Team Northwestern, comprised of Willy Kotas '86, Derek Ernst '02, Sergio Goloubeff '95 and NU alum Wayne Berry, rode in a 150-mile bicycling fund-raiser for multiple sclerosis research.

Professor Jeanne Brett's daylong seminar in March was a huge hit with the South Florida business community. Her highly interactive workshop on cross-cultural negotiations drew 42 participants, including 10 Kellogg alums. The elegant venue in Key Biscayne, arranged by Claudine Coto '03, also played a huge part in attendee satisfaction.

Derek Ernst '02, Sergio Goloubeff '95 and Willy Kotas '86 bicycled from Miami to Key Largo on "Team Northwestern," an alumni quartet who raised more than $2,500 for multiple sclerosis research. Team members wore official purple uniforms they purchased from the Northwestern cycling team. These 150-mile weekend rides are held throughout the United States, and are a great way to demonstrate a club's community involvement and support a good cause. Thanks to all who supported us!

The Kellogg Alumni Club of South Florida will attend a Cubs-Marlins game en masse on Sept. 5 at Pro Player Stadium. This will be a joint event with the Northwestern club and will include a pre-game tailgate party. The club has reserved a block of seats and will try to segregate the Marlins and Cubs fans amongst us. For details, check out the club Web page or call Willy Kotas.

Professor Jeanne Brett gives feedback on negotiations strategies to program participants from the South Florida alumni club, including Stuart Rosenberg '86 (second from left) and Julio Torres '94 (seated).

Finally, congratulations to Dean Jain and the Kellogg administration for their decision to launch an executive MBA program in Miami next year. As the program's focus will be Latin America, we also feel compelled to say felicidades and parabèns.

Willy