The CityOwen program is led by alumni around the country and provides value through networking opportunities, updates on the school and featured faculty or staff presentations. The program also helps strengthen the relationship between Owen and local communities in areas such as recruitment.
Atlanta
March 30
CityOwen Atlanta welcomed Nick Bollen, the E. Bronson Ingram Professor of Finance, who spoke to the group about hedge funds. The casual kegs and hors d’oeuvres event was held at the Capital City Club in Brookhaven.
California
June 8
CityOwen California, in conjunction with the Vanderbilt Alumni Association, welcomed T.J. Stiles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. The event was hosted by Kimberly Jackson, MBA’01, at JAX Vineyards in San Francisco.
Charlotte
Sept. 16
Libba and Brett Rule, both MBA’88, hosted the inaugural CityOwen Charlotte event at their home.
Dallas/Fort Worth
May 26
CityOwen Dallas/Fort Worth held their third event at Trece Restaurant.
Denver
Aug. 24
CityOwen Denver held a casual summertime social at George Schock Photography Gallery.
Washington, D.C.
June 5
CityOwen Washington, D.C. was launched at a kickoff barbecue.
If you’re interested in launching a CityOwen group where you live, please contact Alumni Relations at (615) 322-7409.