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Glenn Platt and Peg Faimon present at Winter College alumni event, St. Petersburg, FL

Author: ferritn | Posted: Jan 18 2012 10:12 am | Follow |
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February 24, 2012

http://www.miamialum.org/s/916/internal.aspx?sid=916&gid=1&pgid=294

Winter College `12 will take place February 24-26 at The Vinoy Renaissance, St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Get away to St. Petersburg and take in the warm, sunny rays of Tampa Bay, as well as the teachings of Miami’s world-class faculty. You’ll enjoy stress-free excursions to area museums spotlighting artists Salvador Dali and Dale Chihuly, access to an exclusive championship golf course, and the shared camaraderie of fellow Miamians.

Miami’s award-winning Winter College is now in its ninth year, and will include an engaging array of topics. Using entrepreneurship and the always-changing world around us as the backdrop, our esteemed faculty members will help us explore issues of interest, taking into account current technology, scientific advancements, changes in world politics (especially in the Middle East) and the evolving notions of social entrepreneurship.

Winter College is so much more than sun-drenched destinations and luxurious accommo dations. for a weekend getaway, Make 2012 the year you take a break from the everyday—register today!

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