Author Archives: William Chase

William Chase

About William Chase

MMS, Class of 2012. Find out more about me...

Meet MMS Professor Sharon Belenzon

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Fuqua Professor Sharon Belenzon who teaches a strategy class in the MMS program. It was a privilege to learn more about his research and interests: Please tell me about yourself, maybe a … Continue reading

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Get Your Foot in the Stock Market

If you’re anything like me, you’ve never really delved into the tangled mess that is the stock market – and you might consider yourself lucky. If you find yourself curious though, like I did, about how all of those scrolling … Continue reading

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The Business of Moneyball

Book & Movie Review Moneyball is the third Michael Lewis book that I’ve read this year, but this time it’s accompanied by a movie. Lewis has quickly become one of my favorite authors, mainly because he is a good storyteller, … Continue reading

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Meet Molly Lester: MMS Student & Duke Soccer Captain

Molly Lester is an MMS classmate and Duke Women’s Soccer captain. Her team had a great season last year, and they made it to the finals of the National Championship. I enjoyed the opportunity to speak with one of the … Continue reading

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Personal Job Search: Finding the Right Fit

There are many factors that go into a job hunt, and looking for a job is often a painful and tedious task that requires great patience. It’s important to find a job that meets your needs as an employee and … Continue reading

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Nearby Art

The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh is a great place to visit, especially when they have special exhibitions and shows. Over the past few years, there have been several exhibitions to roll through town, and they are here … Continue reading

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Looking Forward to Next Semester

Winter break has provided some wonderful downtime for me so far. I have been able to relax and enjoy the fact that I don’t have to think about anything really quantitative. Christmas was great because I got a chance to … Continue reading

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First Night Raleigh

On December 31, we bring in the New Year with a bang in Raleigh – or a drop, rather. First Night Raleigh is a New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown. Citizens of the “City of Oaks” watch a giant acorn … Continue reading

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On Break & Graduation is Already in Sight

With exams leading up to the break, I spent a full few days studying. One of the advantages of having such well prepared professors, though, is that the PowerPoint slide decks from all of the classes are available online. I … Continue reading

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My Holiday Wish List

Since the holidays are here, I decided to put together a brief wish list for the season, from a student’s perspective. Here goes: Job – Number one on the list. This is one of my main reasons for doing the … Continue reading

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