Menlo College is a private, four-year, accredited, residential business college located in Atherton, California. Menlo College's size, and its location in one of the world's most entrepreneurial and innovative geographical areas, is enabling the College to create a valuable market niche for itself locally—as well as globally—as Silicon Valley's Business School.
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And, as the Silicon Valley continues its historic role as a global pioneer in business and industry, Menlo College will develop graduates who are entrepreneurial, innovative, critical thinkers, strategic communicators and team players—men and women who can envision, flourish and lead in a constantly changing global environment.
Mission: Menlo College's mission is to develop future leaders through a liberal arts-based business education that integrates academic study and fieldwork in a Silicon Valley environment unmatched in its potential for innovation.
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Join us in offering the warmest congratulations to our December graduates! We wish you the very best on your adventures ahead and can't wait to celebrate you when the time comes (Not all graduates pictured, but we were able to capture a few!)
Menlo students are finishing up their online semester today, and we'd like to congratulate them! We wish everyone in our community a restful break. Menlo is preparing to safely welcome back more students to live on campus in the new year - thank you to all who are doing their best to stay safe and make this possible!
As we wrap up this challenging year, with everyone working harder than ever and adopting new behaviors to keep one another safe, we thought you could use a little pick-me-up. Here is a digital care package curated by the Student Affairs and SGA teams to help you get through the rest of this month and provide an enjoyable pause. Take a look at the Menlo cookbook for some holiday treat ideas!
https://spark.adobe.com/page/bz15dSciHwwdu/
Current student and President of the Pacific Islander Club (PIC), Jordyn Sanico '21, has been adapting and strengthening her soft skills as she wraps up her virtual learning experience this semester. In a recent interview, she talked about her initial hesitations to online learning, adjusting to the changes, and how the PIC is restrategizing for Menlo’s 29th annual lūʻau this spring!
Click here for the full read: https://blog.menlo.edu/newsletter/student-spotlight-meet-jordyn/
As the country looks toward rebuilding, what role do those who work in conflict resolution, facilitation, and mediation play as America shifts to a new Presidential administration?
The Cambridge Negotiation Institute roundtable will explore this issue and celebrate the publication of Provost Grande Lum’s book, “America’s Peacemakers: The Community Relations Service and Civil Rights," on Thursday, December 10 from 9:15-10:30am.
Register at: https://www.cambridgenegotiationinstitute.com/courses/cni-roundtable-bridging-and-healing-across-racial-divides-post-election-2020-the-role-of-conflict-resolution
Menlo College student Sambhab Thapaliya ’21, winner of the 2020 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award, is also founder and CEO of Augmented and Segmented Media Interface Corporation (ASMI) - a company focused on advertising within streamed, user-generated, content. He has raised over $500,000 in initial start-up funding and is holding an investment event later this month!
The virtual investment pitch event will take place on Tuesday, December 15 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm (PST) - register today: https://forms.gle/ZCu39oKZVLW8unbBA
Learn more here: http://www.menlo.edu/news/sambhab-thapaliya-21-asmi-startup-investment-event-and-funding-success/
Do you need to decompress a bit after what can only be described as "a year"? Join the Menlo College SGA, Bowman Library, and Student Affairs teams for a 15-minute mindfulness meditation break tomorrow!
This short break is open to everyone - students, alumni, friends, family, faculty, and staff. Click the link below to register for the first break tomorrow from 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM.
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvdeuppj8pH9Fd6K5_eYNKQoiw6W1O3BNo
First-generation college student Larissa Martinez ’21 has remained #oakstrong and grateful for her peers, classes, and campus adaptations during the fall semester. With a continuously evolving journey, including an athletic injury that halted her career in softball and re-adjusting to life during a pandemic while working as Head Resident Assistant, Larissa shared her appreciation for her Menlo Oak community in a recent interview. Click the link below for the full story!
https://blog.menlo.edu/newsletter/student-spotlight-meet-larissa/
Missing the holiday cheer on campus this year?
We are grateful for each and every member of the Menlo community and the strength and perseverance they have shown in these times.
