Summer 2010
In this Issues:
‘GO FORTH AND DO GREAT THINGS’
Wharton’s newest graduates got their degrees–and prepare to change the world economy for the better.
MOMENT OF TRUTH
THE FUTURE OF BOOKS
A PLASTIC DISASTER
Let’s Start Writing Our Stories
Uncertain financial times remain, but Wharton’s newest graduates seem set on changing the world for the better.
Is There a Future for Books?
At Wharton School’s Future of Publishing Conference, insiders debated what the future may hold for the publishing industry.
Moment of Truth
Ever Wondered What It Takes to Compete—and Win—in the Wharton Business Plan Competition? We Sent a Writer to Huntsman Hall to Find Out.
A Battle in the Pacific
There’s a trash heap the size of Texas floating in the North Pacific. Doug Woodring, WG’95, is working to clean it up.
News Briefs
Wingard Named Vice Dean of Executive Education
Dr. Jason Wingard, formerly a senior director of the Wharton Executive Education …
Editor’s Letter
Ever heard of Gustavus W. Smith? Unless you’re a Civil War buff, you probably haven’t. Because when history came calling, Smith backed down.
A Real-World Look at Private Equity
Wharton’s new Advanced Seminar on Private Equity brings the real world to the classroom.
Wharton Leader: Thuy Dam, WG’96
During Her Tenure With ANZ Bank, Thuy Dam Has Helped Modernize the Vietnamese Banking Industry
Wharton Leader: Denis Benchimol Minev, WG’03
As Head of Development in the Brazilian State of Amazonas, Denis Minev Helped Preserve Untold Acres of Rainforest.
From the Vault: Commencement
Penn Commencement used to be a decidedly downtown affair. Back in 1901, graduates marched from 34th and Walnut …
Final Exam
Think you could still ace your way through Wharton? Well, here’s your chance to prove it.
Wharton Folly
By The Wharton Folly Committee: (Joel Serebransky, WG’85, Matthew Sinacori, WG’03, Ram Rajagopal, WG’02, Steve Margolis, WG’86, and …
Why ‘Participation’ Matters
Wharton’s new Associate Dean for External Affairs wants to build a stronger connection between the School and its alumni.
Kim: ‘There is Much to be Done’
At Wharton’s Global Alumni Forum in Seoul, Two Esteemed Alumni Were Awarded the Dean’s Medal.
Wharton School Publishing
When It Comes to Super-Successful Products, Design Matters–But Only When Paired With Sound Strategy.
Passion vs. Profit: Microfinance’s Talent Wars
Microfinance institutions have performed incredibly well. But their success has also created an unforeseen problem.
Photo Spotlight: Penn Fashion Week Fashion Show
Tommy Leonardi
It is one of the most colorful events on the Wharton calendar: The Penn Fashion …
