Attend an Event
Below please find upcoming Crummer Alumni Association Events. Contact the Alumni Relations team at crummeralumni@rollins.edu with any questions.
March is Crummer Alumni Appreciation Month!
Slate of programming includes guest speakers, Rollins-wide events, and networking opportunities.
As part of the School’s ongoing commitment to bringing high-quality, valuable programming to our alumni community during these challenging times, Crummer is excited to present Crummer Alumni Appreciation Month during the month of March.
The month will be chock full of events designed to keep you connected as a part of our Crummer Alumni family.
Be sure to connect on the Crummer Alumni Association social media channels for event reminders, contests, giveaways, and more!
Schedule of Events
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Wednesday, March 3
Career Networking & Recruiting EventThe Crummer and Rollins Career Centers are pleased to invite alumni and students to an interactive, virtual evening of networking and recruiting. Meet representatives from top employers seeking candidates for internships and full-time positions as well as learn about companies from a variety of industries. Register for this event and schedule time(s) to meet with employers on Handshake.
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
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Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 7
Rollins Virtual Alumni WeekendRollins is bringing the sights are sounds of Alumni Weekend to you! The event lineup offers myriad opportunities to catch up with classmates, go back to class, and reconnect with the mission that unites our community.
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Wednesday, March 10
Women in Leadership PanelJoin us for a panel discussion with diverse, successful women in business. Our panelists will share accomplishments and challenges they have faced while navigating their careers. The event is hosted by the Crummer Student Leadership Advisory Board and the Center for Leadership Development.
Time: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. ET
Panelists:
- Lori DeLone ’81 ’04MBA, CIO, Health Plans at Cambia Health Solutions
- Stacey Engle, Founder, staceyengle.com
- Rosene Johnson, Executive Director, Pace Center for Girls
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Thursday, March 11
Crummer Connections: Fireside Chat with Patrick de la Roza '08MBAPatrick de la Roza ’08MBA will share his journey from Crummer and winning the 2014 Venture Plan Competition to selling his company, EASE Applications, for $25mm to Vocero, a publicly traded company on the NYSE.
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET
Moderators: Crummer’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Pete McAlindon & Crummer student Ralph Lehnert
Platform: Webex
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Thursday, March 18
Crummer Rollins Venture Plan Competition FinalsBe there when the next great business is born! Watch live as our finalists vie for their share of a total prize package valued at over $100,000. Don’t miss this exciting event where the three finalists will compete to determine who has the best new business. This annual competition is Central Florida’s very own Shark Tank-like competition where teams battle for funding and mentorship in front of the region’s top entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Participants will also have the opportunity to cast their vote to chose the winner of the Community Choice Award!
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Platform: Zoom
Click here to learn more about the competition and to REGISTER >>
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Wednesday, March 24
Crummer Connections: Virtual Alumni SocialMix and mingle with alumni and students from across the globe during this interactive, virtual event. Join us for group activities, networking opportunities, and more! Spoiler alert: special guest appearances includes our fantastic, finance faculty trio: Dr. Halil Kiymaz, Dr. Koray Simsek, and Dr. Brian Walkup!
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET
Platform: Zoom
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Friday, March 26
Alumni Referral DayJoin us in celebrating our founder, Roy E. Crummer’s birthday, by helping to give one of the greatest gifts – an education. We know that alumni like you, who have experienced Crummer firsthand, are our best advocates, and the best MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration candidates often come from referrals by members of our Crummer community. We invite you to tell us about a friend, family member, or colleague you think could benefit from a Crummer graduate business degree. If your referral is accepted, we will award a $2,500 tuition scholarship in your name!
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Tuesday, March 30
Giving DayGiving Day is one day when Crummer & Rollins alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends come together to celebrate the impact Crummer has on each of us. This virtual fundraising event is an opportunity for everyone to participate to show our collective impact and support.
Giving day link will be available soon!
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Wednesday, March 31
Crummer Connections: Book Club EventThe Crummer Connections: Book Club is an online community that reads books covering professional development, lifelong learning, personal growth, and other business and career related topics. The next title is 21st Century Corporate Citizenship: A Practical Guide to Delivering Value to Society and Your Business by Dave Stangis and Katherine Valvoda Smith. The book club book discussion will be led by Dr. Keith Whittingham, Associate Professor of Management Science.
Time: TBD
Platform: Zoom
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Additional Events
Additional opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Past Events
December, 2020
Alumni Holiday Social
Crummer Alumni Association hosted an entertaining evening of holiday cheer to virtually celebrate the season (and the end of 2020). The agenda included a cocktail class, a comedy show, two networking sessions, and a raffle to win a night’s stay at The Alfond Inn with a wine basket.
August 25, 2020
Free Business Resources for Crummer Alumni During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Blake Robinson, the Business Librarian at Rollins College’s Olin Library, spotlights a variety of FREE business resources for both for-profit and nonprofit businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the recording to learn more about specialized COVID-19 business information, virtual business libraries, and key Rollins resources.
Thursday, July 23
The Intersection of Healthcare and Business: A Leadership Perspective
Join the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) as we explore the challenges and most rewarding moments of leading in a rapidly changing healthcare industry.
In a landscape filled with risk and disruption, how does a leadership team develop and sustain a culture of safety and innovation?
Learn what it takes to build a high-performing, clinically integrated network that keeps the consumer at the heart of every decision, and remains viable into the future.