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November 2009
Humanity, Innovation and Business Strategy: Lessons from the Indian Experience
November 19, 2009
- University of Pittsburgh
[Details]
Part of the Asia Over Lunch lecture series.
Speaker: Dr. John C. Camillus Location: 4130 Posvar Hall
Dr. Paul Baer, Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech, and Research Director at Eco-Equity, will give a talk titled: "Greenhouse Development Rights: A Fair Global Climate Framework Whose Time Has (not yet)Come?"
November 16 at 4:00PM, SDSU Campus - Scripps Cottage Location: SDSU Scripps Cottage
Lecture on the Philosopy of Islamic Banking and Finance by Dr. Muhammad Amin Ali Qattan, Director of Islamic Economics Unit, Centre of Excelence in Management, College of Business Administration, Kuwait University Location: West Lafayette, IN
Instant global telecommunications, ever-enhancing computer power, and general advances in technical and business education have contributed to the internationalization of business, so much so that the origins of products, and in some cases delivery of services, may come from a multitude of countries. In the life sciences, there is a similar trend.
The momentum of Japanese companies, employing numerous strategies to expand internationally, has yielded great results, especially in the United States. And the reverse is also true.
However, because life science commerce is so heavily regulated, the process of international expansion is far more complex than in other industries. The Tenth Annual Dialogue will explore these factors.
Location: Crowne Plaza Kobe, Kobe, Japan
This year’s theme is "Securing Population Centers" and will focus on present and future capabilities necessary to protect population centers. Using the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attack as the starting point, speakers and panels will examine successes and mistakes, challenges and requirements when dealing with a multi-level terrorist attack. Attendees will discuss opportunities for partnerships in the business, government and non-profit sectors, necessary for an effective tiered response. Location: Honolulu, HI
The 2009 North America Works & National Forum on Trade Policy conference brings together business leaders, policy makers and members of the academic and research communities from Canada, the United States and Mexico. The program underlines the opportunities that continue to exist in deepening relationships among the three NAFTA nations as well as the current threats to those relations. It examines controversial issues--how we can reduce trade barriers, meet security concerns, cooperate in developing sustainable business practices, build a freight transportation systems that will enhance North American competitiveness in the global market and bring regions that are not yet participating fully in the North American economy into that system. The conference continues to be a vital meeting point for people interested in the future of North America and in North America's relations with the global community. Location: Kansas City, MO and satellites:
October 2009
Center for African Studies SASA Lunch
October 21, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Featuring Meredith Marten, University of Florida: Public Health Interventions, Aid Dependency, and Sustainability in Northern Tanzania Location:
This is a conference that is part of the biennial Symposium on Multicultural Psychology at Michigan State University. The goal of the symposium is to identify the best practices and methodological lessons learned from conducting large scale multinational projects and will feature renowned researchers as invited speakers, breakout and discussion groups for interchange on one's own cross-cultural research, and a poster session. Location: Henry Center
Center for African Studies Lecture
October 9, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Featuring Kenda Mutongi, Williams College: “Manyangas”: Matatu Workers, Commuters, and Transport Culture in Nairobi Location:
Crossing Spatial and Temporal Boundaries in Globally Distributed Projects: A Relational Model of Coordination Delay
October 5, 2009
- Purdue University
[Details]
In globally distributed projects, members have to deal with spatial boundaries (different cities) and temporal boundaries (different work hours) because other members are often in cities within and across time zones. For pairs of members with spatial boundaries and no temporal boundaries (those in different cities with overlapping work hours), synchronous communication technologies such as the telephone, instant messaging (IM), and Web conferencing provide a means for real-time interaction. However, for pairs of members with spatial and temporal boundaries (those in different cities with nonoverlapping work hours), asynchronous communication technologies, such as e-mail, provide a way to interact intermittently. Using survey data from 675 project members (representing 5,674 pairs of members) across 108 projects in a multinational semiconductor firm, speaker developed and empirically tested a relational model of coordination delay. In their model, the likelihood of delay for pairs of members is a function of the spatial and temporal boundaries that separate them, as well as the communication technologies they use to coordinate their work. Location: RAWLS Hall: Room 3082 and 2013
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series
October 2, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Featuring Richard Yudin, Technical and Environmental Manager, Fyffes, a major Europe-oriented importer of tropical fruit Location:
September 2009
Center for European Studies Lecture
September 22, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Dr. Petia Kostadinova discusses doing business in Europe Location:
CIBER Research Award Proposal Submissions
September 15, 2009
- University of South Carolina
[Details]
Annual CIBER Research Award proposal submissions for major and minor research grants. Location:
The U.S. ISRAEL CLEANTECH CONFERENCE provides a rare opportunity to meet representatives from Israel’s clean‐tech industry and explore opportunities for US‐Israel clean‐tech growth and development. Israel is a global leader in alternative and renewable energy with more than 50 years of experience in water management and solar energy technologies and second only to the U.S. in startup companies pursuing renewable energy, water efficiency and other green technology innovations. This full‐day conference, organized by the America‐Israel Chamber of Commerce, will take place at the University of Pennsylvania. Drawing from the region’s most influential clean‐tech professionals, the forum will provide a comprehensive roadmap for the development of clean energy products in Pennsylvania and the opportunity to meet valuable industry players. Area businesses and government representatives interested in growing their clean‐tech footprint through collaborations with Israeli clean‐tech companies looking to expand their U.S. presence are encouraged to attend. Location: Houston Hall, University of Pennsylvania
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series
September 11, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Featuring UF Alumni Jay Brickman, María Conchita Méndez, Jorge Piñon, and Tony Zamora: "Prospects for Normalization of U.S.-Cuba Relations and Potential Business Opportunities" Location:
Center for European Studies Lecture
September 6-16, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Dr. Petia Kostadinova discusses doing business in Europe. Location:
Fisher School of Accounting Workshop
September 4, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Featuring Professor Surjit Tinaikar, FSOA Faculty: Product Market Competition and Earnings Management: Some International Evidence Location:
August 2009
UF's Public Utilities Research Center Relaunches Website on Infrastructure Regulation
August 7, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
UF's Public Utilities Research Center Relaunches Website on Infrastructure Regulation Location:
July 2009
Center for Latin American Studies Lecture,
July 23, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Featuring Dr. Carmen Carrion-Flores. Food & Resource Economics: "The Effects of Border Enforcement on Mexican Migrants' Choices" Location:
This three day seminar is designed for first and second year doctoral students of all disciplines. The workshops will focus on international business research issues, methodology, data collection, and other aspects of globalized business studies. Students will hear from experts about international research issues in all disciplines, identifying viable research topics in international business, valuable data-gathering methods, and other useful techniques in international business research. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with faculty members from sponsoring CIBERs and other doctoral students from around the country. Location: The Ohio State University
Presentation: Broadband and Economic Growth
July 13, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Director of UF's Public Utility Research Center, Dr. Mark Jamison, Predicts Stimulus Money for Broadband Won't Create Jobs in presentation co-sponsored by the Florida Communications Bar Association Location:
The 2009 meeting will be held in San Diego, California, USA, 27-30 June 2009. The host school is San Diego State University. More information will be posted as details are finalized. We invite all of our members to join us in 2009 in sunny San Diego! For more details visit: http://aib.msu.edu/events/2009/. Location: San Diego, California, USA
This cross-disciplinary program will facilitate research related to Institutions & Development from the perspective of a broad range of social sciences. Doctoral students selected for the summer 2009 SDI will:
* Work with a specialist in their chosen field.
* Form a community of scholars with intersecting interests.
* Gain access to resources found only in Washington, DC.
* Participate in research seminars and brown bag lunches.
* Submit their work to be published in a top journal in their field.
The program is open to doctoral students in any discipline, enrolled in U.S. universities, with an interest in the underlying theme of Institutions & Development. The application deadline is January 15, 2009.
Location: The George Washington University, DC
The theme of the 2009 conference will be:
International Marketing in or by Firms from Emerging Market Economies: Theoretical and Empirical Contributions Location: Beijing, China
This workshop will be held at the University of Michigan, June 7-9, 2009. Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks (University of Michigan) and Quy Huy (INSEAD), co-organizers. This workshop will bring together a core group of international scholars and advanced doctoral students who share an interest in issues that relate to emotional attunement and attending in organizational contexts. In particular, we are interested in research on the development of collective emotion-based capabilities in organizations, as opposed to a single focus on individual level constructs; how such capabilities influence various dimensions of collective organizational behavior and performance; and how such capabilities influence and are influenced by the diversity of contexts and cultures that characterize global organizations. By Invitation. Please see our website for more information. Location: University of Michigan
Emotions in Organizations
June 7-9, 2009
- UCLA
[Details]
HR Doctoral consortium. Two Anderson PhD students sent. Location: Ann Arbor, MI
International Financial Reporting Standards and Fair-Value Accounting & Workshop on Integrating IFRS into the Financial Accounting Curriculum
Day 1: A full day of training sessions geared towards accounting educators and focused on incorporating IFRS into introductory financial accounting, intermediate accounting I, and intermediate accounting II courses. Sessions will be run by experts from academics as well as accounting professionals.
Day 2: Presentations in the morning covering revenue recognition under IFRS, fair value accounting and IFRS, and first time IFRS adoption. Panel discussions in the afternoon on the current status of IFRS in the US, and issues with fair value accounting under IFRS and US GAAP.
Day 3: Research presentations by invited guests and Temple faculty. Featured research presenters this year are:
S.P. Kothari, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mark Lang, University if North Carolina, member IASB’s Share-Based Payment Advisory Group
Stephen Penman, Columbia University Location: Temple University, Philadelphia
May 2009
Presentation at 2009 International Academy of African Business and Development
May 19-23, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
UF CIBER-Affiliated Faculty Prof. Anita Spring and Prof. Renata Serra present at 2009 International Academy of African Business and Development Location:
The Bottom of the Pyramid to The Rescue of teh Global Economy
May 18, 2009
- UCLA
[Details]
Ricardo Salinas lecture and MBA presentations Location: UCLA Anderson
Join Coface North America for our sixth annual country risk meeting. Our panel of economists and business leaders will address the short-term economic outlook for the second half of 2009, with a special focus on how the credit crisis has affected North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Location: New York City
Enhancing Global Competitiveness through Sustainable Environmental Stewardship
May 14-16, 2009
- UCLA
[Details]
Amy Schmitz Weiss, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of Journalism at the School of Journalism and Media Studies at SDSU. She is a former journalist who has been involved in new media for more than a decade. Her current research explores the role of collaborative processes in newsrooms in the United States and around the globe. Location: San Diego, California
Navigating the Markets: Microfinance in the New Economy
May 8, 2009
- UCLA
[Details]
UCLA CIBER headline sponsor for University of Chicago Booth School Microfinance Conference. Presentation on Grameen LA initiative by UCLA Anderson Applied Management Research team. Location: University of Chicago
Keynote Speaker: Eric Chan, ECCO Design
Design and innovation can help
businesses navigate the
economic crisis:
• Value creation through design to
help manufacturing and service
sectors enhancetheir
capacity in world markets
• Business matching/ networking
event to facilitate innovative
partnerships to encourage
business to unleash the
power of design
• Smart solutions and best
practices to identify business
opportunities and
strategies to meet challenges
• Speakers from the Design
Community, Government
and Industry
• Audience: Production Managers,
Purchasing Agents,
Manufacturers, Designers Location: The Tuttle Center Auditorium, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA
April 2009
Strategy Seminar Series
April 24, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
This interdisciplinary conference provides undergraduate students the opportunity to gain valuable experience organizing and communicating their ideas and original research to others in a public forum. Location: MSU International Center
Beyond Silicon Valley: How Emerging Economies are Reshaping our Understanding of Global Entrepreneurship Location: Philadelphia
Strategy Seminar Series
April 17, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Rakesh Khurana
HBS Location: R5020
Guggenheim fellowship - Dr. S. Jacoby
April 10, 2009
- UCLA
[Details]
CIBER grant funding for research for Dr. Sandy Jacoby has led to his Guggenheim fellowship Location:
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series
April 10, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series, Guest Speaker: Dr. Nora Lustig, “Thought for Food: The Causes and Consequences of Soaring Food Prices” Location:
J. Wayne Reitz Seminar in Food Resource Economics
April 10, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
J. Wayne Reitz Seminar in Food Resource Economics, Guest Speaker: Dr. Nora Lustig, “Coping with Rising Food Prices: Policy Dilemmas in the Developing World” Location:
Strategy Seminar Series
April 10, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Pamela Haunschild
University of Texas at Austin Location: W2759
Economics Brown Bag Lunch
April 7, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Economics Brown Bag Lunch, Guest Speaker: Nobel Laureate, Dr. Bob Solow, “Low-Wage Work in the U.S. and Europe,” Location:
UF/IFAS York Distinguished Lecture
April 7, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
UF/IFAS York Distinguished Lecture, Guest Speaker: Dr. Rajiv Shah, Director of Agricultural Development for Global Development, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, “Solving the Global Poverty Challenge” Location:
Bradbury Lecture in International Economics
April 6, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
Bradbury Lecture in International Economics, Guest Speaker: Nobel Laureate, Dr. Bob Solow, “Obama’s First 100 Days, an Economist’s Perspective” Location:
The goal of the third conference, as of the two earlier ones, is to attract and begin building a global community of scholars from a wide spectrum of the social and management sciences and thoughtful leading edge practitioners to share research, ideas, identify emerging issues, and resources that can be introduced in the class room at all levels. Location: Duke University
Strategy Seminar Series
April 3, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Joel Baum
University of Toronto Location: W2759
Mass Privatization and the Postcommunist Mortality Crisis
April 2, 2009
- UCLA
[Details]
Transitions from state socialism to capitalism gave rise to an unprecedented mortality crisis. Current explanations center on unhealthy lifestyles, health system collapse and acute psychosocial stress, although little comparative research has attempted to specify a mechanism that can explain the variation over time and across countries. We develop and test a causal model of how transition policies affect population health inspired by classical sociological analyses of the transition to capitalism.
Lawrence King is Reader in Sociology at the University of Cambridge. He studies the intersection of political processes, social structure and economic institutions with comparative-historical, qualitative, quantitative, power-structure and industrial organization research methods. Most of his published work has focused on foreign direct investment, privatization, and industrial restructuring in Central Eastern Europe and Russia. His current research focuses on the relationship between globalization and public health in postcommunist and less developed countries.
Location: 10383 Bunche Hall
Global Business Leadership Case Competition
April 2-4, 2009
- UCLA
[Details]
GBLC Competition for international b-schools. Location: UCLA Anderson
2009 CIBER Business Language Conference
Navigating the World of Business Through Language and Culture Location: Kansas CIty, MO
March 2009
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series
March 27, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series, Guest Speaker: Dr. Brijesh Thapa, Director, Center for Tourism Research and Development, “Sustainable Tourism Africa" Location:
Research presentation by Raymond Michalowski, Regent's Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Executive Director of the Academic Chairs
Council at Northern Arizona University. The event is organized by our joint program with SDSU's School of Public Policy Master in Criminal Justice and Criminology (MCJC) on the "Complexities of U.S. Immigration Crisis and Security Issues."
Location: San Diego State University
Repairing the Financial Markets
March 25, 2009
- UCLA
[Details]
The events of September and October of 2008 left the U.S. financial system in disarray. The massive government intervention to prevent a freeze up of the system changed the landscape dramatically. By November Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were in government receiverships, AIG was a ward, the Federal Reserve was the lender of last resort in the Commercial Paper market and the Treasury was an investor and part owner of banks across the nation.
The stated policy of the U.S. government is to get out of the financial markets and let them function as private markets once again. But how do they do this and what will the architecture of 21st Century financial markets looked like?
The UCLA Anderson Forecast Quarterly Conference in March 2009 will roll out the latest Anderson Forecast and address these issues. Location: UCLA
Strategy Seminar Series
March 20, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Linda Argote
Carnegie Mellon University Location: W2759
Applied Economics Seminar: Hyeok Jeong
March 20, 2009
- Michigan State University
[Details]
Dr. Jeong is an assistant professor of economics at Vanderbilt University. He will present "Complementarity and Transition to Modern Economic Growth." This paper addresses an interesting question in economic development, the nature of the transition to sustained economic growth. He proposes and analyzes a new growth model that is able to generate a gradual transition to sustained growth. He then estimates key model parameters using data from Thailand's economic transition of 1976-1996, and finally shows that model simulations replicate well Thailand's economic transition. Location:
In consultation with the National Advisory Committee, the conference program will be developed to: 1) highlight the significant impacts of Title VI programs in the United States over the past 50 years; 2) demonstrate the pressing need for Title VI programs given future and current needs; and, 3) address future directions of Title VI programs. Presenters at the conference will include invited keynote speakers to be determined in consultation with the National Advisory Committee. In addition, concurrent breakout session panels will include speakers solicited in a "Call for Proposals." Location: Washington, DC
GASLA is a prestigious conference that brings together researchers from a variety of institutions that span the globe and sub-areas within linguistics, second language acquisition and psycholinguistics. They will present their work that addresses contemporary insights in generative approaches to second language acquisition. The conference is devoted to mentalist aspects of second language acquisition. Theoretical and empirical links between second language acquisition, bilingualism, and language disorders are also emphasized. The three plenary speakers are Antonella Sorace from University of Edinburgh, Alan Juffs from University of Pittsburgh and Roumyana Slabakova from the University of Iowa. In addition, the program will include 26 paper presentations and 13 posters, all original research on second language acquisition of different languages.
