Wharton Colloquia, sponsored by the Wharton Alumni Relations Council, Wharton External Affairs and the Wharton Undergraduate Division is being held on Friday, March 28th from 1:00PM-3:00PM. We invite you to participate!!

These one hour sessions are led by Wharton alumni and are only open to Wharton students. This will be an invaluable opportunity to learn about areas of business not typically discussed in the classroom as well as a great opportunity to network with alumni.

Selection for each session will be randomly assigned. Short descriptions of the sessions are below. Registration begins Tuesday March 18th and will continue until Tuesday, March 25th at 5PM. To register, please click here: http://undergrad.wharton.upenn.edu/colloquia/

Please sign up for the three sessions you are interested in attending in preferential order and we will do our best to accommodate your top two choices. You will receive confirmation of your registration and additional details by Wednesday, March 26th.

If you are selected for a Colloquia session, you must attend as we are hoping to accommodate as many Wharton students as possible and don’t want to have open spots. Please note, Wharton Colloquia are non-credit bearing and optional, but WARC and the Undergraduate Division encourage your participation as they will create valuable alumni connections and are a fun way to enhance your Wharton experience. In addition, since these sessions are potentially during class time, we ask that you be mindful of the times you are requesting so that you will not have any conflicts.

Best,

Kim Hein
Assistant Director
Wharton Undergraduate Division


Spring 2008 Wharton Colloquia Session Descriptions

Hedge Funds - It’s More Than Just Making Fast Money
Steven Yanis, W’85
Time: 1pm
Private equity, venture capital, hedge funds – these are all parts of the financial industry which every Whartonite should know about. But, you may ask, “What is a hedge fund – and why have they become so big?” Steven Yanis, W’85 (Managing Partner, Net Return Asset Management, LLC), will introduce you to the world of hedge funds, highlighting key factors which have made and will continue to make hedge funds an attractive alternative investment and part of a well-structured portfolio. Steve will guide you in looking at hedge funds both from the investor standpoint and from the view of those considering a career in the field. Questions and dialogue are encouraged.


Clicks, Views & Data: How the Internet is Changing Marketing
Spencer Frasher, W '97
Time: 1pm, 2:15pm
Over the past ten years the Internet has moved from being a niche marketing platform to a robust and powerful way for companies to connect with consumers. The unique analytics and pricing models have led marketing departments to change how they think about marketing and the types of skills they need in their employees. In this presentation Spencer Frasher, W '97 will cover the core trends that you should be aware of as you consider a role in marketing. Spencer first started working in Internet marketing in 1998. Since that time he's been involved in digital campaigns to sell everything from servers to exterminators. As a team manager at Google he's responsible for helping advertisers execute, measure and refine multimillion dollar marketing campaigns.


What’s up with Private Equity
Steven Pinsky, WG’91
Time: 1pm, 2:15pm
Over the past twelve months, the Private Equity industry has gone from “golden child” to “red-headed step-child.” Whereas a year ago pundits were predicting a prolonged ascent, now experts are debating when the industry will hit bottom. This overview of the private equity industry will look back at the optimism of a year ago and try to connect the dots that brought us to where we are today. Equally important, Steven Pinsky, WG’91 will try to assess how the recent events are going to influence the coming months. Currently Steven serves as the Principal, Private Equity Services Practice Director, J.H. Cohn LLP and is the current Chairman of the Wharton Private Equity Affinity Group (WPEAG). Steven has a unique and varied Private Equity and M&A background. He has led acquisition engagements from all perspectives including corporate development officer, investment banker and transactional service provider.



The Heart Of The Matter - Beyond The Science Of Business
Michael Daley, W'78
Time: 1pm, 2:15pm
With over 25 years of management experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods and Financial Services industries, Michael Daley, W’78 has accumulated a wealth of insights distinguished by their practical application. Combining this first-hand experience with his motivational skills, he now provides institutions and individuals with simple, proven frameworks for attaining greater results as a speaker, consultant and mentor on peak performance. Michael is a former senior executive with Fortune 200 companies, and in this workshop he will share his valuable insights into achieving greater impact in life – both professionally and personally.


How to use your Wharton Degree to Save the World
Gabriel Mandujano, W’05
Time: 1pm, 2:15pm
Social entrepreneurship, microfinance, and market-driven solutions to poverty are becoming increasingly popular. In this presentation Gabriel Mandujano, W’05 will discuss a whirlwind overview of the non-profit industry. He will include a discussion about the industry’s purpose, common myths, fundamental challenges, and will close with practical insight about ways that motivated people with Wharton degrees can go about making an impact. Gabriel is the Executive Director of The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation, dedicated to the inclusive, sustainable revitalization of Walnut Hill in West Philadelphia. Previously, he has worked for a British urban regeneration company, and volunteered with a Mexican microfinance organization and a Spanish-language community radio show based in London. He graduated from the Huntsman Program in 2005 with a concentration in Real Estate and majors in Urban Studies and International Studies, and received an MSc in Latin American Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics and a MPhil in Land Economy from the University of Cambridge under the Marshall Scholarship.


The Big Payoff! How to Make Your First of Many Millions
Gloria Rabinowitz, WG’78
Time: 1pm, 2:15pm
Gloria Rabinowitz, WG’78 is President & CEO, GCM Group LLC., a technology development she founded, which develops and commercializes new technologies for healthcare applications.
During this workshop she will focus on how to do the right thing, at the right time, and the right place, and be incredibly successful. Her presentation will use examples from her personal life as well as relevant business examples, including ones from her various management and executive level positions that she held during her twenty-one year career with DuPont.



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Kim Hein
Assistant Director
Wharton Undergraduate Division
G95 Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6340
deankr@wharton.upenn.edu
215.898.9152
215.573.2070 (fax)