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April 2008

A History Lesson and a Lesson in Good Business
A UNC Kenan-Flagler marketing professor explores the smart business principles of George Washington.

Executive Development Hosts Navy Admirals from Abroad
For the past four years, the Navy has honed the management skills of its flag officers at UNC Kenan-Flagler Executive Business Courses. This year, the Navy invited admirals from Argentina and Chile.

Alumni Profile: Balancing a Marriage and a Business
Estella Christie Kiser (BSBA ’89, JD ’93) and Lee Kiser (BSBA ’88) run a real estate business and a life together in Chicago.

Alumni Notes
Executive Alumni Series and Reunion 2008

John Worth's Career Corner: How Do I Keep My Networking Conversations Going?
A few suggestions to help you build and maintain networking relationships over the long term.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Names Susan Cates to Lead Executive Development
Cates succeeds James W. Dean Jr., who now is senior associate dean for academic affairs at UNC Kenan-Flagler.

Executive Alumni Series April 11-12
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA for Executives alumni (Evening, Weekend and OneMBA®) are gathering at the sixth annual Executive Alumni Series April 11-12.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Hosts 3rd Annual Sustainable Venture Capital Investment Competition
Wharton won the UNC-founded competition, held March 28-29.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Team to Compete in VCIC Finals
A team of five MBA students from UNC Kenan-Flagler won the Southeast Regional Championship in this year’s Venture Capital Investment Competition Feb. 22 at UVA.

MBAs Second in International Tech Strategy Business Case Competition
An MBA student team from UNC Kenan-Flagler placed second in the International Tech Strategy Business Case Competition, winning a $15,000 award.