This spring, the Raikes School is hosting three events alumni are encouraged to attend.
Networking in Kansas City
The Raikes School is excited to host a networking event for students and local school administrators in the Kansas City area to connect with Raikes School alumni, staff, and current students. Dr. Stephen Cooper will deliver formal remarks with Chris Isaacson, current Chief Operating Officer of Cboe Global Markets and a 2003 Raikes School MBA alumnus. Cboe is the world's go-to derivatives and exchange network, delivering cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to people around the world.
The event will be held on Tuesday, April 2 at Cboe Global Markets, located at 8050 Marshall Drive in Lenexa, KS. The event will begin with formal remarks at 6:00 pm, followed by networking at 6:45 pm, and will wrap up by 8:00 pm. Heavy appetizers will be served throughout the evening.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here. You are welcome to bring a guest with you, and attire for the event is casual.
Spring Speaker: Alisa Miller, CEO & co-founder, Pluralytics AI
On Friday, May 3 from 1:00-1:45 pm CT at Nebraska Innovation Campus, Alisa Miller will deliver remarks focused on how to Unlock the Power of Innovation: A Tale of a Startup You Haven’t Heard.
Alisa leads at the forefront of significant technological change, including generative AI and the digital audio revolution. She is CEO and co-founder of Pluralytics, the leading AI-powered precision language intelligence and generation platform. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Influential Women in Technology, she leads in sectors undergoing disruption and accelerates companies seeking the leading edge. Alisa is a graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient. Alisa is also the Chair of the Lumina Foundation board, dedicated to enhancing post-high school education attainment. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a groundbreaking executive and board member who is shaping the future of AI, digital media, and more!
Alisa’s talk will begin prior to Design Studio Showcase at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center. No RSVP is necessary to attend.
Design Studio Showcase - From Impact to Innovation: Growing the Next Generation of Nebraska Leaders
Please join us for an afternoon as we celebrate student accomplishments in Design Studio. This year's capstone projects will highlight students' work for industry partners, student led startups, and research projects. All Raikes School alumni are expressly invited to Design Studio Showcase, where you can connect with our Design Studio students, sponsors, and leaders throughout the Lincoln and Omaha communities.
Friday, May 3, 2024
Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center, 2021 Transformation Drive
Project Demonstrations: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Awards Program: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
For more information about Design Studio Showcase, including to RSVP, please visit our Showcase page.