Crummer Connect 2025: Sand Lake / Dr. Phillips
2025-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sixty Vines, 760 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, 32819, United States
We are thrilled to announce the return of the beloved tradition of Crummer Connect! These events are a fantastic opportunity for Crummer alumni across Central Florida to connect, engage, and network in comfortable and fun atmospheres.
Details:
🔹Dates: 5 dates, April through June
🔹Locations: Winter Park, Orlando, Sanford, Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips
🔹Hosted by: Fellow Crummer Alumni
Why Attend?
🔹Reconnect with classmates
🔹Make new friends within the Crummer community
🔹Network within a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere
Choose Your Event:
With five events scheduled, you can pick the one that best fits your schedule, or attend as many as you’d like! Each event is hosted by a fellow alumni, ensuring a welcoming and familiar environment.
April 10 – Winter Park/Maitland – Luke’s Kitchen
Join host Samantha Ferguson Wilson ’04MBA for delicious bites, drinks, and connections with your fellow Crummer alumni. Door prizes will be given if you bring a fellow alum or prospective student! Join us for the launch of Crummer Connect!
April 23 – Sand Lake/Dr. Phillips – Sixty Vines on Sand Lake Road
Join host Anthony Chessa ’20MBA and Crummer faculty member Dr. Koray Simsek at Sixty Vines on Sand Lake Road for great conversation and connection with your fellow Crummer alumni. Enjoy a delicious menu and wide variety of beverages while catching up with local alums!
May 16 – Lake Nona – Curious Cork
Join hosts Candy Cole ’13MBA and Carlos Custodio ’04 ’07MBA for good food and great conversation with your fellow Crummer alumni. If you’re in the Lake Nona area, you know Curious Cork is a great place to network and catch up.
May 28 – Sanford – Hollerbach’s German Restaurant
Join host Josh Snyder ’10MBA at the beloved Hollerbach’s German Restaurant in Sanford. Enjoy authentic German cuisine, drinks, and networking with fellow Crummer alumni.
June 19 – Orlando – Country Club of Orlando
Join host Paige Greninger ’01MBA at the Country Club of Orlando for a morning gathering with your fellow Crummer alumni. Wake up with a delicious breakfast, coffee and warm conversation. Great way to start the day!
Summer Bonus – Orlando City Game, coming soon!
For all event details and to register for one or more, click below.
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MBA Information Session (in person)
2025-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Discover how a Crummer MBA can help you achieve your career goals. At this in-person information session, you’ll gain valuable insights into advancing your leadership skills, expanding your network, and unlocking new opportunities. Hear directly from a panel of students, alumni, and faculty as they share their experiences and answer your questions. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your career, pivot to a new field, or deepen your expertise, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how the Executive MBA, Flex MBA, Accelerated MBA with STEM-Designation, or Early Advantage MBA can support your journey.
Event Date: Monday, April 14th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. ET
Event Location: Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College Campus, Winter Park, FL.
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Crummer Connect 2025: Winter Park / Maitland
2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Luke’s Kitchen, 640 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, United States

