WELCOME TO THE WHARTON MBA ALUMNI NETWORK
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WELCOME TO THE WHARTON MBA ALUMNI NETWORK Congratulations on your graduation from Wharton! The following e-book is an overview of the rich array of Alumni Resources available to you. We wish you all the best after graduation and we look forward to seeing you again back on campus at your one-year reunion, at a regional club event or even online in one of our many virtual offerings. Welcome to the Wharton Alumni Community!
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WELCOME TO THE WHARTON MBA ALUMNI NETWORK
Congratulations on your graduation from Wharton! The following e-book is an overview of the rich array of Alumni Resources available to you. We wish you all the best after graduation and we look forward to seeing you again back on campus at your one-year reunion, at a regional club event or even online in one of our many virtual
offerings. Welcome to the Wharton Alumni Community!
Dear Wharton Graduate,
You received an unparalleled business education as a Wharton student—and your relationship with the School doesn’t end there. Now, you are part of an extraordinary alumni community of 92,000 business leaders and innovators. When you connect with the School and your fellow alumni, you fully leverage the power of your Wharton experience. A vibrant and engaged alumni community strengthens the Wharton brand and enhances the value of your degree. Explore the many ways to get involved, engage in lifelong learning, and have fun.
At Wharton we regard our alumni as strategic partners in the School’s success. Together we will ensure the continued advancement of the School and achieve great things for Wharton and the world.
Your affiliation with Wharton can be transformative, both personally and professionally. The School’s greatest strength is its people. Your participation post-graduation will propel the School to new heights and unparalleled influence.
Sincerely,
Lizann RodeExecutive DirectorAlumni Relations
WELCOME TO THE WHARTON ALUMNI NETWORK
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• Updateyourinformation• Connectwithclassmates• Postyourresumeandsearchforothers• ConnectyourFacebook,Twitter,and
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www.whartonconnect.com
YOUNG ALUMNI PROGRAMS
One-Year Reunion Join in a new tradition at Wharton! The One-Year Reunion is held on campus along with Wharton Reunion Weekend in May. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with classmates, network with other alumni, and participate in Lifelong Learning master classes.
Young Alumni ReunionAs you build up to your five-year milestone, be sure to take advantage of Young Alumni Reunions. Hosted annually in either New York or San Francisco, these events offer another way for you to engage with recent Wharton graduates.
Pub Outside PennPub Outside Penn (POP) is a new program that extends the social tradition of MBA Pub to cities around the globe. During POP events, recent graduates connect with current MBA students and admitted students. This peer-to-peer outreach encourages connectivity among classmates as you begin your journey after Wharton.
Reunion WeekendsMBA Reunion Weekend enables alumni to cultivate connections with one another, learn from renowned Wharton faculty and each other, and develop new skills they can apply directly to their lives and careers through customized Lifelong Learning programming. Professional networking, a chance to reconnect with classmates and friends, and the opportunity to celebrate are among the many other reasons to attend Wharton MBA Reunion Weekend. In addition, Wharton hosts an annual gathering exclusively for graduates from the Wharton MBA for Executives program.
Wharton MBA for Executives Reunion is hosted each fall for all classes.
For more information on MBA Reunion Weekend and Wharton MBAfor Executives Reunion, please visit www.wharton.upenn.edu/reunion.
LIFELONG LEARNING
Your Wharton education does not end at graduation. Lifelong Learning serves Wharton and Penn alumni throughout the course of their careers with effective and dynamic ways to learn – on campus, online and in regions worldwide.
Wharton’s faculty and alumni are the experts featured in our Forums, webinars, online videos, Sirius XM radio, Executive Education courses, and master classes/networking events. All of these contain highly relevant content of a caliber only Wharton can provide. Wharton Digital Press publications and Knowledge@Wharton are additional resources valued by alumni and members of the global business community.
