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"Back to the Future: Leveraging Past Successes to Shape the New Millennium" was the theme of this year's African-American Student Union career and alumni conference. The 27th annual AASU event offered a variety of thought-provoking presentations and discussions for current and prospective students, alumni, and business leaders.
Those who attended the gathering, held in mid-February, heard from two keynote speakers: entrepreneur George Fraser, the author of Success Runs in Our Race, and General Gary Cooper, chairman and CEO of Commonwealth National Bank. Attendees also participated in a town meeting titled "How Will We Maintain Unity as a Race in the New Millennium?"
Six panel discussions took on issues that ranged from global capitalism to emerging high-tech opportunities to balancing work, home, and community responsibilities. In addition, workshops were held on financing a business and on managing personal wealth. Alumni were invited to an informal breakfast with Dean Kim B. Clark and to various faculty-led advanced management seminars. Current students attended a career fair and reception, while those interested in possibly attending HBS were able to learn more about the School by participating in their first case discussion.
In addition to the academic and career-centered events, a Friday night party featured actor-comedian Cedric "The Entertainer," and a Saturday night banquet was topped off with a dance party. The conference ended on Sunday with a brunch followed by an alumni and student basketball tournament.
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