Dean’s Advisory Board Meets With Pardee School Students
The Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University held a May 2, 2019 meeting with Pardee School Dean Adil Najam and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs William Grimes at 121 Bay State Road.
As part of their meeting, Dean’s Advisory Board members also held a panel with Pardee School students Akash Chopra (Pardee ’20), Ali Ammar (Pardee ’20), Kristin Bruno (Pardee ’19), Raina Kadavil (Pardee ’19) to hear firsthand about student life and the academic experience at the Pardee School.
The night prior to their meeting and student panel, Dean’s Advisory Board members attended a reception at 121 Bay State Road followed by a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston with faculty and friends of the Pardee School.
A delightful evening of conversation, camaraderie, and community with @BUPardeeSchool Deans Advisory Board and friends of the Pardee School @MFAboston. #PardeePride pic.twitter.com/64gHFTy0JM
— Adil Najam عادل نجم (@AdilNajam) May 2, 2019
The Dean’s Advisory Board also welcomed several new members at the meeting — Malik R. Dahlan, Robert Novembre (Pardee ’91), and Maria Sukkar.
The Dean’s Advisory Board serves as a sounding board for the Pardee School Dean by reviewing and providing feedback on the most important matters facing the school. Members provide advice on broad matters of strategy and planning, serve as ambassadors of the school’s mission and vision, and help raise philanthropic resources for the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies.
This distinguished group brings valuable and unique insights on different industries and regions around the world. This “real world” perspective is vital for building a school relevant to today’s world and for preparing professionals for careers in international affairs.
The membership of the Dean’s Advisory Board includes alumni and friends of the Pardee School who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the school, to higher education, and to the study of global and international affairs. You can learn more about each member of the Pardee School Dean’s Advisory Board here.