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“It Takes a B.A. to Find a Job as a File Clerk” by Catherine Rampell, New York Times

“Invaluable–And Simple–Advice for Succeeding at your First Job” by Drake Baer, Fast Company

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“When I Hire You I’m Hiring Your Mentor’s Judgment” by Adam Bryant, New York Times

The David Steine Economics and Business Award in the Managerial Studies Program honors the memory and distinguished career of David Steine, a professor held in the highest esteem by Vanderbilt alumnus James B. Johnson. The award, which has a cash prize of $1,000, recognizes a graduating student who shows exceptional promise for a business career and may be awarded to any graduating student from any of Vanderbilt’s four undergraduate schools who will graduate with one of the Managerial Studies minors.

Candidates for the award must submit a short paper explaining how and why Managerial Studies has enhanced their Vanderbilt experience and prepared them for a successful career. A committee of Managerial Studies faculty will select the best paper, taking into consideration whether the student’s academic record supports his or her arguments. Candidates should have an anticipated graduation date of Spring, Summer, or Fall 2013.

Papers should be submitted in .pdf form to linda.nagle@vanderbilt.edu by March 25, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. The winning student will be named in April.

48 Hour Launch winners plant to take ideas to market

Entrepreneur Studio will immerse students in startup culture

Sean Moynahan, Marc Rosen, and Gianfranco Scipioni’s Era of Man, an online retailer of male skin and body products, took home the $2500 second-place prize.

The $1000 third-place award was given to John Zhang’s GifBox, a platform that provides users and easy way to send gifts to friends and family electronically.

All fifteen participating teams presented innovative ideas, and showed once again what a creative and thriving undergraduate community Vanderbilt has to offer.

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1st Place and the $300 Grand Prize was given to Zach Sherman and John Zhang for Giftbox, an app that simplifies gift-giving, allowing you to send electronic gifts (tickets, songs, coupons, video, photos, etc.) customized and personalized for the gift recipient.

2nd Place was a tie between Zach McCormick and Robert Newton’s Spot, a tech system that would help people more easily find and locate parking spots, and Michael Goldman’s UniverCity Deals, a card that would students and faculty at universities across the country to access deals and discounts at establishments in their areas.

3rd Place was given to Pictaview, a tech start up idea developed by Guy Kopsombut, that aims to facilitate the interactions between visual artist, venues, and patrons. Thank you to all of our participants.

“Will This Float?” was a very successful event that once again reminds us how many talented and innovative students we have at Vanderbilt.

Owen Graduate School of Management offers several programs for young professionals to help them get an edge on the competition. For a brief overview of the programs that will be highlighted, look below:

·      Master of Accountancy (MAcc) – This one-year program, designed in consultation with the field’s top professional service firms, provides a path to a successful career in the audit service line but also gives access to a gateway to top leadership positions.

·      MAcc Valuation – A one-year program that leads to a career at the intersection of finance and accounting as an expert in valuing everything from companies to a musical artist’s song catalog.

·      MS Finance – With our world-class reputation in finance, we provide access to a rigorous nine-month curriculum and highly placed network of alumni and recruiters.

·      Accelerator ® Vanderbilt Summer Institute – In four fast-paced weeks you will immerse yourself in the business world, learning the fundamentals and applying them to real-life projects.

On October 16, at 6:00pm we can help you make the decision about which program is right for you. Join us at Management Hall for free food and great information on how to jump start a career in business!

To RSVP click here.

Why: Receive business advice and $300 if your idea is judged the best of the night

When: October 16, 5:30-6:30

Where: Buttrick 102

Who: Contact cherrie.c.clark@vanderbilt.edu to sing up or register online

Or drop by the competitions on the 16th and the 23rd and get some free pizza!