Walton College M.B.A. Students, Faculty and Career Center Visit Employers in Chicago
M.B.A. students: Saif Mir, Amberle Morgan, Kelly Williams and Charles Hanson; Faculty: Javier Reyes, Craig Rennie, Katie Kelting, Chris Hofer; Career Center: Heather Sprandel and Renee Clay (not pictured)
As part of the George W. Edwards Jr. Career Center’s Company Visit Program, four M.B.A. students in the Sam M. Walton College of Business were selected to participate in visits with two companies located in Chicago, Ill., including Saatchi & Saatchi X and United Continental Holdings.
The M.B.A. students are Saif Mir, Amberle Morgan, Kelly Williams and Charles Hanson.
At Saatchi & Saatchi X, the Master of Business Administration students were joined by Walton College faculty and staff, including Javier Reyes, Craig Rennie, Chris Hofer, Katie Kelting, Heather Sprandel and Renee Clay. The Walton College faculty also visited with Walgreens representative, Brad Ulrich, and toured the new Walgreens concept store on State Street.
The Sam M. Walton College of Business Career Development Center Company Visit Program is designed to give business students a connection to their local business community and a unique resource for discussing issues related to their career interests.
Participating students interact with business and industry professionals and are exposed to a variety of learning experiences provided by host companies and organizations. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for alumni to re-connect with the Walton College and interact with current students.
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Contacts
Heather Sprandel, Director
George W. Edwards Jr. Career Center
479-575-6100,
hsprandel@walton.uark.edu
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