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Strategy Seminar Series
March 13, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Ron Adner
Dartmouth Location: W2759
Strategy Seminar Series
March 6, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Bruce Kogut
Columbia University Location: W2759
MIcrofinance Information Session
March 5, 2009
- UCLA
[Details]
Information session for 2010 MBA Candidates to pursue an AMR in microfinance/pro-social international entrepreneurship. Location: UCLA Anderson
This timely symposium will address current trends and shifts in global food and energy demands, the crisis over rising price and access to food, impact of global climate change on agriculture and access to water resources, the tension between biofuels vs. food demands, developments in agricultural research and their societal impact, and the role of agribusiness. The keynote speaker is Per Pinstrup-Andersen, Babcock Professor of Food, Nutrition and Public Policy at Cornell University, Director General of the International Food Policy Research Institute, 1992-2001, and the recipient of the 2001 World Food Prize. Location: Urbana, Illinois
February 2009
Strategy Seminar Series
February 27, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Glenn MacDonald
Washington University - St. Louis Location: R5020
Global mobility has become a critical component of success for multinational companies relocating employees around the world. These moves face a variety of unique challenges, among them, covering areas such as healthcare, visa/immigration, banking, employee benefit plans, taxes, local and overseas compliances obligations, and other regulatory requirements.
A panel of specialists will provide an insight to the many aspects of managing international cross border issues. From assignee selection through to repatriation, this program will equip US companies with practical advice on how to deal with the inevitable challenges that will arise to make them more competitive in the global marketplace.
This program will cover a wide variety of topics, but will focus on the practical aspects of mobility management:
• Compensation
• Immigration
• Assess what the current market requires for expatriate benefits
• Tax and social security
• Repatriation and localization
Location: The Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Strategy Seminar Series
February 20, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
James Evans
Northwestern Location: R5020
Symposium - Professor ChI Yue Chiu,
February 20, 2009
- Purdue University
[Details]
Professor Chiu's (Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana) current research focuses on cultures as knowledge traditions, and the social, cognitive, and motivational processes that mediate the construction and evolution of social consensus. He is also interested in the dynamic interactions of cultural identification and cultural knowledge traditions, and their implications for cultural competence and intercultural relations. His recent research on group processes examines the role of lay theories in entitativity perception. Location: West Lafayette
Lecture: Victor Shih, “Elite Politics and Monetary Swings in China : Then and Now”
February 18, 2009
- University of Pennsylvania
[Details]
Talk on Politics and Monetary Swings in China - Wednesday, Feb. 18 12 noon
Wednesday, February 18, 12:00 PM, Huntsman Hall 255,
“Elite Politics and Monetary Swings in China : Then and Now”
Victor Shih, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Northwestern University
Co-Sponsored by the Center for East Asian Studies, The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies, and the Penn Lauder CIBER
PLEASE NOTE: The time and room for this event have changed.
Location: Huntsman Hall 255, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Please join us Friday, February 13, 2.00-3.30 pm for a talk with Professor Rawi Abdelal.
Professor Abdelal is the Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His primary expertise is international political economy, and his research focuses on the politics of globalization and the political economy of Eurasia. Professor Abdelal is also a faculty associate of Harvard''s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and serves on the executive committee of the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies.
Professor Abdelal''s first book, National Purpose in the World Economy, won the 2002 Shulman Prize as the outstanding book on the international relations of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. He recently completed his second book, Capital Rules, which explains the evolution of the social norms and legal rules of the international financial system. Abdelal is currently at work on The Price of Power, a book that explores the relationships among political leadership, state-building, foreign investment, and geopolitics in the Russian energy sector.
Location: The Silverstein Forum on the 1st floor of Stiteler Hall,208 South 37th Street,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Strategy Seminar Series
February 13, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12:00pm
Gary Dushnitsky
Wharton Location: R5020
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series
February 13, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series, Guest Speaker: Dr. Bijan Vasigh, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, “Privatization of State Owned Enterprises: Financial and Operational Efficiency of Private versus Public Airport” Location:
Strategy Seminar Series
February 6, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12:30pm
Anita McGahan
University of Toronto Location: W2759
Keynote speaker, Margaret Bishop, will offer a unique perspective in not only managing challenges, but doing so in emerging markets and third world countries. The event is hosted by the Global Supply Chain Management Initiative (GSCMI), and co-hosted through support from Purdue’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Location: West Lafayette, IN
The conference will be held on February 6 & 7, 2009 at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is committed to fostering the knowledge and practice of global strategic corporate leadership through cutting-edge research, high quality education, constructive public outreach, and networking activities. The Asia Business Conference brings this commitment to life by connecting companies with students and fostering dialogue around issues relating to Asian markets as well as companies from Asia. Location: Ross School of Business
Get a global look at innovations in energy. Hear from experts in the field as they present on the status of energy generation worldwide - - its trends and applications, as well as how U.S. companies and governments are embracing sustainable energy.
Guest speakers include:
Julius Steiner, Gamesa USA
John Gattuso, Liberty Trust
David Stangis, Campbell Soup Company
Jim Tucker, Drexel University
Presentation topics include:
Wind Energy and Solar Energy around the world, local regional sustainability initiatives, corporate responsibility, the Drexel green initiative, a case study on the new Comcast Building in Philadelphia, and more!
Luncheon Program/Keynote Speakers:
Jeanne Fox, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (Invited)
Jeanne Dwoeretsky, Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority
The luncheon speakers will present the current energy plans from their respective states.
Location: Drexel University,Creese Student Union Complex,Behrakis Grand Hall,3210 Chestnut Street,Philadelphia, PA 19104
January 2009
Roundtable: Reflecting on the 50 year anniversary of the Cuban Revolution.
January 28, 2009
- University of Pennsylvania
[Details]
Invited panelists: Román de la Campa, María de los Angeles Torres, Louis Perez
Cuba Roundtable
January 28th, 2009
Román de la Campa
Edwin B. and Lenore R. Williams Professor of Romance Languages
Chair, Romance Languages Department
University of Pennsylvania
María de los Angeles Torres
Director, Latin American and Latino Studies Program
UIC
Louis A. Perez
J. Carlyle Sitterson Professor & Editor, Cuban Journal
UNC
Location:
The Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics (APJAE) is an international forum intended for theoretical and empirical research in all areas of economics and accounting in general. In particular, the journal encourages submissions in the following areas: International trade and finance, industrial organization, transportation economics, strategic behavior, market structure, financial contracts, corporate governance, capital markets, and financial institutions. The 2008 symposium showcases accouting research, including financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, accounting information systems and international accounting. Call for Papers due on October 15, 2008. Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
The Research Institute for Industrial Economics (IFN), The Leverhulme Centre for Research on Globalisation and Economic Policy and CIBER at Michigan State University has arranged a workshop on globalization and labor markets. Trade models with heterogeneous firms have been a major focus of research for the past decade. More recently, some trade theorists have begun to enrich these models by incorporating heterogeneity in the labor market as well. Such research holds the potential to uncover connections between the nexus of worker and firm decisions with characteristics of the global environment. The idea of the workshop was to bring together a small group of theorists who are working on such models with empiricists who are familiar with matched worker-firm data sources. Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Dr. Nicholas R. Lardy is a Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, DC. He is an expert on Asia, especially the Chinese economy. Since a key meeting of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee in December 2004 China’s leadership has sought to rebalance the sources of economic growth. They seek to rely less on the expansion of investment and exports and more on the expansion of domestic consumption, particularly household consumption, to generate economic growth. This presentation will examine the rationale for this decision; analyze the policy initiatives that would rebalance growth; and evaluate the progress China has made to date. Location: Comm 120
The Penn-Temple European Studies Colloquium Presents: "Providers and Politics: The Effect of Private Healthcare on Citizen Trust in Government in Western and Eastern Europe
December 2, 2008
- University of Pennsylvania
[Details]
The Penn-Temple European Studies Colloquium Presents: "Providers and Politics: The Effect of Private Healthcare on Citizen Trust in Government in Western and Eastern Europe".
Melani Cammet (Brown University)
Julia Lynch (University of Pennsylvania) Location:
November 2008
Wassup China
November 21, 2008
- University of Michigan
[Details]
This event, titled "Wassup China", will be a half-day program focused on providing participants with both cultural and economic perspectives on Chinese globalization. Activities held throughout the event will include: a keynote speech by Professor Linda Lim (distinguished Business School professor), a discussion on globalization's effects on society, a buffet-style dinner and various cultural festivities. The event will be held on Friday, November 21st in the East Hall auditorium and atrium. Over 100 students are expected to attend.
"Wassup China" will give students a rare opportunity to explore and learn about (a often misunderstood) China in an interactive and fun setting. Through this experience, ACED hopes to promote cultural awareness, eliminate harmful stereotypes, and build a firm foundation for understanding. Location: East Hall Atrium and Auditorium, 4-7pm
Dennis Yao, Harvard Business School, gives a presentation on "Delay as Agenda-Setting," 10:30am-12pm in room E0530, Ross School of Business. Location: Ross, E0530
A panel with Diego Piacentini and Daniel Rosen
Moderated by Foster MBA 2008 graduate Carrie Pederson.
Come hear Amazon’s top international executive discuss Amazon’s experience in Asia with a renowned author and economic advisor. What are the implications for all global businesses?
Location: Douglas Forum, BAEEC
U.S. Department of State Speaker Series, EU Trade Relations: Where do we go from here?
Speaker: Janet Shannon,
Office of Bilateral Trade, US Department of State
Join us for a discussion on major elements of the U.S.-E.U. trade relationship, particularly regarding how we are paving the way for closer collaboration on emerging technologies -- such as biofuels, nanotechnology, radio frequency identification, and particularly those in the health and energy sectors -- to ensure continued trade growth in new sectors.
Location: Wednesday, November 19, 4:30 PM, Lauder-Fischer Hall, Room 105 (1st floor auditorium),256 South 37th Street
Internationalization of Research and Graduate Studies and its Implications in the Transatlantic Context: In an increasingly globalized economy, science and technology careers extend beyond national boundaries. Universities and research institutes worldwide are addressing these developments by setting up exchange programs, double and/or joint degrees, and foreign campuses. Several EU-U.S. co-operation ventures promote the training and mobility of researchers and are likely to be further developed.
Location: Georgia Tech College of Management - Atlanta, Georgia
Purdue IDE-JETRO Research Conference
November 17, 2008
- Purdue University
[Details]
This research conference is focused on the use of a unique data resource developed by IDE-JETRO that allows, at an industry level, the tracking of global supply chains through the use of international input-output tables. There will be a brief presentation describing the data themselves, four papers that use the data, and an open discussion on possible additional usage. Location: Krannert School of Management, West Lafayette, IN
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series
November 14, 2008
- University of Florida
[Details]
CIBER Luncheon Seminar Series featuring Elinore Fresh & Susan Kubota, Japanese & Chinese Culture Across the Curriculum Courses Location:
Katrina Burgess
Associate Professor of International Political Economy
Tufts University
Comparing Patterns of Migrant Transnationalism in Mexico and El Salvador
November 13th, 2008
12:00 noon
Location:
Economist Pedro Vicente will present research involving vote-buying and violence in Nigeria. A draft paper is available at http://users.ox.ac.uk/~econ0192/violence.pdf. Location: Marshall-Adams Hall
Latin America Business Symposium and Career Workshop, Latin American Business: The Last Ten Years, The Next Ten Years
November 7-8, 2008
- University of Florida
[Details]
Seminars, discussion groups and round tables concerning the Latin American Business Environment, past, present and future. Location: University of Florida
Latin American Business Symposium and Career Workshop, Latin American Business: The Last Ten Years, The Next Ten Years
November 7-8, 2008
- University of Florida
[Details]
Latin American Business Symposium and Career Workshop, Latin American Business: The Last Ten Years, The Next Ten Years sponsored by the UF Centers for Latin American Studies and International Business Education and Research Location:
The Roundtable on Engineering Entrepreneurship Research ("REER") is an annual conference that brings together leading scholars from a variety of disciplines to exchange perspectives on technological innovation. Among the issues of interest are the commercialization of university technologies and company R&D, as well as the company/university interface and other organizational forms— incubators, venture firms, financial institutions, associations, and industry groups— that play a role in technology entrepreneurship.
Location: Georgia Tech College of Management - Atlanta, Georgia
The CIBER Case Challenge brings teams of four from around the world to compete in analyzing and presenting an international business case to judges. The CIBER Case Challenge offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain exposure to international business issues as well as to meet business students from around the globe. The program includes a business site visit, social activities, and an introduction to the OSU campus, in addition to the competition. Location: Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University
Money Talks - Understanding the US Financial Crisis
October 28, 2008
- UCLA
[Details]
Spich/Bernardo event on banking and finance systems, unfolding of the crisis, future implications, presidential election effect. Location: Covel Commons
Strategy Seminar Series
October 24, 2008
- University of Michigan
[Details]
Gino Cattani, NYU, gave a presentation on "Audiences, Legitimation and Individual Creativity: A Core/Periphery Perspective." Location: Ross, E0530
Major players and emerging companies are showing renewed interest in vaccines after years of dormancy in the field. Vaccines, New Directions brings together representatives from the US and Japan to examine the global state of the vaccine marketplace. Location: The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Strategy Seminar Series
October 17, 2008
- University of Michigan
[Details]
Brent Goldfarb, University of Maryland, gave a presentation on "Does Angel Participation Matter? An Analysis of Early Venture Financing." Location: Ross, E0530
Fink Global Finance Conference
October 17, 2008
- UCLA
[Details]
Lectures from Roberto Rigobon (MIT), Luigi Zingales (U. Chicago), Michel Crouhy (IXIS Corporate and Investment Bank), John Rutledge (Rutledge Capital). Location: UCLA
The Globalization of Chinese Enterprises: Transformational Politics, Business Strategies, and Future Paths
Session 1: Chinese Competitiveness, Chinese Internationalization at the Firm Level, Chinese ODI
Session 2: International Entrepreneurship, Chinese Firms at the Crossroads, Chinese ODI
Session 3: Economies of Globalization, Industries Internationalization: High Tech, Chinese ODI
Session 4: Institutional Factors of Globalizing China, Industries Internationalization: High Tech, FDI and Globalization in China
Session 5: Institutional Factors of Globalizing China,
Local Influences of Internationalizing China
Session 6: Institutional Factors of Globalizing China,
Understanding Regional Influences Location: Harvard University’s Kennedy School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Annual conference, "Building Global Competency." For over 30 years, the Pennsylvania Council for International Education (PaCIE) has worked to strengthen international education in the Commonwealth. Established in 1969 by a group of Pennsylvania colleges and universities in order to advocate for international education and to support collaborative projects, PaCIE has also provided important professional development and networking opportunities to college and university faculty, administrators and students. Membership was extended in 2004 to K-12 teachers and administrators involved in international education, and PaCIE actively promotes linkages between K-12 and tertiary institutions.
Location: University Park, PA
Panelist include noted scholars: Herman Bennett, Joan Bristol among others, who will discuss the themes highlighted in The African Presence in Mexico exhibition, offering participants an opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge of Mexico''s pre Columbus history, the colonial period and Afro-Mexicans in the national period. Chaired by Tamara Walker Location: The African American Museum in Philadelphia,701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Tuesday, September 30
4:30-5:45 pm
Room 351 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall.
Our panel of distinguished experts will share their views as to how other countries have dealt with financial & banking crises in the recent past, including China, Japan, Latin America, Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East. Given the intricacies of the situation in the United States, it is imperative not to repeat the mistakes of the past and to learn from successful crisis management experiences from around the world.
Jennifer Amyx, Political Science Department
Bulent Gultekin, Wharton School
Luzi Hail, Wharton School
Marshall Meyer, Wharton School
Heiner Schulz, Political Science Department
Moderated by Mauro Guillen, Wharton School
Location: University of Pennsylvania, Room 351 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall
Dr. Jagdish Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing in the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, will discuss how the rise of China and India (Chindia) is not only inevitable but will be beneficial to the world. Dr. Sheth''s talk will be followed by a panel discussion by Professors Thomas Rawski, Professor of Economics, Ravi Madhavan, Associate Professor of Business Administration in the Katz Business School and Bopaya Bidanda, Chair of Industrial Engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering. The panel will be moderated by Lawrence Feick, Director of the University Center for International Studies, Senior Director of International Programs and Professor of Business Administration. Location: William Pitt Union Lower Lounge, Pitt Oakland Campus
Global Issues Lecture Series:Great Products that Create Tremendous Impact: Choosing Fair Trade
September 16, 2008
- University of Pittsburgh
[Details]
Carmen K. Iezzi, executive director of the Fair Trade Federation, will introduce Fair Trade and the opportunities that consumers have to find great products which also create tremendous positive changes in the communities of small artisans and farmers. This lecture is part of the fall Ethics and the Global Consumer series. Location: 4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, Pitt Oakland Campus
2008 Fall Lecture Series presents, Dr. George Michael La Rue, Clarion University.
During his enrollment in the Ph.D. program in African History at Boston University, George La Rue received an SSRC International Doctoral Research Fellowship for doing field research in the sultanate of Dar Fur in Sudan. He focused on the hakura system of land tenure and the social and economic history of Dar Fur (1785-1875), including slavery and the slave trade. Now at Clarion University, Prof. La Rue has written on Bagirmi, on land tenure in Dar Fur, on the trans-Saharan trade, and slavery. He is currently writing a monograph on African slavery in Egypt, 1798-1849 using primarily French medical sources, and is co-editing a collection of slave narratives from Egypt and the Sudan.
Location: 205 Williams Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Clark W. Sorensen, Associate Professor, University of Washington will be the first lecturer in the Korean Studies Colloquium for Fall 2008. Professor Sorensen talk is titled: The Korean Family in Colonial Space--Caught between Modernity and Assimilation. Location: Fisher-Bennett Hall 231, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
August 2008
Homeland Security Issues Presentation
August 12, 2008
- San Diego State University
[Details]
Dr. Jay Nunamaker, Jr., Regents and Soldwedel Professor of MIS at the University of Arizona, will present on the topic of automated deception detection systems and their application to Homeland Security.
