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IOE grad peer counselor: Arjun Kannan

Michigan Engineering
September 7, 2016
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IMAGE:  Arjun Kannan is a Graduate Peer Advisor for the department of Industrial and Operations Engineering

Please join us in welcoming Arjun Kannan as Graduate Peer Advisor for Fall 2016.

He will be available in Room 1752 IOE.

Arjun Kannan Mon & Wed, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Fri, 9am – 12 noon

Arjun is a second year Master’s student in IOE interested in Analytics, Supply Chain and Operations Management. He enjoys connecting with students, and looks forward to possibly making a positive and transformational difference in their journeys. In his spare time – Arjun enjoys photography, adventure sports and traveling.

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Contact

Matt Irelan
Academic Advisor

Industrial & Operations Engineering

(734) 764-6480

1753 IOE

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