LeBow Calendar

11/30/09 - Dean's Challenge: Venture Challenge 2010

San Diego State University Venture Challenge Prize: $25,000 This innovative international graduate business plan competition gives graduate students from around the world an opportunity to seek investment in their business ideas. The event draws student teams from top global universities and provides them with a forum to present to potential investors and to earn more than $25,000 in awards. A distinguished panel of experts from entrepreneurial companies, venture capital firms, investors and service providers judge the entries over the three day competition and provide valuable feedback to the teams. The Venture Challenge™ Exhibit Fair, Semi-Finalist and Finalist presentations are open to the public and the campus and business communities are encouraged to attend. By providing experiential learning opportunities for its students, SDSU has achieved national recognition and has been designated a top program for entrepreneurs by Inc., Entrepreneur, and U.S. News & World Report magazines. Supported through the philanthropy of dedicated donors such as Qualcomm, Inc., SDSU alumni and community support, Venture Challenge ™ welcomes your participation and sponsorship. If you have additional questions, contact Kiley Peters, our Venture Challenge Coordinator, at kiley.peters@projects.sdsu.edu Dates Executive Summary due November 30, 2009 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time Business Plans due February 19, 2010 March 18 - 20, 2010 Requirements The competition is not exclusive to business school students; students of any discipline are eligible. Undergraduate students are welcome to compete as part of a team; however each team must have at least one graduate student. The maximum number of students in a team is 5; although there is no restriction on the total size of the venture's founding team. Contact Bernhard Schroeder at bschroeder@projects.sdsu.edu.

Date: 11/30/09 5:09pm
Location: Mariott La Jolla, San Diego CA 0 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2662

12/01/09 - Dean's Challenge: 2010 ACG Philadelphia Cup: Mergers & Acquisitions Case Competition Registration Opens

Association for Corporate Growth Philadelphia is pleased to present the 4th annual ACG Philadelphia Cup. Launched in 2007, the Philadelphia Cup is a highly realistic private equity/investment banking case study contest that will present a total of $25,000 in awards to MBA students representing some of the top MBA programs in the greater Philadelphia area. ACG Cup Timeline December 1, 2008 - January 31, 2010: Registration/School Team Sign-up There are no limitations on the team size except that it must be comprised of at least 2 MBA/MS Finance students from the participating schools. Based upon experience, we recommend a team consist of 3 - 4 students. The competition is open to all graduate school business students and MS finance degrees at participating universities, whether they are full-time, part-time or executive MBAs. January 2010, 6-8 pm: For the second year, ACG will host a workshop for registered teams on Mastering a Winning Presentation. Topics to be covered include: presentation skills (oral & written), valuation skills, private company financial metrics, and common mistakes, as well as time for Q&A. Hosted by ACG Cup sponsor KPMG, 1601 Market Street. February: Release of Case Study & Round 1 / On-Campus Round While the exact nature of the case will not be revealed ahead of time, the case will be a classic buy side investment banking scenario. Each team will analyze and present their recommendations and supporting rationale for a complex investment case that requires corporate strategy, finance and valuation skills. ACG will utilize a Virtual Data Room for the release of the case. All registered team members will receive log in and password information to the Merrill DataSite. Teams will have 2 weeks to prepare for the case in advance of the Round 1 Competition. School representatives will communicate with your team, as necessary, throughout this process and be available to answer questions (other than related to the case itself). Specific logistics for on campus rounds will be communicated by your respective school contact. Questions should be directed to those individuals on the School Contact. Judges will include faculty and/or industry professionals using a set of criteria provided by ACG for evaluating the presentations. Evaluation criteria will be provided upon the release of the business case. Early April 2010. Round 2 / Finals Teams will compete head-to-head with the winners from the other regional MBA schools for a total of $25,000 in prize money. Sponsoring firm KPMG will be the host site for Finals. Presentations have traditionally been held in the late afternoon starting at 3:00 pm. Further details to be circulated to participating teams. Thursday, April 15. Formal Announcement of Winning Team and Finalists The 2009 ACG Philadelphia Cup is announced in conjunction with the monthly ACG Executive Breakfast program to be held in Center City from 7:15 - 9:00 am. Submit your registration to jsimons@acg.org. Include each team member's name, email and phone number. Specify who wil serve as the Team Leader. Questions related to team sign-up and the "on campus round" should be directed to your school contacts. Kamina Richardson Program Manager 215-571-3568 businessofambition@lebow.drexel.edu More information to come.

