fundraiser

Hosted by M.S. MIT Advisory Board

Please come out and support the McIntire School of Commerce on Friday September 14th at Reston National Golf Club 11875 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston,VA 20191).  The M.S. in MIT Advisory Board will be holding a charity golf outing in support to raise money for the School’s Annual Fund.  It will be a great day to get together for a good cause and networking with students, faculty, alumni and staff.  The tournament will be a captain’s choice/scramble, with a number of Charity incentives available.  The tournament will start at 12:00 PM, registration will be held between 10:30 and 11:45 a.m..  The tournament will be a modified shotgun start to help maintain a steady, but fun pace.

Each team member will have the opportunity to purchase a number of optional shots all benefiting the fundraiser.  Each member can purchase up to 2 Mulligan’s (to be used from the tee box), 2 Throws (throws count as a stroke, but can be used at any time, sand trap, rough lie etc.) and each team can purchase up to 2 10ft of Putting String.  Putting string will also be counted as a stroke.  The string can be laid out with one end in the hole, any balls within the diameter of the circle are considered good (you can pick up your ball and count it as your shot).  Team Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers, as well as a Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive. 

Register today at http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/mcintiremsmitgolf  

Registration includes: ¨       Green Fees¨       Cart Fees (names of players on all carts) ¨       Longest Drive Contest¨       Closest to the Pin Contest¨       1ST Place¨       2nd Place¨       3rd Place¨       2 beverage tickets per person¨       Reception following play including a light picnic style dinner

Total Price:  $100 Per Person

CORPORATE SPONSORHIP:
¨        Includes a foursome¨        Hole Sponsorship (logo recognition on tee sign)

Total Price:  $1,000 

Add-ons:

 ¨       Mulligan……………………………..  $5  (limit 2 per person)

 ¨       *Throw:…………………………..….  $5 (limit 2 per person)

¨       **Putting String:…………………….. $10 (10 feet, 2 per team)

PACKAGE Price: $20

¨       2 Mulligan’s

¨       2 Throws

*Throw’s and putting string count as a stroke

**Putting string not included in the package price because it is a team option.  (Limit 2 per team)

Register today at http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/mcintiremsmitgolf

Contact Aimee Carter at aimeecarter@virginia.edu if you have product or prizes you are willing to donate to the tournament. 

UPCOMING EVENTS August - September

Friday, August 10 | 5:30 – 6:30

Reception at the new MS in MIT Home in Northern Virginia

Waterview Conference Center

1919 North Lynn Street | Arlington, VA 22209
RSVP to Aimee aimeecarter@virginia.edu.

Wednesday, August 29 | 7:00 – 9:00 This event will be rescheduled for later in the fall

Jeffersonian Dinner Series

"New frontiers in IT enabled Marketing"

Dinner and discussion led by Andrew Rudin and Rajesh Radhakrishnan. 

Registration for this event will be first come, first serve for the first 25 people to respond to me.  RSVP to Aimee aimeecarter@virginia.edu.

"Analytics, data mining, and Big Data are hot topics now.  But deploying these tools depends on the questions executives ask, and how they intend to uncover business development risks and opportunities.  How companies frame the problems they're seeking to solve has a great bearing on the value of what they discover.  As we've learned through some notable debacles, 'because we can generate the information' doesn't always yield valuable insights." 

Thursday, September 6| 9:00 - Midnight

Charlottesville, Rouss and Robertson Halls

The Big Easy Study Break

Come and meet the class on 2013!  Enjoy a study break for them, light appetizers and beverages. 
RSVP to Aimee aimeecarter@virginia.edu.

Friday, September 14 | Noon

Reston

MS in MIT Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament

$100 per person

Registration page will be available August 10.
Check the blog on August 10^th for more details.

Saturday, September 29 | Time TBD Based on Kick-off
Class of 2010
MS in MIT Excellence Cup Tailgate Party

Registration page opening soon

  

Saturday, October 13 | Time TBD Based on Kick-off

University of Virginia Homecomings

McIntire School of Commerce Tailgate Party

All are invited to attend!

Registration page opening soon. 

