Ilmar Norvik ’13S (MBA)
Which faculty member influenced you the most?
Dean Mark Zupan. Dean Zupan called my personal cell phone the summer before I started my MBA studies at Simon Business School. He started the call by saying, "I'm Mark Zupan, I'm the Dean at Simon and I am calling to talk about making the next two years the most successful investment you have ever made." I was blown away by the personal touch and attention—even before I had arrived in Rochester or signed up for a single class. During my two years of graduate study, I got to know Mark better and witness his extraordinary ability to connect people, build networks, and bring together Rochester and Simon alumni from around the globe.
The Garbage Plate at Nick Tahou Hots or wings at The Distillery?
Wings at the Distillery and good company.
What’s your most memorable Rochester hangout?
Welcome BBQ & wine tasting hosted by Simon Uncorked.
How do you live the Meliora values everyday?
Continue to learn and recognize that the job is not done: as the saying goes— as our island of knowledge grows, so does the shoreline of ignorance.