A special thank you goes to alumnus C.E. Dawson (MBA 2005), the winner of the "Name Your Newsletter" contest, and to the hundreds of you who shared your suggestions and cast your votes. I would also like to recognize two special alumnae: Jean Feingold (MBA 1975), who offered her time and talents to write an article, and to Laurie Burns (MBA 1986), her most gracious subject. Collectively, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the amazing community of alumni who have helped build this program over the past three years. You've mentored students, consistently shown up at local and regional events, participated in our Executive Speaker Series, served as alumni panelists, shared your feedback, and enthusiastically responded to every call for involvement and assistance. You've made a difference. Thank you for that.

There are nearly 6,000 UF MBAs scattered across the globe, and our hope is that this newsletter will help you feel connected to the program and to each other. We hope that you'll enjoy this inaugural issue, and we wish you and yours much happiness and success in 2008.

Melissa Baxley
Director of Alumni Relations

352.273.3254

For info on upcoming alumni events, visit: UF MBA Alumni News & Events.

We want to highlight your professional accomplishments and personal milestones. Have you recently been offered a new job or promotion? Did you receive an award or other professional honor? Have you been engaged in community involvement or other philanthropic activities? Have you had good news in your personal life, such as a wedding or a birth?

Please contact Melissa Baxley via email at . As space permits, we will add your news to the "Class Notes" section of upcoming editions of this e-newsletter.