{"id":24,"date":"2011-02-09T16:10:12","date_gmt":"2011-02-09T16:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/me.business.holycross.edu\/?p=24"},"modified":"2011-02-09T16:10:12","modified_gmt":"2011-02-09T16:10:12","slug":"semester-in-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/business\/2011\/02\/09\/semester-in-a-glance\/","title":{"rendered":"Semester in a Glance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s a peak at our upcoming events.\u00a0 Mark your calendars!<\/h2>\n

Insurance 101<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Career Workshop Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n

February 21, Monday<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gordie Lockbaum<\/strong> ’88, Vice President, The Sullivan Group<\/h3>\n

Gordie Lockbaum ’88,\u00a0a Vice President\u00a0at\u00a0The Sullivan Group,\u00a0will give a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of the world of insurance and discuss the varied career opportunities available within the field.\u00a0 He’ll provide insight into the ins and outs of what the insurance industry really entails.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s better than learning about insurance and meeting a Crusader football legend?<\/h3>\n

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What Is An Entrepreneur?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Career Workshop Series<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n

March 16, Wednesday<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Frank Hoy<\/strong>, Director, Collaborative for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Worcester Polytechnic Institute<\/h3>\n

Frank Hoy, a Prof. at WPI, is an internationally known authority on entrepreneurship. Hoy spent five years as chair of the Central European Small Business Enterprise Development Commission. His research and educational activities have been funded by more than $15 million in awards and contracts from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Education, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Mott and Kauffman foundations, among other agencies and organizations. He is past chair of the Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management and former senior vice president of the International Council of Small Businesses. (Excerpt from http:\/\/www.wpi.edu\/news\/20090\/beswick.html<\/a>)<\/p>\n

This is bound to be an eye-opening look at entrepreneurship from a world-renowned speaker.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve ever been curious about what it means to be (or is like to be) an entrepreneur, don\u2019t miss this workshop! <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Summer Business Program Information Session<\/strong><\/h3>\n

March 21, Monday<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Come learn about the best way to spend your summer.\u00a0 SBP is a unique opportunity to work with alumni and learn what it is really like to work in the business world!<\/p>\n

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Business Opportunities in Science<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Career Workshop Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n

March 22, Tuesday<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Gail Evangeline Radcliffe<\/strong> \u201978, President, Radcliffe Consulting<\/h3>\n

Gail Radcliffe assists biotech, medical device and diagnostic companies with technical, marketing, regulatory and business development issues. Her expertise allows her to aid companies in developing successful business strategies and obtaining funding.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in careers that combine business and science then this is the workshop you\u2019ve been waiting for! Learn how your science degree can pave the way for business careers.<\/h3>\n

Dinner Speaker Series<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n

April 5, Tuesday<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sheila Cavanaugh<\/strong> \u201881, Senior Vice President, Fidelity Investments<\/h3>\n

Registration necessary: Contact the pre-business office<\/p>\n

Ask anyone who has heard Sheila speak at the Women in Business conference, you do not want to miss this dinner!\u00a0 Sheila is an unbelievable speaker, whose professional life and dedication to Holy Cross captivates and motivates her audience.\u00a0 Anyone and everyone should attend, but space is limited so RSVP!<\/h3>\n

Hope to see you there!!
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Kaithlyn<\/h2>\n

Kaithlyn Kayer
\nAssociate Director, Entrepreneurial Studies<\/p>\n

David Chu
\nDirector, Entrepreneurial Studies & Pre-business Advisor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here’s a peak at our upcoming events.\u00a0 Mark your calendars! Insurance 101 Career Workshop Series February 21, Monday Gordie Lockbaum ’88, Vice President, The Sullivan Group Gordie Lockbaum ’88,\u00a0a Vice President\u00a0at\u00a0The Sullivan Group,\u00a0will give a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of the world of insurance and discuss the varied career opportunities available within the … <\/p>\n

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