Rubbing elbows

Monday night we had the inaugural OCS event for the season. As much planning as it took it was worth every minute away from schoolwork. Four spectacular cooks (Jim Bradford, Yvonne Martin-Kidd, Craig Lewis and Richard Willis) prepared dishes that would satisfy even the most demanding individual. We had: brazed red onion and flank stake tacos topped with crème fresco; pork mushroom tamale topped with spicy sauce; halibut, scallops and shrimp chiviche; cilantro pesto quesades, grilled shrimp, hot (temperature wise) goat cheese and salsa appetizer served on jalapeno toasts.

But the food was only a part of it. The ambiance was extraordinary. As one student put it “It was an exceptional  event.” I think that a big part of it was th e ability to rub elbows with the Dean, and the other professors,  at his house. I don’t think it’s common or even possible at possible at other b-schools. How do you pick a handful that you would invite to your home when the student body exceeds a 1000? It’s a little easier when the whole of student population is about 450, including all Master of Accountancy and MS Finance students. It’s also easier when the Dean is a member of the club organizing the event (yes, he did pay dues) and in general professors are eager to get to know students. On the other hand you have students eager to rub elbows with the professors, especially with home made margaritas in hand.

It is easier to establish a personal connection when there is a connection to be made. Just like seeing someone wave their hand at you as they are driving by, just to realize that it’s the professor you will have next mod. It’s this connectivity that later on pays of for future students as you become a part of the alumni network. I always get replies to my e-mails asking for help or information. Maybe it’s because I’m lucky, but maybe it’s because at Owen we are a tightly knit community that cares and supports each other.

Song of the day:
Eurythmics - Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves 

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Comments

[Jared]

An absolutley great event...the OCS should take on more events like it - perhaps we get the finance department to hold a clamb bake?