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December 2023 Alumni Updates

From the Banks

December 2023 Alumni Updates

Graduates at Spring 2023 commencement

Nobel Prize–winning scientist, influential leaders to address fall graduates

Accomplished scholars and leaders will join in celebrating the achievements of more than 4,400 Spartan graduates during MSU’s fall semester commencement ceremonies. At 10 a.m. on Dec. 16, Linda Apsey (MBA ’98), president and CEO of the nation’s largest independent electricity transmission company, ITC Holdings Corp., will address graduating students from the Broad College. 

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Ten MSU alumni who received awards, each wearing a medal

Broad Spartans honored at MSU’s 77th Alumni Grand Awards

Matthew Cantwell (B.A. Accounting, M.S. Professional Accounting ’04) and Alexandra Clark (B.A. Hospitality Business ’10) were among the alumni who received prestigious awards from the MSU Alumni Office on Nov. 3. 

Relive the Event
Simon Whitelocke speaking to students seated in the Entrepreneurship Lab

Pung Speaker Series: Engaging conversation on navigating the power grid

Alumnus Simon Whitelocke (MBA Finance ’02), president of ITC Michigan and vice president of ITC Holdings Corp., returned to MSU to give advice on adaptability in a job that changes from day to day.

Hear From Simon
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How Spartan alums are contributing to more sustainable supply chains

The definition of sustainability differs across industries. In the November issue of Spartan magazine, four Broad alumni talk about driving sustainability in their corner of the supply chain world.

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Stay connected to Broad...

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Be part of the community, wherever you are

Follow @MSUBroadCollege on YouTube, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to keep up with Broad College happenings year-round.

 

Join a networking community on Broad Connect to give back by sharing your professional experiences with current students and to gain insight from other Broad alumni as you navigate your own career. Broad Connect supports current students and alumni as they work together to empower the next generation of business leaders.

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Catch up on college news...

Broad Matters Season 7, Episode 2, November 2023: Five Myths About Supply Chain, Jason Miller, Interim Chairperson and Eli Broad Professor of Supply Chain Management

Broad Matters: Five myths about supply chain

On this episode of Broad Matters, our hosts discuss five myths about supply chain with Jason Miller, interim chairperson of the Department of Supply Chain Management and Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Supply Chain Management. As supply chain has become a household term, Miller discusses tariffs, artificial intelligence and self-driving trucks — and how all this may or may not impact your gifts making it on time for the holiday season.

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A man in a suit carries a big white box down a sidewalk in front of a red wall

Why so many packages don’t get delivered

Stanley Lim, assistant professor of supply chain management, writes for Harvard Business Review Online on what companies can do to improve the success of their package deliveries.

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What to know about consumer preferences this shopping season

At MSUToday, Ayalla Ruvio, associate professor of marketing, and Forrest Morgeson, associate professor of marketing, say customers are excited for deals but feeling squeezed by high prices.

Explore the Research
 

Connect with current students...

All 15 champions, dressed in business attire, pose on the steps outside the Minskoff Pavilion

Introducing a new branch of student leaders: Broad Champions

Learn about the college’s ambassador program — encompassing all seven of its undergraduate majors — and meet the 2023–24 inaugural class.

Meet the Champions
Li Cheng and Jason Miller

Faculty voice: Empowering women in the supply chain industry

Li Cheng, assistant professor of supply chain management, is the faculty adviser for MSU’s student team attending the Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence Symposium. She writes for MSUToday on how connecting with women at multiple levels of supply chain can be empowering.

Hear From Li
Raymond Musiima

Embracing the green and white journey: Tales of an African first-year MBA

Raymond Musiima, a first-year international STEM MBA student, discusses his experiences at Broad thus far — starting with a tough finance exam. Although change can be hard, with a supportive MBA team behind him, he finds that good things really do end on a high note.

Hear From Raymond
 

Mark your calendar for this event...

DECEMBER
15-16

A graduate in regalia and honor cords receives his diploma in Spring 2023 commencement

Fall 2023 Commencements

Time

Various times

Address

Jack Breslin Student Events Center

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Find some great Spartan gifts and nonprofits...

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MSUBurgess: The holidays are right around the corner! But never fear! The @MSUBroadCollege@MSUBurgess have teamed up for a fourth year, bringing you 21 Spartan-owned, Michigan-based shops & nonprofits to inspire and level up your gifting and giving this season!

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