Click the link below to hear what some members of the Menlo community are grateful for this holiday season! Have a safe one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78qJoqNyz8c&feature=youtu.be
November is Native American Heritage Month! Menlo College wishes to pay respect to the Indigenous peoples of the land on which the college is located and recognize the original stewards of the area through our land acknowledgement.
To read the land acknowledgement and learn more about the heritage of Indigenous peoples in the Bay Area and beyond, check out the links below!
Land Acknowledgement: http://www.menlo.edu/about/land-acknowledgement/
Indigenous Heritage - Resources from Bowman Library: https://menlocollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=1095419&p=7989392
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Menlo's President Steven Weiner was recently featured on EdUp Experience's podcast series, covering a wide range of topics like moving to online learning during COVID-19, social awareness and equity, and the importance of collaborative decision-making.
As we head into the weekend, listen here:
https://anchor.fm/edup/episodes/109-The-Value-of-Residential-Higher-Education---with-Steven-Weiner--President--Menlo-College-ekphh4/a-a372gke
Menlo students are always hard at work, and we wanted to throwback to last year where some of our students made some new friends and found time to unwind at goat yoga. Here’s a reminder to take a safe, well-deserved break too! We hope you are all doing well, and cannot wait to make some new memories with you soon!
On Thursday, November 19 at 8 AM PST the Rendanheyi Silicon Valley Center will be holding a free webinar on adapting management principles in the 21st century, based on the model presented by Haier, China's largest appliances company that also owns GE appliances. During this event, you'll hear from top leaders like Stuart Crainer, Kevin Nolan, Bill Fischer, Steve Denning, and Menlo's very own Annika Steiber.
All attendees will receive a complimentary e-book of Ecosystems Inc. published by Thinkers50, and 8 attendees have the chance to win an audio copy of the bestseller "The Age of Agile" or "The Leader’s Guide to Radical Management", both published by Stephen Denning!
If you would like to attend the webinar, register at the link below!
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21st-century-management-and-how-to-start-the-transformation-process-tickets-123415289453
Sophomore Basil Merk ’23 is ever-present at Menlo, volunteering over the summer and preparing for club initiatives for the 2020-2021 academic year. In addition to his current roles on campus, which include Catalyst at the Oaks Innovation Club, University Innovation Fellow candidate, Founder and President of RISE (the first Self Development club at Menlo), and one of many organizers of the first Startup Weekend Womxn Online Edition - happening this weekend!
Click the link below to read about how he and current student Bianca Neme Barros ’21 remain #Oakstrong and are currently volunteering their time to help others who have been financially impacted by the pandemic.
Link: https://blog.menlo.edu/newsletter/student-spotlight-meet-basil/
Today and every day we are grateful for the strength, bravery, and selflessness of our veterans. Thank you for your service!
Menlo College is proud to announce the launch of Provost Grande Lum’s new book, “America’s Peacemakers.” Please join us in celebration at the launch on Thursday, November 12 from 2 pm -3:15 pm (PST).
This event will feature a number of panelists from The Ohio State University Law, Harvard Law School, and Stanford Law School, and our very own Provost Grande Lum. If you would like to attend the launch, register at the link below!
Link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuvkib9l1VqGpnf
We are one week away from this year's Silicon Valley Womxn TechStars Startup Weekend - It's happening Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15. Click the link below for more information and to register!
Link: https://linktr.ee/SWSVWOMXN
Menlo College's very own Dean of Arts and Sciences and Political Science Professor Melissa R. Michelson was featured on ABC News discussing the use of texting to drive voter turn out starting at 00:02:10. Click the link below to check out the video! Menlo College is also a polling site so come and vote today if you haven't already! #electionday
Video: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/election-text-tidal-wave-73985111
TBT to our 2019 Fall Festival - We hope everyone has a safe and healthy Halloween this year!
Congratulations to Bianca Neme Barros ’21 for being named this year’s recipient of the Financial Executives International Silicon Valley (FEISV) scholarship.
By virtue of her selection as this year’s scholarship winner, Bianca will join the FEI Rising Stars Advisory Board, which functions as a subset of the FEI Board of Directors. We can all share in the pride of Bianca’s selection this year, among an exceptional field of Menlo candidates.
