From the Banks
January 2018 Alumni Updates
James Henry in front of the Business College Complex
RIP Former Dean James B. Henry

James B. Henry, dean of the college 1994–2000, passed away December 28.
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Alumni News
April Clobes speaks 
Alumna Receives Athena Award

April Clobes (BA Marketing ’94) was recognized with the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Athena Leadership Award.
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Whiteboard writings and sticky notes create a rough chart outlining the planned progress of a design process into development 
MBA Alumni Start Up at Startup

David Yanagi (MBA Marketing ’17) discusses landing at a cutting-edge digital marketing startup with several of his classmates.
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Display of mostly Detroit-themed pottery 
Detroit: A Leader in Ceramic Culture?

Heather Simmet (BA Accounting ’88) pivoted her career to “enrich the human spirit through clay” at the Pewabic artisan haven. 
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Stephen Wong, pictured in front of a background of colorful sticky notes 
Productive Passion at Asia Miles

Stephen Wong (BA Marketing ’96) has stuck the delicate balance of problem-solving while innovating at Cathay Pacific Airlines.
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Events
January
23
Los Angeles at Night 
Hospitality Business Alumni Reception @ ALIS Conference

5:30PM - 7:30PM
Tom’s Urban LA Live, Los Angeles, CA
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February
15
Business and Bagels mug 
Business & Bagels: Surviving & Thriving as an Elder Caregiver

8:00AM - 9:15AM
Henry Center for Executive Development
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The Best of Broad
January 2018 Pavilion Update Video 
January Pavilion Update

The latest video showcases the Pavilion’s now-visible structure and features an interview with the MBA Association president on bringing Broad to the 21st century.
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Abhishek Jindal at the Clinton Global Initiative conference 
Student Pitches Global NGO Conference

Abhishek Jindal (FTMBA ’18) presented his startup AgriTech to movers and shakers from across the world at the Clinton Global Initiative University conference.
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A shiny gavel rests on its sound block 
Destination Auction Approaches

The School of Hospitality Business will host its major annual fundraising event Saturday, February 10, at the Kellogg Center.
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Pixelated Bitcoin symbol 
Is Bitcoin the Next Amazon? Doubtful.

Naveen Khanna explains the digital currency craze and its dubious likelihood of investment success.
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Getting Social
Priya Balasubramaniam  
Priya Balasubramaniam (MBA ’01) presents her commencement speech in December.
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Joyful graduates at the December 2017 commencement 
What a #MSUGrad17 day, Spartans! We celebrate pre-commencement w/students...
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Instagram photo of crane at the Business Pavilion site 
If having the tallest crane on campus isn't an #MSUPride point, we aren't sure what is. 👷🏼🚨🚧.
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Around MSU 
Negotiating course students facilitate a classroom experience with schoolchildre 
Negotiating for Social Impact

Students studying negotiations partnered with six local organizations to develop community outreach programs.
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Artist's conception of an autonomous car in shades of green with the Spartan helmet logo on the hood 
Autonomous Vehicle Technology on Exhibit

MSU researchers are presenting advanced driving technology at the North American International Auto Show this week.
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Silhouette of man at desk before a computer, head resting on his hands 
How Stress May Be Making You Sick

MSU research provides new insight into the interactions of certain types of stress with immune cells and how they respond to allergens.
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Beaumont Tower in the late day fall sunshine 
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