From: William Horton-Anderson Date: October 1, 2020 Subject: MBA October 2020 Newsletter
BROAD MBA NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2020
Notes from the Full-Time MBA Program
The Full-Time MBA Program, in partnership with the student body and MBAA, is happy to continue the Broad MBA Newsletter. This newsletter includes student driven stories and information, important announcements from the department and college, and reminders of what is happening soon! If you are interested in writing something to be featured in the newsletter, please reach out to the program office!
With Septemeber in the books, it is almost time to register for your classes in the spring! While all of you have declared your concentration, many have changed or might have questions about what it means. William Horton-Anderson is your continued resource for academic, professional, and personal support and is ready to meet with all of you! Please watch your email for Spring 2021 Enrollment Sessions! As always, if you want to make an appointment with William, please do so here!
To view all of the events that are happening in October, make sure you are continuing to check CampusGroups (including downloading the brand new Broad MBA CampusGroups app)!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Broad
Each issue of the Broad MBA newsletter will recognize a commemorative observance or current event to recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion in the world of business. October 2020 celebrates exciting anniversaries for both National Disability Employment Awareness Month and LGBT History Month.
This October is the 75th year that National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) has occured, with this year's theme as "Increasing Access and Opportunity." To read more about NDEAM and it's history, and to get inspiration to plan an observance, visit here!
Celebrating the 15th anniversary, October is also LGBTQ History Month. This was designated to further the conversation and increase awareness of contributions from LGBTQ+ individuals worldwise. To learn more about this month, visit this link. Also, learn more about what LBGTQ+ individuals in business have made pioneering changes here!
Student Articles
World Mental Health Day
Lea Mavar talks about an important upcoming world holiday and the continued and renewed importance with the pandemic. To read more about the article, click here!
Halloween with COVID-19
Tricia O'Brien, a DO/MBA student, talks about her experiences researching what "spooky season" might look like in our current world. Click here to read the article!
Men's Mental Health
Taylor Wallace talks about an overlooked and often stigmatized focus on mental health. From giving statistics, social norms, and giving important articles, take a moment to read more here!
