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Luncheon featuring Kellogg School professor Steve Rogers

Kellogg alumni gathered in March for a special lunch meeting in Deloitte's executive boardroom to hear noted Kellogg professor Steve Rogers. The event was hosted by Deloitte and attended by over 35 members of the Kellogg Private Equity and Alternative Investments Alumni Group in conjunction with KACNY. Steve Rogers' "State of Private Equity at Kellogg" presentation summarized the goals of Kellogg's re-energized private equity and entrepreneurship program, as well as employment statistics, new classes and professors and initiatives such as competing with Harvard for the MBA Case Study Business Competition. The lunch included a presentation by Mike Puleo, a director in Deloitte's restructuring practice, who talked about restructuring and the distressed sector. Special thanks to Hagai Barlev '01 and Ray Woods '97 from Deloitte for hosting the event.

Professor Steve Rogers on "The Importance of Entrepreneurs to America"

On the same evening as the above luncheon, Kellogg alumni were invited to a reception at The Williams Club featuring Professor Steve Rogers. This was a joint event hosted by The Williams Club and Williams College, of which Professor Rogers is an alumnus. Kellogg alumni and Williams Club members enjoyed a lively presentation by Rogers, followed by networking. Professor Rogers has been listed on the Faculty Honor Roll in every quarter he has taught at Kellogg. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the Lawrence G. Lavengood Outstanding Professor of the Year.

New York real estate 2004: "What's Going On?"

Kellogg alumni enjoyed a special insider's view of the New York real estate market during March at a panel discussion featuring two of New York's top real estate executives. Pamela Liebman, CEO of the Corcoran Group, and David Wine, EVP and vice chairman of The Related Companies LP, presented to more than 80 area alumni about the state of the New York real estate market. These seasoned executives offered alumni their thoughts on the commercial and residential markets in New York, which all appear to be red-hot at the moment, despite mixed economic information. Special thanks to Dan Williams '99 for planning this event.

A discussion with Ambassador Eric M. Javits

In April, Kellogg alumni enjoyed a presentation by Eric M. Javits, the United States representative to the Conference on Disarmament. The timely discussion included topics such as the status of threats and disarmaments in nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, new patterns in the use of weapons of mass destruction and arms controls approaches in a seamless world. Kellogg alumni enjoyed this joint event with MBA Corps. Special thanks to Joe DeBono '97 for planning this event.

"You and Your Aging Parents: What You Need to Know About Long-Term Care and Estate Preservation"

Kellogg alumni gathered in April for a presentation about what they need to know about the issues facing our aging generation and population. This enlightening discussion, led by Carol Spomer '78, walked people through what they need to know as they age and as they care for their aging parents. Special thanks to Carol Spomer '78 for planning this event.

KPEA, KACNY and Pillsbury Winthrop host Kellogg Professor Mitchell Petersen

In April, the Kellogg Private Equity and Alternative Investments Alumni Group, KACNY and the law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop hosted a panel discussion on the capital markets, focusing on the credit and capital cycle and what is "getting done" in the capital markets. The event began with a short presentation by Kellogg School professor Mitchell Petersen of his paper, "Does the Source of Capital Affect Capital Structure?" After his presentation, a distinguished panel, including William Cunningham, director of credit strategy and research, FTN Financial; Mathew Lori '93, senior principal, JPMorgan Partners; and Christopher Mann, vice president, Moody's; talked about the cyclicality of the credit markets and their impact on borrowers' access to the capital markets. The Wall Street practitioners also shared their views on how the Street makes investment decisions to take advantage of the credit and capital cycles. Douglas Runte '98, managing director and senior research analyst (who spent four straight years as Institutional Investor's No. 1-ranked transportation analyst), moderated the event. Special thanks to Stephan Hartman '99 and Ang Gao '99 for planning this event.

	Sandra Rupp '90, center, with Rick Smith '94 and Jim Citrin at 'The Five Patterns of Extraordinary Careers' event hosted by the New York club in April

The Five Patterns of Extraordinary Careers

KACNY invited HBS alumni to join them in April for a cocktail reception at the Union Club in New York. The reception was to meet co-authors Rick Smith '94 and Jim Citrin, who have written the best-selling book, The Five Patterns of Extraordinary Careers. More than 80 people attended this event to network and hear a candid and informative discussion of the subtle, yet powerful, factors that determine career success and distinguish the top executives at America's blue-chip companies. The event drew alumni at all levels for the opportunity to interface with executive search professionals who recruit America's top management. Special thanks to Sandra Rupp '90 for organizing this event.

From left, Darren Rovell, ESPN.com's sports business reporter; Ira Berkow, author and sports columnist and feature writer for The New York Times; Anucha Browne-Sanders, senior vice president of marketing and business operations for the New York Knicks; and Kenny Nova, group vice president, business operations, for NHL ICE, the National Hockey League's interactive direct marketing and retail businesses

KACNY teamed up with the Northwestern Alumni Association and other New York-area alumni clubs to bring area alumni two nights of hard-hitting topical panel discussions featuring NU alumni who are at the top of their fields. Both sold-out sessions featured different topics --- the first night focused on foreign policy and the 2004 presidential campaign, with a keynote speech by Northwestern University president Henry S. Bienen and a panel discussion entitled "What Can You Believe in an Election Year?," moderated by NU Law professor Doug Cassel and featuring prominent New York Northwestern alumni Lisa Caputo, Arnold Diaz and Howard Price. The second night included a keynote presentation by Tony-award winning actor and NU alumnus Denis O'Hare, followed by a panel discussion entitled "Is Big Business Ruining Sports?," featuring prominent New York Northwestern alumni Ira Berkow, Anucha Browne-Sanders and Darren Rovell, as well as Kenny Nova '93 of the NHL. Special thanks to the Northwestern Alumni Association for their leadership in making this event happen.

Dean Jain presents "State of Kellogg" address

Kellogg alumni gathered at The Williams Club in June to welcome Kellogg Dean Dipak Jain for a "State of Kellogg" presentation. Many alumni were able to hear Dean Jain's priorities for Kellogg and what is going on at the school. Alumni also had the opportunity to update their alumni profiles online and have their information saved to the Kellogg databases in real time. KACNY has been a leader among alumni clubs in getting its members to update all of their information directly with Kellogg through the PowerUp Kellogg Alumni Network Web site. Special thanks to Peter Bopp '83 for planning this event and to Anne Brockseker of the Kellogg Alumni Relations office for her assistance.

KACNY hosts sixth multischool MBA happy hour

Kellogg alumni gathered on a warm evening in June at the Boat Basin CafÈ overlooking the Hudson River (underneath the West Side Highway) in Manhattan at the multischool MBA happy hour organized by KACNY that included alumni from the Chicago GSB, Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, Haas (Berkeley), Fuqua (Duke), Tuck (Dartmouth), McDonough (Georgetown), Zicklin (Baruch), Owen (Vanderbilt), London Business School, Moore (University of South Carolina) and Thunderbird schools of business, Sciences PO alumni, as well as members of Beta Gamma Sigma. Hundreds of people enjoyed cocktails and lively discussion with new friends and old while watching one of the most beautiful sunsets in New York this summer. This was the sixth event of its kind in the New York area, both initiated and run by KACNY. Special thanks to Dan Williams '99 for planning this event.