MS in MIT Excellence Cup Results

This year we asked you to participate in the MS in MIT Excellence Cup Competition. Through your donations the MS in MIT Alumni were able to make a major impact on the McIntire School of Commerce's Annual Fund Goal of 3 million dollars and helped us to surpass our goal and eclipse last years's record.  (Read more here)   

I am so excited to share with you today our big winners: the Class of 2010! This group of leaders will enjoy a tailgate party before the Louisiana Tech game (Details to be announced) as well as the coveted Excellence Cup that will be presented at the tailgate. The Excellence Cup will travel to events for photo opportunities and shenanigans with the Class of 2010.   

Congratulations on being one of the top donors to the MS in MIT Excellence Fund this year. 

                                         

Ms. Lila E. Behrens '10
Ms. Debi E. Crockett '05
Mr. Kenneth R. Knapp '04
Mr. Karl J. Maschino '06
Mr. Mark R. Messersmith '03
Mr. Christopher D. Porter '10
Mr. Chris M. Twomey '10
Mr. Steven J. Weiskircher '02
Ms. April K. Wiggs '08

Through their generous donations and pledges for future support this group of alumni have won two tickets each to the McIntire School of Commerce Suite for the Louisiana Tech Game in Charlottesville on Saturday, September 29.  

Here are our final numbers:

$64,756                 Total Cash

$85,073                 Including pledges

Class Breakdown

Class                      Alumni                  # Donated           Percentage

2011                       68                           9                              13.24%

2010                       71                           21                            29.58%

2009                       78                           11                            14.10%

2008                       70                           8                              11.43%

2007                       69                           8                              11.59%

2006                       72                           14                            19.44%

2005                       75                           16                            21.33%

2004                       84                           9                              10.71%

2003                       80                           16                            20.00%

2002                       39                           8                              20.51%

2001                       45                           7                              15.56%

2000                       30                           5                              16.67%

Pre-2000               220                         20                              9.09%

Thank you all for your help and hard work during this campaign.  Your generosity is overwhelming.  Thank you. 

Thank you to everyone who donated:  

Pre-2000

Mr. Graig Galef '89

Mr. Dwight J. Gibbs '90

Mr. Boyd Harter '91

Mr. Robert A. Justus '92

Mr. James Bryant Meyer '92

Mr. Lee Kenyon Polisano '92

Ms. Elizabeth Roark '93

Mr. Wheeler Wood  '93

Mr. Michael J. Young '93

Mr. Eric K. Olson '93

Mr. Richard P. Hawks '94

Mr. Robert Blackburn  '95

Ms. Linda Conklin Walton '95

Ms. Jennifer K. Dixon  '96

Mr. Stuart T. Evans '96

Mr. Eric E. Meier '96

Mr. Matthew Brian Lineweaver '96

Mrs. Ashley A. Skatoff  '96

Mr. Christopher T. McGarrigal '97

Mrs. Joyce H. Evans  '98

Class of 2000

Mr. Naveed Sami

Mr. Joshua R. Baumann

Mrs. Caroline M. Beeman

Ms. Deborah R. Harvey

Mrs. Elizabeth Flippo Hutchins

Ms. Elizabeth J. Inge

Class of 2001

Mr. Ian K. Gordon

Mr. Steve Hambric

Mrs. Rebecca B. Hotze

Mr. Douglas E. Keating

Mr. Mark S. Molnar

Mr. Herbert Lee Walke III

Ms. Kecia B. Ware

Class of 2002

Mr. Pavan K. Marpaka

Mrs. Sarah Burditt McDougall

Mr. Patrick L. McNamee

Mr. Domenic A. Pappagallo

Mr. Donald M. Taylor

Ms. Rhian Verity Thompson

Mr. Steven J. Weiskircher

Mr. Theodore W. Woods

Class of 2003

Mr. F. Rod Benson

Mrs. JoAnna Winston Bergeron

Ms. Deborah Gore Cassidy

Mr. Robert D. Dallen, Jr.