Date: 12/01/09 8:00am
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2525

12/01/09 - Dean's Challenge: 2010 Marketing Summit Challenge

20th Year Anniversary of the Wake Forest MBA Marketing Summit February 4-6, 2010 Register from now until December 1, 2009, for the 2010 MBA Marketing Case Competition. Please note the following: See Rules prior to submitting your application. No application fee is required. Teams selected for the competition will be announced by December 7, 2009. All team members must be at Wake Forest University (in Winston-Salem, NC) on February 4, 2010. Questions may be addressed to marketingsummit@mba.wfu.edu. Competition Summary Every year, Wake Forest University, attracts talented marketing minds from top MBA and undergraduate programs nationally to participate in the Marketing Summit -- a student run competition that offers both graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to apply their marketing skills and creativity to real-world marketing challenges. For this year's 20th anniversary, the Wake Forest Schools of Business have once again secured a true industry leader for the Marketing Summit challenge. On Tuesday, October 14, it was announced that IBM, “a company whose impact spans a century,” will be the official case sponsor for the 2010 Marketing Summit scheduled for February 4-6, 2010. With a culture that has spawned numerous Nobel prizes, IBM's participation will continue to heighten the caliber of competition at the Marketing Summit and is sure to offer a unique challenge to the 2010 teams. The task in February 2010 will be daunting. The marketing case will have been developed by Wake Forest MBA students in conjunction with IBM executives and kept under lock and key until the initial day of the competition when it is announced to the competing teams. In a short 36 hours, the teams will work around the clock to craft a strategic marketing plan to address the given challenge. At the end of the competition, sleep-deprived students will present their solutions to a panel of industry-leading experts. The winning team not only gets bragging rights, but also a cash prize of $50,000. Awards will also include a $10,000 second prize, $5,000 third prize for the MBA competition and $10,000 first prize, $2,000 second prize and $1,000 third prize for the undergraduate competition. Total awards of $78,000 cash are $23,000 more than last year which makes this the largest purse ever! School Contact: Kamina Richardson, Program Manager Business of Ambition - Co-Curricular Activities, Programs & Services Drexel University LeBow College of Business 207 Matheson Hall P. 215.571.3568 F. 215.895.1725

Date: 12/01/09 5:29pm
Location: Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road Winstem-Salem NC 27106 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2665

12/01/09 - Dean's Challenge: ESTRAT ACADEMIC ONLINE CHALLENGE

Opens January 2010 Register early to receive vital information on this challenge! ESTRAT ACADEMIC CHALLENGE L'Oréal EStrat Academic Challenges have been designed to allow university and business schools' Professors use the EStrat Business game and let their students experience the reality of a Business Manager at L'Oréal in a risk free environment. How does it work? Students play in teams of 3 and manage a fictitious cosmetics company. They start with a portfolio of 2 brands and compete with 4 virtual competitors managed by the simulation. Over the course of 6 Rounds, teams are challenged to create value for their company by making strategic decisions at the following levels: R&D: Development of new brands or upgrade of existing ones Brand Management: Production planning, advertising, positioning, Resource allocation Channel Management: management of 5 distribution channels Website Management: development and management of e-commerce websites. Order of Market Studies Sustainable Performance Initiatives: large choice of environmental, employee benefits and diversity & equity initiatives What's new this year? No more time constraint: EStrat Academic Challenges may be played any time and are no longer restrained by the International competition calendar. Individual Debriefs, are embedded in the simulation and provided to teams after each Round. Multiple Scenarios are available with different starting positions. How can I organize an Academic Challenge? Academic Challenges may be organized within academic institutions upon agreement with L'Oréal. If you are interested in using the EStrat Business Game in your program, please send an email to licensing@stratx.fr or contact directly your L'Oréal Campus Manager in your country. Estrat Day The L'Oréal EStrat Day was created for university students of all levels, from all fields of study. As in the L'Oréal EStrat business game, the EStrat Day provides students with an overview of business decisions made by managers in the beauty industry. Nevertheless, the L'Oréal EStrat Day can be played in a shorter and more flexible timing (from one single day to a week) and students will have to make only 4 rounds of decisions.

