A catfish is someone who pretends to be someone they're not using Facebook or other social media to create false identities. How many of your social media contacts are catfish? It has happened to Manti Te'o, it can happen to you. In a world where we sit at a computer screen to meet other professionals  online and where autocorrect renders "face-to-face" as "Facebook", it is easy to forget the best way to make an in-person connection.

Read more at walshcollege.edu/LostArtofNetworking.

Visit Alumni-in-Action at walshcollege.edu/alumniinaction to find out which of Walsh's elite has been appointed the CFO of Priority Care Solutions, Inc., fulfilled a life-long dream of opening her own boutique, or was appointed to serve on the Zoo Authority. Keep us informed by updating your contact info and sending in news about your life and career.

By e-mail: alumni@walshcollege.edu
By mail: Alumni Relations
Walsh College, PO Box 7006
Troy, MI 48007

 No phone calls, please; information must be in writing.

Laurie Macaddino, CPA
Master of Science in Finance, 1990

Vice President, Corporate Audit and Compliance Chrysler Corporation. When she began studying for a Walsh Master of Science in Finance in the late 1980s, Laurie Macaddino had changed careers, had a business, and was getting ready to start a family. She chose Walsh because it offered her a quality education, life balance, a business environment, and demonstrated serious career commitment to her employer.

Read Laurie's Applauding Alumni story HERE.

To be featured in Applauding Alumni or nominate an alumnus, contact Duc Abrahamson at (248) 823-1298.

Chrysler Group, LLC
Leadership Development Program
Auburn Hills, MI

Chrysler's Leadership Development (CLD) Internship offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated, innovative, and leadership savvy graduate students to work in a global business environment while gaining valuable operational and leadership experience. GPA requirement is 3.2.

For more details on this featured Job Posting or for other job postings available to alumni login to the Walsh Portal to access eRcruiting. For more information on Portal Access visit walshcollege.edu/AlumniPortalAccess.

Recruit Detroit Alumni Only Career Fair
Friday, March 1, 2013
11 am - 3 pm
COBO Center
1 Washington Boulevard #401
Detroit, MI 48226

To register, review all employers, and current positions click on this link: http://hiredetroit.eventbrite.com/ Walsh College will be there, come by and visit our table.

Congratulations to alumnus Larry Cunningham, BBA 2007, a member of the Blackstone LaunchPad and retired Deputy of the Wayne County Sheriff Department, who started Step-up Transportation. Step-Up will provide reliable transportation for elementary and middle school students in Detroit's riverfront district with an emphasis on preventing bullying. Read more HERE.

View Alumni who are LaunchPad members and their businesses walshcollege.edu/blackstonelaunchpad-member-news

Webinar: What is Blackstone LaunchPad?

Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 5:15-5:45 pm

This is an informational webinar designed for Walsh students and alumni who are considering becoming entrepreneurs. Please register for the event at: walshcollege.edu/blackstonelaunchpad

Entrepreneurial Chat

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
4:45-6:00 pm
Troy Campus

Entrepreneurial Chats are very informal, small group gatherings on relevant topics that cater to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.  These are very helpful and provide great networking opportunities amongst like-minded people.  As you can see, we have set this date for a chat, but would welcome a subject idea from you.  Email us at:  launchpad@walshcollege.edu or call our office at 248-8234-1670 with your suggestions and we will try to accommodate your topic idea. More information available at walsh.thelaunchpad.org.

Savvy Entrepreneur Webinar

Thursday, January 31, 2013
5:45-8:00 pm

Savvy Entrepreneur Webinar: Capital Access; Fundraising, Pitching, Raising Seed Round

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
5:45 p.m.-8 p.m.
Troy Campus, Room 201

Provides early to mid-stage entrepreneurs with guidance on key topics that all startups must navigate to realize success. For more information contact Carol Glynn at (248) 823-1262.

HR Summit

Thursday, March 7, 2013
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Troy Campus

Featuring the region's top experts and success stories. More information available at thewalshinstitute.com/lchottopics.

Walsh alumni are life-long learners. Check out our continuing education programs listed at thewalshinstitute.com.

ADMISSIONS WEBINARS

• Accounting Degrees
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Boots to Briefcases: Transitioning from the Military into a Business Career
• Finance Degrees
• IT/IA/IS Degrees
• MBA and Master of Management (MM)

SOCIAL MEDIA WEBINARS

• Facebook 101
• LinkedIn 101 and 201 for Business Professionals<
• Twitter

Learn more at walshcollege.edu/webinars.

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