CIBERweb Newsletter

Jun 1, 2007 Summer Workshops - Michigan State University
Every summer since 1997, CLEAR has offered professional development workshops. Teachers of all levels, especially K-12, from all over the country (and internationally) have come to MSU's campus for these practical, informative and timely courses. The range of workshop topics includes both skills-based workshops and sessions on how to incorporate technology into the language classroom. The summer 2007 offerings have not yet been determined, but updated information will be published soon.

Jun 3, 2007 Successful Outsourcing & Offshoring Strategies - Duke University
This program is specifically designed to help companies lead and implement successful outsourcing and offshoring solutions. Participants will acquire a disciplined methodology for formulating outsourcing and offshoring strategies by exploring common frameworks, concepts, leading edge research findings and tools. The program will feature speakers representing companies with exemplary implementations and participants will be given the opportunity to obtain personalized benchmarking report for their company. Furthermore, the program design features time set aside for each participants to discuss and consider their companies' specific applications, and consult with the program faculty on their companies' needs in a confidential setting. Participants who so desire will have the opportunity to develop a strategic action plan and business case.

Jun 4, 2007 19th Annual Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) Program - University of South Carolina
The 19th annual FDIB seminar series conducted by the University of South Carolina to internationize business school faculty, preparing them to teach international business courses. Each participant chooses one of six concurrent seminars (Survey of International Business, International Management, International Marketing, International Accounting, International Finanacial Management, or Global Operations and Supply-Chain Management)and spends a week with some of the top faculty in the international business field developing both professional knowledge about the particular topic and the pedagogical skills that will enhance teaching of the subject. The University of South Carolina CIBER provides a total of $20K in scholarships to help defray the cost of attendance.

Jun 4, 2007 18th Annual Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) Program - Spanish Workshop - University of South Carolina
The workshop is designed for college and university professors of Spanish who are interested in or already offering courses in business Spanish at the advance-intermediate and advanced levels. It is also intended to provide an understanding of the field of international business, a source of employment for many students of foreign languages. Participants will discover new practices and resources to improve their abilities as instructors in the ever-evolving international business environment. The University of South Carolina CIBER offers fourteen (14) $500 scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to help defray the cost of attendance.

Jun 4, 2007 International Human Resources & Management - University of Colorado at Denver
To be held in Denver, Colorado. For business, management, and human resources management faculty.

Jun 5, 2007 Study Abroad: Africa - University of South Carolina
A student study-abroad program in Summer Session One, led by Professor Robert Rolfe. Trip will include business and cultural visits in South Africa, Swaziland, and Mozambique. More information to follow.

Jun 6, 2007 KC International Trade Council Seminar on Currency Trends - University of Kansas
Featuring Donald H. Straszheim, recognized as one of Wall Street's top economic and financial market experts. His areas of expertize relate to understanding how China and the evolving global economy and markets affect companies/industries in America and elsewhere.

Jun 7, 2007 KC International Trade Council Workshop on Tariff Classification - University of Kansas
This two-day workshop will expose participants to the classification process through an examination of the structure of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the US (HTSUS). The interactive workshop will identify key concepts in classification, and participants may be elitible for continuing education credits. Taught by Steve Chase and Kerry Layton.

Jun 7, 2007 Illinois International Accounting Symposium - University of Hawaii at Manoa
The theme for this year's symposium is "Measurement, Disclosure and Governance." Papers/presentations will cover aspects of international accounting, taxation, auditing and ethics.

Jun 12, 2007 Strategies for Teaching International Negotiation (FDIB) - George Washington University
The workshop is designed to introduce and reinforce key concepts and methods for teaching international negotiation to a university-level audience. Workshop leaders will provide participants with exposure to a range of negotiation paradigms, techniques and materials. Topics include: Negotiation Fundamentals; Planning for International Negotiation; Experiential Exercises; Evaluating Negotiation Behavior and Outcomes; Strategies for Major Pedagogical Challenges. The workshop leaders will be joined by several negotiation experts—both practitioners and scholars/teachers who will provide further insight into strategies for creating and delivering world-class international negotiation courses. This workshop is intended for faculty and advanced doctoral students who anticipate, or are currently offering, a university-level course relating to international negotiation. Participants from a broad range of disciplines including business, law, international affairs, communications, sociology, and public administration will be able to enhance their pedagogy through this workshop. Highly interactive in format, the workshop requires a willingness to actively engage with other attendees.

