Analysis: MBA 2 Years On...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 from Andre
It is a very interesting thing when you "google" yourself from time to time. You tend to be reminded of past lives that you have led and the things that you thought back then. On this most recent adventure into... .. read more..
Keynote speakers at this year's Health Care Business Alliance
Sunday, September 27, 2009 from Little Blue Pill
Just days before the Health Care Business Alliance conference at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, I thought it would be interesting to look at this year's incredible line-up of keynote speakers. These gentlemen have reached the highest level of leadership... .. read more..
One week until HCBA conference in Nashville
Friday, September 25, 2009 from Little Blue Pill
A week from today, close to 400 health care students, professionals, and thought-leaders will converge on Vanderbilt University for the 2nd Annual Health Care Business Alliance conference. Here's a look at this year's panels and panel participants: Debating Obama’s Health... .. read more..
The Second Annual Health Care Business Alliance (HCBA)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from Little Blue Pill
For the second year in a row, the Owen Graduate School of Management will host one of the nation’s premier health care conferences. Created last year as the brainchild of an Owen Health Care MBA and now organized and run... .. read more..
Creating Real (Fun) Products in New Product Development
Monday, September 14, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
One of the classes I am taking is New Product Development, which is an overview of the commonly-used Stage Gate Model and how it fits into the strategic vision of a company. I worked with the model this summer, but I wanted to learn more about how it operates in other settings. So far.. .. read more..
Learning from the pros
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from Little Blue Pill
In preparation for my Health Care IT class tomorrow morning, I'm going over a few recent reports from KLAS Research, a premier health care market research firm that sells its reports for around $15,000 a pop (free of charge here... .. read more..
A 2009 Grad’s Final Analysis On The Owen CMC
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
Someone posed an interesting question to me the other day. They asked me what my overall thoughts on my Owen were and had I gotten what I wanted out of it? I responded that I couldn’t really tell what my final level of satisfaction was until I measured the most important aspect of b-school: that al.. .. read more..
Nashville in Warsaw
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from Isha
This morning I woke up and for a moment I wondered where I was. The room looked like my flat in Warsaw, but the humidity and heat made me wonder if I was still asleep somewhere in Nashville. The morning... .. read more..
The HCIT Belt?
Monday, August 24, 2009 from Little Blue Pill
Recently, scholars such as Richard Florida have studied “the rise of the creative class" (Dr. Florida is just the most famous of these academics). Dr. Florida and others contend that geographic regions with large clusters of individuals working in "creative"... .. read more..
One Year Down, One To Go
Monday, August 17, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
Today is my last first day of school. Assuming I don't venture back for more graduate school later in life, this is it. So far, being a second year really is the life. I know what I'm doing, I know what to expect, and I know my peers. On top of that, I had the pleasure of working a summer i.. .. read more..
My Internship
Monday, August 10, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Min - MBA 2010
上周结束了为期10周的internship。地点在亚特兰大，工作的地方是亚特兰大... .. read more..
New healthcare roundtable show
Friday, August 7, 2009 from Sam
For those that might not have seen it yet, CNBC has a new show called “Meeting of the Minds: The Future of Health Care.” Panelists include executives from the insurance industry, medical doctors from the Cleveland Clinic and the AMA,... .. read more..
Dear First Years
Thursday, August 6, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
Welcome to Owen! Nearly a year ago, I was in your shoes. As great as it was, I wouldn't trade with you for the world. Man, you have a tough year ahead of you. You're probably excited but also wondering what this next year has in store. No one can articulate that to you, so wh.. .. read more..
Jim's a democrat ... and I'm ... not ...
Thursday, July 30, 2009 from Sam
I just stumbled on this gem of a video from The Owen School's own R. Lawrence van Horn. Rather than go on about it, I'll just say that like most things in life, Larry's class is better experienced than described. .. read more..
Health Care Resources Online
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 from Little Blue Pill
One of the aims of this blog is to connect readers to the multitude of health care industry resources online. Below you'll find a sampling to some of the resources found online. I’ll eventually have all of these as links... .. read more..
