GSB Town Square - February 2016

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GSB Comes
to Asia
 
Celebrate the new year with a host of alumni events in Asia, including a community kick-off in Singapore, Stanford+Connects in Shanghai and Seoul, Dean Saloner in Tokyo, and spring student study trips across the globe.
 
 
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AWARDS
 
Arbuckle Award Dinner
 
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AUSTIN
 
Stanford SXSW Kickoff Party
 
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VIRTUAL
 
Scaling Up Excellence
 
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GIVE BACK
 
Mentor a Veteran
 
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MARCH
3
 
Arbuckle Award Dinner
 
March 3 | Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
 
Stanford Graduate School of Business will honor Dr. Laura Esserman with the 2016 Arbuckle Award. Dr.Esserman, MD '83, MBA '93, is an internationally recognized breast surgeon, breast oncology specialist, and visionary in personalized medicine credited with revolutionizing breast cancer screening and treatment. The Arbuckle Award recognizes a commitment to both managerial excellence and addressing the changing needs of society.
 
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SXSW
3/11
 
Stanford SXSW Kickoff Party
 
March 11 | Austin, Texas
 
Heading to South By Southwest this year? Start the festivities off right! Join alumni and faculty for an evening of delicious drinks, fabulous food and captivating conversation—Stanford style. Catch up with old friends and make new connections. Be sure to spread the word to any Stanford folks you know who are SXSW bound. Hope to see you there!
 
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Student & Alumni Events
On Campus
 
Reconnect with Stanford GSB at the upcoming student-led conferences and banquets. Each year, club leaders organize these large-scale events to which all alumni, current students, and industry leaders are invited.
 
 
Stanford GSB Comes to Asia
 
Join GSB faculty, alumni, current students, and admits on the school’s extended tour throughout Asia.
 
 
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FEBRUARY
24
 
Leading Out Loud:
Communication Strategies for LGBT Leaders
 
February 24 | Free Webinar
 
Join GSB lecturer J.D. Schramm for this complimentary webinar as he shares case studies of successful leaders—from within and outside of the LGBT community—who have demonstrated compelling communication skills and strategies. Examine the role of charisma, authenticity, and credibility in exuding effective leadership presence, and discuss how your verbal, vocal, and visual cues can all make a difference. Discover the obstacles that can block your self-expression and, most importantly, how to overcome them.
 
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Strategy Beyond Markets Webinar
March 10 | Free Webinar
 
With the pervasiveness of the press, the rise of social media, and the growth of grassroots activism, the likelihood of an unexpected event impacting your organization is all but inevitable. Learning how to prepare for and manage through it—both internally and externally—are essential skills for today’s leaders. Join Professor Steven Callander for this complimentary one-hour webinar as he examines how being proactive, thinking holistically, and communicating strategically can help you handle the unexpected.
 
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Scaling Up Excellence
February 1 - March 13, 2016 | Free Online Course
 
Drawing on principles from their best-selling book, Scaling Up Excellence: How to Get More Without Settling for Less, Stanford professors Huggy Rao and Bob Sutton have developed a new five-week online course: Scaling Up Your Venture Without Screwing Up. Participants will dive into key scaling concepts with thought- provoking lectures, interviews with successful venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, multimedia case studies, and team-based exercises, all capped by a live webinar.
 
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Complimentary Career Coaching
Ongoing | In-person or remotely
 
Stanford GSB offers complimentary one-on-one career coaching to support alumni who are navigating career transitions. Hosted by Alumni Career Services, the program is designed to help alumni put structure around their career management and job search process. Alumni receive two 45-minute sessions annually, usually conducted over the phone.
 
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Hand  
Seeking Mentors
for Veterans Program
 
On Campus
 
Stanford Ignite is looking for mentors and panelists to support our Post-9/11 Veterans program starting this June. We are looking for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and industry experts who can give our participants guidance and feedback on their venture projects. If you are interested in participating as a mentor or panelist, please email Deborah Costa-Stone at dcostastone@stanford.edu.
 
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Host an MBA for a 4-Week International Immersion Project
 
The GMIX Program provides summer opportunities for GSB students to spend four weeks working outside the United States in corporate, government, or NGO-sponsored settings. Sponsor organizations gain access to talented MBA students, who bring a fresh perspective while gaining a valuable real-life global experience.
 
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RE:THINK  
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@StanfordBusiness
 
Get a glimpse of GSB life on campus and around the world: @StanfordBusiness showcases student, alumni, and staff photos of beloved Stanford landmarks, favorite study spots, class reunions, guest speakers, and more.
 
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Stanford 2015: The Year in Review
 
Look back at the University’s remarkable year, including a visit by President Barack Obama, multiple NCAA titles, and highlights of many student and faculty achievements.
 
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