Jun 13, 2007 KC International Trade Council Seminar on Common Legal Issues in International Trade & Operations - University of Kansas
A group of prominent international attorneys will present important and up-to-date information on dealing with important legal aspects of international trade.

Jun 15, 2007 The Fourth Facing East/Facing West Conference: A Multidisciplinary Conference on North America's Relations with China and South Asian Countries - Michigan State University
Hosted by Western Michigan University, this conference will provide a forum to discuss business, social, legal, economic, and political issues concerning North America's relations with China and South Asian countries. The forum welcomes multidisciplinary and multicultural presentations and discussions. The conference is co-sponsored by Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business and the Haenicke Institute of Global Education, and partially supported by Project SACEP.

Jun 16, 2007 Global Management Accounting Research Symposium (GMARS) - Michigan State University
A Research Symposium that Rotates Annually Around the World: Copenhagen Business School, Michigan State University, and University of New South Wales. GMARS aims to promote a "global village" of management accounting research by bringing together a diverse set of the highest-quality research papers, plenary speakers, and researchers from around the world. GMARS will provide a broader appreciation and understanding of the many theoretical perspectives and research methods that are used to study management-accounting practices.

Jun 16, 2007 NASBITE International CGBP credential - Michigan State University
The NASBITE CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual's ability to conduct global business including Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance. For candidates experienced in international trade, the certification confirms that knowledge. For candidates just beginning, it establishes a professional development goal to ensure a full understanding of the profession. For companies, it assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today's competitive environment.

Jun 21, 2007 2nd Annual Global Issues in Accounting Conference - University of North Carolina
More inforation to follow

Jun 21, 2007 Five Globalization Seminars: Intro to Int'l Business, Int'l Finance, Global Supply Chain Management, Int'l Management, and Int'l Marketing - University of Memphis
The Globalization Seminars are designed to help business faculty bring international context into the classroom and to expand teaching and research skills. Each Seminar is built around a comprehensive "coursepack" to support and demonstrate the globalization of business. These course materials will be available to seminar participants: course outlines, case studies, powerpoint slides, reference materials and experiential exercises. The FIVE seminars are held concurrently; therefore, each participant may select one seminar to attend. Also, three half-day workshops are available: Research, Teaching, and Grant Opportunities.

Jun 23, 2007 Business in Brazil Summer Study Tour - University of Florida
The University of Florida is pleased to sponsor a program in Brazil for business students and others interested in Latin American business and finance. Drawing on the resources of the Center for Latin American Studies and CIBER, UF has offered this unique study opportunity since 2000. The program offers six credits and two courses: Business in Brazil (3 transfer credits) and Brazilian Portuguese (3 transfer credits). Business in Brazil is organized by the School of Business at PUC-Rio and includes visits to local companies and NGO's three afternoons per week. Brazilian Portuguese is offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels in small intensive classes taught by native speaking, professionally trained IBEU instructors.

Jun 25, 2007 PACIBER Annual Meeting - University of Hawaii at Manoa
Annual meeting of the 31 member schools from U.S., Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand in either Hawaii or Asia. This year's theme is "Opportunities and Challenges of Operating Internationally" in the Asia Pacific region.

Jun 25, 2007 Summer Institute for Teaching a Second Language for Business Communication - University of Pennsylvania
This program teaches the educators how to design curriculum for teaching business communication, integrating second language pedagogy and business fundamentals.

Jun 25, 2007 Academy of International Business (AIB) 2007 Annual Conference - Michigan State University
The 2007 meeting will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, June 25-28, 2007. The host school is the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. For more details visit: http://aib.msu.edu/events/2007/.

Jun 28, 2007 Voluntary Programs: A Club Theory Perspective - University of Washington
Voluntary Regulation Conference

Jun 28, 2007 FDIB-Africa Consortium Meeting - University of South Carolina
FDIB-Africa consortium planning and briefing meeting @ the annual CIBER Directors Meeting in Indy.