Wednesday, 13 August 2008

London Business School newsflash

Lbs I don't think I talk a lot on the blog about London Business School anymore (trying to be on brand and not say LBS but I know I can't keep it up; you know what, everywhere I say LBS, pretend I say London Business School). Which is a bit odd, since my bond with LBS is still quite strong. My housemate was one of my classmates, most of my friends in London are ex-LBS (working a little bit to tip that balance to include more 'normal' people, not that I don't like my MBA friends, but it's good to have a mix), I help organise a regular drinks-catch-up do for my class, answer questions and chat to applicants and students and help out with events that require alumni every now and then.

Two pieces of news came in this week which cement my connection with LBS that little more. First up, I’ll be part of an alumni panel at MBA2010 orientation, which I hope will be a hoot. Loved doing it last year, although I’m never quite sure if the advice I dole out is the kind of stuff people want to hear. Anyway, if you’re reading this and you’re 2010, come up and say hi, it would be nice to meet you.

Second piece of news is that I got elected to the IAB, the School’s International Alumni Board, kinda like a think tank made up of alumni. Every alumn can stand, and so I did. And got in as did 3 other 2007s (hurray, go Jackson, Jasdpee and Vinay!) and a bunch of alumns who I don't know yet but look forward to meeting. Thanks to everyone who voted for me, ever so nice. Now I hope I can live up to the votes of confidence.

13 Aug 2008 19:48:00 | LBS

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And I, yes, I made my first complaint to her as a our new IAB rep.

Congrats!
al

Posted by: Al | Friday, 15 August 2008 at 03:08 PM

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