THINK BIG: Young Alumnus To Announce Grant Program at TSU’s Windows onto the World

WHO:        

Tennessee State University Office of International Business Programs will host its annual lecture series with special guest alumnus Malick Badjie, vice president in global client group at BlackRock. Badjie will introduce a program to help student launch careers in international business.

WHAT:     

This year’s Windows onto the World features 2003 TSU graduate Malick Badjie of BlackRock, one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms. Badjie, who develops and manages relationships with the firm's institutional clients in the Middle East and Africa region, will discuss his experience in international banking at the lecture.

He will also introduce the Badjie Service Grant Program, an opportunity for TSU students to receive financial assistance in pursuing international business careers.

A light lunch of traditional African cuisine will be served by Gateway2Africa preceding the presentation.

WHEN:     

Thursday, March 4, 2010, 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:  

Tennessee State University, Avon Williams Campus Auditorium

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