Networking Dinner

The Third Annual Economics Student-Alumni Dinner was a huge success. The alumni, some their first time back on Siena campus since graduation shared their stories and experiences with current students. Mr. Tom Andriola class of ’93 was this year’s guest speaker and spoke about the value of networking and how it has helped him with his career. Mr. Andriola was inspired by David Lettermen and gave a top ten reason why to network. He mentioned always be networking because you never know who can help you further your career, you also never know who can hurt your career. His number one reason to network was because it is fun to go out and talk to people. Mr. Andriola was not the only alumni not speak about the value of networking. After dinner each alum stood up and gave one piece of advise to current students. My personal favorite was from Mike Utzig, as he told students to never pass up a drink. All of the alumni gave great advice and students gained valuable tidbits of information to take with them when they eventual leave Siena. 

Also during the dinner the Omicron Delta Epsilon award ceremony took place. The new inductees were mentioned and given their gold sash that they wear during graduation. Congratulations to all those students that achieved this great honor. If you were unable to attend the dinner don’t worry you still have the opportunity to network with alumni. The economics department is now the only club to have its own subgroup in the Siena Alumni LinkedIn page. Take advantage of this great opportunity to connect with alumni.

A special thanks must be given to Dr. Ashley Provencher for coordinating this wonderful event. Without her efforts this could have never happened. Thank you Dr. Provencher.