Date: 12/01/09 6:12pm
Location: Online, Online 0 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2564

12/02/09 - Graduate Financing Options Online Overview for New and Prospective Students

LeBow's Finance Coordinator will be presenting federal financial aid information as well as alternative financing options for newly admitted and prospective MBA/MS students. Instructions on how to apply for financial assistance, application deadlines, and all you need to know about loan consolidation and repayment will be discussed. Join of us for one of the upcoming chat sessions! Please use this link to join the online event - http://lebow.drexel.edu/connect/finance

Date: 12/02/09 12:00pm
Location: Online, Online 0 (directions)
Contact: Benjamin Frost, 215.895.0285
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2675

12/04/09 - Dean's Challenge: The 2010 George Washington MBA Case Competition

Registration Deadline: December 4, 2009 Please have your team members assigned for this competitin and handed to Kamina Richardson by November 30, 2009 The 2010 George Washington MBA Case Competition Held each spring this case competition beings together MBA students from local, national, and international business schools to analyze a current situation facing a nonprofit organization and to present solutions that draw on the assets of the organization. One 4-member team only. Prize Amount: $3,000 •Registration opens November 16, 2009 •Registration form due December 4, 2009 •Team information due January 11, 2010 •Competition held March 19-20, 2010 in Washington, D.C. http://business.gwu.edu/grad/casecomp/index.html Eligibility Teams from an AACSB accredited MBA program are eligible to compete. AACSB accreditation is only required for domestic universities. One team per university may participate. Registration Application Registration for the 2010 GW MBA CASE Competition will open November 16, 2009. All schools interested in participating must fill out and return our registration application by December 4, 2009. All selected and waitlist schools will be notified on December 7, 2009. The registration fee of $2500 must be received from all selected schools by December 18, 2009. Registration Fee The registration fee of $2500 is for a four-member team and their advisor. It is payable by check or money order (in US dollars) to The George Washington University. Please mail all payments to: Attn: International MBA Case Competition GW School of Business Duquès Hall, Suite 550 2201 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 The registration fee covers hotel rooms for 4 team members (2 double rooms) and 1 advisor (1 single room) for Friday and Saturday nights. This fee also covers the welcome reception on Friday; breakfast, lunch, and reception on Saturday; and all competition materials. Schools are allowed one alternate team member. The alternate fee is $500 and is due by January 11, 2010. This alternate fee does not cover the additional hotel room that would be required. Contact us at 202-994-1212 or casecomp@gwu.edu for more information.

Date: 12/04/09 4:00pm
Location: George Washington University, Washington DC 20052 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2659

12/09/09 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 12/09/09 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2382

12/11/09 - Dean's Challenge: The Rotman CSR Case Competition

2009-2010 Rotman Net Impact CSR Case Competition Registration Deadline December 11, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The Rotman CSR Case Competition is a unique opportunity for MBA students from N. America to showcase their creativity and analytical skills in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility. The goal of this competition is to raise awareness of CSR among future decision makers. This competition will be held on February 13th, 2010. Challenging, Educational, Fun Professional and current business CSR case that is interesting and relevant Presentation of solution to judges who are executives of various industries Receive valuable feedback on ideas and presentations from the evaluating panels Finalists proceed to the second round and compete for cash prizes Educational entertainments throughout the afternoon The competition is open to teams of four and names and contact details will be required for registration. To Register as a Visiting Team, click here https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?MID=534&state=step2direct&event=500000058234995

Date: 12/11/09 5:43pm
Location: Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George Street Toronto, Canada ON 0 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2666

12/18/09 - Dean's Challenge: The UC Spirit of Enterprise MBA Business Plan Competition

