by Webmaster on March 1, 2011
On Saturday, February 12, 2011, just short of 100 members and friends of the Elon MBA Student-Alumni Association spent the evening at the Fourth Annual “Cocktails and a Musical” event at Elon’s Center for Fine Arts. This event, which has always been held on Valentine’s weekend, has evolved into one of the most popular of the year. Ethan Sabin, an MBA alumnus, commented about the event, “My wife and I always know how we are going to celebrate Valentine’s Day—at Cocktails and a Musical—of course.” “I never have to make plans—and the event is great fun.”
This year, the event started at 5:00pm with heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar in the Isabella Cannon room—right across the hall from the McCrary Theatre, where the musical was performed. The mashed potatoes served in martini glasses with a choice of toppings and the chocolate fondue are always a huge hit. Chris Chipman, the husband of Holly Stewart, an MBA alumna, graciously brought his equipment and provided the music for the event. Betty Rouse won the door prize, which was a $25 gift certificate to B. Christopher’s Restaurant in Burlington.
This year’s “Cocktails and a Musical” event featured Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award winning musical RENT, a provocative, rocking show inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème. RENT captures the heart of a generation as it celebrates art and art-makers, counter culture otherness, life, love and faith in a group of friends on the verge of the millennium circa 1996. Elon’s performing arts department did not fail to wow us with its talent, yet again.
A fun time was had by all. Go ahead and mark your calendar for next year. You’ll be glad you did.
by Webmaster on November 28, 2010
Two more great Elon MBA Student-Alumni Association events have been planned for January and February:
Carolina Hurricanes game: In January, you can join classmates, alumni, faculty and friends of the program for a Carolina Hurricanes game on Jan. 15. The ‘Canes will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 7 p.m. game. We are planning a networking meet-and-greet before the game at Edward’s Mill Bar & Grill, which is also a great place to car-pool to the game from. Tickets must be prepaid by Dec. 15 to reserve your seat. Download the flyer for more information.
Fourth Annual Cocktails and a Musical featuring RENT: This year, our Cocktails and a Musical event will feature a performance of the Broadway smash hit RENT. Tickets are $18 for students and $30 for alumni and friends. This is one of the association’s most popular events, so contact Judy to reserve your tickets soon. For more details, download the flyer.
by Webmaster on October 25, 2010
Current students, alumni and friends of the program are invited to attend an Elon MBA Happy Hour event in the Triangle. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Carmen’s Cuban Cafe in Morrisville.
This is a great opportunity to get to know other students and connect with alumni in a fun, informal setting. It should also be conveniently located for all of our Triangle members. Triangle Happy Hour for more details.
by Webmaster on October 7, 2010
The Grove Winery in Gibsonville (near Elon) will again be the site of the MBA Student-Alumni Association’s Wine 101 and Wine & Cheese Tasting on Nov. 6. Experts at The Grove will teach you everything an MBA should know about wine. You’ll have an opportunity to taste wines and enjoy selected wine and cheese pairings.
The cost is only $17.50 per person, due the day of the event, and includes a souvenir wine glass. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and contact Elon MBA Christine Flowe (’09) at christinebrown[at]triad.rr.com. For more details, check out the flier (pdf).
by Webmaster on September 8, 2010
The Love School of Business Legends of Business series will bring the founder and current president of Biscuitville to campus on Sept. 15. Maurice Jennings (Elon ’57) and Burney Jennings (Elon ’87) will appear at 4:30 p.m. at the Koury Business Center’s LaRose Digital Theatre (KOBC 101).
Maurice and Burney Jennings are featured in the Legends of Business speaker series. Image courtesy Elon University.
Maurice Jennings started Biscuitville in Danville, Va., in 1975. Today, the company has 50 stores in North Carolina and Virginia and is led by his son, Burney Jennings, the president of the company. Burney Jennings will talk about the company’s story and its growth over the years.
The Jennings are long-time supporters of the university. Burney Jennings serves on the Elon Board of Trustees. Maurice Jennings was awarded the Elon Medallion in 2006 for outstanding service to the university and is a trustee emeritus.
The Legends of Business series, which brings successful business executives to campus to speak, is funded through a gift from R. Cruse Lewis. The event is open to all Elon students, faculty and staff (and friends of the business school); no reservations are needed. A reception will follow their presentation.