Enhancing Your Executive Presence with Patti Johnson (online)
2025-04-10 12:00 - 12:30 | Online
Leadership isn’t just about strategy and decision-making—it’s about how you show up. Executive presence is the key to influencing others, inspiring confidence, and advancing in your career. Join us for a virtual lunchtime event featuring Patti Johnson ’24DBA, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Mitsubishi and a graduate of Crummer’s Executive DBA program. She will share insights on developing executive presence, communicating with authority, and positioning yourself for leadership success.
This event is designed for professionals considering an Executive MBA or Executive DBA program who want to elevate their leadership effectiveness. Bring your questions and join us for a dynamic conversation!
Event Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Event Location: Online. Login details will be emailed to you after registration is complete.
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IT'S FOX DAY! Alumni Fox Day Picnic
2025-04-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, 32789, United States
All alumni are invited back to campus to celebrate Fox Day!
Join the Alumni Zone on Bush Lawn for a picnic dinner, games, alumni prizes, and a chance to receive a free Fox Day t-shirt (supplies are limited).
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AI and Governance Executive ForumAI at the Edge: Mastering Governance, Innovation, and Competitive Advantage
2025-04-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Your Guide to Thriving in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Presented by the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College and Holland & Knight, LLP, this exclusive executive forum brings together top business leaders, legal experts, and AI innovators to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Gain critical insights on AI governance, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and ethical AI implementation to drive competitive advantage in your organization.
Join C-suite executives, compliance officers, legal professionals, and technologists for high-impact discussions on the future of AI and its role in business transformation.
This event will be held both in person and virtually.
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Graduate Certificate Information Session (online)
2025-03-27 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Discover how Crummer’s Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship graduate certificates can help you advance your career. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, these flexible, credit-bearing credentials provide practical skills taught by world-class faculty. Discover how you can earn a graduate certificate in as little as one year and gain a competitive edge in your industry. Register now to take the next step in your professional growth!
Event Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 12:15 p.m. ET
Event Location: Online. Login details will be emailed to you after registration is complete.
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Alumni Weekend
2025-03-27 - 2025-03-30 | Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, 32789, United States
Celebrate your Crummer legacy at Alumni Weekend! Join all alumni for a campus-wide celebration honoring the connections, achievements, and memories that make our community extraordinary. It’s a unique opportunity to reunite with classmates, engage with faculty, and connect with alumni across all programs while enjoying special events that showcase the best of Crummer and Rollins. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate being a proud part of our alumni family!
Crummer-hosted events:

EDBA Breakfast Reception
Professional Development: A.I. Panel
Professional Development: Discussion on Family Business
Crummer Alumni Reception

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MBA Information Session (online)
2025-03-25 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Join us to learn how Crummer’s MBA programs can prepare you for success.
Webinar agenda:

Overview of Crummer’s renowned MBA programs: the Early Advantage MBA, the Accelerated MBA with STEM-Designation, the Flex MBA, and the Executive MBA.
Q & A session.

Event Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:15 p.m. ET
Event Location: Online. Login details will be emailed to you after registration is complete.
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Executive DBA Information Session (online)
2025-03-06 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Join us to learn how Crummer’s Executive DBA (EDBA) program can empower you to elevate your career, enhance your executive presence, and make a transformative impact in business or academia.
Webinar agenda:

Overview of Crummer’s EDBA program, Florida’s first AACSB-accredited program of its kind
Q & A session.

Event Date & Time: Thursday, March 6th at 12:15 p.m. ET
Event Location: Online. Login details will be emailed to you after registration is complete.
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Flex MBA Class Visit Opportunity: "Pricing Issues in Marketing Management"
2025-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
See what it’s like to be a Crummer MBA student by attending a class visit! Sit in on this live session, engage with our distinguished faculty, and experience our dynamic, discussion-based learning environment firsthand. You’ll also have the chance to meet current students and gain insights into the collaborative culture that sets Crummer apart.
Whether you’re exploring your MBA options or ready to take the next step, a class visit is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the Crummer experience.

Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Class: Pricing Issues in Marketing Management with Dr. Wenkai Zhou, Associate Professor of Marketing
Location: Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College Campus, Winter Park, FL

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Virtual Meet & Greet with MBA Alumni
2025-03-04 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Discover the real-world impact of an MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at our Virtual Meet & Greet with MBA Alumni! This is your chance to connect with graduates who have successfully navigated their careers with the knowledge, skills, and networks built at our business school.
During this interactive session, alumni will share their unique experiences, career paths, and how the Crummer MBA prepared them for leadership roles across various industries. You’ll hear firsthand about the lifelong connections they’ve made, the opportunities they’ve seized, and the challenges they’ve overcome—and have the chance to ask questions and gain valuable insights into what life after the MBA could look like for you.
Event Highlights:

Hear from alumni who have thrived in diverse industries
Learn how the MBA has shaped their careers and personal growth
Ask questions about the student experience, career services, and more
Understand the power of the Crummer alumni network and its impact

