The presentations were impressive and the competition was keen at the first annual Florida Collegiate Business Plan Competition held October 27 and 28, 2006, at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida. Alexis Nogueras (MBA ’06) But when a panel of judges heard College of Business Administration graduate Alexis Nogueras (MBA ’06) present his plan […]
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AMA members walk to help others.
Members of the college’s AMA chapter at the start of the Race for the Cure at Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida, on October 21, 2006 What do the Race for the Cure and the Simon Evening of Giving have in common? A number of things: both are charitable events for good causes, both involve walking, […]
Business Partners Luncheon provides pre-Thanksgiving treat.
Guests at the Business Partners Luncheon, seated from left: Colin D’Arcy, president, South Florida commercial division, Humana, Inc.,Chapman Executive Committee;Monique Catoggio(EMBA ’03), director, alumni and partner relations; Luis Tapanes, manager, Beckman Coulter, EMBA Advisory Board; Hernan Vera, director, marketing, global supply chain solutions, Ryder System, Inc., EMBA Advisory Board; Carolyn Donaldson (MSHRM ’06), vice president, […]
Insurance expert reflects on a changing industry.
An audience of 85 people attended the second Herbert A. Wertheim Lecture of the fall, 2006 series, presented by Bernard John Daenzer, CPCU, JD, and chairman of Daenzer Associates. He spoke on “The Incredible Growth of Professional Risk Management in the Last Fifty Years.” He should know. He’s been a major player all that time. […]
“A Night in Paradise” marks the end of ordinary fundraisers.
After four short months on the Business Alumni Chapter Board, a small group of dedicated volunteers envisioned a creative charity event—one that would create funds for the college’s Business Alumni Scholarship Fund as well as contribute a gift to CHARLEE, a non-profit organization that helps abused and neglected children. The board’s mission was to develop […]
College’s MBA programs garner increasing recognition in rankings.
For the first time, the College of Business Administration’s Executive MBA program appeared on the just-released (October 23, 2006) Financial Times rankings of the top 85 executive MBA programs around the world, coming in above that of any other business school in Florida. The college’s Executive MBA program (#78) was ranked above those at the […]
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, […]
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. […]