20th Anniversary of Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society
The only Emeritus Society among the world’s leading business schools
Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society
WHARTON GRADUATE EMERITUS SOCIETY
It is with pleasure that I announce that the Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Established in 2003 by founder Jack Smith, the society has grown to over 8000 members simply by graduating forty five years or more from the graduate school. Our primary goal is engagement – 1) advancing public and private causes as a volunteer – 2) participating in life long education 3) organizing local Wharton class centric events 4) career counseling 5) programs to engender retirement fulfillment and more. Come join us. Browse our website and contact yours truly at thadlock64@gmail.com. Wharton has more to offer.
Tom Hadlock WG’66
WGES Chair
We are excited that 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the Emeritus Society! We will mark this year with a video covering some of the Emeritus events of our first 20 years. Highlighted also will be examples of the work continuing to be done by Emeritus Wharton MBA’s in society, our digital and social distribution of Wharton information, lifelong learning opportunities, and alumni career management support by Emeritus leaders.
In person events will occur at Wharton Graduate Reunion in May 2023 and around Homecoming weekend in the Fall.
News & Views
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- Photos & Videos
- Then & Now
Wharton Emeritus Society June 2023 Luncheon
Leadership Spotlight: Cliff Leventhall, WG’56
Crandall Challenge Citations for 2022 Announced at Reunion
Tom Vincent, WG’56
Tom Hadlock, Chairman of WGES
WGES DC area luncheon
Leadership Commiitee Member “Pete” Peterson continued his career as the Wharton Jazz Impasaro
Obituary – Professor Stephen J. Kobrin, WG’62
News & Views
WGES Spotlight
The Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society was formed in 2003 thanks to the efforts of two graduates: John (Jack) Smith, WG’52 and Matti Gershenfeld, WG’51.
They were supported then, and over the past 20 years, by the Wharton Alumni Association. For most of that period, the professional helping WGES was Wharton Alumni Relations, Associate Director Helen Formanes.
WGES Spotlight
The Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society was formed in 2003 thanks to the efforts of two graduates: John (Jack) Smith, WG’52 and Matti Gershenfeld, WG’51.
They were supported then, and over the past 20 years, by the Wharton Alumni Association. For most of that period, the professional helping WGES was Wharton Alumni Relations, Associate Director Helen Formanes.
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The Crandall Challenge
This citation is in recognition of the large number of members who draw upon their Wharton Graduate acquired knowledge, talents, and experience to make a significant contribution to the improvement of community and national socio-economic quality of life through continuous and significant volunteer endeavors.
The Crandall Challenge
This citation is in recognition of the large number of members who draw upon their Wharton Graduate acquired knowledge, talents, and experience to make a significant contribution to the improvement of community and national socio-economic quality of life through continuous and significant volunteer endeavors.
Mentoring Opportunities
WGES has arranged a mentorship program with Red and Blue Ventures
Career Development
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Regional Club Activities
Interact with current gratduate
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The Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society has group pages on both LinkedIn and Facebook. The purpose of these groups is to bring you current information about the School, and its students, faculty and curriculum as well as to bring you information on what the world is saying about Wharton, and other information of interest to WGES members.
If you are a member of LinkedIn or Facebook you can search for “Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society” and ask to become a member of one of these groups. You could also email Rick Perkins at raperk1@gmail.com and he will invite you to become a member of one of the groups.
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