Spring 2009 issue of insideOWEN. News and happenings from Owen Graduate School of Management.
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insideOWEN Spring 2009 | Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management

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OwenUpdate
Commencement 2009
Alumni Weekend 2009
Financial Markets Research Conference
Build Your Network
Show Your Owen Pride!
Alumni F.Y.I.

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Alumni receive a 15% discount on Executive Development Institute programs! Refresh, engage and strengthen your management expertise with these two- and three-day courses.

Leadership Coaching
Prof. Mark Cannon
June 8-9, 2009

Business Essentials for Lawyers
Dean Jim Bradford
June 29-30, 2009

Strategic Innovation
Prof. David Owens
September 14-15, 2009

Leadership Dynamics
Profs. Fred Talbott & Ray Friedman
September 28-29, 2009

Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
Profs. Germain Boer & Paul Chaney
October 5-7, 2009

Executive Leadership
Prof. Dick Daft
October 26-28, 2009

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Two-day open enrollment programs
August and October 2009

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OwenUpdate

Dean Jim Bradford Dean Jim Bradford explores the topic of transition in the face of economic upheaval as he predicts what lies ahead during the next five years at Owen. From Vanderbilt Business magazine.


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Commencement 2009

Commencement 2009 On May 8, Chad Holliday, Chairman of DuPont, delivered a dynamic, concise commencement address to 304 Class of 2009 graduates. Richard L. Oliver, Professor of Marketing at Owen since 1990, was named Professor Emeritus. Read more, and enjoy the sights and sounds of a special commencement day.
»Commencement Recap: Photos, Video, Awards

Alumni Weekend 2009

Alumni Weekend 2009 Hundreds of Owen alums from around the world reconnected in Nashville for Alumni Weekend 2009, April 17-19. Events included class parties for reunion years ’74, ’79, ’84, ’94, ’99, ’04, an alumni barbeque and the annual Owen Circle Celebration Dinner honoring Professor Dewey Daane. Check out the Alumni Weekend Photo Gallery—featuring over 300 photos! Mark your calendars for Alumni Weekend—April 16-18, 2010. We’ll celebrate the reuniting classes of ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05.  Plan now to join us!

Financial Markets Research Conference

Financial Markets Research ConferenceLeading economic thinkers, including President Obama’s senior economic advisor Paul Volcker, and vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Donald Kohn, came together at Owen to talk about the financial crisis during the 22nd FMRC Conference, April 18.
»[FMRC Recap: Story and Video] »[FMRC Photo Gallery](68 photos)

Build Your Network

Take a few minutes to expand your network with the entire Owen community of alumni, faculty, staff and students.

  • Register or update your profile on OwenConnect, the alumni directory. Find a classmate, submit family or career news, access exclusive job listings, upload your resume and more.

  • Join the Owen LinkedIn Group. Extend your network and join the discussions with this group of over 1,500 Owen community members.

  • Join the Owen Alumni Facebook Group. Keep up with your Owen friends with the leading social networking site.

Show Your Owen Pride!

Vanderbilt BookstoreBrowse Owen apparel and merchandise at the online store, including stainless steel tumblers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, business card holders, pens and more.

Alumni F.Y.I.

Owen Jumps 11 Places in U.S. News Rankings
Vanderbilt Owen School of Management jumped 11 positions from No. 44 in 2008 to No. 33 in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools ranking. Read the official press release here.


Executive MBA Transitions to Alternating Saturdays
To accommodate the intense work schedules of rising executives and the changing economy’s impact on business professionals, the Vanderbilt Executive MBA program is transitioning its schedule to an alternating Saturday-only format. Click here to learn more.

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