Mr. Jeff Elgin

Mr. Charles Henry

Mr. Tony L. Lin

Mr. William B. Littreal

Mr. David A. Meredith

Mr. Mark R. Messersmith

Mr. Derek J. Nisco

Mr. Brian S. Roberts

Mr. Edward T. Sawyer

Mr. Donald E. Wyatt

Ms. Laura Young

Class of 2004

Mr. David V. Burke III

Mr. Edward Chang

Ms. Diane Enroughty

Ms. Susan Gerock

Mr. Edward Joseph Hutchison

Mr. Kenneth R. Knapp

Mr. Chad Massie

Mr. John E. McDonald III

Mr. Rajesh Radhakrishnan

Class of 2005

Mr. Jonathan J. Alboum

Mr. Brian C. Baucom

Mr. Robert Cimperman

Ms. Debi E. Crockett

Mr. Alfonso Davila

Mr. Daniel J. Holohan III

Mr. Winston Gerald Howard

Mr. Joseph Lahr

Mrs. Joelle Rowley Lyons

Mr. Jahan Moghadam

Mr. Jamie Newell

Mr. Stuart O. Shibaro

Mrs. Anja Sparenberg

Mr. Mehul P. Vora

Mr. David B. Wright

Class of 2006

Mr. Mark A. Bienz

Mr. D. Beau Burris

Mr. Brian J. Bush

Mr. Charles Campbell

Mr. Scott Day

Mrs. Teresa Duvall

Ms. Susan Goubeaux

Ms. Michelle K. Hales

Mr. Craig B. Haverback

Mr. John C. Hill

Mr. Karl J. Maschino

Mr. Bradley Nix

Mr. John P. Reynolds

Mr. Jeffrey R. Shauer

Class of 2007

Ms. Natanya N. Blackwell

Mr. Jason S. Brewer

Ms. Deborah M. Brumitt

Mr. Danny C. Hickman

Mrs. Tracy L. McNeil

Mr. John M. O'Brien

Mr. Pinakin R. Patel

Ms. Kay M. Robinson

Class of 2008

Mr. Jeffrey P. Baker

Mrs. Shanita R. Brackett

Mr. Robert A. Diggles

Ms. Kathleen M. Doswell

Mr. Kenneth G. Duffau

Mr. Michael N. Price, Jr.

Mr. Craig D. Robles

Ms. April K. Wiggs

Class of 2009

Mr. Reid Badgett

Ms. Huda Bazyan

Mr. Ryan D. Casey

Mr. Christian E. Contreras Sedamanos

Mr. Stephen C. Covert

Ms. Theresa D. Cull

Mr. Eric G. Malguy

Mr. Warren A. Prescott

Mr. Thomas J. White

Ms. Cherice N. Wicker

Mrs. Sandra Mae Wood

Class of 2010 – The Winning Class!

Mr. Hossam H. Behery

Ms. Lila E. Behrens

Mr. John P. Boehman

Mr. Alessandro D. Bucelli

Ms. Mary S. Dahill

Mr. David L. Duncan, Jr.

Mr. Stephen W. Herrick

Ms. Katherine H. Kim

Ms. Olga Kipnis

Mr. Wade M. Little

Mr. Douglas D. Lott

Mr. Matthew C. Makai

Mr. Sean E. Mowen

Mr. Suhas Naddoni

Mr. Edward S. Piskura, Jr.

Mr. Christopher D. Porter

Mr. Stephen Romanoff

Mr. Sagar Samant

Mr. Ronak R. Sampat

Mr. Arin Walter Sime

Mr. Chris M. Twomey

Class of 2011

Mr. Aaron Boggs

Mr. Marvin J. Boyd

Mr. Michael Danjczek

Ms. Carolyn B. Dixon

Mr. Shaun Allan Farrell

Mr. Ricardo Pardo

Ms. Kathryn M. Rowell

Ms. Rachel L. Sondag

Mr. Brian P. Trimm

Happy Hour Thursday, July 12

Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 12
6pm
Champps in Reston (http://champps.com/)
11694 Plaza America Drive, Reston

Proving that nobody has more fun than the MS in MIT from the Comm School we have another happy hour. The Class of ’09, led by Christie Nader, has put together this Thursday night Happy Hour. Join us!

As events are added I will include them on the M.S. in MIT Alumni Group on Linked In, Twitter and here on the Blog.

Reconnect This Summer!

Upcoming Events to Get You Connected

 

Saturday, June 2^nd @ Bechtel
1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA.

Rebranding Workshop

5:30 p.m.

Commerce Career Services (CCS) will be presenting on the topic of“Rebranding”. As MS in MIT alumni, you should be able to integrate what you’ve learned and practiced into your professional identity. This process isn’t always easy, however, so CCS will be presenting on how to create this new professional brand. We will discuss ways of identifying new concepts and skills, and we will also explore integrating the development of previously existing abilities and work values. We’ll also discuss your current perception of what your brand is and why it’s important to your professional development. This presentation isn’t just for those who are seeking to leave your company or industry; we will also share ways to leverage this program in your existing role with your organization.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Kelly (keddins@virginia.edu) or Aaron (gilley@virginia.edu).


