A few people have mentioned that I should include some of the photo’s from the events that I have mentioned over the past few months on the website, it’s definitely difficult picking the best ones.  These photos illustrate what Tepper really is.  This month the website is geared towards the “character of a B-school”, for me I didn’t have to think a minute as to exactly what Tepper’s character is.  Everyone com es here for different reasons but we all have similar goals, to leave the program a better person than when we entered.  It’s simple but it encompasses both academics and personal experiences.  While I’ve been at Tepper I certainly have busted myself in the classroom to take advantage of the plethora of knowledge around me from my fellow classmates and professors.  More importantly to me, I have seen and done so many things that I most likely would have never thought possible at the time.  I have learned so much about so many different cultures and have been able to share these experiences with many close friends.  I don’t toss that last word around lightly, it’s amazing how many lifelong friends you can make in the program because of the “character of our business school”.  To me Tepper is all about challenging yourself in every aspect of life.  These photos serve as just a brief look at what I have been able to experience while here. 

The first picture shows the class of 2008 standing guard over a fence they painted in the middle of campus during QSRP.  The next was taken for the Poker Club, we have 1 event per semester with the goal of helping local charities.  This time we raised money for the Animal Rescue League.  The next shows Tepper students using our “quantitative” skills at Casino Night, an annual social event in the fall.  The next is from Thailand where, 5 other classmates and I road a water buffalo.  The next is the group from China at Beijing University, followed by the Summer Palace in Beijing, followed by the Great Wall (relaxing after a long hike).  We then go to Shanghai and the Stock Exchange, followed by my “hotel” in Phuket, Thailand (really roughing it here).  Then Brian Cole, a second year student, feeding the elephant that carried him around for awhile in Phuket.  Followed by Tepper students and partners at our Dean’s house for a Wine Club event.  Where else do you have a Dean who openly invites students into his house?  The next may be a personal favorite, this followed our inaugural Poker Charity Event that benefited a local women’s shelter.  You can’t live in Pittsburgh without routing for the Steelers.  Here’s a Superbowl celebration, hopefully you are lucky enough to be here when they win number 6.  Finally, we have Groundhog Day part 2.  This was the second time up there and this year Phil said spring is coming soon, although it’s hard to tell right now.