Showing posts with label McGill Symposium. Show all posts
Showing posts with label McGill Symposium. Show all posts

Thursday, January 10, 2008

UPCOMING EVENTS

In cooperation with the office of the Registrar, Fly On The Wall has obtained a preliminary schedule for the upcoming Magill Symposium on Friday, February 29th.

8:30-9:00 am. Light refreshments.

9:00-9:15 Greeting and Welcome by Dr. Mallinger.

9:15-10:00 “How to look awake and attentive in a boring meeting.”

10:00-11:00 Panel Discussion: “What to do next: Get a job, dummy!”

11:00-12:00 Breakout Sessions:

“Moving back in with mom & dad: You can go back home again!” (P1)

“Living in your car. The next best option.” (L1)

“Law School: Ahh, why not?” (U2)

12:00-1:00 Lunch

Light snacks and refreshments. Location: Courtyard outside cafeteria.

Better food and stronger drinks. Location: Duke’s.

1:00-3:00 Workshops

Finance Workshop:

1:00-2:00 “Creative methods for raising personal capital from friends, long lost relatives and other non-immediate family members.”

2:00-3:00 “Credit card juggling: Taking it to the next level.”

Accounting Workshop:

1:00-2:00 “Loan payment deferment for MBA’s: Six months is just the beginning!”

2:00-3:00 “Qualifying for federal financial assistance programs.”

Marketing Workshop:

2:00-4:00 Rebranding case competition.

An exciting chance to develop a business plan to breathe life into the longtime stigmatized staple, Lard. Teams will compete against the clock and each other to create a positive and dynamic rebranding strategy to reinvigorate Lard sales. Winning proposals must include a viral marketing campaign, an online component and the development of a line of Lard branded merchandise.

1st prize: 10 pounds of Lard.
2nd prize: 20 pounds of Lard
3rd prize: Dinner with Adam Trotter

OB Workshop:

1:00-2:00 “Advanced Scrapbooking

2:00-3:00 “Storytime and S’mores.”

Wrap Up Session:

4:00-??? “Reflection, discussion and inebriation.” Location: Moonshadows