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European Society
The European Society's mission is to promote awareness of Darden in Europe and grow appreciation of European culture, social and business affairs in the Darden community. The European Society concentrates on improving relationships between Europeans and students/ alumni from all over the world and focuses on three particular areas:
- Provide all students at Darden with opportunities to engage with European culture and traditions
- Guide Darden students with an interest in European careers and broaden recruiting opportunities in that continent
- Attract talented European students and support them in their admission process
Contact Us
Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.
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Events
The European Society hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year:
- Oktoberfest celebration and visits to vineyards & breweries
- European cooking classes and tastings
- European sports/ board games afternoons
- Speaker series with European leaders
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Leadership Team
We welcome prospective students to reach out to members of our leadership team to learn more about the European Society.
- President: Gerardo Alvarez
- VP Careers & Global Outreach: Mqondisi (Mq) Ndlovu
- VP Events: Parks Robinson
- VP Finance & Communications: David Bodziony
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Resources for Prospective Students
Here are a few featured posts from the Global Voices of Darden blog:
- Ilja Orre (Class of 2018) on Darden’s International Student Experience
- Four Members of Darden’s European Society Discuss Darden and Charlottesville
- Meet Sergi Pereira (Class of 2018), President of the European Society
For more general news and information about Darden admissions, you can also read the Discover Darden Admissions Blog.
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Featured Alumni
Julien MenagerCurrently based in London, UK
Head of Projects, JM Finn
Living the Darden experience is much more than an educative journey. It brings you a new mindset, an energy to reassess your certainties and develop your curiosity.
Darden is also an incredible community of students, teachers, professionals, and alumni dedicated and loyal all committed to make Darden the most wonderful place to grow.
Felix ArtmannCurrently based in Munich, Germany
Managing Partner, Tiburon
Contact on LinkedIn
I wanted a communal campus-based US MBA experience while still broadening my horizons. Darden outperformed on both aspects. Additionally, I founded my own company while studying and built an extensive entrepreneurial and investment network in Charlottesville and beyond.
The European Society hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year:
- Oktoberfest celebration and visits to vineyards & breweries
- European cooking classes and tastings
- European sports/ board games afternoons
- Speaker series with European leaders
We welcome prospective students to reach out to members of our leadership team to learn more about the European Society.
- President: Gerardo Alvarez
- VP Careers & Global Outreach: Mqondisi (Mq) Ndlovu
- VP Events: Parks Robinson
- VP Finance & Communications: David Bodziony
Here are a few featured posts from the Global Voices of Darden blog:
- Ilja Orre (Class of 2018) on Darden’s International Student Experience
- Four Members of Darden’s European Society Discuss Darden and Charlottesville
- Meet Sergi Pereira (Class of 2018), President of the European Society
For more general news and information about Darden admissions, you can also read the Discover Darden Admissions Blog.
Julien Menager
Currently based in London, UK
Head of Projects, JM Finn
Living the Darden experience is much more than an educative journey. It brings you a new mindset, an energy to reassess your certainties and develop your curiosity.
Darden is also an incredible community of students, teachers, professionals, and alumni dedicated and loyal all committed to make Darden the most wonderful place to grow.
Felix Artmann
Currently based in Munich, Germany
Managing Partner, Tiburon
Contact on LinkedIn
I wanted a communal campus-based US MBA experience while still broadening my horizons. Darden outperformed on both aspects. Additionally, I founded my own company while studying and built an extensive entrepreneurial and investment network in Charlottesville and beyond.