Boise State Vietnam Alumni Chapter
Welcome Vietnam Alumni
Chapter members attended a Trade Commission meeting in October 2008, hosted by MK Group
owned by Nguyen Trong Khang '99. Governor Otter and other state and university representatives
made the trip.
The Boise State Vietnam Alumni Chapter welcomes alumni, friends, and fans who live in Vietnam. This group began its formal year-long chartering process in October 2008, and when it meets all the requirements, it will become the first international chapter for the Boise State Alumni Association.
The majority of Boise State Alumni in Vietnam graduated from Boise State's MBA program, the first ever AACSB-accredited MBA program conducted in Vietnam since 1990. Since graduation many Alumni have gone on to hold key positions in the academy and the private sector of Vietnam, while keeping good relationship with their alma mater through the communication with their former professors and friends (buddies), especially through Dr. Nancy Napier, who headed the Vietnam MBA program at Boise State University throughout the period of 1993-1999.
The chartering process is led by Ha Nguyen '97 and Nguyen Trong Khang, Dau Thuy Ha '99. If you would like to participate in the activities of the Boise State Vietnam Alumni Chapter, please contact DT Ha at dtha@ocd.com.vn.
Mrs. Ha visits with Boise State Alumni Staff during her April 2009 visit. l-r: Jennifer Wheeler, Dau Thuy Ha, Mark Arstein.
The purpose of the Boise State Alumni Vietnam Chapter is to support the mission of the BSU Alumni Association and to promote in an organized manner the interests of BSU in establishing closer contact between the University and the constituents of the Boise State Alumni Chapter in Vietnam. The Chapter also supports closer links and networking amongst the Boise Alumni who now live throughout Vietnam and work in many different sectors and industries.
Keeping in Touch: If you want to receive emails about upcoming Boise State Alumni events in Vietnam, make sure your email and mailing address is up to date. Go to Update My Info to send your current information to the Alumni Association and chapter leaders.
Chapter News and Messages from Members
- Video of Alumni Conference Featuring Chapter Secretary Dau Thuy Ha (takes a few seconds to load)
- Article from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (10-09)
- Chapter Members Organize National Annual Contest (12/08)
- A Message From Ha-Nguyen (12/08)
- How We Started This Chapter by DT Ha
Upcoming Events:
- Please keep checking back for more upcoming events!
Past Activities:
October 14-18, 2008: The Trade Commission of Idaho came to Vietnam in October 2008. Led by the Governor of Idaho, many state officials from Agriculture, Commerce were accompanied by many Idaho leading companies. Boise State University representatives were included in the delegation. The purpose of the trip was to promote the trade, business, education exchange between Vietnam and Idaho. During the visit, the delegation met with government officials, businesses and universities of Vietnam.
MK Group owned by Nguyen Trong Khang, a Vietnam BSU Alumni, was honored to host a lunch in co-ordination with American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) - to welcome the delegation in Saigon, Vietnam. The delegation was very impressed that they found a "Boise Alumni" in Vietnam! The delegation agreed that BSU alumni can be a business bridge between Idaho & Vietnam."
December 5, 2008: meeting in Hanoi with Dr Nancy Napier, Executive Director of the Centre for Creativity
and Innovation at Boise State University. Group picture and discussion of Chapter Activities in 2009.
Chapter Officers:
President: Dr. Pham Quang Trung
Vice President: Nguyen Trong Khang and Ha Nguyen
Treasurer: Dau Thuy Ha
Photo Album:
(furthermost left): Mr. Tran Doan Kim, PhD, MBA class 1999,
Mr. Tang Van Khanh, PhD, MBA class 1999, Ms. Phan Thuc Anh, MBA class 1995, Ms. Phan Thuy Chi, MBA class 1995,
Ms. Dau Thuy Ha, MBA class 1999, Ms. Chu Huong Giang, MBA class 1999, Prof Nancy Napier, BSU,
Mr. Vu Huy Thong, PhD, MBA class 1995, Mr. Nguyen Trong Khang, MBA class 1999, Ms. Ngo Minh Hang, MBA class 1995,
Ms. Tran Phuong Lan, PhD, MBA class 1999, Ms Dao Thi Thanh Lam, MBA class 1999, Ms Hoang Thi Thuy Nga, MBA class 1999
Questions? Contact Sr. Associate Alumni Director Jennifer Wheeler at
jenniferwheeler@boisestate.edu or 208-426-1911.