Event Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Event Time: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Event Location: Virtual via Zoom
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AI for Executives Bootcamp
2025-02-28 08:30 - 14:00 | Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Elevate your leadership! Register now to attend AI-EDGE: The AI for Executives Bootcamp at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College.
This inaugural program is the first of its kind—a pioneering, hands-on experience created for high-level executives and forward-thinking directors ready to harness the transformative power of AI in executive strategy and governance. As part of this groundbreaking new initiative, you’ll delve deep into the cutting-edge applications of AI that are reshaping industries, sharpen your strategic acumen with data-driven insights, and uncover innovative use cases to strengthen your organization’s competitive edge.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to lead your company into the future with confidence—this is where visionary leaders begin their AI journey. Join the vanguard of executive AI integration at AI-EDGE and be among the first to define the future of strategic decision-making.
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Virtual Meet & Greet with MBA Faculty
2025-02-27 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Join us for an exclusive Virtual Meet & Greet with our distinguished MBA faculty! This interactive session provides a unique opportunity for you to engage directly with the faculty members who shape our world-class MBA programs. Learn about their areas of expertise, teaching philosophies, and how they integrate real-world business challenges into the curriculum.
Whether you’re interested in our Early Advantage MBA, Accelerated MBA with a STEM-Designation, or Flex MBA options, this event is the perfect chance to get a feel for our academic community and ask any questions you may have about the learning experience at Crummer. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the professors who will be guiding your journey to business leadership.
Event Highlights:

Meet professors from various disciplines
Ask questions about the MBA curriculum and teaching approach
Gain insights into the academic and professional opportunities at Crummer
Learn about the impact of small class sizes and personalized mentorship

Event Date: Thursday, February 27th
Event Time: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
Event Location: Virtual via Zoom
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Tampa Alumni Networking and Reception
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:30
Join us in Tampa for an alumni reception to network with Rollins alumni while hearing from special guests Crummer Dean Anil Menon and Crummer Professor Lt. Gen. (ret.) Mark Hertling ’19DBA on the importance of liberal arts in business leadership.
Enjoy an evening of meaningful conversations and connection, with provided refreshments and appetizers.
This event is hosted by Bill Habermeyer ’05MBA and Robert Zinkil ’05MBA.
We know from our recent alumni survey that you want more opportunities to gather and connect with alumni from your area. We’re excited to make this happen!

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL

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Executive MBA Happy Hour: Connect, Learn, Network
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Join us for an exclusive Executive MBA Happy Hour, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with faculty, current students, and fellow prospective Executive MBA candidates in a relaxed, engaging setting.
Enjoy great conversation and refreshments as you meet the faculty directors of the Executive MBA program Dr. Keenan Yoho, Professor of Operations Management, and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mark Hertling ’19DBA, Professor of Practice in Leadership. This is your chance to ask questions, gain insights into the program, and expand your professional network—all in a casual and welcoming environment.
Whether you’re actively considering the Executive MBA or just exploring your options, this event is the perfect opportunity to experience the Crummer community firsthand.

Event Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Event Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET
Event Location: Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College Campus, Winter Park, FL

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EDBA Class Visit Opportunity: "Theories and Contemporary Thought in Global Business"
2025-02-15 12:45 - 14:00 | Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Experience the dynamic learning environment of Crummer’s Executive DBA (EDBA) program by sitting in on a class. Observe firsthand how seasoned professionals and distinguished faculty engage in thought-provoking discussions, explore advanced research topics, and apply innovative business concepts to real-world challenges. This unique opportunity provides a glimpse into the collaborative and intellectually stimulating atmosphere that defines the Executive DBA experience.

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 12:45 PM until 2:00 PM
Class: Theories and Contemporary Thought in Global Business with Dr. Jim Johnson, George and Harriet Cornell Chair in International Business
Location: Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College Campus, Winter Park, FL

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MBA Information Session (online)
2025-02-10 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Join us to learn how Crummer’s MBA programs can prepare you for success.
Webinar agenda:

Overview of Crummer’s renowned MBA programs: the Early Advantage MBA, the STEM MBA, the Flex MBA, and the Executive MBA.
Q & A session.

