About CMBA

CMBA (Carnegie Mellon Business Association) is a student-run organization that focuses on providing undergraduate students with a better understanding of the business world by developing the professional and social skills needed in business-related fields.

Our annual events include:

Tepper Orientation - members of CMBA welcome the freshman class with Rita's Italian Ice and Tepper givaways while teaching the freshmen the "Tepper Cheer" and instilling school pride.

Etiquette Dinner - a four-course meal at a local venue where an etiquette expert teaches students the proper manners to use at on-site interviews or business meals with professionals.

Business Fashion Show - an educational event on how to dress for numerous business situations such as business casual, interview, and formal attire.

Tepper Ball - a formal event at a local venue that allows students to bond while having a good time.

Tepper Spirit Day - a springtime celebration of Tepper pride! Wear a Tepper t-shirt and enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers.

Waffle Registration Party - a networking event where students can learn more about classes and get student perspectives on which classes to take.

Professor Dinners - a dinner each semester where students can network with a selected professor in a casual setting.

Networking Events - small events throughout the year that allow members to network with other students interested in business.

Visit our official website at: http://cmucmba.com/

Monday, March 19, 2012

Tepper Ball 2012


The Tepper Ball was held at The LeMont on top of Mount Washington. Students enjoyed of a night of classy dance and fancy dining as they celebrated their experiences of being a Tepper student.

Special thanks to the Undergraduate Business Association for making this event possible!

Students enjoying the beautiful Pittsburgh scenery from The LeMont.


Tepper Seniors David Soamchand (Tepper Ball Head Organizer) and Amy Kao (President of cmBA) walcome students and make introductory remarks.


The beautiful venue created an exiliarating atmosphere.



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Tepper Etiquette Dinner


The Tepper Etiquette Dinner was held at the University Club of Pittsburgh. Over 90 students participated and were entertained by the head Etiquette Coach Dr. Milton Cofield. The dinner was moderated by CmBA President Amy Kao, who served as the Mistress of Ceremony. Specials guests in attendance included: Dean Robert Dammon, Dr. Stephen Pajewski, Rubab Jafry O'Connor, Laurel Tessmer, and Jennifer Frick.

For a complete set of photos, please visit: http://cmucmba.com/events/etiquette-dinner/

cmBA Board members (L-R): Neel Nadkarni, Ronny Ho, Wendy Mei, Vivian Chang, Stephanie Gill, Amy Kao, Emily Qiu

Students enjoyed a 5 course meal while learning the etiquette of professional dining.

Dean Dammon speaks to the students about the importance of professional dining.


Dr. Cofield talking to students about t dining across cultures.


Dr. Cofield greeting students during the networking reception.

Each student received a keepsake Tepper pouch complete with a mini-book about the etiquette of dining.

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cmBA Business Fashion Show


The Business Fashion Show was a huge success! Special thanks to Larrimors for sponsoring business professional and casual attire for men and women and Izzazu Spa and Salon for providing hair and make-up service. Please see below for some highlights of the event.

For more photos, please visit: http://cmucmba.com/events/fashion-show/


Cmba Exectuvie Board members (L-R) Emily Qiu, Krystina Williams, Amy Kao, and David Soamchand greet the guests before their arrival. Larrimors provided goody bags for the first 60 guests to enter. Each bag contained complimentary perfume, brochure, hair voluminizer, and a $100 gift certificate to the store!!

Female model: Zoe Fitzgerald (above)
Male Model: Nakul Bagla (below)

The models line up during rehearsals before the show.








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Monday, September 19, 2011


cmBA Ice Cream Social!

cmBA hosted the Ice Cream Social on Friday, September 9 welcoming the Tepper Class of 2015. Tepper students Amy Kao, David Soamchand, Ronny Ho, and Wendy Mei proudly wore red Undergraduate Business Administration aprons, as they served the delicious ice cream with fruit toppings in waffle bowls. Over 90 students were in attendance. Special thanks to all the staff members who came and supported the events.

cmBA Executive Board

Ice Cream Social group photo with UBA staff

cmBA eboard members Wendy, David, Ronny serving ice cream

cmBA President Amy mingling with Tepper 2015




Thank you all for coming to our first event! We hope to see you at our next event next Friday - the Tepper Etiquette Dinner!

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Upcoming Events - Fall Semester 2011

We had a great time helping out at Tepper Orientation and are ready to start off the semester with some exciting events! Please market your calendars with our upcoming events in the fall!!

September 9: Ice Cream Social
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Peace Garden

September 30: Tepper Etiquette Dinner
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: University Club of Pittsburgh

November 10: Business Fashion Show
Time: TBD
Location: Rangos 1 in the University Center
*This year, we are thrilled to have Larrimor's as our proud sponsor for the Business Fashion Show. To find out more, please visit their website or facebook page:
http://www.larrimors.com/
http://www.facebook.com/Larrimors

October/November: Professor Dinner
Time and Date: TBD

November: Waffle Registration Party
Time and Date: November 14

You don't want to miss these fantastic events!
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Carnegie Mellon Business Association - New Officers!

Congratulations to the new officers!!

CMBA Executive Board 2011-2012
President:
Amy Kao
Vice President of Programming:
Michelle Lee & Alexis Georgiadis
Vice President of Finance:
Emily Qiu
Vice President of Public Relations:
Ronny Ho
Vice President of Communications:
Wendy Mei

CMBA Leadership Panel
Tepper Etiquette Dinner Organizers:
Amy Kao and Wendy Hao
Director of Business Fashion Show:
Claire Huang
Directors of Tepper Ball:
David Soamchand
Vaidehi Tata
Meredith Letner

Positions for leadership panel are still open!!
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Monday, March 1, 2010

Executive Board 2010-2011

President: Megan Durbiano
Vice President of Programming: Michelle Lee
Vice President of Programming: Amy Kao
Vice President of Finance: Emily Anderson
Vice President of Public Relations: Yael Bushoy
Vice President of Communications: Akshay Doshi
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