The FEI scholarship program is supported by former Menlo Trustee and alumnus Harry Kellogg ’63. With his generosity and other donor support, Menlo scholars are elevated to achieve great things!
Former student-athlete, Joe Alvarez ’17, has always been a sports fan...before, during, and after his time at Menlo. As a former Resident Assistant, Student Ambassador, Student Director of Intramural Sports, and Sports Management major, Joe is creating a path to continue his athletic career for life.
Click the link below to check out the full article on Joe written by Sports Information Director and fellow Menlo alumnus, Ryan Barnett ’19.
Link: http://www.menloathletics.com/article/8343
Missing all Oaks this OAKtoberFest weekend! This fall has truly been an unprecedented semester and we eagerly anticipate the time when we can welcome the Menlo community back to campus.
Here’s a short clip of this time last fall. Until we can once again be together in person, we look forward to seeing you today at our virtual OAktoberFest celebration. This event will begin streaming at 5:00pm PST at www.menlocollege.co/oaktoberfest20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNp3GxM6aOA&feature=youtu.be
We are just over a month into an unprecedented fall semester and the strength and resilience of our community have never been clearer. While it’s certainly n...
This past summer has been challenging for many families as COVID-19 has financially impacted many around the world. One of our current students, Anahi Hernandez, found an opportunity to offer relief to those in need in her hometown Yucatán, México. Click the link below to read the full story
https://blog.menlo.edu/newsletter/student-spotlight-meet-anahi/
Former student-athlete Brad Sawin’18 was very involved on campus as a student leader, former Resident Assistant, and member of 2 sports teams. His adventure continues as he’s returned to his hometown in Arizona to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter. Check out the full article on Brad's activities post-grad, written by Menlo alum, Ryan Barnett ’19 at the link below.
http://www.menloathletics.com/article/8333.php
Throwback to the Silicon Valley Sculpture 2020 event last weekend! 18 artists from the Bay Area, East Coast and Western Europe, showcased their art, including 3 pieces from Burning Man. Here are some moments captured by our very own Miguel Lim.
October 11 is International Day of the Girl! We invite you to join us on Monday, October 12, 2020, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM, PST as we celebrate this day and raise awareness on the benefits of different voices/diversity of thoughts in school, work, and life.
In our webinar event, titled “Our Voice, Our Equal Future”, we will discuss the diversity of perspective, young women leaders, organizational and cultural inclusion, and the technical divide for women.
Registration for this free event is required and can be found at the link below.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8i6C0ReySB61jxa3WSbGFA
October already? We know what that means. OAKtoberFest 2020 is here!
On Saturday, October 17, in partnership with Devil Canyon’s Brewery, we are bringing the festivities to you - virtually!
This year's OAKtoberFest will feature a drive through beer pick up, a live streamed tour of Devil's Canyon Brewery and a tasting of 3 featured beers (alcoholic and non). We will also be announcing the winner of this unprecedented year's Outstanding Oak Alumni award.
A Devil's Canyon + Menlo College OAKtoberFest Brewing Package will be free for the first 90 people who use the coupon code GOOAKS20 at the link below! Get your complimentary brew package, now, while supplies last!
(One package per person. If multiple brew packages are claimed per family, each person receiving a brew package must be present with ID (21+) during pickup or delivery.)
https://devilscanyon.square.site/product/menlo-oaktoberfest-package/274?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3
Menlo College continues to expand its breadth of entrepreneurial leadership with the election of Joe Hurd and Colin O’Malley to the Board of Trustees.
Between them, they bring a wealth of experience as successful entrepreneurs; Hurd also trained as a lawyer and served in the Obama administration. Hurd and O’Malley will begin their four-year terms on October 1, 2020.
Please join us in welcoming them to the Menlo College community!
Visit the link below to read more.
http://www.menlo.edu/news/adding-depth-in-entrepreneurial-leadership-menlo-college-board-of-trustees-elects-two-new-members/
The time has come! Next Tuesday, September 29 is the First Presidential Debate. Dr. Michelson, Dean of Arts & Sciences and Professor of Political Science at Menlo College, will be hosting a watch party via Zoom, and invites the Menlo College Community to join!