Work Time is Flying
Monday, June 22, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
I'm four weeks into the internship and I can't believe how fast everything is going. It feels like just yesterday I was taking finals and preparing to move. But here I am, with only seven weeks left of work. In the last few weeks, I have picked up a lot of steam and I actually feel somewhat.. .. read more..
The Return of Little Blue Pill
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from Little Blue Pill
After a brief hiatus, I’m pleased to announce the return of the Little Blue Pill. As a current Health Care MBA at Owen, I’m looking forward to blogging on the exciting things happening in the world of health care and... .. read more..
One Day Down, 49 To Go
Monday, June 1, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
As I was walking to work this morning, I felt like I was 22 years old going to my first real job. I was nervous and excited, but mostly nervous. I had no idea what to expect. Did I learn anything this year? Am I prepared to enter the workforce as an MBA-in-training? Will I be able to keep up with t.. .. read more..
On The Subject Of Ethics; The 2009 MBA Oath
Saturday, May 30, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
On the heels of one of the most intense academic years for MBAs, our compatriots at HBS have presented an interesting opportunity; sign an oath for be ethical...for life. The MBA Oath, an eight point, 271 word manifesto on modern business leadership, calls upon those of us with our MBAs leading up .. .. read more..
A proud aunt
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from Isha
Today, I became an aunt to my first niece, Malwina. She was born this morning at 2:37 am, and was 48 cm long and weights 2403 grams (that’s 18.9 in and 5 lb. 5.oz for the metrically challenged). A perfect... .. read more..
Internship Time
Friday, May 22, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
It's been six years since I've had a summer break. Three weeks ago I left Nashville after finishing up my first year and have been relaxing, vacationing, and remembering what it's like to feel bored and completely useless. It's been fun, but I am counting down the days.. .. read more..
Almost an Alum...here's my transition memo
Friday, May 8, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
I really don't want to preach...And it's hard to offer advice to a bunch of MBA jocks...but here are my 2 cents... 1. The correct answer is "IT DEPENDS". Yes folks everything can be viewed from a million different perspectives. At the end of the day it's your call: crib/ enjoy the numer.. .. read more..
Transition Memo
Thursday, May 7, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
To the classes of 2010 and 2011: Today we pass the torch to the next generation of 2nd Years and venture back out into the wilds of the “Real World.” Before we do though, we thought we would pass on what advice we can. Whether or not that advice is relevant, however is up to you. There may be some .. .. read more..
The perfect spaghetti sauce(s)
Sunday, May 3, 2009 from Sam
A few years ago Malcolm Gladwell, famed author of Blink, The Tipping Point and the recently released Outliers, gave a talk at the TED conference about a revolution in product development that started with Pepsi Cola but first took hold... .. read more..
21 Months - What An Education...
Friday, April 24, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
I’ve been up for about an hour and half now and it’s the day after my last business school presentation, ever. With my team’s presentation to Scott Hildebrand, CEO of BoldMouth, Inc. , I wrapped up two years of intense coursework leading up to what I think most people affectionately deem as an MBA... .. read more..
The Last Day of Class
Thursday, April 23, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
Only in graduate school is this completely normal. .. read more..
And I'm almost done!
Thursday, April 23, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
Sitting in the lobby, jiving to the tunes on my iPod, I am waiting for the clock to strike two. I am all set to deliver my final presentation for my last class at Owen. I see classmates milling around with huge smiles plastered on their faces. Yeah It 's a great feeling to actually reach .. .. read more..
The Capitalist Ball
Monday, April 20, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
On Friday, Owen held its annual Capitalist Ball, known to many as Owen Prom. The black-tie event is always well-attended and gives the students a chance to let loose, celebrate the year, and take silly prom pictures. After spending the year with everyone, it's nice to see us all c.. .. read more..
Bittersweet
Friday, April 17, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
Yesterday was my last exam at Owen. Really! I never thought I would see the day, when I would be writing an exam for what should hopefully be the last time in my student life. Ofcourse, in typical Owen end-of the-mod style, I still have to turn in final papers and presentations. I'm.. .. read more..
Global Food Festival
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Min - MBA 2010
好长时间没有更新我的blog。第四个Mod以来虽然不再疲于面试，但一直很忙碌。而... .. read more..