Event Date: Monday, February 10, 2025 at 12:15 p.m. ET
Event Location: Online. Login details will be emailed to you after registration is complete.
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Small Language Models Talk with Loren Horsager, Founder & CEO of Modelmind.ai
2025-01-30 16:15 - 17:15 | Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Join us for an exclusive event hosted by Crummer’s Center for AI-EDGE (Executive Decision-making, Governance, and Execution) to explore the transformative potential of Small Language Models (SLMs) in business and education. Led by the founder and CEO of Modelmind.ai, this engaging session will demystify SLMs, delve into their practical applications, and address the opportunities and challenges they present in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with innovators shaping the future.
Can’t attend in person? Click here to join us virtually via Zoom.

Executive DBA Information Session (online)
2025-01-29 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Join us to learn how Crummer’s Executive DBA (EDBA) program can empower you to elevate your career, enhance your executive presence, and make a transformative impact in business or academia.
Webinar agenda:

Overview of Crummer’s EDBA program, Florida’s first AACSB-accredited program of its kind
Q & A session.

Event Date: Wednesday, January 29 at 12:15 p.m. ET
Event Location: Online. Login details will be emailed to you after registration is complete.
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Alumni Winter Gathering & Social: Thriving Under Pressure: Resiliency, High Performance, and Innovation
2025-01-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
Join us for an inspiring session as we explore the role of mental resiliency in high-performance environments. In today’s fast-paced world, success often comes from navigating pressure and uncertainty while maintaining mental and emotional balance and resiliency. This event will feature a dynamic discussion with three distinguished leaders with exceptional expertise in handling challenges, managing stressful environments, and fostering outstanding performance:

Dr. Mark Hertling ’19DBA: Professor of Practice in Leadership at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. A retired Lieutenant General, Mark served as a commanding general for the United States Army Europe and the Seventh Army. His illustrious military career offers profound lessons on leadership under pressure, adaptive strategies, and fostering team resilience.
Dr. Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska ’23DBA: A retired U.S. Navy officer and Pacific Fleet’s Submarine Commodore, leading over 1,700 personnel with assets and budget exceeding 25 billion dollars, Bob brings a wealth of knowledge on maintaining peak performance while navigating the complexities of high-stakes environments.
Gabriel Sidere ’27DBA: Current doctoral candidate in Crummer’s Executive Doctorate of Business Administration program. An emerging thought leader whose work bridges leadership theory with practical insights on mental and physical well-being in professional settings.

Gain actionable insights and practical strategies to build personal and organizational resilience, enabling sustainable success and individual stability in the face of adversity. Following the presentation, enjoy refreshments and networking with alumni from across the Rollins community.
This event is hosted by the Crummer Alumni Board and the Office of Alumni Engagement. We look forward to seeing you there!
Virtual option available to those who can not attend in person.
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Real Estate Executive Forum
2025-01-23 12:00 - 18:00 | The Alfond Inn, 300 E New England Ave, Winter Park, 32789, United States
The inaugural summit hosted by the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, the FSU Real Estate Center, and the Fordham Real Estate Institute, will center on the themes of Real Estate, Urban Development, and the emergence of Urban Services. Participants will delve into critical topics such as placemaking, smart cities, health and housing, and affordable housing. Through these discussions, we aim to spark new thinking and innovation that will shape the future of urban environments and the industries that support them.
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MBA Information Session (online)
2025-01-09 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Join us to learn how Crummer’s MBA programs can prepare you for success. Even if you cannot attend you can register to receive a recording of the event.
Webinar agenda:

Overview of Crummer’s renowned MBA programs: the Early Advantage MBA, the STEM MBA, the Flex MBA, and the Executive MBA.
Q & A session.

Event Date: Thursday, January 8, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.
Event Location: Online. Login details will be emailed to you after registration is complete.
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MBA Information Session (online)
2024-12-10 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Join us to learn how Crummer’s MBA programs can prepare you for success. Even if you cannot attend you can register to receive a recording of the event.
Webinar agenda:

Overview of Crummer’s renowned MBA programs: the Early Advantage MBA, the STEM MBA, the Flex MBA, and the Executive MBA.
Q & A session.

Event Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.
Event Location: Online. Login details will be emailed to you after registration is complete.
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