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United StatesWharton Club of Atlantawww.whartonatlanta.com
Penn & Wharton Club of Arizonawww.pennclubaz.org
Wharton Club of Bostonwww.whartonboston.com
Wharton Club of Central FloridaLinkedIn: Search “Wharton Club of Central Florida”
Wharton Club of Charlottewww.whartoncharlotte.com
Wharton Club of Chicagowww.whartonclubchicago.com
Wharton Club of Coloradowww.whartonclubofcolorado.com
Wharton Club of Dallas/Fort Worthwww.whartondfw.org
Wharton Club of Washington D.C.www.whartondc.com
Wharton Club of Greater Tampa BayLinkedIn: Search “Wharton Club of Greater Tampa Bay”
Wharton Club of Houstonwww.whartonhouston.com
Penn & Wharton Club of Michiganwww.pennclubmi.org
Wharton Club of Minnesotawww.whartonmn.com
Wharton Club of New Jerseywww.whartonnjclub.com
Wharton Club of New Yorkwww.whartonny.com
Wharton Club of Northeast Ohiowww.whartonclubneo.org
Wharton Club of Northern Californiawww.whartonclub.com
Wharton Club of Philadelphiawww.whartonclub.org
Wharton Club of Rhode Island
Wharton Club of San Diegowww.whartonsandiego.org
Wharton Club of Seattlewww.whartonseattle.com
Wharton Club of South Floridawww.whartonsouthfla.com
Wharton Club of Southern Californiawww.whartonsocal.com
Wharton Club of St. Louis
Wharton Club of Western Pennsylvaniawww.whartonwpa.com
CanadaWharton Club of [email protected]
Penn & Wharton Club of Torontowww.pennwhartontoronto.com
Latin AmericaPenn & Wharton Club of Argentinawww.pennandwhartonargentina.com
Wharton Club of Brazilwww.whartonbrasil.com.br
Wharton Club of Chile
Penn & Wharton Club of Colombia
Penn & Wharton Club of Costa Rica
Penn & Wharton Club of the Dominican Republic
Penn & Wharton Club of Mexico City
Wharton Club of Monterreywww.whartonmonterrey.com
Wharton Club of PeruLinkedIn: Search “Wharton Club of Peru”
Wharton Club of Venezuela
EuropeWharton Club of BelgiumLinkedIn: Search “Wharton Club of Belgium”
WHARTON REGIONAL AND AFFINITY CLUBS Wharton Club of Germany/Austriawww.whartongermany.com
Wharton Club of Greecewww.whartongreece.com
Wharton Club of Italywww.whartonclubofitaly.com
Penn & Wharton Club of the Netherlands
Wharton Club of Paris www.whartonparis.com
Wharton Club of Russiawww.whartonrussia.com
Wharton Club of SpainWharton Club of Switzerlandwww.wharton.ch
Penn & Wharton Club of Turkey LinkedIn: Search “Penn & Wharton Club of Turkey”
Wharton Club of the United Kingdomwww.whartonclubuk.net
AsiaWharton Club of Australia/New Zealandwww.wharton.org.au
Wharton Club of Beijingwww.whartonbj.com
Wharton Club of Delhiwww.whartondelhi.com
Wharton Club of Hong Kongwww.whartonclubhk.com
Wharton Club of Indiawww.whartonclubindia.com
Penn & Wharton Club of [email protected]: Search “University of Pennsylvania and Wharton Club of Indonesia”
Wharton Club of Japan www.wharton.jp
Wharton Club of Korea
Penn & Wharton Club of Malaysia www.pennwharton.org.my
Penn & Wharton Club of Philippines
Wharton Club of Shanghaiwww.whartonshanghai.com
Penn & Wharton Club of Singapore
Wharton Club of Taiwanwww.whartontaiwan.com
Wharton Club of Thailand
Penn & Wharton Club of VietnamLinkedIn: Search “Wharton Club of Vietnam”
Middle East & AfricaWharton Club of AfricaLinkedIn: Search “Wharton Club of Africa”
Wharton Club of Israel www.whartonisrael.com
Wharton Club of the Middle East
www.whartonme.com
Affinity ClubsLauder Institute Alumni Associationwww.lauderinstitutealumni.com
Wharton Aerospace CommunityLinkedIn: Search “Wharton Aerospace Community”
Wharton Black MBA Alumni Association
Wharton Energy Networkwww.whartonenergy.com
Wharton Follies Alumni Associationwww.whartonfolliesclub.com
Wharton Health Care Management Alumni Associationwww.whartonhealthcare.org
Wharton Out for Business www.whartono4b.com/alumni
Pi Delta Epsilon/Business Fraternitywww.whartonpde.org
Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Associationwww.wpen.org
For more information on the Wharton Club Network, please visit www.wharton.upenn.edu/clubs.