The UC Spirit of Enterprise MBA Business Plan Competition continues a long tradition of further developing the entrepreneurial spirit within today's students. Serving as a model host for the competition, Cincinnati claims an ideal geographic location within driving distance of multiple major entrepreneurship programs, and situated near a Delta hub at the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. Additionally, Cincinnati has access to world-class judges representing the city's entrepreneurial support organizations, angel, and venture capital groups, as well as the strong support of the UC Center for Entrepreneurship Education & Research. The inaugural competition was held in 2005 and each year it has brought teams from across North America. Key Dates for UC Spirit of Enterprise MBA Business Plan Competition December 18, 2009 Intent to Compete Form due January 22, 2010 Official Business Plan Submittal Form due January 29, 2010 10 copies of Final Plan due February 25, 2010 Evening Reception, Tech Check, Exhibits February 26, 2010 UC Spirit of Enterprise MBA Business Plan Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio Requirements http://www.uc.edu/ecenter/rules.htm This competition is for graduate students. At least one graduate student must be a member of the management team. All graduate students, not just MBA candidates, are eligible, including executive MBA's. Non-students, or undergraduate students, may be members of the management team and participate in planning the venture; however, only graduate students may present the plan and answer questions from the judges. The maximum size of a team is 5 students. Contact Charles Matthews at 513-556-7123 or ecenter@uc.edu.

Date: 12/18/09 4:00pm
Location: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH 0 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2660

01/20/10 - 2010 Walmart Better Living Business Plan Challenge Exective Summary Due

Congratulations - I am pleased to announce that Drexel University has officially been selected to participate in the 2010 Walmart Better Living Business Plan Challenge! Drexel will be one of 64 to compete for a trip to Bentonville, Arkansas to present at Walmart headquarters, and a grand prize of $20,000. Scope Participants must present a sustainable, profitable business plan for a new product or business process with a measurable positive environmental benefit. This could include preserving clean air, water, and soil; reducing waste; improving energy efficiency or developing renewable energy ideas; and promoting healthy living for people and communities. Plans and presentations must quantify their ability to provide benefits in one or more of the above areas. Details The Challenge will begin with school-wide competitions held on your campus on January 29, 2010. Your school-wide winner will progress to one of eight regional competitions which will be held between February 12, 2010 at NYU, Stern School of Business. The Regional winners will travel to Walmart headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, for the final rounds April 22-23, 2010 (Walmart will provide funding for travel to the final rounds). We've updated www.netimpact.org/walmartchallenge and will continue to keep it up-to-date with the latest information. Next steps Register your team by contacting Kamina Richardson at businessofambition@lebow.drexel.edu by January 22, 2010. The internal competition will be January 29, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Date: 01/20/10 12:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2674

01/20/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 01/20/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2541

02/01/10 - Dean's Challenge: Wake Forest Elevator Competition

Wake Forest Elevator Competition The Elevator Competition, which was first held in 2000, allows students from schools across the country to test their skills at making the perfect elevator pitch. Each student team is required to perform a two-minute pitch, supply a detailed business plan, and prepare a formal presentation of their business venture. The Elevator Competition seeks bright and innovative entrepreneurs to share their business ideas. Each team may have up to four participants, with at least one participant who must be degree-seeking students currently enrolled in a college or university. Participants can be graduate or undergraduate students in any discipline Up to two team members present to venture capitalist judges during a two-minute elevator ride. If you are selected as a finalist, you will then provide a full 20-minute presentation on your business plan. Winners will receive an award of cash and prizes from venture capital judges with over $500 million in early stage-up venture capital Dates Intent to Compete due February 1, 2010 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. March 26 - 27, 2010 Requirements Who can be on my team if I am participating in the Elevator Competition? Anyone you want. However, your team must have at least one degree-seeking student from an accredited college of university (at the undergrad, grad or doctorate level), and that person must be at the competition in Winston-Salem. Must fill out a Intent to Compete form Must submit an Executive Summary for Business Plan Contact Donna Fulp at 336-758-5103 or Donna.Fulp@mba.wfu.edu

Date: 02/01/10 5:15pm
Location: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem NC 27106 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2663

02/05/10 - Dean's Challenge: Rice University Business Plan Competition Intent to Compete Deadline