He will discuss the application of multiple technologies which try to determine someone’s intent in a border crossing situation as well as other uses.
Location: SDSU campus
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 "The Global Financial Crisis" and "Involving Indigenous and Minority Peoples in Internationalization." Location:
The 2008 meeting will be held in Milan, Italy, June 30- July 3, 2008. The host school is the Bocconi University Strategic Management Institute. More information will be posted as details are finalized. We invite all of our members to join us in 2008 in Milan! Location: Milan, Italy
The Doctoral Internationalization Consortia are a series of consortia in the functional areas of business. The purpose of these consortia is to provide doctoral students in all functional areas of business an international perspective regarding the major issues and research questions that are related to their disciplines. The consortia will bring doctoral students together with prominent faculty whose traditional areas or research have not been international in scope, but who have recently internationalized their work. Students will attend talks conducted by faculty members as well as participate in group discussion sessions in which international research agendas are developed. Location: University of Washington, Seattle WA
4th Annual Conference on the Logic and Science of Service
June 21-22, 2008
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
[Details]
The 2008 Conference expands the discussion of service science by emphasizing changes in the global economy such as globalization, competing through knowledge and service, the pervasive growth of outsourcing and the increasing interdependence among organizations and individuals. Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu
The PURC Leadership Workshop will use the “field laboratory”
method of examining participants’ own leadership challenges.
Most learning will take place in teams and will use industry-specific cases and scenarios as teaching points.
Instructors will present brief “tool kit” sessions followed by intensive team application exercises and workshop-wide presentations by the teams. Location: Hilton University Conference Center, Gainesville, FL
The CIMaR 2008 Conference will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 18-21 June, 2008. It will be hosted by NUPIN, the Center for Research on the Internationalization of the Firm at the Coppead Graduate School of Business of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and by IAG, the Business School of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Logic & Science of Service Doctoral Colloquium
June 17-18, 2008
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
[Details]
The 2008 doctoral colloquium on service dominant logic seeks to expand the students' knowledge of this transdisciplinary approach by addressing business issues in service and providing a forum for discussion and learning among both scholars and practitioners. Location: University of Hawaii
American Marketing Association Marketing and Entrepreneurship SIG International Doctoral Consortium
June 14-16, 2008
- Michigan State University
[Details]
This special interest group of the AMA has a long history of partnership with the annual UIC Marketing and Entrepreneurship Research Symposium. At this year's Research Symposium, we are instituting a consortium for doctoral students to encourage and guide students who are considering or are researching the intersecting domains of marketing and entrepreneurship.
Doctoral students selected for the consortium will have their Symposium fees waived, have complimentary meals during the official portion of the Consortium and the Symposium, and have a portion of their hotel expenses subsidized. Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Starting a business from scratch in any industry in any country is difficult. Starting a business in which you have had no prior experience, in a country where you have never worked and whose language you cannot understand is almost impossible. Jack Perkowski, pioneer in the Chinese private equity market and author of "Managing the Dragon", did exactly that in China in 1994 when he founded ASIMCO Technologies and built it into a $500 million components company with 17 plants in China and offices in the US, UK and Japan. Jack will provide his unique insights into the ways in which China's fundamentally different, cost perspective is affecting its cost structure, the development of its markets and technological innovation, and how these factors will have a profound impact on the way all industries operate around the globe. Jack's book will be available for purchase and to be signed after the event. Location: BAEEC, Seminar Room
Rethinking Advocacy Organizations: A collective action approach
May 23-24, 2008
- University of Washington
[Details]
The objective of this project is to outline a new agenda for the study of advocacy organizations (henceforth, advocacy NGOs), often termed as nongovernmental organizations or social movement organizations. The term ‘advocacy’ suggests a systematic campaign (as opposed to sporadic outbursts) to further a specific policy goal(s). This workshop and the edited volume that will follow it focus on actors involved in public advocacy. Advocacy is a collective endeavor and advocacy NGOs are therefore actors for pursuing collective action. We are interested in examining how collective action issues bear upon NGOs’ emergence, organizations structures, accountability, resource acquisition, and advocacy strategies. To do so, we model advocacy NGOs as special types of firms operating in specific policy markets.
Sponsored by: Center for International Business Education and Research. Co-sponsored by: Marc Lindenberg Center for Humanitarian Action,International Development, and Global Citizenship & Center for West European Studies
Location: University of Washington
“Roundtable: How Diasporas Can Affect Development Policy: Transatlantic Perspectives”
May 15, 2008
- George Washington University
[Details]
Can the unique cultural, social and political capital that diasporas often possess be leveraged to generate more efficient, targeted, and impactful development policies? What are the impediments and challenges associated with diaspora incorporation into the policymaking process? What different national models exist for diaspora participation in development policy? Please join the GW Diaspora Program for an exciting policy roundtable discussion, “How Diasporas Can Affect Development Policy: Transatlantic Perspectives,” where we will explore these interesting questions and issues. Location: The George Washington University
Professor David M. Lampton (Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies) will talk about his just-published book entitled: The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money and Minds (University of California Press, 2008). This book addresses the following issues, among which are: How have Chinese viewed national power throughout their history? What is the dominant conception of comprehensive national power and national strategy today in China? How is China’s power along different dimensions changing? And, what may all this mean for the world and America as we look ahead? The book will be available for purchase for those interested. Location: Communications 120
The 2nd annual FDIB-Africa program, to be conducted in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, will combine over two dozen business visits, cultural experiences, and academic visits and lectures over 18 days, to initiate and/or enhance faculty awareness and expertise in the business, academic, and cultural world of sub-Saharan Africa. Business highlights include visits to Coca-Cola, AIDS research, South African Breweries (SAB Miller), Stock Exchange, Vodacom, Micro-Finance, Standard Bank, Eikendal Vineyards, Tea Plantation, and Gold Mine visits. All international airfare costs, as well as all hotel and lodging costs - to include the pre-Africa trip orientation in Atlanta, GA on 10-11 May 2008 - are included in the program fee. Group round-trip travel will be conducted from Atlanta to Joburg via Amsterdam. Location: Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa; Chobe, Botswana; and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Symposium on International Marketing and Innovation: An Invitation-Only Event
May 7-9, 2008
- Michigan State University
[Details]
This is an invitation-only event that will bring together MSU doctoral alumni of the past two decades who have built their careers in international business/marketing or innovation. We expect an attendance of approximately 25 doctoral alumni and selected MSU marketing faculty. Location:
The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Duke University, University of California Los Angeles, Purdue University, University of Michigan, The University of Texas at Austin, and University of Washington will offer a Ph.D. Consortium Workshop on management and organization design May 4-6, 2008 in Durham, North Carolina. The purpose of the consortium is to stimulate interests in international research and teaching for doctoral students from leading business schools and universities across the United States. Location: Duke University
The movement of goods is invaluable to businesses, consumers and the economy. However, these economic benefits are not without costs. 94% of supply chain professionals rate green issues as a business priority - but how many of them know what actions to take to green their supply chains? Can YOUR supply chain become more environmentally conscious and therefore more efficient and more cost-effective? Location: San Diego Convention Center
April 2008
The New Economy in India
April 25, 2008
- University of Washington
[Details]
The New Economy in India will offer diverse viewpoints on recent economic developments in this dynamic country, views on its position within the global economy, and information on activities currently being undertaken in relation to India by UW faculty, staff and students. We will open the session with a presentation by UW Foster School of Business Professor Suresh Kotha on "The Macro Perspective: Why Talk About India in this Context?" The event will feature a panel on "The View from the Ground: Multiple Perspectives on India’s New Economic Position." Between the two sessions, there will be a poster session featuring students and faculty on the topic of: "The UW in India and India in the UW."
Location: Douglas Forum
PTESC is a joint initiative of faculty from the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University with a common interest in the study of Europe. PTESC organizes a monthly seminar with current work in progress presented by scholars resident in, or visiting, the Delaware Valley. In addition, PTESC also organizes special events and workshops on topics of interest to Europeanists. PTESC aims to foster learning and dialogue across disciplinary boundaries, though primary emphasis is on the study of contemporary politics, political economy, and history in Europe. Location: The Forum at Stiter Hall - UPenn Campus
The Heart of America Joint Terrorism Task Force (HOA-JTTF) in conjunction with the Kansas City Division of the FBI, having identified the threat associated with a potential agroterrorism incident to be of great concern, initiated the concept of an opportunity to bring together the public and private sectors; including government and law enforcement agencies at the federal, state and local levels; academia; the scientific community; the health, medical and veterinary professions and private industry, to identify the most significant issues relevant to terrorism incidents/threats involving the food and agricultural sectors.
The third annual ISA is scheduled for April 22-24, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. It will focus on the need to closely communicate and coordinate among private industry, law enforcement, government agencies, science, academia and the health and medical professions in order to protect the global food supply. An exhibit hall will also be available, assembling vendors to share information and promote relevant products and services.
For additional information and symposium details, please refer to the ISA website, www.fbi-isa.org. Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Kansas City, MO
The food and agricultural sectors of all nations are vulnerable to terrorism incidents or threats. With worldwide cooperation, collaboration, and information-sharing among representatives from governments, the private sector, and academia, the potential for agroterrorism can be reduced. The main mission of the International Symposium on Agroterrorism (ISA), now in its third year, is to protect the food supply worldwide while illustrating the importance of a coordinated effort.
More than 1,000 individuals from 21 different countries have attended past ISAs, participating in break-out education sessions and case studies, hearing world-renowned experts discuss agroterrorism, and interacting with each other. Attendance is expected to be even greater in 2008. An exhibit hall will provide ISA sponsors and exhibitors an opportunity to showcase relevant products and services.
Coming together under one roof is the first step toward working together to solve the problem.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Does International Diversification Matter?
April 18, 2008
- Michigan State University
[Details]
Dr. Tamer Cavusgil will give a seminar on the preliminary findings for a meta analysis of multinationality and firm performance.
Much scholarly work has been devoted to studying the performance implications of multinationality (also referred to as international diversification). This presentation will report on a meta-analysis designed to reveal empirical generalizations from this vast body of evidence. While multinationality is found to be positively associated with overall firm performance, contextual analysis reveals even more interesting findings. Multinationality-performance relationship is found to be stronger for multinationals from European and Japanese multinationals. Firms in manufacturing industries benefit more from internationalization than firms in service industries. Bivariate results also indicate that multinationality-performance relationship is stronger for the period preceding 1980. Finally, the results indicate that multinationality positively affects performance during both the early and late stages of internationalization. Positive effects of multinationality are strongest for firms with moderate levels of internationalization. Location: Oakland University
International Business Speaker Series
April 18, 2008
- University of South Carolina
[Details]
Dr. Susan Feinberg, Rutgers University, "Resource Allocation within MNCs: Sibling Rivalry or Family Unit?" Location: Moore School of Business
The Chicago Microfinance Conference (CMFC) is a collaborative effort among three leading graduate business and policy institutions that brings together practitioners, academics and emerging industry leaders to advance the strategic debate of the future of microfinance.
FEMBA Oracle Team presented their findings and Dr. Robert Spich served as a panelist on the technology & microfinance panel. Location: Gleacher Center, University of Chicago
Provides critical updates to assessments of critical global markets such as Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Attendees will also see a review of Florida's current trade report card and receive advice on how to do business in a rapidly changing environment. Location: Fairwinds Alumni Center, Univeristy of Central Florida
Students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit 1-page abstracts of presentations on topics related to Latin America and the Caribbean and our conference theme. Papers on other topics related to Latin America and the Caribbean are also welcome. Location: East Lansing, MI, USA
Presentations will be made by the following panel of industry experts:
* John Faulkner, Senior Manager, Assurance and Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
* Jerry Panzer, Partner, Transaction Services, KPMG
* Mark A. Snell, Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer, Sempra Energy
Location: SDSU Campus Little Theatre
Distinguished Visiting Scholar: Jose de la Torre
April 14-16, 2008
- UCLA
[Details]
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSES TO REGIONAL INTEGRATION COORDINATION AND PERFORMANCE AMONG MNCs IN LATIN AMERICA.Contingency theory predicts increasing economic and market integration should lead to the adoption of centralized strategies, which in turn require more integrated business structures, closer coordination of subsidiaries, and the implementation of managerial policies that support such integration. Whether this should be accomplished at the regional or broader level is a recurring theme in the literature. The process of political and economic reform that took place in Latin America in the 90s offers a natural experiment in which to study the response of multinational companies to changes in their competitive environment within a specific region. A survey of foreign MNCs active in Latin Ameri reveals that they have undertaken greater integration of regional operations during the decade in response to greater integration pressures, but not along all dimensions and not proportionally to the changes experienced. Furthermore, the linkage between the perceived change in the environment, the nature of the response and corporate performance is significant and in the predicted sense. Location: UCLA Anderson / CIBER
The purpose of the Global Business Leadership Competition (GBLC) is to engage student leaders around the world in a broad dialogue on global leadership. The competition is unique in its focus on the subject of leadership as well as the global participant base, enabling UCLA Anderson to be showcased as a true leader in this area.
Outstanding students from 15 top-tier global MBA programs have been carefully selected and invited to represent their respective schools in this competition. The competition will be a convergence of students, faculty, and industry leaders from every major economic region around the world – North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
The Global Business Leadership Competition will provide a forum for students to learn from each other while stretching their own leadership skills and give them the opportunity to interact with global business leaders and academics. This competition will address the situations and dilemmas that global leaders along any career path may face and will extend beyond a traditional business case to engage student teams in interactive, task-oriented scenarios that simulate leadership challenges.
Location: UCLA Anderson
Sponsorship/Travel Grant for MBA/MPP student Erin Eriksson to attend the Yale University Unite for Sight Conference.
Conference Schedule
180 expert speakers in international health and development, public health, eye care, medicine, social entrepreneurship, nonprofits, philanthropy, microfinance, human righs, anthropology, health policy, advocacy, public service, environmental health, and education.
Including Keynote Addresses By Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Dr. Sonia Sachs, Dr. Susan Blumenthal, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, and Dr. Allan Rosenfield Location: Yale University
Public Policy Forum 290
April 9, 2008
- UCLA
[Details]
Are We Any Safer Now Than Before 9-11?
The answer to the question often depends on your political persuasion rather than
on any "cold facts" of which there are very few.
• Is the near enemy (the Middle East) more important to attack than the far enemy (us) to jihadists?
• Is the capture of bin Laden overrated?
• Is al Qaeda less powerful or has it merely reorganized into an even more destructive adversary?
• Is the current war in Iraq a training ground for jihadi terrorists that will eventually attack CONUS or is it keeping them busy there rather than here?
• Are we winning the "global war on terrorism"?
In the end, it boils down to the ultimate question:
Am I, a US citizen, safer today than I was seven years ago?
We hope this forum will educate our audience on this issue.
Location: UCLA Anderson
The University of Florida CIBER invites you to join us in St. Petersburg for an exchange of ideas and perspectives on how to most effectively train global leaders of the future. We will explore how students and educators can be equipped with the linguistic, multi-cultural and managerial tools necessary for leadership in the 21st century. Conference attendees will participate in sessions devoted to business language instruction and ways to develop successful interdisciplinary collaboration.
The 2008 conference also provides a unique opportunity to remember the past and to look toward the future. We celebrate our roots–which date from the 1981 EMU Conference on Language and Communication for World Business and the Professions – as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the historic 1999 conference held in San Diego. As part of this theme, the UF CIBER has commissioned a study to assess the current state of the field. Dr. Christine Uber Grosse will present the results of this survey in St. Petersburg.
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Bradbury Distinguished Lecture on International Economics
April 9, 2008
- University of Florida
[Details]
Philippe Aghion is Robert C. Waggoner Professor of Economics at Harvard University. He received his Ph.D. at Harvard University in 1987, later teaching at MIT, Oxford and the
University College London before returning to Harvard in 2000. He is a co-founder of the Center for Research and for Graduate Education in Prague, and the CEPR Program Director in Industrial Organization. His research interests are in the areas of economic growth, economic development and industrial organization in which he has published more than 70 articles in general and specialized economic journals. He is the founder and editor of the journal The Economics of Transition, and serves on several editorial boards including Econometrica and the Review of Economic Studies. Among his books are Endogenous Growth Theory (1998, MIT Press), Inequality, Growth and Globalization: Theory, History and Policy (1999, Cambridge University Press), Competition and
Innovation (2005, MIT Press). During the past five years, Philippe Aghion has explored the theoretical and empirical links among economic growth, contract theory, market structure and economic institutions. Location: 110 Rinker Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
The University of Florida CIBER invites you to join us in St. Petersburg for an exchange of ideas and perspectives on how to most effectively train global leaders of the future. We will explore how students and educators can be equipped with the linguistic, multi-cultural and managerial tools necessary for leadership in the 21st century. Conference attendees will participate in sessions devoted to business language instruction and ways to develop successful interdisciplinary collaboration.
The 2008 conference also provides a unique opportunity to remember the past and to look toward the future. We celebrate our roots, which date from the 1981 EMU Conference on Language and Communication for World Business and the Professions as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the historic 1999 conference held in San Diego. As part of this theme, the UF CIBER has commissioned a study to assess the current state of the field. Dr. Christine Uber Grosse will present the results of this survey in St. Petersburg.
Location: St. Petersburg Hilton, Florida
Democracy and Populism
in Latin America
ABSTRACT: “Neopopulism” has traditional and novel features of what is usually referred to as “populism” in Latin America, a loose concept that, nevertheless, remains a useful analytical category when trying to understand the complexities of Latin American politics and society. This presentation considers an analysis of the tensions between representative democracy, its institutions, and populism (old and new) in Latin America. The core question raised by the presentation will be: is the real dilemma in Latin America today that between “neoliberalism” and “neopopulism”?
