There are so many spokes on this wheel called NetworkBash, ones that are necessary to make this event a success. When the first event was put together on March 31, 2009, it was a class project developed by a Business Writing Class in the Department of English. [...]]]>

There are so many spokes on this wheel called NetworkBash, ones that are necessary to make this event a success. When the first event was put together on March 31, 2009, it was a class project developed by a Business Writing Class in the Department of English. After that event, we realized the potential and the desire to make this bigger and to reach more students. One of the first individuals that showed interest was Flora Riley who is the Director of the Michelin Career Center. She recognized the value of bringing industry and students together to talk Social Media and building relationships for careers connections.

• Clemson’s Advanced Writing bringing the curriculim and student support.
• Industry Professionals bringing the career development and entrepreneurial spirit to the table
• Corporate Sponsorships bringing the financial support to underwrite the event
• Michelin Career Center bringing complete event execution and management along with the understanding of how an effective, career development event can be a success.

Each day, I am impressed with the abilities, knowledge, execution of each member of the Michelin Career Center. They have brought their corporate relationships to the table and understanding how to implement relevance for students and the corporate sponsors.

If it was not for the Michelin Career Center and the talented support staff, NetworkBash would not be a success.

NetworkBash

November 4th | 2-8pm

Hendrix Student Center

Clemson.NetworkBash.com

Twitter: @NetworkBash

Registration

http://career.clemson.edu/events/network_bash_rsvp.php

Bobby Rettew

Executive Director of NetworkBash

NetworkBash was first established in Spring 2009 and was held in McKissick Theater at Clemson University’s Hendrix Center. Bobby Rettew’s Business Writing Class (English 304) created and executed this first NetworkBash.  They created a model bridging the gap between academia and industry by bring professionals and students under one roof to talk about Social Media [...]]]>

NetworkBash was first established in Spring 2009 and was held in McKissick Theater at Clemson University’s Hendrix Center. Bobby Rettew’s Business Writing Class (English 304) created and executed this first NetworkBash.  They created a model bridging the gap between academia and industry by bring professionals and students under one roof to talk about Social Media and building relationships that would lead to jobs.

The first panelist are as listed: Olivier Blanchard, Steve Gonzalez, John Warner, Phil Yanov, and Trey Pennington. Each one of these entrepreneurs created conversation concerning Social Media, face-to-face, and other traditional methods to build relationships.

The best part about this first event is that the Clemson Business Writing students executed this event. As owners of this event, they were able to connect with other students (using Facebook, word of mouth, and flyers) to attract them to NetworkBash.