{"id":1,"date":"2026-04-17T12:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T00:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.otago.ac.nz\/mba50\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:43:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T01:43:19","slug":"hello-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.otago.ac.nz\/mba50\/2026\/04\/17\/hello-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 50 Years of the Otago MBA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A year of connection, reflection, and future impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Otago MBA 50th Anniversary brings together alumni across five decades \u2014 in New Zealand and around the world \u2014 to reconnect, reflect, and contribute to the future of the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay Connected to the MBA 50th<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be the first to hear about regional events, cohort sessions, and the November celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/kuT5PSEBj0\"> <strong>Join the MBA 50th mailing list<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We\u2019ll only send key updates related to MBA 50th events and opportunities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The MBA 50th Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reconnect (May\u2013August)<\/strong><br>Regional meet-ups across New Zealand, providing an opportunity to reconnect locally with fellow alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deepen (June\u2013September)<\/strong><br>Online cohort and country sessions, enabling global reconnection and strengthening cohort ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Celebrate (12\u201314 November 2026)<\/strong><br>A three-day anniversary celebration in Dunedin, bringing the Otago MBA community together to mark 50 years of impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Planning to attend or want to stay informed?<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/kuT5PSEBj0\">Join the MBA 50th mailing list:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are currently confirming details for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otago.ac.nz\/news\/events\/otago-mba-50th-anniversary-auckland-regional-meet-up\">Auckland Regional Meet-up (<\/a>27 May)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otago.ac.nz\/news\/events\/otago-mba-50th-anniversary-wellington-regional-meet-up\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.otago.ac.nz\/news\/events\/otago-mba-50th-anniversary-wellington-regional-meet-up\">Wellington Regional Meet-up<\/a> (17 June)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otago.ac.nz\/news\/events\/otago-mba-50th-anniversary-dunedin-regional-meet-up\">Dunedin Regional Meet-up <\/a>(15 July)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otago.ac.nz\/news\/events\/otago-mba-50th-anniversary-christchurch-regional-meet-up\">Christchurch Regional Meet-up<\/a> (19 August)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online Cohort &amp; Country Sessions (June\u2013September)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event details and registration links will be added here as they are confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>View upcoming events<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otago.ac.nz\/news\/events\/otago-mba-50th-anniversary-celebration-weekend\">Otago MBA 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12\u201314 November 2026 | Dunedin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join alumni from across the decades for a three-day programme including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optional professional development sessions (Thursday)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcome function and registration (Thursday evening)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty and alumni engagement sessions (Friday)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MBA 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner (Friday evening)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiential sessions and campus-based activities (Saturday morning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There will also be optional post-event opportunities in Central Otago for those wishing to extend their stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/kuT5PSEBj0\">Register your interest:<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To receive updates as events are confirmed and registrations open:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/kuT5PSEBj0\">Join the MBA 50th mailing list<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the 50th Anniversary, we are also looking ahead \u2014 strengthening connections across our alumni community and supporting the future of the Otago MBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further updates will be shared here as the programme develops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A year of connection, reflection, and future impact The Otago MBA 50th Anniversary brings together alumni across five decades \u2014 in New Zealand and around the world \u2014 to reconnect, reflect, and contribute to the future of the programme. 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