Tin Pan South
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from OwenBloggers | After 5:10
This is my first blog for Owen Bloggers. (Hi, I'm Erin.) I had aspirations to write a well thought out piece, but instead, you get me fresh off an incredible Nashville night this past Friday. I was so inspired, I couldn't NOT write about it.. . Tonight there was a reception at Owen a.. .. read more..
Class of 2011 Members Visit Owen
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from Content from Life @ Owen
owenbloggers posted a photo: MBA Class of 2011 members Steve, Lexi and Cam at WW. .. read more..
No, I am not missing in action...it was Follies.
Sunday, April 5, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
Life has an interesting irony to it, doesn't it? I think I've spent more time at Owen now that I am working full-time than when I was taking classes. Perhaps I should back up a bit. Right after my last post, my life was sent into a bit of a welcome tailspin when an Owen Alum approached me about a j.. .. read more..
Coming to Welcome Weekend?
Monday, March 30, 2009 from Susan
I'm excited to come back to Nashville for this upcoming weekend's Welcome Weekend. The weekend, which "seals the deal" for many an aspiring-MBA, it's the best chance to picture yourself at Owen and in Nashville for two of the greatest... .. read more..
Owen Vocabulary
Friday, March 27, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bradford Cayer (AOA) - MBA 2010
At the last Owen Blogger meeting, we mentioned the “inside terminology” that seem to float around the halls here. Not wanting to leave out our reading public, here is a vocabulary list of some of my favorites… Current and former Owen students are encouraged to add to the list! Thursd.. .. read more..
WMA Fashion Show - The Fashionable Ellery & Rachel
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from Content from Life @ Owen
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Is Dunder Mifflin Recruiting at Owen?
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
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Spring Is In...
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
. ..or so I thought! Weather in Nashville is capricious with a capital C. We've had a really strecthed out winter. Alright, I like the winter a lot more than the summer and yes I know we are not on the East coast. But I have been ready to move into spring for a while. Ofcourse it's b.. .. read more..
Paper Tree Funeral
Sunday, March 22, 2009 from Content from Life @ Owen
owenbloggers posted a photo: Thar she goes!! .. read more..
Careers with Impact Symposium
Sunday, March 22, 2009 from Content from Life @ Owen
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Ride a bike, it will take you places.
Sunday, March 22, 2009 from OwenBloggers | Social Impact Blog
“You’re an MBA, I’ll let you run my company, you just send me a check every month,” said Mr. Rider, founder and owner of Rider Cycles. I was strolling thru the Wendy’s parking lot and found a few tricked out bikes on top of a parked SUV. The first bike was a muscled out, hardtail, car.. .. read more..
Bracketology with Business Week
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bridget (AOA) - MBA 2010
If Business Week did their picks for the 2009 NCAA men's basketball tournament according to their rankings of graduate business programs, we'd see a Final Four of Cal, USC, Michigan and Duke. Not bad games. I've entered this pick sheet into a $5 pool to see determine.. .. read more..
As we transition...
Friday, March 13, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
2 months till graduation ...I've been waiting for D day since forever. I remember on my first day of Med Schools, aeons ago, I wondered when I would be able to complete my Masters. Well here I am : on the verge of becoming an alum. I can't help going back to 2 years ago, when I was about to begin S.. .. read more..
Owen Parking...
Friday, March 13, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Bradford Cayer (AOA) - MBA 2010
So I have been asked to post something as an Owen Blogger… apparently taking a hiatus for “personal rest and relaxation” was not appreciated. In all honesty, I have had a bit of writers block… a status that perplexes the Owen Blogger l.. .. read more..
Bangladesh - Day 3
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from OwenBloggers | Gold Pyramid Blog
It's day number three in Bangladesh, and today we met with some of the country's top officials in the health, economic, and education fields. My personal favorite included one of the managing directors of Gemcon Group, Dr. Kazi Anis Ahmed. He founded Bangladesh's only organic tea grower.. .. read more..
AAOB: Will my below-average GMAT score significantly lower my chances for admiss..
