Karlene Cousins We all can identify with the challenge of balancing work and life boundaries, especially in today’s computer-powered and increasingly wireless world. For Karlene Cousins, assistant professor in the Department of Decision Sciences and Information Systems in the College of Business Administration, interest in how people use technology every day evolved into academic research […]
Author: Beverly Z. Welber
Students and alumni hope to benefit orphans in Nicaragua.
Maria Polanco Planning and fundraising for the second December of Dreams, shifted into high gear recently. With the goal of touching the lives of 3,000 impoverished Nicaraguan children, a hardworking group of alumni and students are enlisting sponsors, fine-tuning logistics, and coordinating activities to secure funds and items for distribution. Likely to draw ten to […]
New members join Dean’s Council.
Members of the Dean’s Council—a group of business leaders who represent a cross section of industries—provide College of Business Administration Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam insights into the college’s strategic direction, new initiatives, and existing programs, among their many contributions. Recently, a number of individuals joined this group of valued advisors. Antonio “Tony” L. Argiz […]
Wall of Stars reflects bright future for new business school complex.
Visit the College of Business Administration construction site and you’ll see floors in place, walls and ceilings coming up, and a new auditorium on its way to completion. These positive signs are concrete proof that the first part of the college’s new home is rapidly taking shape—and right on target for the planned October, 2007, […]
Alumni Notes
F. Antonio Puente (BBA ’92) has joined Fairchild Partners as senior vice president for commercial sales and leasing. Rick Escudero (BA ’92), former Alumni Circle member, and his wife, Ale, are happy to announce the birth of their son Matthew Evan. Mattie was born Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at South Miami Hospital. He weighed 6 […]
World Fuel Services leader proves to be a world-class speaker.
What he said, and the way he said it, enabled Paul Stebbins, entrepreneur and now chairman and chief executive officer of World Fuel Services Corporation, to enthrall an audience of 100 people when he spoke on the topic “Ethics, Innovation, and Risk: Reflections on Building and Managing a Global Enterprise,” at the first Herbert A. […]
Chapman Alumni Holiday Party to take place December 7.
Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam and Chapman Dean José de la Torre extend an invitation to Chapman alumni for the annual Chapman Graduate School Alumni Holiday Party on December 7th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the MARC Pavilion at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Hor d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Visit the alumni events page on […]
"A Night in Paradise" promises brilliant launch to holiday season.
The Business Alumni Chapter invites anyone interested in a great event to attend “A Night in Paradise” at Parrot Jungle Island on November 22, 2006, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. It promises to be the most amazing party of the year, with live music from one of the hottest local musicians, Winter Music Conference […]
Former president of Peru challenges audience to address poverty.
“I visited Peru the day that Alejandro Toledo assumed the presidency in 2001,” said Victoria Kenny (MA ’06), coordinator, USAID Farmer-to-Farmer Program for the College of Business Administration. “I remember seeing his picture on that day, dressed in indigenous clothing. It made an impression on me, as did the poverty I saw around me in […]
South Florida CEO Speaker Series features alumnus Albert Santalo.
From left, William Plasencia, editor, SouthFlorida CEO magazine; Joyce J. Elam, executive dean, College of Business Administration; Albert Santalo (EMBA ’97), president and CEO, Avisena; Manny Mantalon (BAAC ’01), president, Business Alumni Chapter; Monique Catoggio (EMBA ’03), director, alumni and partner relations, College of Business Administration; and Michelle Joubert, marketing manager, alumni and partner relations […]