SAVE THE DATE: Alumni Week - Winter 2014
The Wayne State University School of Business Administration will open its doors once again to alumni and friends during its second Alumni Week, Feb. 17-21, 2014. Please join us in connecting with current and former students and faculty as we celebrate the school's commitment to excellence in business education, research and service.
Alumni Guest Speakers*
All Week Long
School of Business Administration Core Courses
*We are still seeking alumni from all SBA majors to serve as speakers
Throughout the week in our core undergraduate courses, individuals and panels of alumni will have the chance to share their insights on their careers and their professions with our students. If you'd like to volunteer to be a speaker, please contact Randy Paschke at rcpaschke@wayne.edu as soon as possible.
Richard H. Austin Lecture Series for Accounting Excellence
Friday, Feb. 21
McGregor Memorial Conference Center
Student Workshops: 10 a.m. to Noon
Lunch and Lecture: Noon
The keynote speaker is Nathan Garrett, a nationally renowned author and speaker and a trailblazer in the field of public accounting. Under the tutelage of Richard H. Austin, himself, Garrett would become the fifth African American CPA in the state of Michigan. He later moved back to his home state of North Carolina, where he earned a law degree and had a long and illustrious career as a CPA and community leader.
The program will begin with professional workshops for SBA students and alumni. However, the complimentary luncheon and keynote lecture is open to all. Please RSVP by Feb. 19 at https://specialevents.wayne.edu/austin2014 or by calling 313-577-0300.
Spotlight Detroit
Friday, Feb. 21
Bernath Auditorium, Adamany Undergraduate Library
Exhibits: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Keynote Lecture: 2 p.m.
Cohosted by WSU's Blackstone LaunchPad and the SBA Student Senate, among others, Spotlight Detroit is a celebration of entrepreneurship and local ventures. The event will include exhibits by, and networking opportunities with, more than 30 of the area's hottest businesses. The keynote speaker will be CEO of Quality Systems Inc. and WSU alum Steve Plochocki.
For more information or to register for Spotlight Detroit, please visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/spotlight-detroit-tickets-9111694323.
If you have specific questions or comments about any aspect of Alumni Week, please contact Steve Townsend at smtownsend@wayne.edu or 313-577-0202.
