Yale School of Management
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Dean Sharon OsterDean's Message
As the news of the deepening financial crisis draws daily attention to new weaknesses in the global economy, it seems particularly appropriate to focus this message on the strengths of our SOM community. The school is responding to these unprecedented challenges on every level. More...
New CampusA First Look at the New SOM
The lead architect from Foster + Partners Yale School of Management campus project presented some of the features of the current designs-in-progress for the new SOM campus to an audience of SOM students, faculty, and staff in the GM Room on the evening of Tuesday, December 9. More...
Donaldson Fellows SymposiumInaugural Donaldson Fellows Symposium
Five alumni returned to campus in October to share their experiences since graduation at the Inaugural Donaldson Fellows Symposium. As the first class of Donaldson Fellows, they were being honored for how their careers embody the school's mission to educate leaders for business and society. More...
Fall ReunionsFall Reunion Weekends
SOM hosted two Reunion Weekends this fall. In September, the Class of 1983 celebrated its 25th Anniversary Reunion, while the Charter Class of 1978 marked its 30th Anniversary Reunion. A few weeks later, in mid-October, the Classes of 1988, 1993, 1998, and 2003 celebrated their 20th, 15th, 10th, and 5th Anniversary Reunions, respectively. More...
Applying SkillsClass of 2010: Applying Skills
The student winners of the First Year Case Competition, organized by the Yale SOM chapter of Net Impact and the Yale SOM Consulting Club, describe how they applied what they've learned in the Yale integrated MBA curriculum to solving the problem of how a chocolate-producing company should respond to child slave labor. More...
Jeanne HayesNew Director, Alumni Relations and Reunion Programs
In November, Eugenia (Jeanne) Hayes assumed the role of Director of Alumni Relations and Reunion Programs. In her new position, Jeanne is responsible for leadership and outreach to all SOM alumni, and will continue to design and implement new programs and events. More...
Nancy Pfund '82Alumni Profile: Nancy Pfund '82, Managing Partner, DBL Investors
Nancy Pfund's venture capital firm, DBL Investors, is finding that their second bottom line - supporting social, environmental, and economic improvement in the San Francisco Bay Area's low- and moderate-income neighborhoods - also reaps a business advantage. More...
Career Services for SOM Alumni
The SOM career development office offers a range of complimentary services to SOM alumni through all phases of their careers - from finding the right first job, to evaluating unexpected opportunities, to planning a mid-career change. Learn more about these services online. More...
SOM By the Numbers
24 alumni contributed to SOM cases as part of the Yale integrated MBA curriculum. View sample cases online.
7 destinations have been set for this year's International Experience, where first-year students engage in intensive study, meet with local business leaders, complete a trip project, and take part in cultural activities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Financial Crisis:
How did we get here and where are we going?

January 5, 2009
Palo Alto, CA

Alumni Networking Mixer
January 6, 2009
San Francisco, CA

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SAVE THE DATE

SOM coming to you in 2009!

January - Los Angeles
February - New York & Boston
March - Washington D.C.
April - Seattle, Palo Alto, & San Francisco
June - London & Paris

More details to come.

 

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