Rice University Business Plan Competition Awards $800,000 in Cash and Prizes. Three teams win more than $125,000 at World's Richest and Largest Business Plan Competition. The 2009 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) awarded more than $800,000 in cash and prizes at an awards banquet on Saturday, April 18. More than 700 people attended the banquet that marked the conclusion of the three-day RBPC. The world's richest and largest business plan competition in the world brought 42 teams from across the globe to pitch their new technology business plans to more than 200 judges who themselves are successful venture capital investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Deadlines Friday, February 5, 2010 Submit an Intent to Compete Friday, February 26 2010 Executive Summaries Due to rbpc@rice.edu Thursday, March 11, 2010 RBPC Announces 42 Teams Monday, March 15, 2010 Teams Accept Invitation Friday, March 19, 2010 Written Business Plans Due April 15-17, 2010 Competition Dates Competitor qualifications: The competition is open to all full- and part-time graduate students, not just MBA candidates, enrolled in a university during the academic year 2009-2010. The management team must consist of at least one graduate student. Non-students may be members of the management team and participate in planning the venture; however, only students may present the plan in the competition on campus and answer questions from the judges. Note: Schools may submit an unlimited number of entries, but only two teams per school will be invited to compete. In the case of multiple entries from the same university, RBPC will choose the team(s) to represent that university at the Rice Business Plan Competition. Team Size: The presenting team should include at least two students and not exceed five students. (At least two students must travel to Houston to compete in the oral presentations). Non-student team members are welcome to travel to Rice with the student team, but cannot participate in the presentations. More than five students can travel to Rice with the team, but only five students can serve as presenters.

Date: 02/05/10 8:00am
Location: , Houston TX 77252 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2570

02/17/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 02/17/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2542

02/23/10 - Dean's Challenge: McGinnis Venture Competition

Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business McGinnis Venture Competition Mcginnis Venture Competition. A breed apart. This competition revolves around new technologies. The driving force is pragmatism: helping MBA students move from the dorm room to the board room, bringing new businesses to life. Emerging industries such as information technology, biotechnology, robotics, nanotechnology, telecommunications and others provide unique, high-return opportunities for young entrepreneurs and investors. Entrepreneurship. A Capital idea. An important objective of any plan for a new business is to raise capital. MBA students with entrepreneurial aspirations and a compelling business plan will find a receptive audience at the McGinnis Venture Competition. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with our judges, who are venture capitalists, successful entrepreneurs and leading entrepreneurial educators. The competition will serve as an early reality check, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of every plan. In each track, the winning team's startup company will receive a first prize of $20,000 as an investment in the firm. The winner of each track will have in-kind prizes for intellectual property and other legal services. Also, the Donald H. Jones faculty will provide advisory services for first-place winners. There will be additional prizes for runners-up and winners of individual events. Dates * Registration and Intent to compete due February 23, 2010 by 5:00 pm Eastern Time * Business Plan due March 1, 2010 * Competition on March 11 - 13, 2010 Requirements This is a competition for graduate students, and at least one graduate student must be a member of the venture's startup management team. A team with a few undergraduates may be allowed to compete, and the undergraduate's may participate fully. All graduate students, not just MBA candidates are eligible to participate in the competition. http://www.mcginnisventurecompetition.com/submissionrequirements.html Contact Art Boni at 412-268-8685 or boni@andrew.cmu.edu

Date: 02/23/10 5:02pm
Location: Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, Pittsburgh PA 15213 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2661

02/26/10 - Dean's Challenge: 5th Annual International Tech Strategy Business Case Competition

5th Annual International Tech Strategy Business Case Competition An invitation only 24-hour case competition to solve a market challenge focused on technology in business strategy and operations. Participants include student teams from the world's leading MBA programs and judges from leading IT firms. The competition recognizes the best up-and-coming MBA strategists who understand the transformative power of IT in business and enables student teams to showcase their talents to top players in the technology and telecomm fields. Prizes 1st place $25,000 2nd place $15,000 3rd place $5,000 4th place $2,500 Dates Register by February 26, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. Competition held March 25-27, 2010 Requirements Prior Approval from Business of Ambition Program Manager is required. http://management.bu.edu/casecomp/index.shtml For more information, please send an e-mail to: casecomp@management.bu.edu or call (617) 353-4326

Date: 02/26/10 5:24pm
Location: Boston University, School of Management 595 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 2215 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2664

03/05/10 - Dean's Challenge: Licensing Executives Society Foundation Graduate Student Business Plan Competition Submission Deadline

