In Brief
PROFESSIONALS EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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STUDENT-MANAGED FUND SURPASSES $1 MILLION The Intrieri Family StudentManaged Fund, which began in 2012 with a $100,000 gift from alumnus Vincent Intrieri ’84 and his wife, Joanne, has grown to more than $1 million. At the end of September, the value stood at $1,128,000. Reaching the million-dollar milestone means funds gained beyond that mark will help fund student scholarships. “The original plan was to start offering scholarships in two years to allow us to build up a cushion,” said Dr. Timothy Krause, associate professor of finance and co-director of the fund with Phil Stuczynski, lecturer in business and finance. “However, the market has done so well that we are looking at offering some scholarships in 2022.” While the scholarships are a nice bonus, the underlying value of the student-managed fund is evident for upper-level Finance students who have the opportunity to actively manage it. Many business alumni say their experience with the fund has contributed directly to their career trajectory.
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ix business leaders with experience in management, finance, and product innovation are serving as Executives in Residence in the Black School of Business this academic year. They are: Steven D. Bugajski, chief information officer, U.S. Steel. Matthew MacBeth, chief innovation officer, The Brookfield Group. Eugene Natali, CEO and founder, Troutwood. Jeremy O’Mard, managing consultant, IBM Global Business Services. Ann Scott, community outreach manager, Erie Insurance Group. Jeff Stempka, senior associate marketing manager, Campbell Soup Company. Executives in Residence lead workshops, sponsor class projects, judge business competitions, and provide career advising to students. Each brings industry expertise to the classroom, student research, and student networking. “The program is a major asset for our students and faculty,” said Dr. Greg Filbeck, director of the Black School. “Students gain hands-on, portfolio-building opportunities and begin to develop their professional networks. The guidance, mentoring, and firsthand experience these executives provide is invaluable.” Events led by the Executives in Residence this fall included: Marketing-Palooza with Jeff Stempka, who spoke to marketing classes, held appointments with students, and organized a panel for students to learn from and network with industry professionals. A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Professional at IBM with Jeremy O’Mard and David Chapin, North American privacy lead at IBM, who gave students a glimpse into the day-to-day life of cybersecurity professionals, offered tips on applying for internships and jobs, and highlighted continuing education after college through certification programs. The C3W Mentoring Program, created by Ann Scott, which kicked off its third year with a mentor training session taught by staff members of the college’s Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research and Evaluation (CORE). The C3W Program is designed to engage and develop female students in the areas of connectedness, capability, and confidence.
STEVEN D. BUGAJSKI
MATTHEW MACBETH
EUGENE NATALI
JEREMY O'MARD
ANN SCOTT
JEFF STEMPKA
