Upcoming Events
MBA@Calvin Career Mentoring Program
Business is a broad field, and many students aren't sure which direction to pursue. Pairing up with an alum who has successfully navigated a career path can be invaluable to students who are discerning their vocational calling. Mentors commit to meeting with a student 3 times in one school year. More »
Horizon Award
The Horizon Award is presented by MBA@Calvin to recognize outstanding young alumni business professionals who demonstrate significant contributions to their field and the impact of faith on their work. The award is presented at the Business Careers Dinner. Submit a nomination!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Breakfast & Networking Event
7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Prince Conference Center
Speaker: Birgit Klohs
President, The Right Place, Inc.
Birgit M. Klohs has served as president of The Right Place since 1987. A native of Germany, she joined the staff from Grand Valley State University where she was assistant director of the Office for Economic Expansion. Her professional economic development experience began in 1977 as an Industrial Consultant with the Economic Development Corporation of Berrien County, Michigan. Her formal education includes a degree in finance from Western Michigan University. Birgit also is a graduate of the Economic Development Institute of the University of Oklahoma, as well as a certified Economic Development Finance Professional. In addition to her administration responsibilities, Birgit is active in each of The Right Place, Inc.’s strategic priorities. She brings special expertise to the retention, expansion and attraction priorities of The Right Place, Inc.. Her attraction efforts include both domestic and international prospects, including several foreign trade missions
Cost: $5 – pay at the door RSVP: Details provided in winter 2009 Calvin business majors: You are also welcome! |
annually. Birgit has many professional and volunteer affiliations in the community, serving on the boards of such organizations as Spectrum Health, Macatawa Bank, the Employers' Association and the Grand Rapids Symphony. She is a member of the State of Michigan's Council of Economic Advisors and serves on the board of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Business Careers Dinner - Postponed until Spring 2010
MBA@Calvin members are invited to attend the Business Careers Dinner. This annual dinner brings together internship hosts and other Calvin business partners, and it allows business and accounting students to mingle with professionals. Networking over a business dinner is an important skill for students to learn, and for many, this is their first opportunity to do so. Sponsored by the career development office, career@calvin.edu.
Invitation List
MBA@Calvin invitations are only sent via e-mail. Send your name and e-mail to mba@calvin.edu to be added to our mailing list. You can also join the "MBA@Calvin" Facebook group - check out the pictures from the Nov. 2008 business careers dinner!
Past Events
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
MBA at ArtPrize
MBA@Calvin and the Grand Rapids Area alumni chapter's Calvin Around Town program are co-sponsoring an up-close look at ArtPrize, the international art competition premiering this fall in Grand Rapids. ArtPrize pairs artists from around the world—including Calvin alumni—with venues throughout the city. This "radically open" competition allows any artist to enter and any visitor to vote for the winners.
5:30 p.m., Ladies Literary Club, 61 Sheldon SE
Hear ArtPrize founder Rick DeVos '04 speak about his vision for the competition.6-8 p.m, (106) South Division and Monroe Community Church, 800 Monroe NW
Explore the work of Calvin alumni artists at these two ArtPrize venues. There will be receptions at each location, and Calvin artists will be on hand to talk about their work.
Registration: Advance reservations ($10 adults, $5 students) are required. More information and registration »
MBA@Calvin at McFaddens
May 7, 2009
This MBA@Calvin event featured Grand Rapids' Mayor George Heartwell networking with us at McFadden's.