This event will be held on September 29 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST.
If you are interested in attending, please register using the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf77H8-Jy0miXX0iObiq1tSAKJbptLs4vuGcQ15SUouyZi97Q/viewform
Are you looking for something exciting (and safe) to do this weekend?
It's not too late to join us here on campus for the first-ever Silicon Valley Sculpture 2020! This art fair, a fundraiser for MPPA, will be conceived as an art walk of 31 monumental sculptures strategically placed on campus.
The sculptures are by 18 artists, 9 of which are from the Bay Area, including 3 from Burning Man. The other half comes from the East Coast and Western Europe. During the walks, no more than 50 attendees, who will be asked to maintain social distancing guidelines, will have the opportunity to view the pieces spread across campus.
While Friday has been booked full, Saturday and Sunday tickets are still available for purchase!
To read more about SVS 2020 or to purchase your ticket, please visit the link below.
https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/art-exhibits/silicon-valley-sculpture-debuts-as-an-art-fair-for-the-social-distancing-era
Photos: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Coinciding with the opening of the 2020-21 academic year, we are happy to share that we have now received continued recognition by The Princeton Review and the NAIA, alongside a newest ranking by Money Magazine. These accolades are truly a testament to the outstanding effort by our students and those who support them.
For over ten years, Menlo College has been named as one of the best colleges in the West by The Princeton Review, ranked as an athletic NAIA Five-Star Champions of Character Institution, this year at the Gold level, and for the first time, Money Magazine has ranked Menlo College as the 11th-best place in the United States to obtain a business degree.
Congratulations to the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and trustees of Menlo for this much-deserved recognition!
Click the link below for more details.
http://www.menlo.edu/news/menlo-college-three-new-best-college-rankings-to-start-the-academic-year/
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Menlo College Facts 1. Founded in 1927 2. Remarkably successful, global alumni base 3. Premier, internationally-recognized location 4. Maximum 750 undergraduate students 5. International students make up 13% of student base 6. 63% male; 37% female 7. 50% of student body participate in NAIA sports programs 8. Current endowment is $23.5M 9. 14:1 student-faculty ratio 10. WASC Accredited; pursuing AACSB accreditation 11. Named among the "Best Colleges in the West" by The Princeton Review
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Today we (virtually) celebrated the wonderful achievements of our Class of 2020. Family, friends, peers and alumni joined in and shared their well wishes from all around the world. Seniors, your resilience and grace during this time is truly inspiring. Congratulations from the entire Menlo College community. We look forward to welcoming you back onto campus to celebrate in person. Until then, welcome to the alumni family and as always, go oaks!
How's this for a throwback? Business Communications Professor Nicholas Dejosia, you know about his unique classroom experience! We're happy to see that not much has changed since moving to online instruction. #tbt
How's this for a throwback? If you're familiar with our beloved Business Communications Professor Nicholas Dejosia, you know about his unique classroom experience! We're happy to see that not much has changed since moving to online instruction. #tbt
Happy Valentine's Day, Oaks! This week's Menlo Faces features Taryne Hu and Anthony Ramos. Both students are members of the Menlo College Student Government Association (MCSGA). Taryne is our Multicultural Representative and Anthony is Director of Programming...and they are a couple! We had them play a fun couples question game in honor of the holiday 💙
This week's Menlo Faces features John Paine, the all-time highest scorer in Menlo College history! Go, John! Click the link in our bio for the full video.
This week's Menlo Faces features Harrison Joslin, captain of our eSports team! Click the link in our bio for the full video.
Happy New Year! Here are some of the resolutions our Oaks are making for 2020. See the full video in the link in our bio!
This week's Menlo Faces features Senior Ayinde Banjoko - the President of the Chess Club, a student worker with our IT department, and a member of the Menlo College Rowing team! Ayinde tells us a bit about what he got out of working for IT, and what he thinks about his impact on campus.
December is the time of celebration! Every winter, the last tavern night of the year is dedicated to our December graduates, complete with superlatives, a champagne toast, and a speech from our President. Congrats to our December grads! Here are a few reflecting on their time at Menlo and their future. What are you celebrating this holiday season?
Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season! Check out what some of our students are grateful for, here at Menlo.
Have you seen our latest Menlo Faces? Menlo College Junior, and Finance major Zishen Yu, also known as Alvin, tells us about his life on campus as a student worker and as the former President of the Asian Student Association (ASA). Click the link below to check out other Menlo College videos! #menlofaces Menlo College Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/menlocollegebiz/videos
We are only 2 days away from OAKtoberFest, but there is still time to register! Make sure you RSVP so you don't miss out on all of the fun (and giveaways!) we have in store for you this weekend. See you soon! #peepthesquirrel RSVP Here: https://www.menlo.edu/events/oaktoberfest/
We are just one day away from TEDx Menlo College! See you tomorrow!
Hear from some of our current students about living on campus including suggestions for must-have items for your room and what it's like sharing a bathroom with other students (you might be surprised at their answers).
George Hofstetter is a rising Sophomore but has already been making impacts on Menlo’s campus and in his local communities. George is the current President of Menlo’s first-ever Social Justice Club, Vice President of Black Leaders on Campus (BLOC), a member of the Oaks Innovation Club, and a founding member of Menlo’s very first Tedx Menlo College: This Is America. At age 16 George founded his tech company, George Hofstetter Technologies Inc. in which he intends to help create opportunities for children of color to enter the tech industry, converting them from “consumers to innovators.” His latest project is UpToCode, a free online curriculum that helps minority students from middle to high school expand their knowledge in entrepreneurship and innovation. We are very excited to see what innovations George comes up with next and Menlo is very excited to support him on his journey of igniting his potential. For more information, about George's company and future projects, visit his website George Hofstetter Technologies Inc. : https://www.georgehofstettertechnologies.com/ UpToCode: http://uptocode.academy/
Meet Mike Brown, general manager of Sodexo at Menlo College and learn more about the dining options available on campus.
This week on #MenloFaces we have Yasmin Gomez Cabrera. We talked about Yasmin‘s summer plans and her upcoming internship with Target as well as being a mom while attending college.
Hear from one of our amazing student athletes on her favorite parts of competing and how she balances her sport with life and school.
"The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty" -James Madison Happy Fourth of July from all of us here at Menlo College
Hear from some of our IT Staff and Librarians on accessing your MyMenlo student portal and email, how to get assistance with research papers, and how much it costs to print on campus. (Spoiler alert: it’s free!) Incoming students, if you do not have your Menlo password please contact IT as soon as possible at 650-543-3830 or [email protected]
This week on #MenloFaces we have Kayla Rebozzi. We talked about Kayla‘s summer plans and discussed how to balance academics and athletics.
Hear from Nadine, our Student Accounts Services Administrator as she walks through the process of when, where, and how to make a payment on your student account. Please note: payments for Fall 2019 are due July 1.
Meet David Kinnear, former feature on our Alumni Engagement and Development recent outreach, listen in as David shares about himself and his dreams for the future. #MenloFaces
Meet our Director and Assistant Director of Internships, Career Services, and Study Abroad. Learn more about job and internship opportunities that are available to our students, as well as where and when our students are able to study abroad.
This week on #MenloFaces we have Richard Runkle-Edens ’19. We talked about Richard‘s plans after graduation, how Menlo College has helped him prepare for these plans, and his favorite "Menlo moment."
Hear from some of our current students on what there is to do off-campus, favorite weekend activities, and how to get around the area without a car.
Best of luck to Kaylin Swart’ 18, former goalkeeper for the Menlo College Women’s Soccer team. Continuing her position as goalkeeper, she will be starting for South Africa this weekend at the Women’s World Cup. Let’s send her some Oak Pride! #WorldCup #FIFAWWC #WWC #DareToShine #fifawomensworldcup
On this episode of What is College Like- meet Derek, our Financial Aid Counselor, and learn more about the different scholarships and financial aid opportunities available at Menlo College.
This week on #MenloFaces we have Julianna Marquez ’19. We talked about Julianna’s plans after graduation, how Menlo has helped her prepare for these plans, and her favorite "Menlo moment."
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