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 from Ask An OwenBlogger
In MBA school, one of the professors' favorite answers to our questions is "it depends." Well, in the case of the GMAT score, "it depends." This year is a record-breaking one for MBA applications, so competition is especially fierce. Having said that, your GMAT score will not make.. .. read more..
Oh, The Things We Thought We Knew - MOD III 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
Well OwenBloggers Fans, it's the end of the MOD and what a ride it has been. Exam week is upon us and that can only mean one thing; time for another re-cap of the things we learned over the course of the last seven weeks. Summing up this MOD is kind of tough just because it seems like it went s.. .. read more..
A Marketer's Rant On Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 14, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
Cross-Posted From My "Other" Blog, Marketing Diner : For a moment, I am going to forget about being a bitter, single, elitist MBA student and talk practically about the trouble with Valentine’s Day. First, the background.... I did some digging and it turns out that the celebration of the modern Val.. .. read more..
AAOB: What kinds of student-led consulting projects do Owen students take on?
Monday, February 9, 2009 from Ask An OwenBlogger
Dear Owen Bloggers, I think the way the curriculum is set up for the full time MBA provides excellent core topics and is flexible enough to help students mold and personalize their MBA degree. What kinds of consulting projects do Owen students experience in their second semester and are there any i.. .. read more..
AAOB: What is Owen's culture like in respect to the use of Case Method?
Monday, February 2, 2009 from Ask An OwenBlogger
Hello, I am interested in applying to Owen and was wondering if the Case Method is part of the program? If so, what percent of the classes use the Case Method and how ingrained is it into the school’s culture? Thank you. Daniel From Vik: It's difficult to say what percentage of classes are taug.. .. read more..
OwenBloggers Viewpoints :: Talkshow Edition - 02.02.2009
Monday, February 2, 2009 from OwenBloggers | Viewpoints
The first of our shows done with a flurry of co-hosts in the main lobby/lounge of the Owen Graduate School of Management Guest Hosts: Mike & Jesse 100% Owen Mid-Mod Update Download This Episode | Subscribe via iTunes .. read more..
Poll: Super Bowl XLIII
Saturday, January 31, 2009 from Features
This year's unlikely match-up could be a winner or a dud for this year's advertisers. The Cardinals, 2009's Super Bowl newcomers who last won the NFL Championship in 1947 while playing in Chicago, are a heavy underdog, which can be... .. read more..
In the gloom
Thursday, January 29, 2009 from Isha
It’s simple: we have reached a point in the economic cycle where the fear of “gloom” is so great that the idea of becomes corporal. President Obama questioned the wisdom of a purchase of a new corporate jet by Citigroup.... .. read more..
Why Owen?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Min - MBA 2010
一年前申请MBA的时候，我就在Essay里写过这个话题。最近又是申请的高峰期，作... .. read more..
Networking the Right Way
Monday, January 19, 2009 from Susan
Since I don't get a chance to blog too much on OwenBloggers, I try to blog when there's something really important to share. And I have definitely found a topic that hits close to home. I know, I know, you... .. read more..
"THAT THING.."
Sunday, January 18, 2009 from OwenBloggers | Social Impact Blog
“OMG, what is that thing, it’s absolutely hideous,” noted someone as she walked by me going up the stairs. Well, I’m pretty sure most people have seen it and don’t even notice it now. That “thing” hanging from the staircase and as the student so eloquently described is part of Net I.. .. read more..
Pfizer has not lost fatih
Saturday, January 17, 2009 from Matt
My hometown paper recently ran an editorial that really missed the mark. I wrote an op-ed in response to it, but I seemed to have been edged out by the President of Pfizer's Global R&D, Martin Mackay. While I'm sad... .. read more..
You Have To Want It
Friday, January 16, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
Yesterday, I found myself in a meeting with some of the other OwenBloggers and realized that I was the only second year in the room without a job. Not that this is an odd occurrence with the job marketing being what it is, but the moment highlighted the interesting situation that many of us find ou.. .. read more..
Finance and Gender
Thursday, January 15, 2009 from Colleen
A new study came out that the Washington Post featured about traders, exposure to testosterone while in the womb and it's effect on the risky trades they took. Not surprisingly the article goes on to say that the more testosterone... .. read more..
