August 29: The Pamplin Pulse
Pamplin College of Business Dean Sarker welcomes you to the new Data and Decision Sciences Building
It is a semester of new beginnings as Pamplin College of Business Dean Saonee Sarker, who began her role on July 1, welcomes Pamplin students, alumni, and friends to the new Data and Decision Sciences Building, the first of two academic structures being built near the northwest end of the Blacksburg campus as part of the Global Business and Analytics Complex.
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Jim and Pam Penny: Four decades of giving back , articleJim and Pam Penny have helped the university advance toward completing the Global Business and Analytics Complex with their recent commitment of $500,000 to the initiative, helping to bring the total raised to more than $40 million.
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Advisory Board’s Alexander champions the MBA community , articleStephanie Alexander ’98, MBA ’12 knows a good opportunity when she sees one. The Hampton Roads native utilized her time in the Executive MBA program to plan for the launch of her first business, BOOST, a back-office and corporate support service provider for government contractors. Now, Alexander is making use of her time on the MBA Advisory Board to ensure students and alumni of Virginia Tech MBA programs can make the same positive effect on their lives and careers.
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Join Pamplin professors Bélanger and Wertalik on Voices of Privacy , articleIntroducing Voices of Privacy (VOP), an initiative which provides a platform consisting of videos and other resources dedicated to raising awareness, educating individuals across society at large about online privacy, and empowering them with the tools they need to successfully manage their future online privacy.
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Student startup aims to make finding roommates simple , articleThe student startup, Couch, is hoping to make finding roommates for college students and new college graduates a safe, simple process.
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Creating pathways and promoting success: Pamplin concludes second-annual PIP Academy , articleThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) recently concluded its second-annual Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities (PIP) Academy. The 10-day residential program introduced 27 rising high school seniors – many from underrepresented and underserved communities – to the dynamic world of business and business careers.
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An era comes to an end in the Finance Department: Pamplin honors the integral position Keown served in the community , articleAfter 49 years at Virginia Tech, Arthur J. Keown, a seasoned professional in the financial and collegiate educational sphere, is retiring.
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The end of an illustrious career: George E. Morgan retires from Finance instruction at Virginia Tech , articleAfter more than 40 years of inspiring curiosity and progression, George Morgan has decided to step into a new stage of life.
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Generative AI and data analytics on the agenda for Pamplin’s Day for Data symposium , articleOn Friday, Sept. 8, the second-annual Day for Data symposium will gather industry leaders and academia together for a practical exploration of business analytics. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT at the Owens Ballroom, Virginia Tech.
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Pamplin's Rogers re-appointed to serve on Virginia Board of Accountancy , articleNadia A. Rogers, Robert M. Brown Faculty Fellow in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems of the Pamplin College of Business, has been reappointed to the Virginia Board of Accountancy by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
More upcoming events
Virtual Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, September 27
Noon-1 p.m. EST
Pamplin College of Business alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a virtual Lunch and Learn hosted by the Pamplin Society with guest speaker, Dr. Quinton Nottingham, department head, Business Information Technology. Dr. Nottingham will present an overview of the Business Information Technology Department.
DEIB Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, October 4
Noon-1 p.m. EST
Pamplin College of Business alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a virtual Lunch and Learn hosted by the Pamplin Society with guest speaker, Dr. Janice Branch Hall, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Dr. Branch Hall will present an overview of Pamplin's DEIB initiatives.
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Fall Tailgates
Saturday, Sept. 30
Three hours before kickoff
Hahn Garden Pavilion
ACIS Alumni Tailgate
Saturday, Oct. 14
Three hours before kickoff
Hahn Garden Pavilion
Tailgate on Sept. 30 is for all Pamplin alumni, friends, and families. Tailgate on Oct. 14 is for ACIS alumni, friends, and families. Food, drinks, music, and games will be provided. More information to come!
Pamplin in the News & Notes
Select recent appearances of Pamplin College of Business faculty, students, and alumni in the news, as well as recent announcements and college notes.
- In memoriam: James Robert Lang, Strickler Professor Emeritus in the Pamplin College of Business
- Pamplin Finance student among TikTokers redefining movie reviews
- Finance's Lineberry discusses credit scores with WalletHub
- Virginia Tech makes strong showing in QS World University Rankings 2024
- Update on repositioning and relocation of D.C. area programs, support services