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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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The Black MBA Association was formed in 1973, and was subsequently changed to the African American MBA Association (AAMBAA) in 1986. The organization was formed to augment the professional, academic, and social development of students of African descent at The Wharton School.

The mission of AAMBAA is to support the continued achievement of students of African descent and to provide extensive resources to foster the successful progression from prospective students to Wharton alumni.

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An amazing, inclusive tight-knit community - We welcome all members from all backgrounds!
Professional Development
Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Conference
AAMBAA 100 Series
Social Events
Alumni Speaker Series
FAAMBAAlies
Black History Month Celebrations
Cross - Club Affinity Partnerships
And of course, our well-known and highly-coveted Martin-themed sweatshirts!

Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Katya Johns, Jenny Mu, Anja Nikolova, Email group officers

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The Wharton Art Club is a community of art appreciators and creators. We curate opportunities to engage with both the visual and performing arts, facilitating new experiences for beginners and experienced artists alike.

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*Small group arts and crafts events - get together with friends and do something creative!
*Art lectures & lunch-and-learns - learn from professionals about art history, art markets, and art investing.
*Private group tours of museum exhibitions - we hire docents to lead us through exhibits at The Barnes Foundation, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and PAFA.
*Group art classes - we provide discounted classes with local candlemakers, potters, and more.
*Group tickets to local performances and exhibits - we provide subsidized tickets to performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet, and more!

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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)

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Piyush Bhandari, Ricky Kuo

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We are a group of badminton appreciators of all levels, from those who have never held a racket to competitive-level players. Whether you're looking to get some exercise while meeting new people or hoping to refine your game to participate in tournaments, we're happy to have you in our crew! We provide opportunities for members to learn, play, and have fun at our regular sessions.

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- Free feather and nylon shuttlecocks/birdies provided for club members (~$30 per tube)
- Free rackets for club members to borrow (~$5 each time to rent)
- Free training and tips for all skill levels from our more experienced players, including introduction to game rules and swing and footwork workshops
- Matching of similar skilled players for friendly club games
- Access to our club-only Whatsapp group for information on upcoming lessons, open court times, and pick-up games
- Carpool coordination for transport to off-campus facilities, with possible options for on-campus practice in the future
- Group bonding and social events with great vibes
- Penn Badminton Challenge (Feb): school-wide showcase / tournament
- Friendly matches against other Philadelphia universities (to be scheduled)

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Let's basketball.

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Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Tracy Vu, Vishoka Bala, Aranya Ram

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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)

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Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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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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Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

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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)

Website Mission Contact: Alejandro Gomez Serrano

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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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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 (Hemant Pathak from Junoon!), small group cocktail tastings hosted by fellow student mixologists (in social pods), and partnerships with local bars.

Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

Website Contact: Wharton Common Cents Email

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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)

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Albert Katz

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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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Parent group: Wharton Graduate Association (WGA)

Website Mission Membership Benefits Contact: Jeff Franco, Sam Amankwah, Email group officers

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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 Wharton Esports and Gaming Club is dedicated to fostering a community of gamers and industry enthusiasts at Wharton. The club will educate students on the breadth of opportunities that exist within this fast growing and exciting industry, as well as prepare those interested in recruiting at games-related companies. We also host numerous events to connect with fellow students over a shared love or burgeoning interest in games!

Our stretch goal for the year is to host a careers trek to LA, and coordinate the first cross-MBA games dedicated conference and case competition. Stay tuned!

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Members Education, including:
- Industry guide, including overview of roles available
- Esports / gaming 101 talks and panels
- Workshops, e.g. Games Product Management

Careers support, including:
- Recruiting events (partnered with Activision Blizzard, etc.)
- Jobs calendar and postings
- Coffee chats with 2Ys and Alumni

Social events, including:
- Tournaments (FIFA, Super Smash, etc.)
- Watch events for key esports tournaments
- Access to members-only Discord