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Apr 4, 2007 Post Conflict Development Symposium - University of Kansas
This symposium aims to help fill a gap in the work on conflict and post conflict development. There is a rapidly growing body of conflict and post-conflict literature as well as lessons learned from practical experience in conflict affected countries. Yet, one area that has not been emphasized sufficiently in the conflict literature is that of the potentially powerful role of the market, entrepreneurs and firms in preventing conflict and spurring national renewal

Apr 6, 2007 Forthcoming - University of Michigan
Lori Rosenkopf of Wharton as guest speaker. 10:30am-12:30pm

Apr 7, 2007 8th Annual IB Research Forum: Institutional Changes and Organizational Transformations in Developing Economies - Temple University
One important component of globalization is the increased participation of developing economies in the global economy both as markets for goods and services as well as production sites. Institutional changes emanating from evolving political landscapes within individual countries and pressures from supra-national bodies such as the WTO and the World Bank have been instrumental in the liberalization of developing countries' economies and their integration into the global economy. Increasing integration in the global economy has meant changed competitive landscapes for organizations from developing countries as well as multinationals operating in these economies thus necessitating organizational transformations to deal with new competitive dynamics. For instance, indigenous firms from developing economies have had to compete without the protectionist umbrella prevalent during the earlier periods. Similarly, MNCs operating in these countries have been challenged to shed what Prahalad and Lieberthal called an "imperialist mindset." Manuscript Submission: Januaary 15, 2007

Apr 11, 2007 Invitrogen Distinguished Lecture Series - San Diego State University
"Opportunities and Challenges for Life Science and Biotechnology in China" by Zhu Chen, Ph.D, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Dr. Chen has made important discoveries in the molecular foundations of several types of human leukemia and was recently named as one of the coordinators for the Human Genome Project in China. He has received numerous awards for science and technology throughout his career, including the Second Degree National Award for Science and Technology, Third Degree Award of National Sciences and the First Degree Award of the National Ministry of Public Health. Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.San Diego Marriott Del Mar,11966 El Camino Real,San Diego, California 92130 The event is free and a reception will follow the event. An RSVP is needed to reserve a space by Wednesday, March 21. Seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to register, contact Anita Armstrong at 619.594.4292 or at aarmstro@sciences.sdsu.edu

Apr 12, 2007 Rebuilding Brand America: What Business Can Do - Purdue University
Dick Martin will discuss his book Rebuilding Brand America, which explores anti-Americanism, from its causes and earliest manifestations to current efforts at its mitigation. Martin will explore why many of these efforts failed, and review the numerous prescriptions formulated by more than a dozen task forces. His ideas are based on the best practices of leading companies, and on his own 32-year career in public relations and brand management capped as executive vice president of public relations, employee communications and brand management for AT&T from 1997 to 2002.

Apr 12, 2007 Global Security and Enterprise Resilience - University of Maryland
The seminar explores the international and homeland security implications of globalization and their impact on enterprise resilience and continuity. The key purpose of the seminar is to help improve organizational capacity to respond to catastrophic and disruptive challenges, whether natural, accidental, or deliberate. Such challenges are especially relevant to multinational corporations and government and non-profit organizations - at home and abroad. The seminar will utilize the resources of the University of Maryland and Washington area government agencies, think tanks, multlateral institutions, embassies, and other universities and institutions to create two power-packed days for seminar delegates.

Apr 13, 2007 Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan - Michigan State University
April's speaker is Congressman Mike Rogers from Michigan's Eighth District. The title of his talk is, "The Global Economy from a Federal Perspective." The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan focuses on global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. In this role, the GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth of the State of Michigan and its diverse manufacturing and service organizations. The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities.

Apr 14, 2007 Forthcoming - University of Michigan
Greta Hsu of UC - Davis as guest speaker. 10:30am-12:30pm

Apr 14, 2007 Research Conference and Workshop on Offshoring - Duke University
The inaugural Research Conference and Workshop on Offshoring will feature panels on emerging offshoring themes and trends and two interactive poster sessions organized around lengthy meal events. It also provides the opportunity to share and discuss research, case studies and other resources for incorporating offshoring content into teaching.

Apr 16, 2007 Global Business Case Competition - University of Washington
The UW Business School's Global Business Case Competition is an annual international case competition that brings together undergraduate university students from the United States and 12 - 14 other countries to compete in a fast-paced and challenging business case study. This week-long event provides students a chance to build cross-cultural relationships, experience the city of Seattle and most importantly, participate in a real-world case study to analyze and develop a business recommendation within 48 hours. The competition culminates on the University of Washington campus, where each team presents their solution to a panel of judges who select the Global Business Case Competition Champions.

Apr 16, 2007 "Japan - Meeting the Challenges in 2007: Prospects for Continued Economic Reform, Dealing with North Korea, and Responding to the Rise of China" - University of Pennsylvania
Guest Speaker: Ambassador Motoatsu Sakurai, Japanese Consul General in New York

Apr 21, 2007 World Languages Day 2007 - Michigan State University
MSU will invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during the third annual World Languages Day on April 21, 2007. Free to all participants, this annual event focuses on the experiences that languages offer, and highlights the opportunities available for language study at MSU. Participants choose from dozens of sessions ranging from "Bollywood dreams: Discover India through Hindi Cinema" and "Banane! How to speak French using food vocabulary" to "The sword and Zen: An introduction to Iajutsu." Sponsored by over 15 different campus departments and units, this event draws students, teachers, and parents from all over Michigan.