ICSC+NAIOP Capital Marketplace Conference
September 20, 2011 brought the best and brightest of Real-Estate Capital Markets to Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers. Following opening remarks by the conference sponsors, ICSC and NAIOP,the conference brought a wide range of speakers via panel discussions. The following are highlights that this correspondent found most relevant. Seaside Chat with Mark Vitner, Senior Economist, … Continue reading
SPN: Adapting to Climate Change
September 20th brought 5 views about climate change to the Newman Library at Baruch College. The panel discussion, sponsored by Sustainability Practice Network (SPN,) included: David Kooris , RPA; Michael Marrella, NYC DCP; Malcolm Bowman, SUNY Stony Brook, Chris Zeppie, PANYNJ and Jake Baker, Deutsche Asset Management. The following are highlights that this correspondent took … Continue reading
ZLS: Marlon Young, “Write Your Destiny”
Takeaway “Success will be 40% on you, 20% on the company, 20% on the manager and 20% just plain luck. People will help you, but you write your own destiny.” More Reading NYT May 22, 2007 US Wealth Managers Try New Strategies Yankton Daily Oct 3, 2011 Distinguished Alumni to Be Honored by Tex Morgan, … Continue reading
ZWIB Presents: Women in Leadership – Negotiating Your Way Up
by Maria Shpokayte, MBA Candidate 2012 Human Resources / Organizational Behavior and Information Systems On Monday September 26th, 2011 Zicklin Women in Business hosted a speaker panel event. This event explored the topic “Women in Leadership – Negotiating Your Way Up”. Students had the pleasure of meeting distinguished panelists: Marietta Bottero (Vice President, Senior Human … Continue reading
ZGAS presents: Grant Thornton
by Emily McMillen, MBA, Accounting, 2012 Tuesday afternoon, Grant Thornton joined Zicklin students for an infomation session of a different character. Instead if the traditional suit a tie, Grant Thornton employees looked out at a sea of jeans and grey shirts featuring the GT logo and their motto: “Every day I make a difference.” What … Continue reading
Friedman LLP: Top Questions You Always Wanted To Ask Your Recruiter
by Emily McMillen, MBA, Accounting, 2012 Monday Evening, Friedman LLP joined Zicklin students for a workshop about all of those questions you have wanted to ask your recruiter, but didn’t think it was appropriate to ask. This event was hosted by Baruch Beta Alpha Psi and co-sponsored by Ascend, The Accounting Society, Cents Ability, Delta … Continue reading
ZGTS presents: WTAS information Session
by Emily McMillen, MBA, Accounting, 2012 Monday afternoon, WTAS joined Zicklin students for an information session about their firm courtesy of the Zicklin Graduate Tax Society. WTAS is a large independent firm that provides a wide range of tax, valuation, and advisory services to individuals and corporations across the country. Beyond tax and wealth issues within the United … Continue reading
GSA Social: A Cold Front Blows In
by Lemuel Morrison, MBA 2012 Yesterday mother nature brought Autumn to New York. Graduate students at Baruch got more than cool weather. Picture the scene of an event last night: Sweeping views of Manhattan; Vintage wine, import beer, hand-crafted sandwiches and classic nosh; Smart, polite, and professional men and women queued up to get into … Continue reading
GET INVOLVED AT BARUCH!
Top Five Reasons To Serve on a Baruch College Committee: Meet other involved graduate students Learning about the inner workings of the college Get involved with important faculty and staff members Having a vote on issues that actually affect your experience at Baruch It’s a great resume builder There are a bunch of important committees … Continue reading
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