AAOB: How should I prepare for an admissions phone interview?
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from Ask An OwenBlogger
Dear Owen-bloggers, Quick question as I have the interview scheduled for in less than a week. I Just want to ask that since the time stated in the e-mail was 45-60 mins plus that this is the initial interview (thats what the mail said), what should I be expecting? What should I prepare myself for? .. .. read more..
Net Impact Sets Bold Goal To Conserve Paper At Owen
Monday, January 12, 2009 from Content from Life @ Owen
owenbloggers posted a photo: On January 12th 2009, the Net Impact club at Owen launched its Smart Printing Initiative. The goal of this initiative is reduce the amount of paper wasted at Owen and promote responsible consumption. They also launched an information campaign listing ways individuals ca.. .. read more..
There's a tree in my lobby
Monday, January 12, 2009 from Matt
Imagine my surprise when I found the stairway up to the second floor obscured by a nine-foot stack of pieces of paper in the shape of a tree. Amazingly, though probably not surprisingly, the hundreds of rolls of paper were... .. read more..
The new frontier in project communications
Sunday, January 11, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
This past week, I got to kick off my Leadership In Action project in a most unusual way. Instead of going onsite, the team made use of the new monitors in the Owen library meeting rooms and held a virtual kickoff face-to-face with our client. In addition to being one of the cooler/geekiest moments .. .. read more..
Ryan's Gonna Be A Daddy!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from Content from Life @ Owen
owenbloggers posted a photo: Congrats to Ryan (Owen MBA 2009) and his wife Jenny who recently found out they will be parents! .. read more..
The Home Stretch
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 from Matt
This is a bittersweet return for me, as it probably is for all of us that have secured employment after graduation. Now is when you start to realize how great it is to be at school. You can arrange your... .. read more..
OwenBloggers :: The Talk Show - 01.04.2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009 from OwenBloggers | Viewpoints
Back from winter break, Astrid and Jared parse what's in store for full-time and internship searches. Winter Break Job Searches New Year's Resolutions Download This Episode | Subscribe via iTunes .. read more..
AAOB: What do you consider to be the most valuable aspect of the Owen MBA?
Sunday, January 4, 2009 from Ask An OwenBlogger
Dear OwenBloggers - What do you consider to be the most valuable aspect of the Owen MBA? What is the most unique? Thank you, Allison From Brad : Same answer for both… the culture, hands down. Owen students are competitive, but everyone is mostly focused on outside competition, rather than fighting .. .. read more..
4 New Years Resolutions That MBAs Make...But Probably Won't Keep
Thursday, January 1, 2009 from OwenBloggers: Jared
I have to admit, waking up this morning was a wee bit painful. I'll let Meara and the 510 tell you more about it later but now that the confetti is being cleaned up, its time for some resolutions. As an MBA, it feels like you're constantly reinventing yourself but new years brings with it t.. .. read more..
Vanderbilt Commodores Kickoff In Music City Bowl!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 from OwenBloggers | After 5:10
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The relentless war
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 from Isha
You can’t call it the Middle East conflict yet. Or in this case not yet. But soon it will be one. This morning I read that the US blames Hamas for the violence, the European governments are not pointing fingers... .. read more..
Looking Back at Making the B-school Decision
Saturday, December 27, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Ami
It has been a while since my last post and I have been thinking a lot about how my experience at Owen has netted out and if it has met my expectations from when I first chose the program. It is year two, semester two (well, in about a week it will be) and I can't help but think about the choice.. .. read more..
OwenBloggers Wishes You A Very Happy Holidays!
Thursday, December 25, 2008 from OwenBloggers | What's New
As you can see, the majority of us are taking some well-deserved time off. In the meantime, the team here at OwenBloggers.com wanted to wish you a very happy holidays and best wishes for a bright new year! Just in case you are prospective applicant and have questions for us though, Ask An OwenBlogg.. .. read more..
What’s in a Grade?
