Annual Diwali Celebration - 2015

Last week students, faculty and staff celebrated Diwali, one of the largest festivals in India. To celebrate "The Festival of Lights", the International Student Organization decorated the 2nd floor lounge and threw a party complete with food, drinks, dancing and entertainment. Members of the Full-Time Class of 2016 and 2017 participated in a talent show where students sang, dance and walked in a fashion show. After the entertainment, there was an Indian Buffet and students sang karaoke and danced some more! It was also so fun to see everyone dressed up in traditional Indian clothes! Thanks to the ISO board for throwing such a fun event!

DIWALI PARTY 2013

Last Thursday, the third floor of the business school at 1 Washington Park was magically transformed into the best Diwali party this side of Newark has ever seen.  Thanks to the coordination of second-year, Richa Poras and the International Student Organization, students, staff and faculty enjoyed a fabulous Indian fashion show, skits, dances, and a delicious spread of Indian food.

 My personal highlight was the "RBS Student in India" skit starring first-years Sunil Ayyagari and Shane Gustafon, with Prasannadevi Mara as "the Air India hostess," and Shailesh Pagareas as "the pani puri vendor."  Let's just say...."Dinesh Vera," Indian Director of Career Management, makes our own Dean Vera seem like a dream (which he already was for some :)).

Enjoy the photos!

ISO Hosts Annual Oktoberfest at 1 Washington Park

Oktoberfest is the world's largest fair held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is a 16-day festival running from late September to the first weekend in October with more than 6 million people from around the world attending the event every year.  The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modeled after the original Munich event. 

Here in Newark, NJ, Oktoberfest is a great reason for MBAs to get together and drink beer in between classes.  Thank you International Student Organization!