Location: UCLA Anderson
A Consortium of Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) awarded grants to three researchers at U.S. universities, in order to facilitate research on the teaching of foreign language for business education. Three grants were awarded: 1) to a tenured or tenure-track professor ($5,000); 2) a Ph.D. candidate ($2,500); and 3) a language practitioner for the purpose of pedagogical research ($2,500).
Dr. Ruey-Jiuan Regina Wu, at San Diego State University, will conduct a conversation-analytic study of the conceptualization of face in modern China and will explore its implications for business Chinese education. Margaret Gonglewski and Anna Helm, both professors at George Washington University, will explore the use of business cases in the foreign language classroom and identify best practices across disciplines. Pat McAloon, a graduate student at Ohio State University, will examine non-natives’ use of Chinese at work and evaluate advanced language use in China-related careers.
Location: Indeterminate--Consortium Activity
This conference is a sequel to the First Annual Research Conference and Workshop on Offshoring held at Duke University in April, 2007, and focuses on broader issues related to international sourcing. In this conference, we wish to foster a dialogue among scholars studying issues related to international sourcing and international competitiveness, and their implications for international business (IB) strategy and theory development. Select papers from the research forum will be published in a Special Issue of the Journal of International Management.
Location: Fox School of Business
The US India Business and Research Center (USIBRC) and The Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) are pleased to announce a talk and book signing by Mr. Shashi Tharoor on March 29, 2008. Dr. Tharoor Indian diplomat, writer, and former Under-Secretary- General for the United Nations, was the official candidate of India for the succession to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2006. Location: Georgia Aquarium (Atlantic Room), 225 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA -30313
PTESC is a joint initiative of faculty from the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University with a common interest in the study of Europe. PTESC organizes a monthly seminar with current work in progress presented by scholars resident in, or visiting, the Delaware Valley. In addition, PTESC also organizes special events and workshops on topics of interest to Europeanists. PTESC aims to foster learning and dialogue across disciplinary boundaries, though primary emphasis is on the study of contemporary politics, political economy, and history in Europe. Location: The Forum at Stiter Hall - UPenn Campus
J-Wave USA: Southern California as the Gateway to Contemporary Japanese Creative Industries in the West
March 14, 2008
- UCLA
[Details]
In the Spring 2008, UCLA International Institute will host a conference organized by Associate Professor of Sociology, Adrian Favell, to discuss work related to his ongoing Abe Fellowship project “Made in Translation: LA-Tokyo Mobility Networks and the Emergence of Offshore Japanese Creative Industries in Art, Music, Fashion and Food.” Invited speakers from Japan, North America, and locally in Southern California will present and debate their ongoing research projects exploring these four fields of creative and business entrepreneurship in the US and Japan. The three day meeting will also include a sociology workshop on the the study of the Japanese population in Los Angeles, an art opening and talk by a distinguished Japanese curator of contemporary photography, and a public panel discussion at the UCLA Anderson School of Management with invited business entrepreneurs working in transnational creative industries in Los Angeles. JABA would like to support the panel discussion which will be held on Friday March 14th, and would like to ask for the support from CIBER for this event. Location: UCLA
Microfinance Information Session
March 13, 2008
- UCLA
[Details]
Information session for 2009 MBA Candidates on UCLA CIBER and the Microfinance Research Program. Associate Director of the Applied Management Research Seminar program also discussed AMR related issues to the program. Location: UCLA Anderson
As the Earth's climate changes, Pacific islands are especially vulnerable to sea-level rise, droughts and extreme weather events. These changes threaten such resources as fresh water, public health and safety, and ecosystems. The NOAA Pacific Services Center (PSC) works collaboratively to improve the resilience and adaptive capabilities of ocean and coastal communities in preparing for and addressing the risks associated with climate change and variability. PSC supports activities that help Pacific coastal and ocean agencies, organizations and communities plan for and respond to such impacts, as well as protect resources for future generations. Location: Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii
Presentations will be made by the following panel of industry experts:
* Bruce Folkmann, CPA, Director of Accounting, Research
and Policies, Sempra Energy
* Gary D. McCormick, CPA, Audit Partner, BDO Seidman, LLP
* Raymond Rath, Director, Transaction Services - Capital Markets,
Valuation & Accounting Advisory, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Location: SDSU Campus Little Theatre
High and volatile oil prices threaten economies of oil-exporting and oil-importing developing countries, and pose challenges to financial sector stability, growth and poverty. Meanwhile, new players emerged in the oil market such as Sovereign Wealth Funds and oil hedge funds with varying degree of transparency. Policymakers the world over are looking for information and analysis on oil-price dynamics as well as instruments for risk management.
In responding to client demand, the World Bank Institute and George Washington University jointly organized this global finance forum to provide a platform for global policy dialogue, enhance skills on risk management instruments, and look ahead to likely future scenarios. Invited speakers include world renowned economists, prominent experts and strategists from the energy sector, investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, and major multinationals as well as staff from the IMF and World Bank Group. Location: Washington, DC
Purdue GMF Speaker: Ismael Roig, Vice President , Archer Daniels Midland Company
March 4, 2008
- Purdue University
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Mr Ismael Roig, Vice President of Planning & Business Development, Archer Daniels Midland Company will speak on Agribusiness global management issues. ADM is one of the largest Agribuisiness companies with a market cap of $29.1 billion, with operations in US, Canada, Europe, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. It ranks 59th in the Fortune 500 list.
When: Tuesday, March 4th
Where: Rawls 2058
Time: 5:00pm – 6.00 pm
Location: West Lafayette
We invite participating companies to attend this workshop as an opportunity to network, get behind the numbers, and impact the future direction of the research. Location: Fuqua School of Business
Western Regional CIBER FDIB
February 27-29, 2008
- University of Colorado at Denver
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The faculty development Program will be held in Denver, Colorado. The conference fee is $100.00. For further information please email jana.blakestad@cudenver.edu or call 303.556.4738. Location: Denver, Colorado
UCLA Anderson PhD candidate Brian Richter presented his work entitled "Lobbying and Taxes" to faculty and students. Brian is a PhD candidate in Global Economics & Management. Location: Anderson
The Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) is a business plan competition in which students from around the world find creative, commercially sustainable ways to address problems of poverty in the developing world. It is a leading edge approach to "doing well by doing good" in that it teaches and promotes the use of business principles, by young people, for positive social change on a global scale.GSEC furthers collaborative and interdisciplinary partnerships both within and among university campuses; builds the skills of future global business leaders; contributes to the understanding of culture and business practices in other countries; and unites the business, non-profit and academic sectors in learning about and supporting innovative and financially feasible solutions to global poverty.
GSEC 2008 attracted 80 business plan submissions from 14 countries. Fifteen teams have been selected to compete and learn at the Michael G. Foster School of Business on the University of Washington campus February 25-29, 2008. http://bschool.washington.edu/gsec/Teams.shtml
GSEC is organized by the UW Global Business Center with the support of the UW Department of Global Health. Location: University of Washington
This high school conference will enable students to learn about the effects of the environment on world economics and vice versa. Students will assume the roles of heads-of-states, international agenies, business and NGOs in an international negotiation simulation. Students will then explore and suggest possible solutions for how countries can maintain and grow viable economics while considering sustainability. Thsi conference will give young people a chance to step into the shoes of world leaders to better understand the complexities of international relations and economy, practice leadership and negotiation skills and envision solutions. Location: Mid-Pacific Institute, Honolulu, Hawaii
Israel: The complexities of branding a nation
February 21, 2008
- University of Washington
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Mr. Aharoni will discuss Israel’s re-branding efforts, designed to shift global perception about Israel and ensure that the country’s image is defined from within, rather than from outside influences. Mr. Aharoni will speak to this topic, followed by Q&A.
Introduction and moderation of Q&A by Dan Turner, senior lecturer of Marketing and Associate Dean of Master’s Programs and Executive Education. Location: BAEEC, Douglas Forum
Amid recent news of intellectual property risks, tainted pet food and hazardous toys, corporate executives and Krannert experts will discuss a broad range of issues surrounding managing operation risk in the global supply chain at this year’s annual conference. Held at Purdue Memorial Union, Friday, February 15, 2008 the event is hosted by the Global Supply Chain Management Initiative (GSCMI), an operations and supply chain education, research and outreach Center within the Krannert School of management, and co-hosted through support form Purdue’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Location: West Lafayette
PhD Student and faculty workshops, discussions, and presentations on wealth and power in the post-industrial age as part of the fifth working group meeting on the political economy of post-industrial societies. Attendants from UC Davis, Columbia, Arizona, Harvard, Dartmouth, MIT, UCSD, Princeton, Oxford, Stanford, UCLA, and UC Berkeley. Location: UCLA Anderson
PTESC is a joint initiative of faculty from the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University with a common interest in the study of Europe. PTESC organizes a monthly seminar with current work in progress presented by scholars resident in, or visiting, the Delaware Valley. In addition, PTESC also organizes special events and workshops on topics of interest to Europeanists. PTESC aims to foster learning and dialogue across disciplinary boundaries, though primary emphasis is on the study of contemporary politics, political economy, and history in Europe. Location: The Forum at Stiter Hall - UPenn Campus
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of KPMG, the International Section of the AAA will be holding its fourth annual Doctoral/New Faculty Consortium on Thursday, February 7th. Doctoral students and new faculty that are interested in pursuing international accounting research are invited to attend. Hotel costs for one night single occupancy (February 7) or two nights double occupancy (February 7 and 8) and consortium registration will be paid by the International Accounting Section for all attending. The Section will also waive registration fees for the entire midyear conference for doctoral students (which include all meals and social events). The consortium will include top international researchers and educators from around the world. We are planning on limiting this to 30 participants on a first come first serve basis. Preference will be given to those that did not attend last year. Doctoral students should be beyond their first year of study and new faculty members include tenure track assistant professors with preference given to those in their first or second year after Ph.D. graduation. Location: San Diego, CA
* Setting the Stage - Where are we now?
* Convergence Issues – the Pro and Cons of Allowing or Requiring U.S. Companies to File Using IFRS
* What is best for corporate America - IFRS integrated into U.S. GAAP?
* Principles Based or Rules Based Standards – the Implications to Auditors
* Educating the Players – Best Approach
Presentations will be made by the following panel of industry experts and international scholars:
* Dr. Sidney Gray, Associate Dean International and Professor of International Business at the Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Sydney, Australia
* Joe Householder, Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, Sempra Energy
* Richard Kalenka, Managing Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in San Diego
* Dr. Gerhard Mueller, AIB Fellow, former member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (USA), and Professor Emeritus of Accounting at the University of Washington, Seattle
* Dr. Donna Street, Mahrt Chair in Accounting at the University of Dayton Location: Hardy Tower 140
PTESC is a joint initiative of faculty from the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University with a common interest in the study of Europe. PTESC organizes a monthly seminar with current work in progress presented by scholars resident in, or visiting, the Delaware Valley. In addition, PTESC also organizes special events and workshops on topics of interest to Europeanists. PTESC aims to foster learning and dialogue across disciplinary boundaries, though primary emphasis is on the study of contemporary politics, political economy, and history in Europe. Location: The Forum at Stiter Hall - UPenn Campus
This particular lecture will focus on: Securities Regulation, Efficient Markets, and Behavioral Finance and will be presented by Dr. Gordon Walker, Professor of Law at La Trobe University School of Law. Location: UH Law School, Honolulu
December 2007
National Capitalisms, Global Production Networks, or Who is Going To Tame the Market?
December 6, 2007
- UCLA
[Details]
Christel Lane Professor of Economic Sociology in the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences; Senior Research Associate of the Centre for Business Research, and Fellow of St. John's College, University of Cambridge.
This paper studies the interaction between global systems of production and innovation and national capitalisms, from theoretical perspectives of Varieties of Capitalism and Global Value Chain/Global Production Networks. It is a comparative study of two industries in three countries - the UK, the US, and Germany. The paper utilizes original data on GPNs, based on a large number of interviews in firms and associations. The paper's theoretical contribution lies in two areas: it links firms' construction of GPNs to national institutional configurations of lead firms; and it shows that, under the impact of global markets, national institutional reproduction and comparative economic advantage need to be re-conceptualized to reflect the complexity of global effects.
Location: UCLA Anderson
Key Regions / Critical Issues: Social Issues in International Business Film Series - China Blue
December 4, 2007
- UCLA
[Details]
Screening of China Blue, documentary on outsourcing to south China provinces. The documentary follows a pair of denim jeans from birth to sale, linking the power of the US consumer market to the daily lives of a Chinese factory owner and 2 teenaged female factory workers. Follow up lecture by Dr. Richard Baum, UCLA Political Science and former director of the UCLA Center for Chinese Studies, followed by Q&A Location: UCLA Anderson
IPE Workshop #4: The Size of Political Regimes and Capital Mobility
December 3, 2007
- UCLA
[Details]
International Political Economy workshop presented by PhD (Political Science) candidate Stan Wong on "The Size of Political Regimes and Capital Mobility." Location: UCLA Anderson
PTESC seminars are open to Europeanist faculty and students across the Delaware Valley, and to the public at large. Papers are usually available for download in advance: clicking on the title of the seminar presentation will access the PDF file. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in the Stiteler Hall Forum on the University of Pennsylvania campus. For directions, click here. Location: The Forum at Stiter Hall - UPenn Campus
The Greater China Supply Chain Forum is a core project of the Broad International Business Forum (BIBF), held each fall at Michigan State University. Each year over 300 students, faculty and professionals converge to hear top managers speak about their experiences in China. These managers travel to East Lansing from around the globe to represent such multinational corporations as Dell, Whirlpool, UPS, GM, A.T. Kearney, and many more. Three panels of speakers are joined by guest moderators to provide a full day of presentations and Q&A on focused topics in current, international business. An informal luncheon in the middle of the day brings speakers and attendees together for a chance to interact on a more personal level, and sets the scene for the announcement of the annual BIBF scholarship recipient. This award is given to an outstanding international student and made possible by the generous donations of the forum's sponsors. Location: Kellogg Center
PTESC is a joint initiative of faculty from the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University with a common interest in the study of Europe. PTESC organizes a monthly seminar with current work in progress presented by scholars resident in, or visiting, the Delaware Valley. In addition, PTESC also organizes special events and workshops on topics of interest to Europeanists. PTESC aims to foster learning and dialogue across disciplinary boundaries, though primary emphasis is on the study of contemporary politics, political economy, and history in Europe. Location: The Forum at Stiter Hall - UPenn Campus
Symposium Themes: Roles of the federal government, industry, and universities in innovation; innovation, competitiveness, and globalization;open innovation and global innovation networks; corporate venture capital and innovation; innovation, productivity, and economic development; innovation in government; meeting challenges in innovation.
Location: Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
Midwest Economic Theory and International Economics Meetings
November 2-4, 2007
- University of Michigan
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The Midwest Meetings bring together a large number of scholars in both economic theory and international economics who present their work in a mixture of parallel and plenary sessions. Location:
Christopher H. Browne Sovereign Debt Seminar Featuring Professor Anna Gelpern. Professor Gelpern will be presenting her paper, "Domestic Bonds, Credit Derivatives, and the Next Transformation of Sovereign Debt Location: University of Pennsylvania, Browne Center for International Politics, Suite 301 A, St. Leonards's Court, 3819 Chestnut St, Philadelphia , PA 19104
PTESC is a joint initiative of faculty from the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University with a common interest in the study of Europe. PTESC organizes a monthly seminar with current work in progress presented by scholars resident in, or visiting, the Delaware Valley. In addition, PTESC also organizes special events and workshops on topics of interest to Europeanists. PTESC aims to foster learning and dialogue across disciplinary boundaries, though primary emphasis is on the study of contemporary politics, political economy, and history in Europe. Location: The Forum at Stiter Hall - UPenn Campus
2007 CIBER Case Challenge
October 24-26, 2007
- The Ohio State University
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The “CIBER Case Challenge: An International Undergraduate Case Competition.” took place at The Ohio State University, October 24 -26, 2007. The business case challenge is organized and managed by Fisher undergraduate students in coordination with faculty and CIBER staff. In addition to the CIBER teams, we welcomed teams from Audencia, Bocconi, ITAM, and the University of Cincinnati. Congratulations to the team from BYU, which took home the first place trophy (again!); 2nd place went to Audencia and Texas took home the 3rd place honor. Location: Fisher College of Business, OSU
mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network, today hosted Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus at UCLA Anderson School of Management, giving a group of MBA students an unexpected, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from a man The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised as helping "large population groups find ways in which to break out of poverty" and "advance democracy and human rights." Stand-In is an Emmy-nominated series. Location:
The United States and Europe: Looking Beyond Post 9/11 Foreign Policy
October 18, 2007
- University of Pennsylvania
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Kurt Volker, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State will discuss U.S. post 9/11 foreign policy Location: University of Pennsylvania, Huntsman Program Student Lounge, 3732 Locust Walk
This course provides a group of twenty students with firsthand exposure to international businesses, financial markets, and business practices. Between the 1st and 2nd Module (i.e., October 13th -20th), the class will visit important businesses, financial markets, and public agencies in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Terry McCoy, Professor and Director of UF’s Latin American Business Environment Program, will assist Professor Naranjo and accompany the group. The Catholic University of Rio is hosting the study tour in Brazil. Location: Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil
This fall, the international economics group at Purdue University, in conjunction with the Purdue Center for International Business Education and Research, will be hosting the 12th Annual Empirical Investigations in International Trade conference. At this conference, economists specializing in empirical international trade will present their current research. The goal of this conference is to promote the awareness of ongoing research in the area. It is also our hope that by bringing together people of similar interests, increased communication of ideas and future directions for the general research area will be promoted.
