On Thursday, March 21, the Barney School of Business hosted the annual Norgaard Networking Night in honor of former Barney Dean Corine T. Norgaard. The Corine T. Norgaard Networking and Leadership Workshops are presented by the Barney School of Business in partnership with the Office of Institutional Advancement, Presidents' College, and The Women's Advancement Initiative. Corine Norgaard was a beloved Barney School of Business professor, distinguished scholar, and dean who passed away in 2011.
Jessica Hudson M’08, Director of Purchasing and Collins Aerospace and Barney Board of Visitors member was the keynote speaker where she provided insightful advice to students. After the cocktail reception and keynote speech, various alumni joined students in roundtable networking conversations.
Topics of discussion included basic professional development lessons, DEIJ initiatives at work, and the importance of gender diversity in leadership positions.