In like a lion?

As the old proverb goes, “in like a lion, out like a lamb”, the month of March usually begins with cold, unpleasant weather.  I’m happy to report that on March 6, it is currently 56 degrees in Buffalo.  The snow is gone and I’m hopeful that we’ll see daffodils soon.

In addition to the great weather, our UB MBAs are experiencing busy days.  Today, our students are networking with two brilliant executives from Kimberly-Clark and Merck & Co., Inc. who have come to the Alfiero Center to share their insight and experiences.

We have 17 students leaving for an alternative Spring Break in New Orleans, Louisiana tomorrow.  They will assist in the ongoing Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.  Learn more about their endeavors in future posts.

Many of our students are analyzing cases and preparing presentations for upcoming competitions.  Four of our second year MBA students will be competing in the George Washington University/KMPG International Case Competition at GWU on March 20 and 21.  First year MBA student finalists will compete in the Steven C. Verney MBA Case Competition on March 27 .

We also look forward to our upcoming UB MBA Sneak Preview Weekend on March 27 and 28.  We have a variety of events planned for the accepted students of our fall 2009 incoming class including a welcome reception, a variety of interactive panels and professional development.  We are excited to host our accepted students on campus soon.

For information on upcoming events, please check the events calendar on our Web site.  We hope to see you soon!