You are invited to the Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Seminar
2012 Xavier University Risk Management Series sponsored by KPMG LLP

Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) continues to be a board level agenda item. The question often asked is how robust should a program be to effectively manage risk? And does my Recovery Strategy really meet the organizations risk tolerance? Where am I overly exposed?

As new laws and regulations are introduced, their requirements challenge boards to greater levels of transparency, objectivity and professionalism. Increased accountability and potential exposure to liability means directors need to ensure that corporate governance standards are adhered to and robust compliance management systems are in place. KPMG LLP will provide relevant information and examples on BC/DR program structure and common gaps in recovery strategies, unifying governance, risk, compliance and assurance functions to achieve a consistent and holistic vision across your organization. The forum will also allow for interaction with a Disaster Recovery Manager from The Kroger Company.

Event Speakers:
David Shanaberger, Disaster Recovery Manager, The Kroger Company
Emily Frolick, Certified Business Continuity Professional, Managing Director, KPMG LLP

Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012
Location: Schiff Family Conference Center

To register please click here.

For further information and available CPE credits, please click here.

About the MBA Executive Mentor Program:
The Williams College of Business (WCB) MBA Executive Mentor Program is not a traditional mentor program whereby a mentor counsels and nurtures a student on academic growth or professional direction. This program goes beyond these fundamental activities to focus on 1) identifying career goals and objectives, 2) delivery of informed, experienced opinions and advice, and 3) expanding a student’s career connections. Through their executive mentor, MBA students are provided a coach and a forum for networking, resulting in access and connections to influential business leaders and to an inside track for professional promotion and corporate leadership. This is not a job-placement service; there is no implied outcome of securing employment.

Getting Started:
To be eligible to apply for the Executive Mentor Program, you must attend one Executive Mentor Information Session. Upcoming information sessions will be:

• Monday, October 15th 1:30 pm
• Thursday, October 18th 2:00 pm
  

Information sessions will be held in Smith Hall, Room 137.

For more information, please click here for an information flyer.

Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cincinnati Tournament

• First Meeting: Monday, November 12, 2012 in the Dean’s Conference Room (#308) at 5:00pm.
• Deadline for Registration: Monday, November 12, 2012.

The ACG Tournament is a hands-on experience to utilize your Finance knowledge to gain an expertise in a corporate merger or acquisition. This is a great opportunity to:

• Build your resume and academic credentials so that you stand out during the economic recovery, while showcasing your M&A savvy.
• Meet and develop relationships with potential employers, team members and mentors.
• Interact and network with leading finance professionals and organizations
• Design a “deliverable” that can be used for networking and interviewing for positions.
• Develop effective presentation skills.
• Attend pre-competition seminars on Commercial Lending, Delivering a Sales Pitch, and Strategic Speaking.
• Experience the opportunity to apply critical academic skills to a highly realistic M&A case study
• Xavier’s Winning Team receives an opportunity for 3 credit hours.
• Win meaningful cash rewards

Click here for more information. For questions or to register: summehaast@xavier.edu

"Bloomberg is a powerful computer information and retrieval system that provides access to real-time financial, economic, accounting, demographic, industry, legal, supply chain and health care news, data, and analysis. This session will provide the opportunity to realize the resources that are available and applicable to a wide-range of disciplines throughout the University and Williams College of Business. Whether you are in Finance, Accounting, Management, or another field - Bloomberg can prove to be a valuable tool!

This workshop will expose students to the breadth and depth of the system - starting with the basics - while teaching navigation and functionality of the system. In addition, students will be able establish their own Bloomberg username for future access. "

The dates and times are as follows:
Monday 10/15, 1:30 - 2:45 PM

These workshops are open to all students.

– Emerging Careers in CPG –
A Collaboration with the Cincinnati Network of Executive Women
October 17th – 5-7 pm, Schiff Conference Center

Are you considering a career in the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail Industry? Are you curious about what emerging careers may exist and the skills needed for these roles?

Attend this session to learn about the new and evolving careers that now exist as a result of advancements in technology, insights, and the digital world. A panel of experienced professionals from top companies who have built successful careers and are in these roles are eager to share with you their experiences, the vast opportunities that exist, and to answer your questions. This is a wonderful event to network with our panel members and others from the industry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to apply for an industry mentor that can provide you with one on one support and guidance.

Panelists include:
• Anne Schinbeckler, Sr. Category Development Mgr., Ntl Grocery at Energizer Personal Care
• Debra Harris, Director of Marketing & Analytics at Shankman & Associates, Inc.
• Matt Thompson, E-Commerce and Digital Manager at Kroger
• Sandy Cutler, Team Leader for Kroger at Energizer Personal Care
• Sara Austin, Virtual Reality Manager at Unilever
• Stephanie Getz, Director of Corporate Accounts, Shopper Marketing at RGI, Inc.

Dress is business casual. Appetizers will be provided.

Reserve your spot and RSVP here.

Students asked for it and we got them added – 2 new 600 level MBA classes for this fall’s term.

Here are the courses:

MKTG 600 starts on Monday, October 8th and runs for 10 weeks, ending on December 12th.

MGMT 601 starts on Tuesday, October 9th and runs for 10 weeks, ending on December 13th.

They join the previously known 10 week MGMT 600 on Saturdays with Dr. Rashmi Assuadani which starts on October 6th.

These classes help students who had a busy start to the fall term still complete a 2 course schedule before the end of the year. These classes will count for reimbursement in 2012 for those who have tuition remission that needs to be used by the end of the year.

These classes are also open to provisionally admitted MBA students who want to get started on their classes this fall. Provisional admission is available for applicants with a cumulative undergraduate g.p.a. of 3.0 or higher and allows course registration for the fall semester without the GMAT. (The GMAT minimums need to be met before continuing on to a second term).

There will be an info session for the new 2012-13 ENTR Black Belt Academy (ENTR black belt certification), hosted by four 2012 ENTR black belts: October 18 (Thurs) 5:30-6:30 pm, Smith 137.

If you need additional information, please click here or contact -- Daewoo Park, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Management & Entrepreneurship
Williams College of Business
Xavier University
(office) 513-745-2028