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Led by faculty members of the sponsoring CIBERs, this Consortium event is chaired by Professor Maqbool Dada of Purdue University. All doctoral students are invited to apply, especially those in the formative stages of their research agenda. The event focuses on international issues related to the field of Operations Management with the expectation that such issues eventually will be incorporated in the teaching and research portfolios of participants. Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
A Dialogue on Fair Trade
October 4, 2007
- Michigan State University
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Oscar Santillan, from Otavalo Ecuador, will present a program on Fair Trade. Sr. Santillan will bring a slide show showing operations in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Location: East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Marketing and Culture in Brazil
October 2, 2007
- University of Florida
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Professor Antonio Carlos Ruótolo, has a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri's Mass Communication Program. He is a former Brazilian journalist and former graduate professor of the communication program, University of Puerto Rico. He is a founding member of the journalism program and is currently a graduate professor in the communication program, Universidade Metodista de São Paulo, as well as an adjunct professor for the Fundação Getúlio Vargas MBA program. He has published in national and international journals including Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly.
Dr. Ruótolo is a partner and General Director of the Institute for Market Research and Market Development (IPDM) in São Paulo, Brazil and does audience analysis and marketing research for the business community. He also serves as consultant of various Brazilian and international companies. Location: University of Florida, 200 Stuzin Hall
Using a beguiling mix of vérité footage, rare archival material, poetry, and text, Jashn-e-Azadi is a provocative look at Indian democracy on the 60th anniversary of Independence and a reflection on power, resistance, and freedom in the Kashmir Valley.
In the aftermath of 18 years of an armed struggle, with 60,000 dead and nearly 7,000 missing, death and loss are everywhere. As the Kashmiri people begin to look within their ledger of loss, Kak''s documentary pries open the meanings of Kashmir''s struggle for freedom, or Azadi.
Location: 1123 Anderson Hall, Temple University
This special IE conference is designed to bring together leading-edge views of academic scholars and insightful practitioners from the fields of international business and small business/entrepreneurship, among others, in order to examine the influential force(s), consequent changes and the dominant pattern(s) of emerging developments which will shape international entrepreneurship over the next decade. Location: UCLA
The Second Purdue University Conference on Business Chinese Language and Culture
September 21-22, 2007
- Purdue University
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Purdue University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and the Confucius Institute at Purdue (CIP) are jointly sponsoring the Second Business Chinese Language and Culture Conference at West Lafayette, IN on Sept 21 and 22. The purpose of the conference is to bring together leaders from education and business sectors to exchange ideas on corporate needs and expectations for post-secondary business Chinese language and culture
research and education. Purdue CIBER and CIP are happy to provide all meals, 2-night lodging in double occupancy rooms to all attendees during the conference. For domestic travelers, there are a limited number of additional $200 travel grants available. If you are interested in receiving consideration for the grant, please provide a
short statement as how this conference will benefit your scholarly endeavor and professional development. There is no registration fee for the attendance.
Location: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2007 World Bank Conference Student Travel Sponsorship
September 16-20, 2007
- UCLA
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Sponsorship of FEMBA student, Ann Le, to attend 2007 World Bank Microfinance Conference to conduct research for her Global Access Program (GAP) team's research project. Location: 2007 World Bank Microfinance Conference
Outgoing CIBER Eminent Fellow Michele Fratianni calls together a conference on the important intersection of security and international business. Faculty members from Plattsburgh State, Northeastern, Western Kentucky and Purdue, and Indiana Universities will give papers, and will be reviewed by discussants from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Location: Indiana University
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world with a GDP growth rate of 9.2% at the end of the second quarter of 2006-2007. U.S. Exports to India in 2006 surpassed $ 10 billion, a 25 percent increase over 2005.
Sweeping reforms that commenced in 1991 have included the privatization or deregulation of most industries in the public sector and liberalization of foreign trade through a steady reduction in tariffs. These measures have had far-reaching consequences and today, India has a strong, vibrant, and fast-growing economy, which is rapidly integrating with the global economy. India is fast becoming one of the most important development centers for software, IT outsourcing, R&D, biotech, call centers, engineering and design, and other knowledge-based products and services. At the same time, India's rapidly expanding middle class represents a promising new market for consumer products. Location: Temple University Center City, 1515 Market Street, Room 222, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 2007
International Conference on Strategic Human Resource Management in a Global Economy
July 29, 2007 -
August 2, 2007
- San Diego State University
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This conference will be the inauguration of the International Human Resource Management Review and will include a Faculty Development Program on International Human Resource Management: The Global Dispersion of Work and its Impact on HRM. Please see the URL for the complete brochure and Call for Papers as well as other program details. Conference presenters include renowned scholars and practitioners in the field of international human resource management and international business.
Location: Coimbatore, India
The Internationalizing Doctoral Education in Business conference is designed to increase the globalization of doctoral programs and influence doctoral students early in their studies to approach studies with an international perspective, specifically in the areas of accounting, economics and finance. Location: Columbia University, New York
This conference examines voluntary governance across issue areas from the perspective of club theory and will focus on institutional design issues and the impact of program design on program efficacy. There is a strong and growing interest in voluntary programs among scholars, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and governments. With so many programs, in so many industries, with so many sponsors, there is significant diversity in the structure, scope, and efficacy of such programs. Voluntary program scholars are challenged to structure their research agenda around critical issues and to offer practitioners practical guidance for establishing effective programs. Several excellent studies have examined how voluntary programs are established, function and are diffused, and affect participants' social and economic performance. From this multi-disciplinary literature emerge several important program-specific lessons about what drives program membership and efficacy. This conference will pull this research together around key concepts with an objective of clearly communicating to scholars and practitioners what experts know about designing effective programs. Location: University of Washington, Bank of America Executive Education Center
The Journal of International Management (JIM) was inaugurated in 1995 and has been edited by Dr. Masaaki “Mike” Kotabe since 2002. JIM is housed at the Institute of Global Management Studies (IGMS), and the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), within The Fox School of Business and Management, at Temple University. Elsevier publishes JIM, in affiliation with The Fox School.
Location: Temple 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/. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2nd Annual Global Issues in Accounting Conference
June 21-22, 2007
- University of North Carolina
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More inforation to follow Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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. Location: East Lansing, MI, USA
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. Location: 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. Location: University of South Carolina
May 2007
Valuation and performance of firms in complex ownership structures: An application to Korean Schools
May 18, 2007
- University of Washington
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Firms that are central to the control structure of the chaebol (central firms), firms in cross-sharingholdings, and firms that are placed at the bottom of the group have lower profitability than other groups.Seminar will provide metrics to describe the complex ownership structures of business groups and simple formulas and algorithums to compute these metrics. Location: University of Washington Business School
CIMaR Annual Conference. The conference will be held in Manchester, England. Location: Manchester, UK
International Trade Seminar: Doing Business in Asia
May 15, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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The seminar will focus on the benefits of exporting, with a specific focus on doing business in Asia. A panel of experts will discuss market opportunities and business trends, as well as provide detailed information on how to get into the market. Location: Georgia Institute of Technology
Confucius Institute at Purdue Opening Ceremony
May 14, 2007
- Purdue University
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Opening ceremony for the Confucius Institute at Purdue (CIP). Location: Rawls Hall, West Lafayette
9th Annual Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship
May 11-13, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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International Entrepreneurship is an area of increasing scholarly interest focused on (1) the discovery and enactment of opportunities for new goods and services that cross national borders and (2) the cross-national comparison of entrepreneurial activity. The Workshop will provide an opportunity for 20-25 doctoral students who are interested in pursuing research and teaching in International Entrepreneurship to:
• Meet senior scholars in the area and discuss with them the most current research being conducted in International Entrepreneurship.
• Discuss shared interests and current work in International Entrepreneurship with like-minded doctoral students from a variety of universities.
• Explore academic career opportunities in International Entrepreneurship
• Join the expanding community of scholars studying International Entrepreneurship
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Business & Information Technology (BIT) Lecture on Globally Distributed Work
May 10, 2007
- UCLA
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Dr. S. Krishna, Professor and Chairperson of the Software Enterprise Management Program at the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore (IIMB) presented his research on the topics of globally distributed work in software and information systems areas and outsourcing of American companies into the Indian subcontinent. Location: Cornell Hall, UCLA Anderson
Duke CIBER offers a certification program for faculty in other schools who will be using ICE in their cross-cultural programs. Location: R. David Thomas Center, Duke Fuqua School of Business
Corruption and International Business
May 2, 2007
- George Washington University
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Dr. Monica Dorhoi from the World Bank will speak on understanding how corruption in international business is affecting stakeholder relations and accountability mechanisms across 78 countries.
Speaker: Dr. Monica Dorhoi, World Bank
Discussants: Dr. Kathleen Getz, Senior Associate Dean, American University
Dr. Stephen G. Schwenke, Senior Advisor to the Inter-American Development Bank’s Initiative on Social Capital and the Ethics of Development Location: The George Washington University
Annual colloquium series featuring guest speakers Prabhat Patnaik at the Center for Economic Studies and Planning, Jawaharlal Nehru University and T.N. Srinivasan from the Department of Economics, Yale University. Location: 6275 Bunche Hall
Capital Structure with Risky Foreign Investment
April 27, 2007
- University of Washington
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Firms facing significant business risks have incentives to mitigate the costs of these risks by adjusting their capital structures. This link will be investigated by analyzing the exposures of multinational firms to political risks. Location: University of Washington
India and the U.S.: Exploring New Horizons Together
April 26, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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After brief welcome notes by representatives of the main organizers (CIBER, USIBRC and GIACC), inaugural keynote speech by Mr. Ken Stewart, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development (topic ~ the business opportunities and challenges between India and US (Georgia) ; four specialized panels of business and industry experts will focus on specific sectors, laying out strategies (50 minutes each). Keynote speaker will be Ambassador Raminder Singh Jassal, Deputy Chief of Indian Embassy, Washington DC (topic ~ India and the U.S.: Exploring New Horizons Together ) The symposium will leverage a networking event following the symposium. Location: Wyndham Midtown Hotel, Atlanta
To enhance the professional development of International Business majors while improving their self knowledge through challenging courses, professional internships or co-op active involvement in the International Business Association.
Our ultimate goal is professional development and solid preparation of our members for high quality employment opportunities in positions around the globe. We also stress the importance of social development and interaction in order to build a network of contacts that will serve the members throughout their careers. Location: Mitten Hall
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 Location: Temple University
A Symposium on New Directions for Research on Microfinance
April 20, 2007
- George Washington University
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The 2006 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded for work in microfinance that served as “an important instrument in the struggle against poverty.” This symposium will explore this evolving field.
Dicussion topics will include: “The Supply and Demand Side of Credit Information”; "Testing a Structural Model of Credit Constraints Using a Large-Scale Quasi Experimental Microfinance Initiative"; “Foundations of Social Investment”; “Microfinance and Missing Markets”;
“Expanding Credit Access: Using Randomized Supply Decisions to Estimate the Impacts”.
Speakers will include: Stephen Smith, professor of economics and international affairs, The George Washington University; Alain de Janvry, professor of agricultural and resource economics, University of California, Berkeley; Elisabeth Sadoulet, professor of agricultural and resource economics, University of California, Berkeley; Joseph Kaboski, assistant professor, Department of Economics, Ohio State University; Jonathan Conning, assistant professor, Department of Economics, Hunter College/CUNY; Dean Karlan, assistant professor of economics, Yale University.
Please RSVP to: Patrick Funiciello itip@gwu.edu
Location: The George Washington University
Abhijat Joshi is a multi-lingual playwright, screenwriter, and a teacher of creative writing. Born and educated in Ahmedabad, India, he received his M.F.A. from the University of Texas, Austin, and is currently a professor of English at Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio.
Joshi's first play A Shaft of Sunlight won the BBC World Service Playwriting Contest, was published in England, and performed
extensively in London and India. He has co-authored four full-length feature films that have been released worldwide. Abhijat has won every major Indian screenplay award this year for the Bollywood blockbuster Lage Raho Munnabhai—a comedy about a gangster who hallucinates that he can see Gandhi. Location: Russell Weigley Room, 914 Gladfelter Hall
2007 International Trade Certificate Program
April 19, 2007
- University of Florida
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Free Trade Agreements in the Americas and Your Business
presented by Dr. Terry McCoy Location: Tampa, Florida
"The Chinese Case in the US: Planning Language Education, Building Societal Capital"
Being framed as an economic competitiveness and national security issue, the study of Chinese language in the U.S. has recently received unprecedented attention that presents both an opportunity and challenge to the Chinese language teaching field and educational systems. This paper builds on the language planning framework advanced by Joshua A. Fishman and takes a language ecological perspective to examine the Chinese case in the US. In addition to suggesting strategies to build the infrastructure of the Chinese field, the paper proposes the notion of biliteracy in the dominant and heritage/second Discourses as human, cultural, and social capital for individuals, groups, and the society-at-large. As cultural capital, biliteracy Discourses enable individuals, communities and societies to connect to the past and future generations. As human and social capital, biliteracy Discourses empower them to move forward into the future. Location: 1221 Anderson Hall
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. Location: The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Cary, North Carolina
14th Annual Consortium on Competitiveness and Cooperation
April 13-15, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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14th Annual Consortium on Competitiveness and Cooperation Location: Georgia Institute of Technology
Rebuilding Brand America: What Business Can Do
April 12, 2007
- Purdue University
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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.
Location: West Lafayette, IN
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. Location: Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
How has a country that was an abject colonial economy less than 60 years ago achieved its current global muscle? How might we renew an understanding of India's development from its five-thousand year history to its recent interventions in the world stage? And, perhaps most importantly, what role do India's "products"—such as film, literature, music, architecture, philosophy, religion, but also business, science, and politics—play in fabricating the country's new global presence? Has India really changed from a nation of bullock carts, or have its purveyors masterfully refashioned its perception on the global stage?
This seminar explores the relationship between culture and capital in fashioning the new India.
Location: Temple University Main Campus
Award-winning writer of Love and Longing in Bombay (1997) will read from his riveting new crime novel Sacred Games (2006) Location: Russell Weigley Room, 9th Floor, Gladfelter, Temple University Main Campus
"Meaning”, the essence of grammar, the core of pragmatics: A cross-linguistic, cross-cultural illustration using Korean, Japanese, and American English
In this talk, I demonstrate the inextricable interconnectedness between meaning and grammar/pragmatics. In contrast with traditional accounts of grammar which are typically based on static “rules” of language use, I introduce an approach to grammatical analysis derived from alternative types of rules—rules that are inferable by discursive patterns and driven by contextual and conceptual meaning. The talk will present examples from Korean, Japanese, and American English and will appeal to a range of linguistic data, from invented examples to actual language use Location: Tuttleman 303AB
Post Conflict Development Symposium
April 4-6, 2007
- University of Kansas
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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 Location: University of Kansas
NASBITE's national conference, the first hosted outside the United States. Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
March 2007
Fourth Annual Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Undergraduate Student Conference
March 28-30, 2007
- Michigan State University
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Douglas Estry, Acting Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education will open the conference with a welcome, followed by a keynote panel of Latin American scholars in room 303 International Center. A reception will follow the keynote presentations at 5:00-6:00 in room 302 International Center.
Undergraduate student panel presentations will take place Thursday and Friday, third floor, International Center. This year, students from a wide range of departments and colleges will give presentations including: the College of Arts and Letters, James Madison College, College of Social Science and College of Education. Location: Michigan State University International Center
Annual CIBER Business Language Conference for foreign language faculty with an emphasis on business foreign language coursework and research. Location: OSU CIBER, Fisher College of Business
Bhanu Kapil was born in England in 1968, to Indian parents, and grew up in a working-class, South-Asian community in Greater London. She came to the U.S. in 1990 and currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, where she teaches at Naropa University. A writer forged by this history of migration who has come to understand the border as a site of both transformation and loss, Kapil's work crosses genre and subject borders. Her books include Autobiography of a Cyborg (2000), The Vertical Interrogation of Strangers (2001) and Incubation: A
Space for Monsters (2006). She has recently completed a long prose work, Humanimal: a project for future children, a creative non-fiction account of the Wolfgirls of Midnapure, two children found living with wolves in 1920s Bengal.
Location: Room 222 at Temple Center City (TUCC), 1515 Market Street
Increasing migration and diaspora engagement pose questions for the development industry’s business as usual. We will convene three knowledgeable practitioners and researchers to engage each other, hypothesizing what these challenges might be. Speakers include two visiting scholar-practitioners and a Washington-based development practitioner: Oliver Bakewell, Research Officer, International Migration Institute, Oxford University; Dr. Abdullah (Awil) Mohamoud, Executive Director and Founder, African Diaspora Policy Centre, Amsterdam, whose mission is “to contribute to better development in Africa by facilitating African diaspora in Europe to pool their resources for the benefit of Africa”; James Thompson, Deputy Director, Global Development Alliance, US Agency for International Development. Location: The George Washington University
"Analyzing bilingual phonology: Methods, techniques, and selected results"
Bilingual phonological acquisition is a complex process, and this complexity is reflected by the variety of approaches that have been used to analyze it. In this presentation, a wide array of analytical approaches and methods used to shed light on bilingual phonological acquisition are illustrated and discussed. The approaches presented in this talk are eclectic, reflecting the complex challenges that warrant them and mirroring the diversity of bilingual language learners faced with the task of acquiring different phonological systems. Location: Tuttleman 303AB
This forum is meant to highlight the ever-growing information technology field in India, especially to those in the business field. With the rapidly growing economy of India as well as their escalating presence in the field of information technology, we feel that it is imperative to conduct an informational conference to educate others about the prevalence of India in IT. Our goals of the forum are to promote awareness about innovation and IT, services management, and job opportunities in the United States and India. Representatives from companies worldwide are attending this forum in order to network and gain insight for their companies. This forum is open to students, faculty, and professionals from a wide variety of career fields. The Michigan State University India Information Technology Forum will take place on Friday March 16th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Kellogg Center. Location: East Lansing, MI, USA
2007 Global Consultancy Project
March 15-25, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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The Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education and Research (GT CIBER), is pleased to announce the 2007 Global Consultancy Project will be traveling to two destinations, the Republic of Ireland and Republic of Costa Rica. It will take place from March 15-March 25, 2007.
