News Release

College of Business Administration Presents 11th Annual Alumni Week Luncheon Speaker Series

Mark your calendar for the College Alumni Week, which will be held March 16-20, 2009. The keynote speakers will be John Kennedy '79, and Nancy Kennedy '83, on Thursday, March 19.

Approximately 30 other CBA alumni will participate in Alumni Week, which gives students the opportunity to experience a wide variety of industry perspectives. Here is a tentative schedule.

"The Collapse and Resurrection of the Economy: Lessons Learned from the Auto Industry"

Featuried Keynote Speakers: John & Nancy Kennedy, CEO of Autocam

About the Keynote Speakers

John Kennedy ’79 is chief executive of Autocam Corporation,  a worldwide manufacturer of precision machined components for the automotive and medical instruments industries. Nancy Greening Kennedy ’83, has held positions of leadership both at Arthur Andersen and Autocam. The Kennedys are University of Detroit graduates from the College of Business Administration. Under John Kennedy’s leadership, Autocam has grown through strategic acquisitions, which include well-established companies in North America, Europe and South America. This event is also sponsored by the CBA Alumni Board and the Student Advisory Board.

Release date: February 26, 2009

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