The LES Foundation in cooperation with The Licensing Executives Society (USA and Canada), Inc., and The Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), invite MS/MBA/JD/PhD/MD students from around the world to participate in the 2010 LES Foundation Graduate Student Business Plan Competition! Qualifications: To participate entrants must submit a comprehensive business plan with a core intellectual property (IP) licensing component. Entries are evaluated by seasoned industry professionals, who provide valuable feedback to each team. Entries are judged on a variety of factors including attractiveness of the venture, quality of the product/service offered, market opportunity and investment potential. Boston Finals: Finalist teams receive all-expenses paid trips to compete in Boston and attend the 2010 LES Spring Meeting. This includes transportation, hotel and meeting registration costs for student members and a faculty advisor (up to 3 individuals per team). In Boston, teams will present their plans and enjoy an unique opportunity to network with licensing professionals representing all aspects of the industry. The winning team will be announced during the meeting and will receive $10,000 and valuable in-kind prizes. Each runner-up team will win $1,000. Finalist teams will also compete for LESI's $5,000 Global Award. Key Deadlines: • March 5, 2010 All business plans due • April 14, 2010 Finalist teams invited to participate in the Boston activities • May 18, 2010 Final round competition in Boston • May 19�"21, 2010 LES Spring Meeting in Boston The Licensing Executives Society, (USA and Canada), Inc., is the preeminent professional organization in the field of IP transfer and commercialization in the U.S.A., and Canada. It's a member of the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), which has over 12,000 members worldwide. The LES Foundation was established by LES (USA and Canada) to increase public awareness and understanding of the licensing of intellectual property rights and to communicate the critical role licensing plays in bringing creativity and innovation to commercial realization. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Chao at bplan@lesfoundation.org or visit www.lesfoundation.org for more Competition details.

Date: 03/05/10 8:00am
Location: , Boston MA 0 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2571

03/05/10 - Dean's Challenge: NEELEY MBA SALES & MARKETING STRATEGY COMPETITION

NEELEY MBA SALES & MARKETING STRATEGY COMPETITION MARCH 2010 Full-time MBA students from across the country will compete in the first annual Neeley Sales & Marketing Strategy Competition sponsored by Sony Electronics. Cash prizes total $12,000. Schools represented to date are: Harvard, Emory, Tulane, Pepperdine, Rice, Chicago, Georgia Tech, Ohio, Thunderbird, UC Berkeley, Texas A&M, Rochester, Indiana, Baylor and TCU. Interested MBA students can register until March 12 at www.neeleyMBAbusinesscase.com. The MBA students will work together on randomly assigned teams of four, each from a different school. Senior Sony sales and marketing executives will participate as judges. “This is a valuable opportunity for MBA students to gain direct experience with and invaluable insight into a major global retailer, Sony Electronics,” said Ed Riefenstahl, Director of Experiential Learning at the Neeley School. “We are privileged to have a company as successful and well-known as Sony as a sponsor for our case competition.” Senior Sony sales and marketing executives will participate in the competition as judges, as well as conduct interviews with those interested in careers at the electronics giant. The two-day event begins with an on-campus welcome dinner and reception in the evening, where the teams will be chosen. The case competition takes place March 2010, at the Neeley School. Students will be given a marketing and strategy case involving a Sony product. Each team will have five hours to work on the case and 10 minutes to present their recommendations to Sony executives. Winners will be announced at an awards dinner. Prizes are $6,000 for Grand Prize, $4,000 for second and $2,000 for third. A prize will also be awarded for Most Creative Solution. Eligibility Participants must be enrolled in a United States (or North American) Business School and be at least 21 years of age to participate. The competition is open to all full-time 1st year, 2nd year and Accelerated one-year MBAs only. Each school is limited to 5 MBA participants. Ideally, the participants are interested in exploring sales and marketing positions with Sony Electronics. For more information on the Neeley Sales & Marketing Strategy Case Competition, visit www.neeleyMBAbusinesscase.com.

Date: 03/05/10 5:59pm
Location: Neeley School of Business at TCU, 2900 Lubbock Avenue Fort Worth TX 76109 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2667

03/20/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 03/20/10 10:00am
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2543

