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Features for December 2009Navigating the Minefields and Opportunities of Global Private Equity Investing: Have plans for this spring? Looking for a reviving getaway with access to golf, incredible weather and … insight into global private equity investing? Read more... |
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Thunderbird to run development program for senior Iraqi officials
Thunderbird is being tapped by the U.S. Force’s Iraq Training and Advisory Mission and the Iraqi government to provide executive development for senior officials in the Iraq Ministry of Interior (MOI), the country’s hub of internal security operations. Read more...
Thunderbird on iTunes U
Thunderbird campus video archives are now available through iTunes U. You will find a variety of video clips, including Guest Speakers, Rugby Games, and Cultural Nights. This page was designed to reflect the Thunderbird mystique at a distance through the Internet. Click here to launch iTunes and access the page. If you do not already have iTunes installed on your computer, you will be asked to install it.
Thunderbird Bookshelf
Thunderbird professors, alumni, staff and students have plenty to say about everything from golf to private equity. The Thunderbird Bookshelf blog tracks the textbooks, novels, photo albums, travel guides and other books published by members of the Thunderbird community. Search by authors' names or by subject. If you know about publications that are not included, please send a note to knowledgenetwork@thunderbird.edu.
New LinkedIn Group for Global MBA for Latin American Managers
Did you graduate from Thunderbird's Global MBA for Latin American Manager's program? If so, there is a new group dedicated to you. Simply visit http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/2037159/ and request to join the group. Because of the narrow scope of the group, only GMBA Latin America alumni will be added. Exceptions may be granted if you are directly connected to the Latin America region.
Thunderbird to provide pro football players with skills to succeed off the field
Thunderbird has developed its first professional certificate program to help current and retired NFL players secure their futures beyond football. The two-week business management certificate program is designed to help participants transition to new careers after football through development of business skills and personal sustainability plans. Click here to read more.
Reminder - MTB Login changes take effect in January
Thunderbird is currently implementing a portal system that will allow for one single password to access MTB and Lifetime e-mail. In order to provide added security to these accounts, you will be required to enter your username and password at least once every 24 hours. This is a change for those who previously clicked the "keep me logged in" option. If you need help with your username or password, please e-mail alumni@thunderbird.edu or call 602-978-7358.
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Thunderbird Making Headlines
Thunderbird Launches Business Program Aimed at Ex-Football Players, BusinessWeek, December 1, 2009
Why an MBA oath?, International Business Times, November 25, 2009
Thunderbird School to renovate WWII airfield-control facility, Arizona Republic, November 19, 2009
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December Features (continued)
Navigating the Minefields and Opportunities of Global Private Equity Investing
Have plans for this spring? Looking for a reviving getaway with access to golf, incredible weather and … insight into global private equity investing? We've got the perfect destination: Thunderbird's sixth annual Global Private Equity Investing Conference, April 8-9, 2010, in sunny Arizona.
Top reasons to attend the 2010 conference:
Gain access to PE/VC industry leaders from around the globe.
Have your pick of the more than 200 golf courses in and around Phoenix.
Discover the latest trends in global private equity and venture capital.
Build your network with more than 250 of the world's top investors.
Attend free of charge if you are an ILPA member.
Enjoy average daytime temperatures in the low 80s.
Register now and receive the special "Alumni Rate," a 10 percent savings.
Agenda highlights:
Eight keynote speakers and eight panel sessions.
Truly global panel discussions representing nearly every topic facing global private equity and venture capital.
Invitation-only presidential dinner and LP-only breakfasts, special networking receptions, pub nights and an awards dinner.
Sessions on macroeconomics, clean tech investing, distressed debt, infrastructure, institutional investing, and more.
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Representatives from the Taiwan Photovoltaic Industry Association visit Thunderbird
Representatives from the Taiwan Photovoltaic Industry Association (TPVIA) visited Thunderbird on Nov. 4 to learn about campus resources such as the Career Management Center, Thunderbird Learning Consulting Network and Taiwan Club. The TPVIA came to Phoenix after attending SOLAR POWER International 2009, America's largest solar event that was held in Anaheim, California.
The campus visit allowed Thunderbird to develop relationships with organizations in the solar energy industry and open new possibilities for future collaboration. Taiwan Club students had the opportunity to interact with senior executives from NexPower Technology Corporation, the Industrial Technology Research Institute and Great Science Industrial Company. Ambassadors from Phoenix Sister Cities also visited campus to facilitate the international delegation.
As a principal consultant at Thunderbird Learning Consulting Network and an alumni member of the Taiwan Club, Jenna Cheng '09 was delighted to hear about TPVIA's interest in U.S. investment opportunities.
"The potential for solar energy growth in Arizona is tremendous and interest in renewable energy, solar equipment and green products has increased over the past few years," Cheng said. "Adoption of solar energy and collaboration with worldwide industry, government and research organizations is critical - not only for environmental reasons but also for the development of Arizona's economy."
The Thunderbird Learning Consulting Network (TLCN) offers much more than the traditional advisory models offered by corporate consultancies and is a dramatic departure from the standard business school model of solely student-led projects. By melding the talents of faculty, professionals, MBA students, alumni specialists and the world's top advisers, TLCN provides globally integrated advisory services to clients in virtually any market. More information can be found at www.thunderbird.edu/tlcn.
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Sights and sounds from Global Reunion
About 125 Thunderbird alumni gathered Nov. 3-7 for the Thunderbird Global Reunion in Hong Kong and Macau.
"Probably the best part of my job as president of your alma mater is to travel the world and meet folks with an amazing diversity of careers and personalities," Thunderbird President Ángel Cabrera said during his welcoming address at the StarWorld Hotel. "Even though we look different, speak different languages and work in different industries, there is always that common bond that we all share."
Alumni speakers included Laurence Lipsher '65, Robert Eichfeld '67, Chris Fussner '82 and Genichi Tamatsuka '98. Hong Kong chapter leader Kevin Rohrer '82 also worked behind the scenes as an event organizer.
Read stories about the reunion on the China Insider blog on the Thunderbird Knowledge Network. Watch reunion videos on YouTube (or Tudou.com in China). Or view reunion photos on Flickr.
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