Alumni Club Connection

Updates in this newsletter include:

• Club Events

  • “Ross First Thursdays” Monthly Networking (9/6)

• Denver Business Series (DBS)

  • Two Board Positions Available

  • Events

• Ross is Seeking Alumni-Sponsored MAP Student Projects for 2019

• Create Your Volunteer Profile

• Sign-up for Our Events Calendar

• Useful Club Links

Club Events:  “Ross First Thursdays” Monthly Networking

• Timing:  Thursday, September 6, 5:30-8 pm / October 4, 5:30-8 pm

• Location:  Public School 303 (1959 16th St, Denver, CO 80202)

• Overview:

  • We successfully conducted our initial set of First Thursdays and need your help to keep the momentum going!

  • The club will cover light appetizers, so get there early to take advantage. Drinks will be in a “buy-your-own” format.

  • We will be congregated on the outdoor patio space.

• Registration:  link

• Cost:  Free, Club will cover light appetizers.

Denver Business Series (DBS)

• Two Board Positions Available:

  • Ross is one of ~25 global business schools that make up DBS

  • We are looking for two new board members (primary and secondary representatives) to represent Ross on DBS  in September

  • The board member will vote on important DBS topics, support DBS programming and be our main contacts between DBS and the Ross Board

  • Interested?  Please reach out to Kent Schmeckpeper at kent.schmeckpeper@comcast.net

• Events

  • DBS Events Website with Registration Details:  link

  • Artificial Intelligence:  Colorado Companies Shaping the Future

    • Join the Denver Business Series for this informative panel discussion led by the leaders of the artificial intelligence (“AI”) revolution in Colorado.  From explaining what AI is to debating the ethics and implications surrounding the field, these pioneers will explain where the industry is headed and how Colorado companies are leading the charge.

    • When:  Wednesday, October 24th / 5:30 to 8:00 PM

    • Where: Industry RiNo Station / 3858 Walnut Street, Denver

Ross is Seeking Alumni-Sponsored MAP Student Projects for 2019

• Overview:

• Ross’ Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP) program continues to set the gold standard for experience-driven education. MAP takes place around the world and each year approximately 200 student teams across degree programs work with partner organizations on real-world business challenges.

• Half of these student teams are privileged to work on MAP projects sponsored by Ross alumni. It is clear from student evaluations that alumni provide transformational learning experiences and we would welcome the opportunity to work with you and your organization.

• Sponsoring a MAP team has several benefits:

  • Bright Minds = Big Results: Gain fresh perspectives on your business issue and receive thorough, data-driven recommendations from a team of four to six Michigan Ross students

  • Experienced guidance: Ross’ world-class faculty will advise your MAP team throughout the project period.

  • Great value: Sponsors pay only for students’ project-related expenses, such as travel, lodging, meals, and basic living costs. Our travel policy is structured to keep costs at a minimum.

• Program Options for Winter 2019:

  • Capstone MAP: Undergraduate and Masters of Management - January-April 2019 (12 weeks) - 40 projets total

  • Weekend MBA MAP - January-April 2019 (12 weeks) - 25 projets total

  • Full-Time MBA MAP - March-April 2019  (7 weeks) - 85 projects total

• For More Information:

  • You can visit the MAP website for more information. You can also connect directly with the Office of Action-Based Learning at RossActionLearning@umich.edu or 734-615-2096 to discuss project ideas and learn how to submit a proposal.  BBA projects are due by the end of September. Weekend and Full-time MBA project proposals are due in early November!

Create Your Volunteer Profile

• Michigan Ross's volunteer portal matches Ross alumni with opportunities that reflect each alum's unique skills and interests. From mentoring a student to joining a career panel at an event, we'd love to have you share your passion with the Ross community.

• We encourage you to take two minutes to fill out your volunteer profile at this link today so (1) we know of your interest! and (2) we can best match you with volunteering opportunities that may arise that can meet you wherever, and however, you would like engage with the Ross School of Business.

• Please note that you will need to have your iMpact login information available to fill out the form; there are options to recover your password if you have forgotten it.

Sign-up for Our Events Calendar

• We know you are busy and sometimes miss our newsletters, so if you want to have our events always on your calendar, click this link to sign-up

• This is a low impact calendar that will only have ~6-8 events per year show up, so you don’t have to worry about excessive spam

Useful Club Links

• Alumni Advantage - wide ranging services for alums (e.g., free courses)

• AlumniFire - resource for alums looking to mentor current students

• Michigan Ross Club of Denver - Club's primary location for jobs, events, news, etc.; update your profile, address, etc. here too

• U-M Club of Denver - includes events, etc. for the broader U-M club serving >6k area alumni

• U-M Ross Giving - primary site to submit gifts to U-M, Ross, etc.