Sunday, December 21, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Bradford Cayer (AOA) - MBA 2010
So now that Mod 2 is done… it’s time for grades. Who cares… this is grad school, right? I thought that grades weren’t supposed to matter. (somewhere in New Hampshire my parents are crying) Yet .. .. read more..
AAOB: Is The Owen Healthcare MBA Really The Best?
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from Ask An OwenBlogger
The Owen website and Wikipedia both praise the health care program at Owen, but what would an unbiased perspective say about it? Is it really the best program out there for people interested in in health care business? If not, what schools are better? If so, why is this the case? - M.N. Patel From .. .. read more..
Footprints on the sands of time...
Thursday, December 11, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
I know that not everyone is religious. Some people believe more in spirituality than religion. And ofcourse there are those who are so zealous that they wage a jihaad all over the world to prove their convictions(yeah I'm still stinging from the Bombay terror attack) I was born into a reasonably re.. .. read more..
Exam week strategy
Monday, December 8, 2008 from Big Red Horseshoe
It’s the final week of classes and the entire load of papers, book reviews, presentations and of course the ever so painful final exams are staring right into my eyes. I am finally facing the result of weeks of procrastination.... .. read more..
Photo Of The Week: 2008 Owen Holiday Party
Sunday, December 7, 2008 from Content from Life @ Owen
owenbloggers posted a photo: Ho Ho Ho, Indeed. .. read more..
AAOB: What's the most surprising thing about Owen?
Sunday, December 7, 2008 from Ask An OwenBlogger
"For the first-years, what's the most surprising thing about Owen since you began?" - A Prospective Applicant From Brad : For me, it has been the students. The professors are great, the classes are top notch, but the value that the students add to the program is unreal. Every student contributes so.. .. read more..
Back To Work
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from Colleen
Sadly, Thanksgiving break is over and we're back to school. The break this year was very different from last year - last year I was in NYC going on informational interviews trying to secure an internship before heading home to... .. read more..
Thanksgiving in Nashville
Monday, December 1, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Min - MBA 2010
今天是Thanksgiving Break以后第一天上课的日子，在学校里听得最多... .. read more..
End / Beginning?
Monday, December 1, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
Three nights & three days later, the people of Mumbai willl finally be able to sleep peacefully. There are no more bullet shots echoing through the streets. 183 people were killed, including 20 policemen and 22 foreigners, 327 were injured. And we are still counting. On Saturday, India's financial .. .. read more..
Bombay is Burning...
Friday, November 28, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
Coordinated carnage... A group of relentless terrorists armed with RDX and dry fruits to keep themselves alive. The death toll is rising steadily as even after 51 hours there seems to be no hope for a cease fire. Many innocent lives have been sacrificed including those of law enforcement pers.. .. read more..
Join OwenBloggers at Idea Blob's Bloblive - December 3rd!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 from OwenBloggers | What's New
Next Wednesday, December 3rd, a friend of the OwenBloggers will be visiting Belmont for a really great event/idea forum for entrepreneurs and anyone working on business plans. Bloblive is where entrepreneurs can share their idea and get real-time feedback. If you're interested in attending, please .. .. read more..
I am grateful...
Monday, November 24, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
Life is such a mixed bag. I choose to be a happy person on most days. Sometimes however it can be a challenge. As I grow older I am realizing more & more the need to build reliable relationships outside the limits of my clan. What would I do without my friends? How could I ever go thru .. .. read more..
Net Impact - UPENN Wharton
Saturday, November 22, 2008 from OwenBloggers | Social Impact Blog
Net Impact Conference Philadelphia, PA Day 1 Joe, Darcy, and I fly out from BNA on a pretty much what is an empty plane. We could have easily all had rows to ourselves but we stick together on a couple rows. Arriving in a very cold and wet Philly, we taxied over to Joe’s friend, Matt’s house.. .. read more..
Ghost Tour in Nashville
Thursday, November 20, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Min - MBA 2010
这周一参加了Owen Voice组织的Ghost Tour. 首先介绍一下Owe... .. read more..
Ask An OwenBlogger: How Green Is Owen?
