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The Adam Smith Society is an expansive, chapter-based network of MBA students, professionals, and business leaders who work to promote debate and discussion about the moral, social, and economic benefits of capitalism. The Society has members around the globe with chapters at more than 30 business schools and in 9 major cities. To date, more than 10,000 students and professionals have been a part of the Society’s network.

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Established in 1999, the Wharton African Students Association (WASA) is an all-inclusive organization that strives to raise the profile and awareness of Africa as a viable business and leisure destination within and beyond the Wharton community. WASA welcomes membership from all Wharton MBA students with an interest in Africa.

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WASA is one of the most active groups on campus. We're all about building community, engaging on Africa-related content, and celebrating culture. Why? Because the African continent is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing regions in our lifetime! The time is now! We're a family and we want you to be a part of it!

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Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

Website Contact: Lin Yen-Yu, Meghan Hsu , Minoura Takashi, Email group officers

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To provide a forum for people from and interested in Australia and New Zealand to connect.

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Celebrate all things ANZ!
-Thunder from Down Under Party -Rugby/Cricket Watching -Australia Day Bash -Inter-MBA ANZ Club Gatherings - ANZAC Day of Service

Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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Come play one of the most popular racket sport in the world! We provide opportunities for members to play, learn the sport, and have fun at our regular sessions. Whether you can hit the shuttle at 200 mph or have never held a racket, we want you! One of the newest and most passionate clubs – rest assured we are serious about you having fun and building an amazing community here at Wharton.

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- Weekly learning and playing sessions at the Weightman Hall on campus
- Support for beginners and all skill levels
- Friendly matches against other Philadelphia universities (to be scheduled)
- Penn Badminton Challenge (Feb): school-wide showcase / tournament

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Further the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of beer, breweries and beer culture through regular and easily accessible social events. We're a collection of beer lovers, so regardless of whether your brew is Yuengling "Lager" or Westvleteren 12, you'll find your home with the Guild!

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- Bar takeovers to help you experience the best beer bars around the city
- Beer tastings and education events to help you learn more about America's most popular alcoholic beverage
- Brewery tours and tastings through which we meet with Wharton grads at local breweries like Yards and Victory to learn about the art, science and business of beer
- Beer Dinners at some of the best restaurants in Philly with beers we select and provide
- Learn to homebrew events if you are interested in trying your hand at making up your own beer
- And so much more!

Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

Website Contact: Sogge Ashley, Zhang Jack, Kevin Weinstein

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Our mission is to enrich and amplify the experience of Wharton students by fulfilling their interests in Brazil's culture and businesses. Moreover, we aspire to promote and strengthen bonds among Wharton current MBAs, Alumni and prospective students. In essence, to be a piece of Brazil at Wharton and a piece of Wharton in Brazil.

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We are constantly developing initiatives and seeking opportunities to:

- Offer a taste of the Brazilian culture for internationals;
- Provide a “Feel like home” experience for the Brazilians;
- Build stronger ties with Brazilian companies;
- Provide members with support and job opportunities to develop their careers in Brazil;
- Give back to Brazil: spring board for studies of main social and economic issues;
- Develop direct and continuous link with Brazilian Alumni Network;
- Create a connection among Brazilian MBA students in Top Business schools;
- HAVE TONS OF FUN!!!!!

Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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California Club is the premier professional and social club for Wharton MBA students interested in working or living in California. California Club offers students the chance to connect with others who have an affinity for the West Coast, foster a strong student community, promote California career opportunities, cultivate relationships with Wharton alumni, and discuss important social, political, and cultural issues.

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California Club partners with many other groups (Food, Wine, Beer, Sports Business, Tech, etc) to co-host events that showcase the Cali-version. We offer our own happy hours, group dinners, and curate job postings, recruiting, and alumni resources.

Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

Website Contact: Sharan Mundi, Mckinnon Daniel, Email group officers

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The Caribbean Business Initiative Club (CariBiz) is an inclusive organization that welcomes all who have an interest in Caribbean culture, economic affairs, and development.

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Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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The Catholic Club is a resource for any and all MBA students interested in learning more about Catholicism and connecting with fellow Catholics @ Penn. Whether mildly curious about spirituality, a weekly church-goer, or somewhere in between, this club is open to all!

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Our mission is to provide a space for Wharton’s chocolate lovers and chocolate-curious students to enjoy and learn more about the food of the Gods – chocolate! We are interested in exploring the different aspects of this delicacy from harvesting in Africa, to production in Switzerland, to consumption and multiple tastings at our homes!

The club has planned a series of activities to address these interests such as:
• Exciting collaborations with other clubs (Cocktail Club, French Club, etc)
• Chocolate gifts in your Wharton mail folders
• Chocolate making lessons from professional chefs from Max Brenner and the likes
• Best of Philly: rankings, chocolate map, surveys
• Exclusive tastings at local venues (Teuscher, Max Brenner, Naked Chocolate Café, and Metropolitan Bakery among others)

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Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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Creating a new Wharton Community focused on great company and powerful conversations.

