Student Life
In addition to all the numerous activities and organizations open to all graduate students in the School, the Public and Nonprofit concentrators also have a few special events.
Boston University PNP News
The PNP Program maintains a news blog and distributes an email newsletter every other month to alumni and current students.
PNP (Public and NonProfit Management) Club
The mission of the PNP Club is to enhance the Public and Nonprofit Management curriculum at the School of Management by:
- Organizing activities outside the classroom to further educate School of Management students about management issues in the public and nonprofit sectors and to increase awareness about the program among both internal and external audiences.
- Expanding the student/alumni community through social networking and career development activities.
- Collaborating with the School of Management administration to strengthen the Public and Nonprofit Management Program
For more information contact Karine McClosky, Club President, at karinemc@bu.edu.
Net Impact
Net Impact is a national network of emerging business leaders committed to using the power of business to create a better world. The Boston University GSM chapter provides a forum for discussion of issues related to corporate social and environmental responsibility and entrepreneurship through a case competition, speakers from area corporations, and volunteer events. Contact Co-Chairs Yasi Saadatnejadi at yasnej@bu.edu or Rob Hoyt at rhoyt3@bu.edu for more information.
Symposium
Symposium is an opportunity for students to showcase best practices and current topics in business. The event features keynote addresses and MBA club-sponsored panels bringing together our extended MBA community. At every Symposium corporate and nonprofit representatives include speakers from companies in a wide range of industries including finance, consulting, healthcare, biotechnology, marketing, and information technology. The event provides significant educational and networking opportunities for all attendees.
Link Day
BU MBA Link Day is an opportunity for small- to medium-sized nonprofit organizations to access cutting edge managerial expertise. Launched in April 2001 by Public and Nonprofit Management concentrators, this one-day consulting experience brings together nonprofits, MBA students, academics, and local professionals to analyze a specific problem facing an organization and provide practical strategic solutions. Read Link Day 2007 and Link Day 2008 to learn more.
Brown Bag Lunch Series
The lunch series is an opportunity for current students to meet informally with alumni and other leaders in the nonprofit field, to discuss challenges faced and solved, and to learn more about particular sectors. Brown bag "lunch and learns" are held approximately once every six weeks. Topics are selected by PNP students. Please email pnpclub@bu.edu for more information.
Spring 2008 Series:
Tuesday, February 5
Nonprofit Consulting
Karen Horwitz ('06), Common Impact
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18
Renewable Energy/Climate Change
Josh Bagnato ('04), UPC Wind
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1
Nonprofit Consulting - Strategic Planning and Management
Kathryn Plazak, Plazak Associates
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
