by Steven Chuang in News
Just one year and two months ago, Lehman and AIG were collapsing, Bank of America hastily took over Merrill Lynch, and MBA students recruiting for financial services jobs were left in a state of shock and uncertainty.
Things have gotten better since then with equity and credit markets partially recovered and hiring on Wall Street resumed.
by Michael Tarulli in News
Know thyself. Words variously attributed to Heraclitus, Pythagoras, Socrates and more recently Professor Charles Murphy, the featured speaker at this year's GFA Conference. Professor Murphy's words underscored the philosophical tone of the day's speakers, each of whom discussed personal journeys, difficult decisions, and the importance of remaining true to oneself, all within the context of a career in finance.
Achieving the Wow Factor: Get Back in Touch With That 8 Year Old Child
by The Girl in The Pink Scarf in News
I'm sure you must be terribly confused by the title of this article. What in the world does an 8-year-old child have to do with an MBA education?
Plenty, I say, plenty. Just as different disciplines have different critical factors of success, these come to light in distilling the essence of that discipline.
Give Thanks, Give Coats, Go Shopping!
by Britany Larsen in News
Despite the crazy weather rollercoaster we've been on - the temperature IS gradually dropping, and one of these days the cold might just be here to stay. The smell of falling wet leaves and pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks signals one thing - it's time to find the perfect winter coat.
by Lisa Zusman in News
Hundreds of Sternies from various functions attended a November 4 career panel hosted by MESA. Moderator Mark Mackenzie of AllianceBernstein wasted no time getting down to brass tacks. He led the panel in revealing how to go after your dream job in media and entertainment hard and fast.
by Elizabeth Strenio in News
On Sunday, November 8th, more than 240 prospective students mingled with nearly 60 current students and alumnae in the Kimmel Center for the annual Opening Doors for Women breakfast. Designed to give prospective women MBA students an opportunity to learn more about Stern and to experience the school's community first-hand, the MBA Admissions Office and SWIB worked together to make the morning a memorable one for attendees.
by Raina Khumush & Britany Larsen in News
On Friday morning, November 6th, the luxury, fashion and media world's most influential thought leaders and executives gathered at The Times Center in midtown Manhattan for Innovation Forum, an unprecedented half-day summit addressing the changing luxury landscape.
by Puloma Mukherjee in News
With regards to what is undoubtedly the most heated debate in the country today, at a talk organized by the NYU Stern's newest club - the Government Business Association (GBA)- Congressman Anthony Weiner of New York's ninth congressional district deftly advocated and defended the public option plan for health insurance but approached any speculation regarding its success at the Senate with measured optimism, despite its recent victory at the House of Representatives on the weekend of November 9th.
