The Questrom iTrek is a student-led trek to Israel over spring break, focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. The group visited Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and a Bedouin encampment in the desert. During the trip, students learned about the history and political situation in the region through visits to the religious sites of Jerusalem, the Holocaust Museum, […]
On Monday April 4, 2015 the Health Sector Management Club (HSM) hosted a spring networking event for 1st and 2nd year MBA students, as well as MSMS students. The event hosted 14 alumni and guests representing companies throughout the health sector. Highlights included Shire Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi Genzyme, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and Vertex […]
Last week, twenty students in the Public and Non-Profit Club visited the Museum of Science to explore how the museum manages corporate partnerships and builds their brand with exhibits such as the recent (and very successful) Pixar display. They had the opportunity to meet with the Senior Vice President, Advancement, the Executive Director, Advancement and […]
Over spring break, 30 Questrom MBA candidates devoted their time to helping entrepreneurs in Guatemala expand their businesses. The BU Global Venture Consulting (BUGVC) Club is a student-run organization that takes their spring break each year to devote their time and business skills to helping grow businesses in the developing world. The trip is completely […]
On Friday, March 18, a group of 27 MBA candidates toured innovative workspaces throughout Cambridge, MA. Led by the Leadership and Organizational Transformation Club, the group toured the Cambridge Innovation Center and Google’s Cambridge Campus with the goal of exploring how non-traditional work spaces can influence and encourage a healthy working environment for employees. The […]
Name: Lauren Murphy, Part-time Evening MBA, MBA 2016 Background? I was born in Boston but raised about 50 miles outside in Worcester, MA. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Boston University in International Relations. Before coming to Questrom, I worked at a small non-profit in Boston whose mission focused on social entrepreneurship development in the […]
BU’s Sports and Social Club planned a President’s Day Weekend Ski Trip to Attitash Ski Resort in New Hampshire. More than 30 first- and second-year Full-Time MBA, PEMBA, and MS-MS students travelled to New Hampshire for the Weekend. The group left from Questrom Friday evening and spent Saturday and Sunday on the sunny mountain. It […]
Yesterday, Cohort Q in collaboration with Women’s MBA Association, Net Impact, and Latin American MBA Association, held a panel to discuss diversity in the workplace. Three leaders from diverse backgrounds discussed topics such as: Diversity vs. Inclusion Affinity Groups Unconscious Bias Hiring for diversity Mentorship Pictured Below: Yvonne Garcia, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Client […]
Frank Lin Masters of Science in Management Studies ’16 Background: My parents emigrated from Taiwan and finally settled in the city of Bangkok, Thailand, where I was born and raised. I grew up with my parents, three siblings and our dog named Melon. Growing up, I studied at a Thai-Chinese International School where I learned to […]
Name Nathan Levy, MS Information Systems, MBA 2016 Background: I was born and raised in Tucson, AZ where I lived with my parents and two younger sisters. Afterwards, I headed for the rocky mountains where I earned my bachelor’s degree in international business from the University of Denver. Most recently, prior to coming to Questrom, […]