Alumni Happenings: Spring 2024

Every event brings new insights, experiences, and connections for alumni and friends of the Carlson School. Here are some highlights:

Carlson School Around the World

Dean Jamie Prenkert and representatives from the Carlson School have traveled across the country and around the world this school year. Alumni and friends have enthusiastically welcomed the school’s new dean, and have enjoyed coming together for networking, socializing, and learning about new and exciting things happening and planned at the Carlson School. In the fall, stops included Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai and Guangzhou in China, and Seoul, South Korea. This spring, they visited in Naples, Fla.; Phoenix; Warsaw, Poland; Vienna, Austria; and Dallas, Texas. Travel isn’t done yet, so watch your inbox to see when the group is coming to a city near you!

Carlson School in Minnesota

It’s been busy in the Twin Cities as well, with socializing, networking, and introducing our new dean to local alumni and friends. First, Prenkert marched alongside students, alumni, and school representatives in the Homecoming parade. Then alumni turned out for a football tailgate, cheering the Gophers to victory against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. The fall semester rounded out with Prenkert sitting down for a wide-ranging 1st Tuesday discussion with Allison Kaplan, editor-in-chief of Twin Cities Business. 

View Prenkert’s 1st Tuesday conversation, and other past 1st Tuesday events.

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Save the Date: All-Alumni Weekend

It’s been so much fun hosting MBA Reunion Weekend the last few years that the fun is now open to all! The first-ever All-Alumni Weekend is September 20-21, 2024. The weekend will include milestone reunion events and activities, a tailgate before the Gophers football game vs. Iowa, and other family-friendly activities. 

Mark your calendars, make your travel plans, and visit the Carlson School Reunion page to see what’s planned.

CWGC Launches Senior Executive Series

Carlson Women Global Connect (CWGC) launched a new Senior Executive Women’s Series and hosted three events at local companies: 3M, Best Buy, and Donaldson. Volunteers within each organization hosted panel discussions on topics ranging from managing global teams to wellness at work. Thanks to Debarati Sen, Heather Green, ’04 MBA, Sheila Kramer, ’03 MHRIR, and Carla Haugen, ’99 MBA, for hosting us at your organizations! 

Learn more about CWGC. 

New Securian Alumni Chapter

Alumni at Securian launched a new alumni chapter this fall with the support of Carlson School Board of Advisors member Sid Gandhi, ’05 MBA. The kickoff event was open to all University of Minnesota alumni and featured a visit from Goldy Gopher and remarks from Prenkert.