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November 2009

Thriving in Tumultuous Times: Donald Ger (MBA ’94) of Year Up successfully markets students in spite of corporate job losses
By the fall of 2008 the economy was in a freefall. For Donald Ger (MBA ’94), senior director of internships for Year Up in Boston, this was especially troubling.

Video: Jason Kilar, BSBA Class of 1993 and CEO of Hulu speaks at UNC Kenan-Flagler
Jason Kilar, BSBA Class of 1993 and CEO of Hulu, spoke to UNC Kenan-Flagler Executive MBA and MBA students.

Alumni Profile: Hajo Engelke (MBA ’09) launches his own venture after nurturing his business idea at UNC Kenan-Flagler
Hajo Engelke (MBA ’09) launched Custom Choice Cereal after the Carolina Entrepreneurial Initiative helped him define his niche and develop a business plan.

John Worth's Career Corner: Utilize the Alumni Career Advisor Network
Building and utilizing a professional network continues to be the most effective way to manage your career and find a new job.

Alumni Notes
Find out about 2009 Alumni Awards recipients and visit the online store for the perfect UNC Kenan-Flagler holiday gift.

UNC Kenan-Flagler recognizes seven outstanding alumni at awards ceremony
The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School recognized seven outstanding alumni at its 11th annual Alumni Association Awards ceremony Nov. 6.

School plays role in two Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender business conferences
UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni, students and staff organized two conferences in October for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) business students.

Alumni Q & A: Tracy (Commerson) Ely, Centocor Ortho Biotech Products' Marketing Director
Tracy Ely says: "In addition to general management skills, the most valuable skill I took away from Kenan-Flagler was leadership. ..."