Monday, November 17, 2008 from OwenBloggers | Social Impact Blog
Hi Owen Bloggers - First of all, thank you for putting so much information on the OwenBloggers website. It has been an extremely valuable way to learn about the MBA program as I've gone through the application process. As someone who plans to make a career in sustainable business, I was pleased to .. .. read more..
It's Been Busy
Monday, November 17, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Kokil
Half way through Mod 2, things are as busy as always. With most of my classmates traveling all the country for interviews, I only bump into the first years these days. Though I am extremely excited at the prospect of finally completing my masters next May, I am already beginning to feel nostalgic a.. .. read more..
My Starbucks Idea...
Saturday, November 15, 2008 from Big Red Horseshoe
So I was curiou s about Starbucks recent decision to go with the Gold Card. http://www.starbucks.com/GoldCard/index.html I pulled this post off of my starbucks idea. A place where anyone can submit an idea or comment on Starbuck's corporate strategy. http://mystarbucksidea.force.com/ideaView?id=0875.. .. read more..
Greetings From The Net Impact 2008 Conference!
Friday, November 14, 2008 from OwenBloggers | Social Impact Blog
Greetings from Wharton and the 2008 Net Impact Conference. Most of the 20-student delegation from Owen arrived last night and we're now in the massive Irvine Auditorium waiting for the first keynote, Owen Board of Visitors Members, John Brock of Coca-Cola Enterprises. OwenBloggers was excited to be.. .. read more..
Fomalhaut b
Friday, November 14, 2008 from Isha
Sauron’s Eye? Nope! A real planetary body. Funny how life imitates fiction. .. read more..
Fall is here...
Thursday, November 13, 2008 from OwenBloggers | Social Impact Blog
Fall has come. From what I have seen, the colors are very nice as in Texas we typically don’t get that great of a change. The leaves go from green to brown with no varieties in reds and oranges along the way. But here on campus it is truly beautiful. Obama plans to make the energy crisis his top pr.. .. read more..
Discover Weekend
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from Matt
This past weekend Owen had another highly successful Discover Weekend. DW is our twice-a-year recruiting event where anyone who wants to get a feel for the school is invited to join for a Saturday full of all things Owen. As... .. read more..
Timing Is Everything
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from Matt
Recently a Deutsche Bank analyst revised his price target for GM's stock from $4 down to $0. The first-order ramifications of such a reality are almost too enormous to comprehend, much less the second- and third-order effects. The nation's unemployment... .. read more..
Pizza 'n Prep w/Prof. Steve Hoeffler - Owen Lobby
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 from Content from Life @ Owen
owenbloggers posted a photo: Marketing Professor Steve Hoeffler holds an evening session prior to a case deadline in core marketing. .. read more..
Work Hard, Play Hard
Monday, November 10, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Min - MBA 2010
上周是我在美国度过的第一个万圣节，Owen有一个自己的Party，同学们的打扮各... .. read more..
OwenBloggers :: The Talk Show - 11.09.2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008 from OwenBloggers | Viewpoints
It's been a long, long weekend and an even longer week. Astrid recaps Discover Weekend and Jared explains why Professor Mike Shor is a threat to Astrid's reality television watching. Discover Weekend The Stage: The Disneyland of Country Bars? Mike Shor's Pricing & Game Theory Class Download T.. .. read more..
Process Flow Diagram
Sunday, November 9, 2008 from OwenBloggers: Bradford Cayer (AOA) - MBA 2010
So I am sitting downstairs in the quicksand chairs that Owen has strewn about the first floor. (see pic) Actually, they are organized neatly, but since I don’t like these chairs much, I thought I would talk some trash. I have a break.. .. read more..
Photo Of The Week: The View From Arrington Vineyards
Saturday, November 8, 2008 from Content from Life @ Owen
owenbloggers posted a photo: To celebrate the end of a long week, Owen students traveled 30 min outside Nashville to Arrington Vineyards for wine tasting and a relaxing evening around a roaring hearth. .. read more..
Congratulations, Mr. Obama
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from Matt
Congratulations to Senator and President-Elect Barrack Obama. While it has long been my belief that it was his race to lose, the campaign was nonetheless arduous. He deserves credit where credit is due. The most salient point of celebration is... .. read more..