The Rotary Club of Rochester meets Thursday, January 13, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at its new meeting location, the Even Hotel at 101 11th Ave SW, across the street from St. Mary's hospital on the corner of 2nd St. SW and 11th Ave. SW. Enter the underground parking garage from 11th Ave. Registration for the meeting has closed, but don't let that stop you from joining your fellow Rotarians. You are welcome to attend the meeting and purchase lunch at the door for $25 or you may attend without purchasing lunch. If you choose not to attend in-person, there is a Zoom option available.
The program, "Here We Go Anew" will be presented by Dr. Michelle Wieser, Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Early in her academic career, Dr Wieser held leadership positions with the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and Washington University in St. Louis. Before entering academia, she held sales, marketing, and consulting roles with General Mills, Ralston (now Nestlé) Purina, and EY Consulting. Dr. Wieser received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, an MBA from Washington University in St Louis, and a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri. Her research focuses on the experience and outcomes of MBA graduates across the U.S. and Europe, with a particular focus on differences achieved by gender and race. Her most recent research was featured in more than 30 news outlets including The Financial Times, Bloomberg, and CBS News.