The year 2020, and the COVID-19 pandemic that defined it, will go down in history as one of the most pivotal, life-altering time-periods, ever—one that was universally and equally devastating, and one that will likely change for good the way we communicate, learn, and work.

There were, of course, some silver linings, and there were also moments of levity that made some of the tougher times more bearable. 

“American businesses need workers who are not only knowledgeable in their technical fields but also have the skills that can adapt that knowledge to compete profitably in the marketplace. Graduates with an MBS degree will know how to lead innovations from idea to commercialization, understand market and customer needs, know how to assess financial decisions and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills.” –Deborah Silver, Ph.D., 2010

On Monday, December 7, thirty MBS Analytics students presented some amazing posters as part of their Advanced Analytics Practicum course taught by Dr. Christie Nelson. 

Time Management During a Crisis

“Are you feeling that 24 hours in a day are not enough? Does it feel like everything is happening too fast and you don’t have enough time to control it?” 

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, MBS students had the opportunity to hear MBS assistant director and executive coach Abbe Rosenthal, MA, PCC, share some incredibly valuable tips for how students can structure their LinkedIn profiles to increase their visibility and marketability. During the session, students were able to explore each element of their existing LinkedIn profiles to see which areas needed improvement. 
 

On Thursday, November 5, and Monday, November 9, respectively, I attended "CBD: Wonder Ingredient or Potential Snake Oil?"—a virtual workshop that covered topics related to the cannabidiol (CBD) industry overthe course of two half-day sessions. Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive (non-mind-altering) compound found in the cannabis plant— otherwise known as marijuana.

One of the greatest perks of being an MBS student is getting to draw on the vast knowledge and expertise of the successful alumni who so readily return to MBS to share what they’ve learned and what’s going on in their respective fields. The much-awaited “Data Analytics Panel” event was no different. Hosted virtually by Abbe Rosenthal, MA, PCC, and Dr.