Location: Republic of Ireland and Republic of Costa Rica
Intellectual Property & Developing Countries
March 11-12, 2007
- UCLA
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Address what the Development Agenda set forth by Brazil and Argentina does and should entail. How Intellectual Property should be tailored to address the needs of countries in various stages of development. Location: UCLA Law School
Innovate 2007
March 7-16, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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INNOVATE is a conference for undergraduate and graduate technical students that examines the relationship between technology, globalization, and leadership in the contemporary marketplace. Student delegates spend five days each in two locations in Asia participating in meetings with key business, academic, and government leaders and also conduct professional site visits to companies.
Location: Bangalore, India & Beijing, China
Education for Innovation in India, China and America
March 2-3, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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The goals of the conference are to examine the evidence that innovation and ingenuity can in fact be taught, to explore the most effective educational strategies to promote these abilities, and to identify the relationship between education for innovation and national competitiveness or economic development.
Location: Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta
“America’s National Security:Setting a New Course in a time of Diverse and Mounting Threats”
March 1, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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Anne-Marie Slaughter is dean of Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, codirector of the Princeton Project on National Security, and a member of Council on Foreign Relations Board of Directors. Earlier this fall, after two years of work and contributions from more than 400 academics, policymakers and other leading thinkers, the Princeton Project released its final report, “Forging a World of Liberty Under Law: U.S. National Security in the 21st Century.” The report is being presented to policymakers and other audiences across the country and internationally and may be accessed at http://www.wws.princeton.edu/ppns/report.html.
Location: Georgia Institute of Technology
Tyson Roberts of UCLA presented "Political Institutions and Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Countries: Does policy stability mean more to investors than democracy or property rights?"
The Cross Disciplinary Workshop in International Political Economy will be a forum for graduate students and faculty in various departments and schools including political science, economics, Anderson, geography, public policy and others to present and receive feedback on their works in progress, from dissertation chapters to conference papers. We hope to assemble a diverse group that can offer a range of perspectives on various aspects of international political economy. Papers for the workshop will be posted to the Website at least one week in advance and are expected to be read by attendees in advance of the meeting in order to facilitate discussion. Location: UCLA Anderson Cornell Hall, D307
Florida’s ability to take advantage of growth opportunities in international markets, as well as its ability to face the challenges posed by international trade, will contribute to the state’s and the nation’s economic development. The summit will provide a forum for key players from Florida’s ports, railways and Department of Transportation to discuss the impact of international trade and security issues on the state’s infrastructures. In addition, U.S. companies will have an opportunity to learn about best markets for Florida and the resources available to them to do business internationally. Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Last year's conference was a huge success, and this years event is sure to be the same! Students will enjoy the undergraduate and graduate level case competitions, while industry visitors will be immersed in a broad range of speakers on the topic of supply chain sustainability. From creating robust and thriving supply networks, to engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility efforts to support the supply network; this conference will cover it all. Come see why Purdue is leading the way in Business School Operations Management & Global Supply Chain studies!
Location: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
To enhance the professional development of International Business majors while improving their self knowledge through challenging courses, professional internships or co-op active involvement in the International Business Association.
Our ultimate goal is professional development and solid preparation of our members for high quality employment opportunities in positions around the globe. We also stress the importance of social development and interaction in order to build a network of contacts that will serve the members throughout their careers
Location: Speakman 115, Temple University Main Campus
Japanese American Business Association (JABA) Conference
January 26, 2007
- UCLA
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Conference held in three parts: "High Tech & High Touch!," "The Man Who Brought Tofu to the US," and "Japanese Entertainment in Hollywood." Each session had a unique viewpoint to introduce Japanese business to the US. While Japan has established a global presence in hi-tech/manufacturing, food, and entertainment, the conference sought to eluciadate Japan's "Renaissance," offering global markets many more industries. Speakers were acclaimed international business consultant Akira Tsurukame and Former President and Current Executive Advisor to Morinaga Nutrional Foods Inc. Panelists were Ko Mori (Co-Founder and CEO of Eleven Arts Inc.), Eric Nakamura (Founder and CEO of Giant Robot magazine), and Yaz Noya (Executive Vice President of Antinos Management America/Sony Music Japan Group). Location: Korn Convocation Hall, UCLA Anderson
The Indian economy is today the second fastest growing major economy in the world with a growth rate of 9.2 % at the end of the second quarter of 2006-2007. When measured in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP), the Indian economy is the third largest in the world with a gross domestic product (GDP) of US $3.666 trillion. When measured in US $ exchange rate terms, it is the twelfth largest in the world with a GDP of US $719.8 billion (2005).
How has a country that was an abject colonial economy less than 60 years ago achieved its current global muscle? How might we renew an understanding of India's development from its five-thousand year history to its recent interventions in the world stage? And, perhaps most importantly, what role do India's "products"-such as business, science, technology, and politics, but also film, literature, music, architecture, philosophy, religion -play in fabricating the country's new global presence? Has India really changed from a nation of bullock carts, or have its purveyors masterfully refashioned its perception on the global stage?
Location: Fox School of Business
As part of Directors Forum 2007, SDSU CIBER and the College of Business Administration will host a pre-conference bonus session on Sunday, Jan. 21, from 1-4 p.m. The session, titled "What Academics and Directors Can Learn from One Another About Corporate Governance," will feature a roundtable discussion between leading academics in corporate governance research and directors. Topics will include shareholder democracy, disclosure transparency, director professionalism and ethics, board responsibility, and the effect of the convergence between Institute for Advanced Study and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles on financial reporting.
The meeting is open to all Directors Forum 2007 attendees and is included in the price of the conference. Others may attend as follows: $100 registration fee for academics or professionals who are NOT registered for Corporate Directors Forum; $25 fee for non-SDSU students; SDSU students are free. Seats are limited and should be reserved in advance. Seating at the door is on a space available basis. Location: Arts and Letters 101
Matt Spence, PhD Candidate at UCLA Political Science presented "How Does Capital Mobility Impact Policy?"
The Cross Disciplinary Workshop in International Political
Economy will be a forum for graduate students and faculty in various departments and schools including political science, economics, Anderson, geography, public policy and others to present and receive feedback on their works in progress, from dissertation chapters to conference papers. We hope to assemble a diverse group that can offer a range of perspectives on various aspects of international political economy. Papers for the workshop will be posted to the Website at least one week in advance and are expected to be read by attendees in advance of the meeting in order to facilitate discussion. Location: UCLA Anderson Cornell Hall, D307
China: An Emerging Economic Powerhouse in the Global Economy
January 1-13, 2007
- University of Colorado at Denver
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Overseas study for development; workshop/conference for outreach. This program is geared towards higher education with lesser involvement from businesses, business executives, non-government organization, foreign government, and community organizations. Location: International, Eastern Asia, SE Asia, Inner Asia
December 2006
Symposium: Restoring America's Standing in the World: Why Business Must Engage in Public Diplomacy
December 13, 2006
- Purdue University
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This symposium will identify and frame issues for research and curriculum development within the emerging field of Corporate Public Diplomacy. It will further serve as a forum for analyzing the possible roles of U.S. corporations in public diplomacy, examining strategies and sharing best practices. In 2004, Keith Reinhard founded Business for Diplomatic Action, a not-for-profit private sector effort to enlist the U.S. business community in actions aimed at improving the standing of America in the world. As president of BDA, he has testified to the U.S. Congress and has been broadly featured in the media, from the BBC to CNN to The Daily Show and in publications such as The Economist, Fast Company, The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune and The Financial Times. Mr. Reinhard was the creative force behind McDonald’s “You Deserve a Break Today” campaign and penned State Farm’s long running theme, “Just Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is There.” Advertising Age has referred to him as the advertising industry’s “soft-spoken visionary” and named him as one of the top 100 industry influentials in advertising history. Location: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
What is the Strategic Purpose of the US on the World Stage?
December 2, 2006
- UCLA
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Symposium to examine the political, economic, and militaristic relationships between the United States and other countries. Location: Bradley Hall International Rooms
Sixth Annual Roundtable for Engineering Entrepreneurship Research
December 1-3, 2006
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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Sixth Annual Roundtable for Engineering Entrepreneurship Research Location: Georgia Institute of Technology
November 2006
The Globalization of Chinese Enterprises: The Advent of a New Age Multinational Enterprise
November 30, 2006 -
December 1, 2006
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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The Globalization of Chinese Enterprises: The Advent of a New Age Multinational Enterprise Location: Rollins College
Fourth Annual JIBS Conference on Emerging Research Frontiers in International Business
November 29 - December 2, 2006 at The Westgate Hotel hosted by San Diego State University CIBER.
To encourage scholarly interest in the growing complexity of institutional, cultural, and strategic transformations that are currently underway in various Asian economies and firms.
To examine the implications of these transformations for both firms headquartered in Asia and those headquartered elsewhere.
To advance IB research on the increasing global interdependence between various countries and firms in Asia and the rest of the world. Location: The Westgate Hotel
To enhance the professional development of International Business majors while improving their self knowledge through challenging courses, professional internships or co-op active involvement in the International Business Association.
Our ultimate goal is professional development and solid preparation of our members for high quality employment opportunities in positions around the globe. We also stress the importance of social development and interaction in order to build a network of contacts that will serve the members throughout their careers
Location: 114 Speakman Hall, Temple University Main Campus
“Psychotic” T cells and antigens: Word reading, vocabulary, and comprehension of science text
Undergraduate students typically decode their texts accurately. Some texts, however, pose many challenges for accurate word reading, even for undergraduate students. We collected think-aloud protocols from 97 students in an introductory biology course for life science majors while they read from their own textbook. In this study, we analyze the relationships among students’’ ability to pronounce difficult words (e.g., cytotoxic T cells), their understanding of the meanings of vocabulary in the text, and the contribution of these variables to comprehending the text. We consider which word reading errors are most likely to affect comprehension, including the effect of missing etymological and morphological cues in words.
Location: Tuttleman 303AB
This exclusive training program is designed to educate dynamic export business leaders who are committed to maximizing their companies’ exports. The skills, strategies, insights, and network of contacts gained upon completion of this series of classes will equip you to take lead your company in international expansion.
Instructors are international trade experts from the private sector and government. They lend their experience and valuable advice on "in-the-trenches" global tactics. Students attending this program are peers in international business and are a valuable resource for sharing their respective best practices and expansion strategies.
Location: Temple University
Silicon Valley's greatest asset during its rise to innovation excellence was the triqad of universities located there-Stanford, San Jose State, and California-Berkeley. IU, Purdue, and Notre Dame are a triad of major research universities in Indiana, yet rarely does anyone ruly understand how and why innovations are developed out of the university. University technology transfer experts will examine inventing, developing, patenting, and licensing new products. They will explore in detqal the university roles, inventor responsibilities, and industry partners as products are taken from idea to market and the nuances associated with universities trying to commercialize the emerging ideas from the academics. Location: Indianapolis IUPUI Conference Center
International Business Plan Competition on Nanotechnologies & Polymer-based Materials
November 16-18, 2006
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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Veneto Nanotech, the Italian Cluster of Nanotechnology, and IMAST, the Italian technological district on Engineering of polymeric and composite materials and structures, are launching the third new edition of Nanochallenge together with Polymerchallenge, an international business plan competition for the best project on nanotechnology and on advanced polymer-based materials. Location: Padova, Italy
Will China be the dominant economic power in the future? Or will it be India? Or could it be that China and India are not really rivals in their march to economic superpowerdom? What are the implications for the US?
This presentation will address these questions and more. It is based on several years of research by the author, who has traveled extensively in these countries and interacted with numerous executives and leaders in these countries. Location: Room 154 Wehner Building
This exclusive training program is designed to educate dynamic export business leaders who are committed to maximizing their companies’ exports. The skills, strategies, insights, and network of contacts gained upon completion of this series of classes will equip you to take lead your company in international expansion.
Instructors are international trade experts from the private sector and government. They lend their experience and valuable advice on "in-the-trenches" global tactics. Students attending this program are peers in international business and are a valuable resource for sharing their respective best practices and expansion strategies.
Location: Temple University
Lawyer and activist Ela Bhatt is founder and creator of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) in India, one of the preeminent organizations of working-class women in the world. Starting in 1972 from a base in the Gandhian Textile Labor Association in Ahmedabad, Dr. Bhatt built a union, a voluntary organization, and a women's organization that today enrolls more than 700,000 women across India and has been the inspiration for similar organizations around the world. SEWA has been a leader in micro-lending through its own cooperative bank, through rural development programs in the hands of local women, through the establishment of health and insurance programs -- all geared to poor, working-class women. Among other activities, Bhatt founded and chaired Women’s World Banking, the International Alliance of Home-based Workers (HomeNet) and Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing, Organizing (WIEGO). Known as the "gentle revolutionary," Dr. Bhatt has served as a member of India's Parliament, the Indian Planning Commission, and has been a member of the Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees for over a decade. Location: 10th Floor Gladfelter, Temple University
In an informal with the local community of students, faculty, and business leaders, to be videocast to several locations on the Indianapolis and Bloomington campuses, Senator Lugar will discuss the opportunities and the challenges that American businesses face in the new global economy. He will reflect on the growth in emerging markets such as India and China, and the complex interaction between global business and national security. He will stress the need for leadership from the business and academic communities in building a competitive and vibrant economy in Indiana and the nation. Location: Indianapolis Kelley School of Business
This exclusive training program is designed to educate dynamic export business leaders who are committed to maximizing their companies’ exports. The skills, strategies, insights, and network of contacts gained upon completion of this series of classes will equip you to take lead your company in international expansion.
Instructors are international trade experts from the private sector and government. They lend their experience and valuable advice on "in-the-trenches" global tactics. Students attending this program are peers in international business and are a valuable resource for sharing their respective best practices and expansion strategies. Location: Temple University
Describing their talk at Temple's New India seminar, Anu and Dilip note: "We deploy a widely prevalent landscape of the Indian subcontinent – the maidan – as a lens to view places like Bangalore that planners struggle to contain/predict as a city in the global arena. The maidan is a place that defies categorization or rather accommodates it within its open field. Planners and administrators still operating within the colonial tradition of the ‘gazetteer’ rush to fence it as a public space while designers hasten to articulate its spatial structure. But they miss the point: the maidan is not just an object to accommodate in space and time; the maidan is an attitude that accommodates. It is a negotiated settlement that grants landscape an agency that cannot be easily limited. It is an old ground for a new reading of terrains, one that opens a new past, present and future." Location: 10th Floor Gladfelter, Temple University Main Campus
"Language policies and politices in the post-Soviet countries"
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the leadership of the fourteen post-Soviet countries had to come to terms with the results of the Russification policy and to formulate new language and education policies. Interestingly and in some ways unexpectedly, countries with similar demographic makeups have chosen dramatically different ways to proceed, from adopting Russian as a main official language (Belarus) to discarding Russian, even as a minority language, and refusing citizenship to those who do not speak the local language (Estonia, Latvia). This presentation will point to the sources of these divergent decisions and draw parallels to language and education policies in the United States Location: Ritter Hall 211
Korea Conference, Korea: Challenges for the 21st Century
November 1-2, 2006
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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Korea: Challenges for the 21st Century Location: Georgia Institute of Technology
The “CIBER Case Challenge: An International Undergraduate Case Competition.” We are excited and pleased to have the opportunity to produce this event. The Ohio State University CIBER looks forward to hosting all 12 participating teams here at the Fisher College of Business in Columbus, Ohio OCTOBER 25-29, 2005 . The student co-chairs and managers chosen for this event are working hard to make your experience at the Fisher College of Business memorable. Location: Fisher College of Business, OSU
This exclusive training program is designed to educate dynamic export business leaders who are committed to maximizing their companies’ exports. The skills, strategies, insights, and network of contacts gained upon completion of this series of classes will equip you to take lead your company in international expansion.
Instructors are international trade experts from the private sector and government. They lend their experience and valuable advice on "in-the-trenches" global tactics. Students attending this program are peers in international business and are a valuable resource for sharing their respective best practices and expansion strategies. Location: Philadelphia, PA
The Colloquium raises the key question of the role which multinational enterprises play in the conception and
implementation of sustainable development policies, in the context of economic globalization. Because of the size and
scope of their transborder activities, multinationals are global environmental actors and stewards. Their corporate
strategies can accelerate or slow the sustainable development process. Contrasting U.S. and European-based
multinational enterprises' roadmaps will yield innovative solutions for one of the key issues of our era. Location: Georgia Institute of Technology
This exclusive training program is designed to educate dynamic export business leaders who are committed to maximizing their companies’ exports. The skills, strategies, insights, and network of contacts gained upon completion of this series of classes will equip you to take lead your company in international expansion.
Instructors are international trade experts from the private sector and government. They lend their experience and valuable advice on "in-the-trenches" global tactics. Students attending this program are peers in international business and are a valuable resource for sharing their respective best practices and expansion strategies.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
The Indian economy is currently growing at the phenomenal rate of 8 percent per year and rapidly pulling the poor into gainful employment. Can this process be sustained and accelerated? Or will the economy revert to the 5-6% rate?
Leading scholars and top policy makers and analysts from India and around the world will convene at Columbia University on October 13th -15th, 2006 for a three-day conference to discuss the ongoing developments in the Indian economy. The impressive list of speakers includes the Honorable Kamal Nath, Commerce and Industry Minister of India; Arun Shourie, former Privatization and Information Technology Minister and distinguished author and journalist; Ambassador Ronen Sen, Ambassador of India; Ambassador Frank Wisner, former Ambassador of the United States to India; Jagdish Bhagwati, University Professor, Columbia University.