04/13/10 - The Marketplace: How To Handle Difficult Situations & People

Entrepreneur and Networking Guru, Kimberly S. Reed, Managing Partner of the Reed Development Group, LLC specializes in the design and delivery of innovative solutions that improve an organization's ability to attract and retain top diverse talent. RDG provides creative solutions in Diversity & Inclusion Strategy development, Diversity Recruitment & Talent Acquisition services, and Diversity Education Training program design and delivery for fortune 500, global financial services, professional services and not-for-profit organizations. Kimberly has over 13 years experience in Human Resources with a focus in diverse talent management planning/staffing, training & development and Diversity & Inclusion Strategies. Kimberly has held senior management roles at Deloitte & Touche USA LLP and Merrill Lynch. Kimberly was appointed to the board of directors for JIMPACT Enterprises, specializing in Diversity, Leadership training and development. In addition to her above role, Kimberly is a senior adjunct consultant for Global Lead Consulting, a Diversity Consulting Firm. Prior to the above roles Kimberly held the role of Leader, Diversity Recruitment, US Management Consulting Services for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Kimberly served as the key diversity strategist for the East Business Unit, the largest business unit nationwide. Kimberly was responsible for developing and implementing diversity strategies and cultivating key relationships with national diverse organizations geared toward the recruitment and retention of diverse employees. A national speaker and lecturer, Kimberly has developed and facilitated high impact seminars/workshops on professional development, media and presentation training, and public speaking. Two of her key clients include New York Times best selling author and NAACP Image Award recipient, Omar Tyree and corporate senior executive, now entrepreneur and innovator Fenorris Pearson, Chairman & CEO, Global Consumer Innovation, Inc. Kimberly has been cited in Diversity/Careers in Engineering Information Technology magazine and Diversity Best Practices; “Women Trailblazers in Diversity” on the issue of workforce diversity �" How to retain African American leaders? Kimberly is one of the top rated speakers at the National Association of Black Accountants' professional and student national conferences. She is also a speaker at Howard University School of Business, Center for Accounting Education facilitating leadership and professional development workshops. Kimberly is also a guest lecturer at Temple University teaching Human Resources courses and business workshops/seminars, and for the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton LEAD Program, a development program for the next generation of diverse young leaders. Kimberly was also selected as an adjunct faculty member for the 2008 Tavis Smiley's National Leadership Institute. She is also an instructor at the Sharon Bible Institute teaching leadership and professional development courses. Kimberly's most recent accomplishment is being recognized as the 2008 Young Leader Award from the Urban League and the new President, Urban League Young Professionals, Philadelphia Chapter. Kimberly has also held board roles with various professional organizations and currently on the board of directors for the Urban League Philadelphia and We Are Seeds, Inc., an organization that is dedicated to the development and empowerment of young women leaders of tomorrow. Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations from Westchester University. Kimberly was also the first and youngest African American to be nominated “HR person of the year award” from The Society of Human Resource Management. She is a mentor and community activist for young leaders of tomorrow and a mentor to diverse organization's student leaders. As a result, Kimberly has provided over 25 students with opportunities in global organizations. Ms. Reed was also a guest co-host on “Mike Robinson Presents” a TV broadcast on Comcast focused on world issues. One of Kimberly's favorite self created quotes - “History is a barometer for the present that indicates the future.”

Date: 04/13/10 5:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Kamina Richardson, 215.571.3568
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2580

04/21/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 04/21/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2544

05/19/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 05/19/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2545

06/16/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 06/16/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2546

07/21/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 07/21/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2547

08/18/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 08/18/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2548

09/15/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 09/15/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2549

10/20/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 10/20/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2550

11/17/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 11/17/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2551

12/08/10 - LeBow College of Business MBA Open House

Recognized by Financial Times, U.S.News & World Report, Forbes.Com/Princeton Review, and Entrepreneur magazine for superior programs, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business invites you to accelerate your career with the Drexel MBA. The Drexel MBA integrates leadership and ethics, technology management and industry perspectives into an innovative full-time or part-time program designed to meet your goals. Attend to learn more information about which Drexel MBA program is right for you: Professional MBA (part time) One-Year MBA (full time) Two-Year MBA (full time) LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel (LEAD) MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Great Valley LEAD MBA (part time, 2-yr, cohorted) MBA Anywhere (online, part time, 2-yr, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Wilmington (part time, cohorted) Drexel MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (part time, cohorted) Executive MBA (part time, 21 months, cohorted) Free parking will be available at the Drexel University Garage on the corner of 34th and Market Streets (entrance behind building, on Ludlow Street).

Date: 12/08/10 6:00pm
Location: Pearlstein Business Learning Center, Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104 (directions)
Contact: Lisa Stigliano, 215.895.1557
View Event: http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/2552