The Naveen Jindal School of Management, in collaboration with the Shanghai Alumni Association of The University of Texas at Dallas, held a gathering July 8 at the Crowne Plaza Silver Star Hotel in downtown Shanghai, China. The event welcomed all local alumni, seeking to enhance the bond between the school and its alumni. The occasion afforded the opportunity to exchange past and present experiences, while providing updates on recent advancements at the Jindal School and the University.

A recorded video message from Dr. Hasan Pirkul , Caruth Chair and Jindal School dean, Dr. Monica Powell, senior associate dean, and Caylin Blockley, Jindal School director of alumni relations, highlighted the event. Other sessions included faculty reporting, updates on the university, school academic programming and standings. The program also included social networking sessions and roundtable discussions

“The success of the gathering once again proves the close connection between the schooland its alumni”
– Caylin Blockley

Alumni attended from a range of different graduating years, majors and fields. They expressed their pride in the outstanding achievements of UT Dallas, especially the Jindal School of Management, in academics, rankings, innovation and alumni support. The alumni also expressed their hope to continue to maintain close ties with their alma mater and contribute to the future development of UT Dallas.

“The success of the gathering once again proves the close connection between the school and its alumni,” Blockley said. “I offer a special thank you to the several faculty and staff members who traveled to Shanghai and who care so passionately about JSOM alumni: Dr. Harold Zhang, Dr. Jun Li, Dr. Liping Ma and Penny Jiang, MS Finance program manager; alumni guests Li Xiaoyu and Wang Chun, hostess Mo Dongyun; and alumni volunteers