Location: Columbia Univ, Multiple Locations
The Mid-West International Economics Group fosters research in International Trade. Conferences are held twice a year, in the Fall and Spring, jointly with the Mid-West Mathematical Economics and Theory conference. There are usually about 50 papers presented and approximately 75 people in attendance at each meeting. Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Toward a Stable and Prosperous Asia: Revitalizing the U.S. - Japan Relationship
October 12, 2006
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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In a time of dynamic change in East Asia, The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG), in partnership with The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and The Center for International Strategy, Technology, and Policy (CISTP), is pleased to present a luncheon that will address some of the most crucial issues facing the U.S. and Japan as they navigate the ever-changing political and economic landscapes of the Asia Pacific region.
Location: Georgia Institute of Technology
International trade Economists will present their current empirical research at the 13th Annual Empirical Investigations in International Trade conference in the fall of 2006. This conference assembles academic and public policy researchers to promote awareness and exchange of ideas concerning ongoing and future empirical research in international trade. The University of Calgary will coordinate the event, with support from Santa Cruz Center for International Economics and the Purdue Center for International Business Education and Research.
Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada
Imad Moustapha, Syrian Ambassador to the United States
October 2, 2006
- University of Florida
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The Syrian Ambassador to the United States spoke to an audience of 200 at the University of Florida. Location: University of Florida; Emerson Alumni Hall
Highlighting Best Practices in K-12 & Higher Education Collaboration. Nominate a program to win the PaCIE Bringing the World to Pennsylvania Award, giving support and visibility to international/multi-cultural collaborative projects between K-12 and higher education institutions in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The winner of the award will present along with other exemplary K-16 programs.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
CUIBE Meeting (Pullman, WA)
September 28-30, 2006
- University of South Carolina
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The Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education (CUIBE) is an association of ten nationally recognized international business programs from across the United States who collaboratively strive to promote, enhance, and innovate the way international business is taught to college undergraduates. Through research, publications, and seminars, CUIBE disseminates its wealth of knowledge among its members as well as to the broader academic community. The CUIBE Meeting will be held in Pullman, WA (hosted by Washington State University) September 27-29, 2006. Location: Pullman, WA
The first of a series of workshops for the business practitioner. Life Science in Indiana is populated with a significant number of the industry's leading companies and is home to a number of top life science research universities, including IU and its School of Medicine. This series of workshops will provide opportunities to examine the key challenges facing the life science industry and to hear from academics and practitioners about effective strategies for industry success in today's global environment Location: Kelley School of Business Indianapolis
To enhance the professional development of International Business majors while improving their self knowledge through challenging courses, professional internships or co-op active involvement in the International Business Association.
Our ultimate goal is professional development and solid preparation of our members for high quality employment opportunities in positions around the globe. We also stress the importance of social development and interaction in order to build a network of contacts that will serve the members throughout their careers
Location: Temple University Main Campus, Speakman Hall, Room 115
The Internationalizing Doctoral Education in
Business conference is designed to:
Increase the globalization of business doctoral programs nationwide
Influence a new generation of doctoral students to approach their studies with an international perspective
Support doctoral candidates with international dissertation topics by developing a peer network.
This conference is designed for doctoral students in business or other fields who would like to
incorporate an international dimension into their teaching and research.
Location: UConn, Storrs, CT
The conference will focus on the theme entitled "From the Silk Road to Global Networks." Location: Peking University and the Beijing International Conference Center
The aim of this annual conference series is to improve our ability to answer strategic questions by engaging some of the world's top researchers on competitive advantage in Atlanta for 3 days every year. We expect to:
* Share cutting-edge research, ideas, and theories.
* Foster collaborative research efforts.
* Build a worldwide association and network of researchers who are dedicated to advancing the state of knowledge about competitive advantage.
Location: Emory University's Goizueta Business School, Atlanta, GA
The 18th 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. Location: Columbia, 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. Location: Columbia, South Carolina
The Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference is considered by many to be the premier entrepreneurship research conference in the world. Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research contains the proceedings of the conference and is the most comprehensive collection of empirical research papers on entrepreneurship. Location: Kelley School of Business Bloomington
Co-planned by the Canadian Studies Center and the Supply Chain Management Institute at BGSU the workshop is a University-Government-Industry collaboration with Owens Corning and the Canadian Consulate in Detroit. Sponsors include Indiana University’s Center for International Business Education and Research and The University of Michigan Ross School of Business Center for International Business Education, and the University of Windsor.
Workshop fee: $100 ($C 120)
Early Bird Discount-by May 12: $75 ($C 90)
Tables of Eight-by May 12: $500 ($C 575)
(Fee covers attendance to all sessions, border briefings packet, buffet luncheon, and refreshments).
Questions?
Canadian Studies Center
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
419.372.2457
419.372.0457 (fax)
cast@cba.bgsu.edu Location: Heather Downs Country Club (Toledo, OH)
Penn Lauder CIBER will host the International Accounting Doctoral Consortium, which will be open to all business doctoral candidates with a research interest in accounting. The cost of this event will be heavily subsidized by Penn Lauder CIBER and its co-sponsors; a nominal fee will cover all programs, food, and lodging for the duration of the consortium. The International Accounting Doctoral Consortium is being held in association with the Global Issues in Accounting Conference at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina.
Location: Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC
Academic sessions will be concentrated in the morning; afternoons and evenings will be devoted to explore the rich commercial, cultural, historical, and scenic heritage of Istanbul. There will be opportunities to network among the participants and meet with local business and academic constituents. Location: Istanbul, Turkey
The annual conference brings together attorneys, judges, policy makers and members of the
business and academic community from throughout the Americas to discuss the rule of law and
justice reform in the region.
This year the conference focused on creating a consensus for reform of the Peruvian justice system.
Participants included Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo; U.S. Ambassador to Peru J. Curtis
Struble; Michael Shifter, Vice President for Policy, Inter-American Dialogue; Beatriz Merino, National
Ombudswoman of Peru; David Lovatón Palacios, Director, Instituto de Defensa Legal (IDL); and
Juan Enrique Vargas, Executive Director, Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA).
Location: Lima, Peru
This interdisciplinary conference will bring together leading China scholars to examine China's political economy both from a comparative and theoretical perspective. The keynote speaker, Professor Stephan Haggard of UC-San Diego is one of the world's foremost scholars in political economy. Issue to be addressed:
--competing explanations for China's reform trajectory
--the changing role of the Chinese state
--corruption
--foreign trade policy
--strategies for technological innovation
--the state and nature of protest
--business lobbying
--media reform
--the likelihood of and opporunities for democratization Location: Indiana University
Seminar leaders will share their expertise for two days in faculty focused sessions to 1) demonstrate relevancy and currency of existing pedagogies for teaching international business; 2) discuss "state of the art" internationalization efforts for business schools; 3) identify the best current resources and 4) examine innovative role models and strategies. The workshop will also feature an executive panel on "Competetiveness of the Global Aircraft Industry" featuring business experts from Wichita's aviation firms. Location: Wichita, Kansas
Enhancing the Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Exporter
Date: May 18, 2006
Time: Registration begins at 11:30. Cocktail Reception begins at 5:00
Location: Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy MI 48083
Cost: $60 includes lunch and evening networking reception
For more information or to register please see our website at: http://www.buyusa.gov/greatlakes/eastmichiganwtw2006.html
For questions, please contact the U.S. Export Assistance Center at 248-975-9600.
Sponsors include: Fedex, Automation Alley, Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, Comerica, Plant & Moran, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, World Trade Center - Detroit/Windsor, Michigan District Export Council and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Location: Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham, Troy MI
Called the “number-one emerging business strategy” by The Wall Street Journal , revenue management will be the focus of a conference at the Georgia Tech College of Management to teach business leaders innovative ways to maximize their profits by matching supply with demand. The theme of this year's conference is on understanding how the Internet is changing traditional applications of revenue management.
The conference will feature distinguished panelists from top companies already employing dynamic pricing strategies. Workshops throughout the day will focus on the use of revenue management in retailing, hospitality, on-line travel, software, transportation, and other industries.
The theme of this year’s conference is on how the Internet is changing traditional RM and pricing practice. Location: Georgia Tech College of Management, Huang Executive Education Center
The International Business Forum (a program of the World Trade Center Detroit/Windsor) began as a simple idea: as a place where people who have international interests can network and exchange ideas and information on a regular basis. The IBF has remained inexpensive and open to all. Meetings feature top-rated speakers who are willing to share their expertise on various subjects.
On May 16, Jo Morrison from Chase Bank New York will speak about the Trade Bank of Iraq.
It will be held at The Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods Dr., Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 from 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM.
Click Here to register. Location: 5000 Fairlane Woods Dr., Dearnborn, MI
Join us in exploring how Canada, the United States and Mexico can collaborate through industry, government, universities and independent research institutes to secure a healthy North American auto industry in an ever-evolving global economy. Experts from academia, government, industry, finance, labor unions, and research institutes are the targeted audience for this conference. Discussions led by international experts will focus on identifying policy options and seeking consensus on future steps to strengthen the North American auto industry. Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Doctoral Consortium on Marketing
May 11-14, 2006
- The University of Texas at Austin
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The 2006 Doctoral Consortium in Marketing will provide a select group of doctoral students in marketing with an international perspective regarding the major issues and research questions that are related to their disciplines. Location: University of Texas at Austin
April 2006
Research Seminar in International Economics: "Productivity, Product Quality and Exporting Behavior"
April 20, 2006
- University of Michigan
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Professor Jagadeesh Sivadasan of the Ross School of Business will present a seminar on his research in international economics on the topic "Productivity, Product Quality and Exporting Behavior."
The seminar meets on Thursday, April 20, 2006 from 11:40 AM - 1:00 PM in the Smith Seminar Room (Room 201) of Lorch Hall at the University of Michigan. Location: Smith Seminar Room (Room 201), Lorch Hall, University of Michigan
Sustainable High-End Outsourcing: The Edge of Innovation
April 20, 2006
- University of Pittsburgh
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Following the symposium the intent is to draw from, integrate and refine the articulated visions to develop credible models of sustainable, high-end outsourcing. These models will be researched, tested and refined initially in U.S. and Indian companies, extending later to other countries where the University of Pittsburgh has significant relationships. It is also the intent, in partnership with international academic colleagues to develop new curricula and programs that cut through traditional academic boundaries and that will help prepare graduates to realize these new paradigms in sustainable, symbiotic high-end outsourcing. Location: Alumni Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Professor Riitta Katila of Stanford University will be presenting a seminar titled "Swimming with Sharks: Technology Ventures and Corporate Relationships" on Friday, April 14. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Professor Zur Shapira of New York University will be presenting a seminar titled "Organizations' Control of Their Market Actors: Managing the Risk of Government Bond Traders" on Friday, April 7. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This workshop is designed to provide an accurate understanding of the business environment in Islam, including an introduction to Social Economics, the ethics of Muslim traders in history, and current business practices in selected countries. Featured speakers include Dr. Sultan Abu Ali, Professor of Economics, Zagazig University, Egypt; Dr. Mahmoud El-Gamal, Distinguished Chair in Islamic Economics, Rice University; Dr. Ron Stanfield, Professor of Economics, Colorado State University; and Dr. Mohamed El-Hodiri, Professor of Economics, University of Kansas. Volunteer poster sessions of ongoing research and practice are invited. Location: University of Kansas
This lecture continues the topic of last year's Bonser Lecture which has culminated in a new book titled "Regional Economic Integration" to be published in spring 2006. Location: Indiana University
The second annual CIBER MBA International Case Competition will bring together teams of MBA students from nine domestic and international institutions for a challenging international business strategy case. The University of Wisconsin CIBER is pleased to have the opportunity to once again host this event. Please see the event Web site, provided above, for details. Location: Madison, WI
The theme of this year's conference is: Matters of Perspective: Culture, Communication and Commerce.
The annual CIBER conferences join educators and administrators at all levels K-12 through postsecondary in the fields of foreign language, culture and area studies, business and management, for sessions and workshops on all aspects of internationalizing the curricula of our schools to prepare students for the global marketplace. Location: Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA
Corporate Speaker Series: "Responsibility of Leadership in Shaping the Debate"
April 5, 2006
- University of Michigan
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The William Davidson Institute's Corporate Speaker Series welcomes Farooq Kathwari, Chairman, CEO and President, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.; Chairman, Kashmir Study Group; and Chairman, Refugees International presenting
"Responsibility of Leadership in Shaping the Debate."
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Room #0750 Wyly Hall, Lower Level
Ross School of Business
University of Michigan
Location: #0750 Wyly Hall, Lower Level, Ross School of Business
Please join us for the 3rd Annual Center for Latin American & Caribbean (CLACS) Studies Student Conference at Michigan State University. Undergraduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit abstracts of papers on topics relating to Latin America and the Caribbean such as migration, environment, biodiversity, education, finance, trade, social movements, history, politics, development, media, arts and literature. This can involve work for a class, independent study or as part of a study abroad program. Faculty will select the best three papers for prizes. Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
In most advanced countries, services account for a large and growing proportion of the national economic output. Companies, however, are outsourcing services to an unprecedented degree, often internationally. Several forces have converged in recent years to generate this exponential growth in the international outsourcing of services (IOS):the Y2K scare; worldwide spread of communications and computing technologies; increasing competitive pressures to trim costs, improve quality, and shorten product development cycles; tight labor markets in the west, coupled with a talented, motivated, low-cost, highly-educated, almost bottomless pool of labor in certain countries; and so on.
Today, IOS has grown beyond call centers and simple software coding, to include a broad range of highly sophisticated IT operations, medical diagnostics and treatment, legal work, computer animation, and other advanced activities. Despite the importance of this phenomenon, the discussion largely remains mired in anecdotal evidence and political expediency, and surprisingly little academic research has systematically addressed the economic, technological, financial, political, and cultural aspects of IOS. Location: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Conference topics include the opposing viewpoints on the role and responsibility of corporations in society as well as an interactive case discussion on the philosophical implications of the recent dispute between the Coca-Cola Corporation and the University. Companies presenting include DaimlerChrysler, Whirlpool, Ford, and Volvo. Non-profits such as Focus Hope and AIESEC will also be presenting. Panel discussions and a free lunch will provide a forum for informal discussion and networking opportunities between speakers, students, and University community members.
Friday, March 31, 2006
9:00AM - 5:30PM
Hale Auditorium
Ross School of Business
University of Michigan
Registration is free and begins at 8:30AM outside of Hale Auditorium.
Lunch will be provided (pre-registration required).
Visit our website at http://www.umich.edu/~thecore. Location: Hale Auditorium, Ross School of Business
Professor William Barnett of Stanford University will be presenting a seminar entitled "The Red Queen, Success Bias, and Organizational Inertia" on Friday, March 31. The seminar will be held in room W0750 (Sam Wyly Hall) from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
The William Davidson Institute welcomes Anurag Jain who leads the Business Process Solutions Group at Perot Systems. Mr. Jain will be speaking on "From BPO to Business Process Transformation: Doing it Right" in Phelps Lounge in Assembly Hall at the Ross School of Business on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Location: Phelps Lounge, Assembly Hall, Ross School of Business
Professor Jesper Sorensen of MIT will be presenting a seminar entitled "Bureaucracy and Entrepreneurship" on Friday, March 24. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Professor Mark de Rond of Cambridge University will be presenting a seminar entitled "On the Dialectics of Strategic Alliances" on Friday, March 17. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
WDI Corporate Speaker Series: "The Evolving Global Services Supply Chain: Implications for the Future"
March 15, 2006
- University of Michigan
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The William Davidson Institute's Corporate Speaker Series welcomes Somshankar Das, President, CEO and Co-Founder of e4e presenting "The Evolving Global Services Supply Chain: Implications for the Future" on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Phelps Lounge, Assembly Hall
Ross School of Business
Location: Phelps Lounge, Assembly Hall, Ross School of Business
February 2006
The Andean World: Environment, Identity and Nation Building
February 23-25, 2006
- University of Kansas
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This conference brings together faculty from the University of Kansas, as well as other national and international institutions, to examine the Andean and Amazonian regions of South America. It features sessions on culture and environment, nation building, political economy, indigenous politics, human rights and governance, and other relevant topics. Location: Hall Center Conference Hall, University of Kansas
A four-day national/international level conference and workshop. The vision of the International Organization Network (ION) is to increase the quality and impact of research on people and their effectiveness in international organizations. ION will initiate and facilitate high quality research addressing management-related challenges of importance to global enterprises, such as motivation, leadership, teams, organizational structure, and human resource systems. ION will also facilitate the translation of research findings into practical implications of organizations and educational material for innovative and effective teaching.
Structurally, ION is a global network of scholars and professionals with a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds and specific topics of interest. To advance the goals of the field, ION’s members are strongly committed to active collaboration on a worldwide scale. Agenda forthcoming. Location: Charleston, South Carolina
National conference and case competition with presentations from vice presidents of supply chain from Cummins, Delphi, Air Products, and others. Panel discussions on structuring a global supply chain for IP protection, HR in global R&D, supply chain risk management, and RFID implementation. Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
2006 Citigroup Lecture: Jean Lemierre, "1991-2006: 15 Years of Economic Transition as Viewed by the EBRD"
February 16, 2006
- University of Michigan
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The International Policy Center at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy proudly presents the 2006 Citigroup Lecture: Jean Lemierre, "1991-2006: 15 Years of Economic Transition as Viewed by the EBRD"
Thursday, February 16
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Pendleton Room, Michigan Union
530 S State Street, Ann Arbor Location: Pendleton Room, Michigan Union
Social Issues in International Business Film Series
February 7, 2006
- UCLA
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Come join the directors and filmmakers of the controversial film "Argentina: Hope in Hard Times".
There will be a film screening and a discussion with co-directors Melissa Young and Mark Dworkin.
