Clemson MBA candidates support Special Olympics North Carolina
Thursday, March 13, 2008A team of 16 Clemson University MBA candidates will travel to Duke University to compete in events such as swimming, running and even briefcase tossing to help raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina. The event is will be held April 4-6, 2008. Clemson's MBA Program is participating in the 20th annual Duke MBA Games, along with MBA teams from the University of Chicago, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, the University of Michigan and Vanderbilt University. Interim director of the full-time Clemson MBA program Jani Spede, who will travel with the students to the event, said, 'I am thrilled that our MBA candidates are participating in this rewarding event--it will give our candidates a better understanding of social stewardship, which is maturing in corporations. At the same time, it will provide everyone involved the opportunity to further develop team and interpersonal skills while directly impacting the lives of Special Olympians.' Building on the leadership and teamwork skills developed in the classroom, MBA candidates will team up with several Special Olympians to compete in the events. The weekend's events will also include networking and socializing events in the Durham area. Chris Bauer, president of the Clemson MBA Student Association, said, 'As we continue to build the reputation of the program, it is important for Clemson MBA's to show our support for worthy causes. Participating in events similar to the Duke MBA Games not only begins to establish the kinds of positive associations found among highly-ranked programs, but these opportunities also give our MBA’s a chance to network with other future leaders of the business community.' The Clemson MBA Student Association is organizing Clemson's participation in the event, and the group is also investigating local social awareness activities for next year. The Duke MBA Games have raised more than $1.6 million since its inception in 1988. Special Olympics North Carolina is a volunteer-driven organization that involves more than 38,000 athletes in competition through 20 sports and supports children and adults with disabilities. To sponsor the Clemson MBA program in the event, visit: http://www.firstgiving.com/mbagames-clemson. Uniquely, about 50 percent of MBA candidates in the full-time program are awarded graduate assistantships, many of which include the opportunity to serve as business opportunity analysts who work on an array of projects for inventors, entrepreneurs and established businesses. Numerous dual-degree options also are available, as are study abroad programs in Belgium, China and Italy. For more information about the Clemson MBA, visit www.clemson.edu/mba or e-mail MBACareers@clemson.edu.
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About the Clemson MBA
As the largest graduate program in Clemson University's College of Business and Behavioral Science, the Clemson MBA program ranks in the top 20 percent of AACSB International-accredited programs nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report. The innovative MBA program prepares business professionals for senior-level management positions in the global marketplace. Whether enrolled in the full-time, on-campus program (typically completed in 18-24 months) or the flexible, part-time working-professionals program (offered in the evenings in Greenville), Clemson MBA professionals gain an analytical, theoretical, strategic and real-world perspective on leading businesses. Classes are taught in-person, creating an engaging environment in which to learn among a diverse, team-like class culture.