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Community:
- Weekly meetups
- Cigar Tastings
- Cross Club Events
- Speaker Series

Education:
- Member hosted Educational Events
- Cigar Rolling Classes at La Casa Grande

Treks
- Dominican Republic Cigar Trek
- NE Cigar Company visits

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Are you an expert mixologist? Want to learn what differentiates liquor and liqueur? Then Cocktail Club is for you! We welcome all, and provide a member-driven forum for the Wharton community to connect over a shared interest in finely crafted cocktails. We organize a variety of fun and educational events throughout the year, exposing you to the diverse world of cocktails and mixology.

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We hosted a variety of fun and educational events such as mixology lessons led by a professional bartender, small group cocktail tastings hosted by fellow student mixologists (in social pods), and partnerships with local bars.

This year, we offer a virtual-only membership for those who are not able to join us in-person. This low up-front cost to members reflects the change in programming to a virtual-first format. Therefore, expect most events this fall will sell tickets with prices to cover the club’s fixed costs as well as free events which require you to purchase ingredients on your own.

Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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Our mission is to provide the highest level of volunteer management consulting services to nonprofit and community organizations in the Philadelphia area. While making a measurable impact on the community, we also aim to provide rewarding career building and community service experience to volunteer consultants.

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Wharton Community Consultants (WCC) provides consulting and advisory services to nonprofits in the Philadelphia area. WCC is managed entirely by Wharton MBA students who volunteer their time on behalf of the club. MBA students work in groups of 5 or 6 on a three month consulting assignment, for clients ranging from arts and theatre organizations, youth services groups, senior citizens support, and community finance organizations among others. Projects range in focus from marketing, operations, strategy, and pricing.

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The Wharton Consulting Club's mission is to promote interest in the consulting industry and to support the development of consulting career opportunities by providing the Wharton MBA community with year-round education and relationship-building events engaging consulting firms, classmates, and colleagues.

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Wharton Consulting Club (WCC) is one of the largest professional clubs at The Wharton School. Over the course of the academic year, the club partners with consulting firms and hold a wide range of membership education and community building events for its members. It is through these events that club members are competitively positions with the skills and competencies they need for successful entry into management consulting.

The club’s main activities include the following:
- Case Lecture Series – Series throughout Q1 & Q2 led by experienced consultants that provides members exposure to all types of cases and other interview essentials. Each lecture focuses on a different part of the case interview as well as a explores a different type of case. Curriculum is inclusive and cognizant that many Wharton students interested in consulting come from non-traditional backgrounds.

- Case Family Program – Each family is comprised of two sponsored students or experienced consultants to function as case coaches and mentors for approximately eight first year students. Families will have dinner/happy hour/etc to build community among the members and give them an opportunity to ask questions. Standardized curriculum and feedback templates for coaches ensure members receive a consistent experience; in addition, each coach receives training on types of cases, how to deliver cases, and feedback best practices.

- Club Officer Office Hours – All second year WCC officers will host weekly office hours to provide a dedicated time for either casing, training, or recruiting questions in general

- Case Workshops – WCC subsidizes third-party workshops to provide additional skills and perspectives not covered by club content. This includes case and on-the-job preparation.

- Community Building – WCC strives to build community among its members through a variety of subsidized programming including small group dinners, coffee chats, post-recruiting celebration, etc.

Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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We are Wharton’s club for professional skill development in sales, negotiation, and targeted communication through workshops and seminars led by talented speakers and leaders in the field.

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Discounted tickets to seminars and priority access to ticket sales.

Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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Train and educate Wharton students who are interested in acquiring, owning, and operating their own businesses.

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- Invitations to exclusive, member-only events with search fund investors, business operators, Wharton alumni, and other professionals in the entrepreneurship-through-acquisition ecosystem

- Club newsletter

- Slack channel and support of an active Wharton ETA community

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The Esports and Gaming Club is a brand new club designed to foster community around video games - which by the way is an excellent way to meet and interact with other students while we’re stuck inside. In addition, the club will educate MBAs on the opportunities that exist in the games industry, and prepare those interested in recruiting at games-related companies.

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- Industry coffee chats and recruiting guides
- Esports / gaming 101 talks
- Virtual recruiting events (partnered with Activision Blizzard, etc.)
- Monthly tournaments (FIFA, Call of Duty, etc.)
- Weekly game nights (Warzone, Fall Guys, Online Catan, League of Legends, etc.)
- Bi-weekly small group game days at the park
- Bi-weekly Noob Nights (for those that want to give games a shot, but haven’t tried before)
- Access to members-only Discord and Slack channels

**Programming and dues are adjusted for COVID. We will hold both online and socially-distanced, sponsored in-person events!**