Students and alumni gathered together at the Smith School on Saturday, Oct. 6, for the 5th Annual MBA Alumni Mentor Program Kickoff. The MBA Alumni Mentor program is a key component of Smiths commitment to bringing real-world career experiences to current MBA students. Its stated purpose is to teach MBA students the value of lifelong networking and to serve as a catalyst for future business partnerships. The program provides the opportunity for students to expand career contacts and cultivate relationships with the over 500 active participants.