Access JobsSearch the free, dedicated alumni jobs board. Register to havecustomized job email alerts sent directly to you.
Career AdvisingSchedule a complimentary advising appointment to discuss your careerand available Wharton resources. External coaching is also available foralumni in need of more intensive assistance.
Resume BookUpload your resume to allow world-class employers, executive searchfirms, and those looking to fill Board of Directors’ positions to access you.Resume templates and resume review appointments are available on theAlumni Career Services website.
Career AssessmentReceive discounted access to the leading career assessment tool: AlumniAdvisor from CareerLeader.
Research ToolsLippincott Library provides access to the Business Source Alumni Edition,which covers over 1400 full-text business journals and magazines,thousands of global reports and company profiles. Alumni can also access Mergent, a US and international company database.
InterviewstreamThis web-based platform provides the opportunity to conduct anindustry-specific mock interview, allowing you to then critique yourown performance.
CAREER MANAGEMENT
Access to Student Resources
You will continue to have access to the following resources as a studentuntil the date listed below.
Resource End of Service Date for Full-Time MBA Students
Capital IQ June 1, 2014
CareerPath (student access) September 2, 2014*
Wharton Student Email Account November 11, 2014
MBACM Student Website November 11, 2014
*On September 2, 2014, your access to CareerPath will change from ‘student’ to ‘member’ of the alumni community. At this time, you will gain access to full-time job postings targeting recent graduates and sign-up for job email alerts.
On-Demand ProgramsAccess a career library of over 15 on-demand career programsand webinars.
Online ResourcesTake advantage of more than 50 online resources dedicated to alumni whoare transitioning back into the workplace, seeking entrepreneurial careers,executive-level alumni, and individuals pursuing a global career change.
For more information on MBA Career Management, please visit http://mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu/alumni.
AdmissionsConnect
Alumni are an integral part of the Wharton admissions process and are critical ambassadors for the program. We look forward to engaging you in our outreach to candidates, including hosting and attending events around the globe.
For more information about Admissions events and to get involved with the Wharton admissions process, please go to https://web.wharton.upenn.edu/admissionsconnect and register.
The Wharton Fund
The Wharton Fund is essential for funding many of the School’s key programs and initiatives. Wharton relies on its alumni and friends for this annual unrestricted resource, which makes a difference across the Wharton community. We welcome and appreciate your support.
Designate your gift to one of the following areas:
• Unrestricted• Graduate Financial Aid• Capital Projects• Global Programs• Wharton | San Francisco • Faculty Research• Dean’s Initiatives
For more information about the Wharton Fund or to make a gift online, please visit www.wharton.upenn.edu/giving.html.
WHARTON ALUMNI RELATIONS
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Philadelphia, PA 19104.6360USA
Tel: +1.215.898.8478Fax: +1.215.898.2695
ALUMNI RESOURCES QUICKLISTLifelong Learning
http://lifelonglearning.wharton.upenn.edu
Wharton Class Ambassador Program
www.wharton.upenn.edu/classambassadors
Career Management
http://mbacareers.wharton.upenn.edu/alumni
MBA Admissions
https://web.wharton.upenn.edu/admissionsconnect
Wharton Global Forums
www.wharton.upenn.edu/globalforums
Global Clubs Network
www.wharton.upenn.edu/clubs
Wharton MBA Reunion Weekend
www.wharton.upenn.edu/reunion
Alumni Communications
www.whartonmagazine.com
WhartonConnect
www.whartonconnect.com
WhartonConnect
www.whartonconnect.com
LinkedIn Search “Wharton School Alumni” in the LinkedIn Groups Directory
www.facebook.com/WhartonSchool
Flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/thewhartonschool
www.twitter.com/whartonalumni
YouTube
www.youtube.com/thewhartonschool
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