Wednesday June 13th @ Cafe Caturra - Short Pump(www.cafecaturra.com/)

3332 Pump Road, Richmond, VA 23233

MS in MIT Happy Hour
4:00 p.m. - Until?  

Thursday June 14th @ Virtue Feed & Grain (www.virtuefeedandgrain.com)
106 S. Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314MS in MIT Happy Hour
6:00 p.m.– Until? 

We hope to see you there!

Are there MS in MIT Alumni where you live? Want to help plan a happy hour to get alumni, students and program recruits together? Contact Aimee Carter today. aimeecarter@virginia.edu

Career Services Update

Included in this newsletter are alumni profiles, links of interest, and words of wisdom from the staff at Commerce Career Services; each month, we’ll have important information for MS in MIT students. Please let us know if there is a topic you would like us to cover!

1. Alumni Profile

Jason Williamson (MS in MIT ’12) – Client Advisor, Oracle. (Raleigh/NYC/Boston). Embedded in C-Suite of two clients, performing Management Consulting.

1) What were your expectations of the MS MIT degree as you were going into the program?

I expected to get an integrated approach to strategic IT management. I was looking for a program that would prepare me to operate within the leadership circles of a firm where the intelligent application of technology could be strategic advantage. I can tell you that what I am learning module to module has been extremely relevant for me and my clients. I also expected that the work would be challenging. You can certainly immerse yourself as deep as you want. A lot depends on what you know coming in and what you want to improve upon. Finally, I expected to
broaden my knowledge and exposure to other industries through the interactions with my cohort. An unexpected bonus was that I have found that we learn as much outside the class from each other as we do from the class setting and module projects. The beautiful part of that is that it will continue many years beyond the program as we form lifelong friendships.

2) Are you expecting to make a career change during or soon after finishing the program? That elements of the program are helpful in making this change?

Having done a few startups in my career and now being in a position to assist my clients in new business ventures and major initiatives I am in that great space where I am content in the present with a watchful eye on the future. Both the U.Va. experience and brand have already returned dividends within my current role, both for me personally and for my clients. For those of us within the program that are looking at a career change, our network of classmates, alumni and faculty continue to be huge assets for testing the waters, seeing was is out there and even brokering new opportunities.

3) What advice/words of wisdom do you have for current or future MS MIT students who are considering either a job change or career change now that they are working towards the MS MIT degree?

Be patient. Just like a running back, you need to let the play develop before you make a move and don't be afraid to take a risk. Learn how your new and growing body of knowledge and U.Va. family can help you find that right next step. The IT career field is very open right now and hiring. Don't forget that there is room for entrepreneurial efforts as well. Pragmatically speaking, wait until graduation if you can because the rigors of the program will make a new job that much more challenging.


2. Articles of Note

How To Stand Out
Different Outlook on Networking
Freelancing Tips
Thinking Globally?

3. Career Advice 2.0 – Words of Wisdom
From Aaron Gilley, Assistant Director of Career Development

At this point in your academic and professional lives, networking is a concept that may be oversold and underdeveloped. While the business of connecting with like-minded individuals and future employers is always important, the opportunities may seem limited. That’s why local and regional networking are so important! From local groups like Rotary, Kiwanis, and Junior League to professional organizations like Virginia Society of Professional Engineers and National Center for Women & Information Technology, there are ways to network without having to schmooze it up with the same VPs and former classmates that can make networking more of a chore than an opportunity. Memberships in these organizations can give you valuable professional information, introduce you to individuals who can assist you in your career development, and bring you a way to speak about the things you enjoy most about your profession. While time consuming for members, professional organizations are a fantastic avenue for networking and growth.

4. We’re Here to Help

Commerce Career Services is always available to assist you with your career development needs. Whether you’re actively seeking new employment or simply learning how to network within your
current company and/or industry, we have tools to assist you in the career development process! We’re available for in-phone, video, or in-person appointments. We can also answer your questions through email if you’d prefer. Please don’t hesitate to contact Kelly Eddins (keddins@virginia.edu) or Aaron Gilley (gilley@virginia.edu) with any questions you might have. Good luck!