| Welcome to the premier issue of BizzBuzz, the first of a bi-monthly series of newsletters designed to keep you, as students in the College of Business Administration, informed about the latest happenings in and around the College. We welcome your contributions as well, whether they be event summaries and photos, student profiles, class reviews, letters to the Editor, or general announcements. We hope you will not only read this newsletter but also participate in it and make it your own. This is your business school and we'd like BizBuzz to be your newsletter. Sally Gallion
Assistant Dean
Marketing, Communication and Publications
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Finance major catches rocket to the top. |
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A typical day in BBA student Juan Gordon's life includes watching rocket and shuttle launches at Cape Canaveral, going into the space shuttles, having lunch with astronauts, working in research and development labs, and witnessing the design of future space vehicles.
When he began his freshman year, Gordon paid a visit to FIU'S Career Services office and, as a result of that visit, he secured a co-op learning opportunity with NASA. He's been there ever since.
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Honor student leads in and out of class. |
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When Yvette Hernandez graduates from College with her double degree in Accounting and International Business, she will have gained more than the knowledge contained in the books she read. She also will have gained leadership experience and earned the distinction of graduating with academic honors.
Hernandez is president of Beta Gamma Sigma, the College's honor society. In addition to having high academic standards-Beta Gamma Sigma inductees are in the top 10% of their class-Hernandez represents Beta Gamma Sigma at FIU's Honors Council and in the College's Business Student Council, a council comprised of officers from all of the business student organizations (see related story).
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International Festival celebrates cultural diversity. |
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The 2004 International BizFest sparked the area around the Ryder Business Building on January 21st, entertaining more than 300 business students, faculty, staff, and others from around University Park.
Now celebrating its second anniversary, BizFest is organized by the Business Student Council, a group comprised of business student organizations leaders (see related story) and sponsored by the College of Business Administration.
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Community service plus study abroad equals a fun educational experience! |
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Community service and study abroad prove to be great ways to see the world and make your impact on it, especially if you are recent CBA graduate Henry Fernandez (BBA in Management '03).
As an undergraduate, Fernandez took advantage of the College's many opportunities to study overseas and was actively involved in The Miami Benefit Club at FIU, a community service organization.
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Bolanos gets it back - and more. |
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Last September, Alexander Bolanos was among a select few college undergraduates invited to attend the National Black MBA Association's (NBMBAA) annual convention in Philadelphia, where he facilitated the "Leaders of Tomorrow" program.
The "Leaders of Tomorrow" program, a college-bound workshop that NBMBAA holds every year, is one Bolanos knows well. He was recruited into it himself when he was a high school student. As an outreach program, it helps African-American high school students understand the value of a college education and the process of applying to college.
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In this issue |
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Faculty bring new insights to class. |
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Your Business Student Council leads the way. |
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Finance major catches rocket to the top. |
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International Festival celebrates cultural diversity. |
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Community service plus study abroad equals a fun educational experience! |
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Bolanos gets it back - and more. |
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Coming Events |
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03.25.2004 AMA Conference in New Orleans. |
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03.31.2004 Corporate Networking Night |
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04.14 & 04.15.2004 Johnson and Johnson Case Competition Finals |
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04.16.2004 New Venture Challenge business plans due |
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05.01 & 05.08.2004 New Venture Challenge Oral Competitions |
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More info |
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Important Announcements & Deadlines |
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March 22nd - 27th - Spring Break |
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April 27th - College of Business Administration Commencement Exercises
Tickets are free and required for admission to the Arena. Fire Marshall regulations require every guest, including children of any age, to have tickets. No one will be admitted into the Arena without a ticket. Your commencement pass and guest tickets will be available for pick-up at the Office of the Registrar (PC 130) between Monday, April 19 and Friday, April 23, 2004, at the campus you designated on the Commencement Confirmation Form.
If extra tickets are available, they will be distributed at the Office of the Registrar at University Park after 12 p.m. on the business day before your ceremony is scheduled. Candidates wishing extra tickets are encouraged to ask friends who may not be using their tickets before requesting tickets from the Registrar. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 305-348-2320 (University Park) or 305-919-5750 (Biscayne Bay).
3:00 p.m. ALL undergraduates EXCEPT School of Accounting
7:30 p.m. School of Accounting and Chapman Graduate School – ALL Business Masters' and Doctoral degrees |
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Thinking about taking summer classes? Sign up for an advising appointment TODAY! |
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March 29th - Walk-in Advising begins |
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April 17th - Official Registration begins |
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May 10th - Summer Classes begins |
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Career Tips and Services |
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Market yourself: The College is offering a newly-redesigned course this summer (A) to help you in your quest for a great career. The course is called...Full story.
FIU offers menu of career services: FIU's Career Services office offers many career-related services for currently-enrolled students at no charge. Called "Basic Services," they include techniques for career development, effective job searching skills...Full story. |
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News of Note |
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Faculty bring new insights to class.
So just what do your College faculty do with their spare time? Check out what just a few of your professors are researching these days...Full story.
Your Business Student Council leads the way.
First organized in 2001-2002, the Business Student Council (BSC)-comprised of business student organization leaders in the College-has the opportunity to communicate directly with Executive Dean Joyce Elam and...Full story. |
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Get Involved! |
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Our business student organizations exist to work for and benefit you, the students. They can offer you a rich network of young business professionals and...Full story.
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BizBuzz is a publication of the Marketing, Communication, and Publications Department, Executive Dean's Office, College of Business Administration, Florida International University. Its purpose is to serve as a vehicle in which students, faculty, and staff in the College can share important news, ideas, and information and build a more connected learning community.
Editor: Sally Gallion |
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