International Day
You are invited to attend this year’s International Day, which will be on Thursday, May 31, from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Troy Courtyard (weather permitting).

The International Student Organization is once again hosting this event, which will feature food from many different parts of the world for you to taste, international music for you to dance to, and items from around the world for you to look at and learn about.


Career Services

Career Fair
Novi Campus Career Fair
Thursday, May 17, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Free to attend

EExclusively for Walsh students and degreed-alumni. Professional dress recommended. Bring plenty of resumes. More than 80 companies including: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Deloitte, Caretech Solutions, Comerica, Ernst & Young, Plante Moran, Grant Thornton, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rehmann, and many more seeking students and alumni in all business disciplines.

Learn more at http://www.walshcollege.edu/careerfair

Employers: Free to attend. Contact Career Services at careerservices@walshcollege.edu or call 248-823-1625 to learn more.

Upcoming Events & Information/span>

The Art of Business Dining
Friday, June 1, 2012, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Andrews Society
, Troy, MI



During this hands-on experience, you'll learn proper business dining etiquette for a four-course seated meal (salad, soup, dinner, and dessert). The registration cost ($25) includes the meal and all non-alcoholic beverages, plus handouts at the end of the event.
Register: www.walshcollege.edu/etiquettedinner


Attention Golfers!
There is still room available for these semi-private lessons! Register quickly to reserve your spot!

Alumni Golf Lessons
Carl's Golfland at St. John's Bay - Plymouth:
May 10, 17, 24; 6 - 7 p.m.

Sanctuary Lake Golf Course - Troy:
May 8, 15, 22; 6 - 7 p.m.

This three-day program will focus on the importance of swing mechanics and club control. Semi-private lessons with PGA instructors. Low instructor-to-student ratio.

 




Cost per lesson: $30 for Walsh alumni & students, $35 for general public.
Questions?
 Adrianne Penney at (248) 823-1241.
Visit walshcollege.edu/golflessons for more details. 


Webinars at Walsh College
We'll be offering a variety of webinars for job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs. Upcoming webinars include:

Linkedin 101
Friday, May 4, 2012
12:15 - 1 p.m.,
If you're just getting started on LinkedIn and need some help - or if you're on LinkedIn but not sure if you're using the site the right way, this session is for you. Register: www.walshcollege.edu/webinars

Using Military Education Benefits at Walsh College
Thursday, May 10, 2012
12:15 - 1 p.m.
If you’re seeking to use military education benefits toward a business or business IT degree at Walsh College, join our webinar to learn about Walsh degree programs, student veteran organizations, and the admission and application process. Register: www.walshcollege.edu/webinars


Walsh Institute Events

Business Briefing
Breaking the $1 million Barrier
Tuesday, May 8 at the Troy Campus
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Free
Read more and register at www.thewalshinstitute.com/lcbriefings

Annual Ethics Conference
Thursday, May 17 at the Troy Campus
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
$50 for Alumni
Read more and register at http://www.thewalshinstitute.com/lchottopics

Michigan Business Success Stories
From White Castle to the White House
Wednesday, June 6 at the Novi Campus
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
$30 for Alumni
Read more and register at http://www.thewalshinstitute.com/lcsuccessstories
 


Blackstone LaunchPad Events

Savvy Entrepreneur Webinar: Developing a Milestone-Based Capital Raising Plan
Tues., May 8, 2012 at the Troy Campus (Barry Center)
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Free for pre-registrations
Learn how to develop a milestone-based realistic fundraising plan that is critical to success for companies.
To attend for FREE at Walsh College, Troy Campus register at: https://www-secure.walshcollege.edu/launchpad2/

Blackstone LaunchPad Open House during the Walsh Career Fair at Novi
Thurs., May 17, 2012
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Webinar: What is Blackstone LaunchPad?
Wed., May 23, 2012
5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
This is an informational webinar designed for Walsh students and alumni who are considering becoming entrepreneurs. It will inform you about the free services LaunchPad offers to help turn your business idea into a reality. The session will also include a Q&A opportunity.
Register at: https://www-secure.walshcollege.edu/launchpad2/
May 2012

Welcome to the May 2012

issue of E-NEWS, the Alumni

e-Newsletter for Walsh College.

 

Questions? Comments? E-mail us.

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James (Jim) Hall, MSBIT '06, is the Chief Information Officer with the US Dept. of Justice, Office of the Federal Detention Trustee, in Washington, DC, as of March 2012. Previously, Mr. Hall served with the Department of Interior Office of the Secretary as a member of the Chief Information Officers Program Management Office.

Jason Beale, BBA '08,launched the website www.RegainGo.com, an online daily deal website that is focused on the untapped market of home products and services.

Rob Berry, MSM ‘97, partnered with Judith Farmer and started www.greatpilatesnow.com, an online Pilates studio.


About Alumni-in-Action
Alumni-in-Action can help you stay in contact with fellow grads. Keep us informed by updating your contact info and sending in news about your
life and career.

By e-mail: alumni@walshcollege.edu

 

By mail: Alumni Relations, Walsh College, P.O. Box 7006, Troy, Michigan, 48007-7006

 

No phone calls please; information must be in writing.

Monthly Networking

Toastmasters
Novi Group    

1st and 3rd Friday of every month

May 4 & 18, 2012

8 - 9 a.m. (7:45 a.m.  sign-in) 
Novi Campus
Registration: E-mail Bruce Fette  

 

Troy Group
2nd and 4th Mon. of the month
May 14, 2012
8:15 – 9:45 a.m.  (8 a.m. sign-in )
Troy Campus, Room 208
Registration: E-mail Caleb Bellow

 

Looking to improve your public speaking and leadership skills, or to remain competitive during a job search? Learn more here.

Inforum
Novi Affinity Group
3rd Wed. of each month
May 16, 2012
Novi campus, Cafeteria
8 - 9 a.m.
Registration: E-mail    Lynn Valade

Troy Affinity Group
2nd Thurs. of each month
May 10, 2012    
Troy campus, Cafeteria    
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Registration: E-mail Brenda Meller

To learn more about Inforum, Michigan's largest professional organization for women, visit www.inforummichigan.org.

 

Walsh College Open Source

Sat., May 12, 2012
10 a.m.

Troy Campus, Room 199
Free

Share and educate the group on all facets of web development tools and techniques, as well as initiate and publish open source web-based software projects. For more information, visit walshcollege.edu/opensourcecommunity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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