Event sponsored by the Latin American Business Association and CIBER. Location: UCLA Anderson
China's financial system is truly at a crossroads. For the past two decades, China has benefited from mobilizing vast savings and inexpensive labor, and linking them to the global economy via export markets and the supply chains of Asian manufacturers. But Chinese growth has also been remarkably wasteful of capital, and increasingly so. Without improvements in the allocative efficiency of its financial sector, China will run into diminishing returns, continue to suffer poor stock market performance, and amass ever-increasing hidden loan losses within its state-controlled banks.
Organized by Columbia University’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and Columbia Business School’s Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business, the goal of this two-year research project is to produce a volume that will guide public policy and successful business strategies in China by outlining the challenges China’s financial system faces and to consider practical, timely solutions. “China at the Crossroads” is expected to be published in spring 2007.
Location: Columbia University
THE SOUTHEAST ROUNDTABLE ON DEFENSE (SEROD) luncheon and lecture: "THE EUROPEAN–CHINA ENGAGEMENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES"
Dr. Shambaugh is Professor of Political Science & International Affairs and Director of the China Policy Program at The George Washington University. He is also nonresident Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Studies Program and Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution. His latest books are Modernizing China’s Military and Power Shift: China & Asia’s New Dynamics, both published by the University of California Press (2003 and 2005). He also recently co-authored The Odyssey of China’s Imperial Art Treasures (University of Washington Press, 2005). Location: Wardlaw Building, 177 North Ave, Georgia Tech Campus, Atlanta, GA
The William Davidson Institute & The International Policy Center welcome Thomas Bombelles, Director of Government Relations at Merck speaking on "Corporate Social Responsibility: Merck and the HIV/AIDS Crisis in Developing Countries" in #0750 Wyly Hall at the Ross School of Business, on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. A small reception will follow. Location: #0750 Wyly Hall, Ross School of Business
Recipients of 19 recent IU CIBER Faculty and PhD research awards will meet to discuss their research to date and share upcoming work on the projects. Location: Indiana University
This year’s Asia Business Conference will be held in Ann Arbor, MI on January 20 - 21, 2006. The conference will feature general panel sessions on business in China, India, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The conference is open to all University of Michigan students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as students from other business schools. Click on the following link for more details: http://webuser.bus.umich.edu/Organizations/ABC/ Location: Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
The International Business Forum (a program of the World Trade Center Detroit/Windsor) began as a simple idea: as a place where people who have international interests can network and exchange ideas and information on a regular basis. The IBF has remained inexpensive and open to all. Meetings feature top-rated speakers who are willing to share their expertise on various subjects.
This December program is being co-hosted by the Organization of Women in International Trade. Guest Speakers include: Charlie Choi, Associate Principal, McKinsey & Company, Detroit and Dr. Mulugetta Birru, Executive Director, Greater Wayne Economic Development Corporation, Detroit.
The forum's topic is "Focus on China: An Overview and Experience Sharing."
It will be held at The Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods Dr., Dearborn, Michigan on Wednesday, December 7 from 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM.
Click Here to register.
Location: 5000 Fairlane Woods Dr., Dearnborn, MI
Professor Francisco Polidoro of the University of Michigan will be presenting a seminar entitled "Institutions and Innovations: A Longitudinal Study of Scientific Endorsement, Regulatory Approval and Product Innovations in the Pharmaceutical Industry, 1980-2004" on Friday, December 2. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Professor Jan Rivkin of Harvard will be presenting a seminar entitled "Complexity, Networks and Knowledge Flow" on Friday, November 18. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
a presentation by Dr. Andrew Schrank as part of our Globalization and Development Seminar Series: "Credit Where Credit Is Due: Open Economy Industrial Policy and Export Diversification in Latin America and the Caribbean"
Location: Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Tech
Second international conference - provide an opportunity for political, industrial, and academic leaders to discuss issues of importance related to the conference themes of "Trade, Diplomacy and Research" Location: Beijing, China
Professor Fiona Murray of MIT will be presenting a seminar entitled "Exchange relationships and cumulative innovation: Standing on the shoulders of the oncomouse" on Friday, November 11. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
How can Latin American firms compete against domestic and foreign rivals in the 21st century? This conference features studies of Latin American firms, focusing on their successes and failures in meeting the challenge of international competition at home and abroad. The outcome of our analyses will be to identify sources of competitive advantage of these firms and strategies through which they can successfully utilize those advantages. Location: Glendale, AZ
The purpose of the Rhode Island colloquium is to provide engineering and language educators, international program administrators, deans, provosts, presidents, corporate leaders, as well as public sector representatives a forum for discussing and sharing ideas and practices pertaining to the education of American engineers for today's global workplace.
The colloquium was founded eight years ago by the faculty of the University of Rhode Island's International Engineering Program with the support of a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (FIPSE). With significant growth in attendance each year and the enthusiastic encouragement of colleagues from many other institutions and both corporate and public sector support, a one-time event has now evolved into an annual conference. The topic of preparing young engineers to work across cultures and languages has become very timely in this age of globalization.
The theme of the Eigth Annual Colloquium is "Staying Competitive through Global Education" Location: Georgia Tech Hotel and Convention Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Bishops, Buddhism and Business Practices
November 10, 2005
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Cathy Popkin, Lionell Trilling Professor in the Humanities at Columbia University, will discuss her latest research. Location: Urbana, IL
An Assessment of the US Intelligence Community: Past, Present, and Future
November 9, 2005
- Texas A&M University
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a presentation by Dr. Rawi Abdelal as part of our Globalization and Development Seminar Series Location: Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Tech
Visiting Scholar Quy Huy of INSEAD will be presenting a seminar entitled "Emotional Triggers in Strategy Implementation" on Friday, November 4. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Location: Room K1320, Kresge Business Administration Library, Ross School of Business
October 2005
Structural Equation Modeling: Its Application to IB Research
October 28, 2005
- Thunderbird
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This workshop will focus on the international application of SPSS. Location: Glendale, Az
The meeting will bring together current research on the political economy of international finance. The format of the conference is informal, with five carefully selected papers. In lieu of formal discussants, all conference participants will be invited to comment on the papers. The conference is by design interdisciplinary, drawing on researchers in economics, finance, and political science.
As with its predecessors, the 2005 conference will be devoted to scholarship on the economics and politics of international monetary and financial arrangements. The papers to be presented and discussed are:
Please address questions for the organizing committee to Sharon Disney at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (734) 763-7489, sdisney@umich.edu. Location: University of Michigan campus
The Effect of Offshore Call Centers on Customer Service
October 21, 2005
- Thunderbird
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Dr. Anne Stringfellow, Assistant Professor of Marketing, gives a seminar on the results of her most recent research on "the Effect of Offshore Call Centers on Customer Service." Location: Glendale, AZ
International trade Economists will present their current empirical research at the 12th Annual Empirical Investigations in International Trade conference in the fall of 2005. This conference assembles academic and public policy researchers to promote awareness and exchange of ideas concerning ongoing and future empirical research in international trade. The Purdue Center for International Business Education and Research will host the event in West Lafayette, Indiana, in conjunction with the Santa Cruz Center for International Economics.
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Topic: "Policies to Support Manufacturing Competitiveness"
Guest Speaker: Mr. Terry Pritchett, Director, Environment & Energy Policy - Public Policy Center of General Motors Corporation, Detroit.
Mr. Pritchett will discuss the results of a benchmarking analysis that was performed by GM to develop recommendations to influence public policy in support of manufacturing competitiveness. Ten countries and eighteen states were analyzed to determine whether local policies in ten issue areas were supportive of manufacturing, were areas of concern, or created a competitive disadvantage.
Professor Benjamin M. Cole of the University of Michigan will be presenting a seminar entitled "The Instability of Inter-firm Relations: An Informational Approach" on Friday, October 14. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 10:30-12:00.
The purpose of the Urban Development Symposium is to investigate the co-evolution of business and the urban environment, with a focus on sustainability. Business experts from the realms of brownfield development, social entrepreneurship, green building, urban planning, manufacturing, and architecture will meet with interested students and faculty members to discuss how the business environment and the urban landscape evolve in response to one another.
Event Registration Location: D1276, Davidson Hall, Ross School of Business
The William Davidson Institute and the Non-profit Management Center welcomes Robert Grove, Co-Executive Producer, PBS's "The New Heroes".
Mr. Robert Grove, will show excerpts and speak about the film, the work of Social Enterprise internationally, how to become involved, and the challenges.
"The New Heroes", hosted by actor and activist Robert Redford, tells the dramatic stories of 14 daring people from all corners of the globe who, against all odds, are successfully alleviating poverty, combating unemployment, and bringing education, light, opportunity and freedom to poor and marginalized people around the world. Also known as 'social entrepreneurs,' they develop innovations that bring life-changing tools and resources to people desperate for viable solutions.
Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm Location: Ross School of Business, Phelps Lounge, A2101
Compete head-to-head against top minds from leading graduate programs across more than 20 countries for the title of “Most Innovative MBA Team in the World” and a $20,000 grand prize. You’ll be given the opportunity to help solve a real-world business challenge from one of our corporate sponsors, who are not only interested in your ideas, but may also be interested in hiring you!
Location: Glendale, AZ
Professor Michael Leiblein of Ohio State University will be presenting a seminar entitled "Alliance Organization and Technological Performance: Disaggregating the Causes and Consequences of Ownership and Colocation" on Friday, October 7. The seminar will be held in room K1320 (Kresge Business Administration Library) from 10:30-12:00.
A Global Review of Offshore Manufacturing and Services Outsourcing: Past, Present and Future
October 6-8, 2005
- Texas A&M University
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Bring together academics and practitioners to discuss outsourcing for both manufacturing and service-related activities. This conference will address the complex interrelated issues and controversies that originate from the offshore outsourcing activity. Location: San Antonio, TX
From an educational perspective, the Summit will look at the advantages of international educational programs, notably the International Baccalaureate (IB), which now has programs for all students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, and language immersion programs in elementary schools. Currently Georgia is virtually the only state not to have any immersion programs in its public schools. Across the nation school districts report higher overall scores for students participating in such programs. Likewise, IB schools feature prominently in all lists of high performing schools.
Business leaders will give their perspective on the importance of such programs, both for development of existing international businesses, and to attract additional overseas corporations to establish operations in Georgia. Examples of successful programs in other states will be given to show how leadership from the Legislature and the State Department of Education are crucial in the establishment of international and immersion programs. Location: Carter Center, Atlanta, GA
The third Annual Conference on Emerging Research Frontiers in International Business Studies will be held on September 28 - October 1, 2005 at RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The event is organized by the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) and the Academy of International Business (AIB), and is co-sponsored by selected CIBERs (Centers of International Business Education and Research). This event represents the official exploration arm of JIBS. The aims of the conference are as follows:
* To encourage the exploration of emerging research ideas in an innovative and highly interactive environment, free from the constraints of traditional conference formats.
* To build a cross cultural community of international scholars across both the social sciences and the functional areas of international business.
* To facilitate open discourse and legitimize the exploration of new research domains.
* To redirect or shut down tired or outmoded themes. Location: RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The third Annual Conference on Emerging Research Frontiers in International Business Studies will be held on September 28 - October 1, 2005 at RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The event is organized by the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) and the Academy of International Business (AIB), and is co-sponsored by selected CIBERs (Centers of International Business Education and Research). The conference theme is Bridging IB Theories, Constructs, and Methods Across Cultures and Social Sciences. Location: Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Led by faculty members of the sponsoring CIBERs, this Consortium event is chaired by Professor Maqbool Dada of Purdue University. All doctoral students are invited to apply, especially those in the formative stages of their research agenda. The event focuses on international issues related to the field of Operations Management with the expectation that such issues eventually will be incorporated in the teaching and research portfolios of participants. Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
The Association for Chinese Management Educators (ACME) is an international academic association for faculty who are interested in business management issues in the Pacific Rim region, with special focus on greater China. Conference participants are faculty and students from universities in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, among others. The annual conference is held to exchange ideas and stimulate cooperation. ACME publishes two journals--ACME Transactions and International Journal of Management Theory and Practices. Location: San Diego
AILA 2005, the 14th World Congress of Applied Linguistics, will be held July 24-29, 2005, in Madison, Wisconsin. The Language and Business Program of the conference will be coordinated by the Center for International Business Education and Research at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. The conference theme is “The Future is Now” – a future where language is a means to express ideas that were unthinkable, to cross boundaries that seemed to be unbridgeable and to share local realities with people who live continents away. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
The Academy of International Business (AIB) holds annual meetings each Summer (June-July) in various pre-determined locations around the world. Each conference produces a conference proceedings, where accepted papers are presented. Location: Quebec City, Canada
Georgia Tech’s College of Management and the International Simulation And Gaming Association (ISAGA) (www.isaga.info) are offering a workshop on using some of the latest technologies in the classroom as well as in executive education. Participants will have the opportunity to speak to the developers, make comparisons between numerous possible choices, and learn the extent of the providers’ support and feedback for both the administrators and players.
If your faculty use business games, computer controlled exercises or cases in your classrooms, this workshop is an opportunity to learn how on-line operations are capable of reducing administrative effort and increasing the effectiveness of the classroom. The use of theses on-line learning vehicles almost always increases the receptiveness of students of all ages which results in better teaching evaluations in the classroom. This workshop will provide a venue for participants to form a network of colleagues that who use these new technologies and thus they form a self-help group. Location: Tech Square, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
Doctoral Consortium on Information Systems
June 16-18, 2005
- University of Washington
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The purpose of these consortia is to provide doctoral students in all functional areas of business an international perspective regarding the major issues and research questions that are related to their disciplines. The consortia will bring doctoral students together with prominent faculty whose traditional areas or research have not been international in scope, but who have recently internationalized their work. Students will attend talks conducted by faculty members as well as participate in group discussion sessions in which international research agendas are developed. Location: Seattle, WA
The CIBER Globalization Seminars are designed to help U.S. business faculty bring international context into the classroom and to expand teaching and research skills. Co-sponsored by CIBERs at: The University of Memphis, Michigan State University, The Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin, Georgia Tech University of Kansas, University of Florida, Texas A&M University. Location: University of Memphis, Tennessee
Exchange Tour - China
June 1, 2005 -
November 17, 2005
- Texas A&M University
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Exchange and study tour for higher education policymakers and university intellectual property specialists responsible for addressing IPR protection through the university technology transfer process. Chinese representatives met with IPR representatives at each school and concluded with a National Roundtable Discussion on IPR in Washington, D.C. In November 2005 the U.S. delegation met with representatives in Beijing and Shanghai and three regional workshops focusing on key technology groups of mutual interest to American and Chinese technology transfer professionals. Location: U.S./China
CIMaR brings together international business scholars from around the globe, including the communities of: AIB, EIBA, ANZIBA, EMAC, AMA (Global Marketing SIG), Academy of Management (International Division), and others. 2005 Annual Meeting will take place at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Location:
The overall focus of the conference is to develop a template that we will use in analyzing justice systems in selected countries throughout the Americas, beginning with Peru. We will open with an examination of the current justice reforms in Peru, and examine the justice systems of Peru, Chile, and the United States. We will be identifying ways that justice systems complement or impede the challenges of Business Investment and Trade Negotiations, Terrorism, Dispute Resolution, and Property Rights. Participation in the conference is limited to 100 attendees, including lawyers, policy makers, law professors, judges, law students, business owners, and law enforcement representatives. Location: Gainesville FL
The 6th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a unique professional development program designed specifically for community and technical college faculty. The Institute is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses. Location: East Lansing, Michigan
This seminar will feature speakers who will explore four
large emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India and China.
These four nations were identified by the international investment banking firm, Goldman Sachs, in the major
research report Dreaming with BRICS: The Path to 2050. Location: Georgia Perimeter College, Jim Cherry Learning Resources Center (Bldg. CL), 555 N. Indian Creek Dr., Clarkston, GA 30021
The Eighth Annual Meeting of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL) will address the theme, "The Year of Languages: Expanding the Presence of Less Commonly Taught Languages." Conference presentations will focus on individual and multiple languages. Session topics will include heritage language learners, bilingual education students, autonomous and self-instructional settings, distance learning, outreach and advocacy initiatives, the use of technology in teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTL’s), curriculum and materials development, teacher training, professionalization, research and assessment. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Small Worlds and Innovation
April 15, 2005
- University of Michigan
[Details]
Although small-world networks have attracted much theoretical attention and are widely thought to enhance creativity, fewer empirical studies of their evolution and
influence on subsequent innovative productivity exist. Using patent coauthorship data, we illustrate crossovers from large- to small-world structures and the emergence and
disappearance of giant components in regional collaboration networks. Based on personal experience and interviews with inventors, we argue that patent coauthorship ties span a wide distribution of strength and information transfer capacity. Because their decay rates vary greatly, a sizeable number of old ties remain viable. We discuss how clustering, path length, and the resultant small-world structure might influence innovative productivity. However, we find only qualified evidence to support the emerging consensus that small worlds improve innovation. We close with a discussion of the implications of regional collaboration networks for firms and policy makers. Location:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Genetically Modified Crops and the WTO Conference will address the future of the world agricultural economy, the complex issues surrounding the EU's rejection of genetically-modified crops and how the WTO decision, expected in the summer of 2005 at the earliest, will impact the world agro-food system. Location: Fluno Center, Madison, Wisconsin
It is a highly-respected venue for the presentation of the most current international finance research by academicians and practitioners from the world's leading universities and institutions. The conference has hosted five Nobel Laureates in Economics and top leaders in the financial community. Over the years, it has served as an outstanding forum for interaction among academics, practitioners, and regulators interested in vital international finance issues. Location: Huang Executive Education Center, Georgia Tech, College of Management
The CIBER MBA International Business Case Competition will bring together teams of MBA students from nine domestic and international institutions for a challenging international business case in April, 2005. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) is proud to host this inaugural event. The competition will be housed at the state-of-the-art Fluno Center for Executive Education in Madison, Wisconsin. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
This research forum on Global Security Concerns and International Competitiveness fosters a dialogue among scholars to address issues related to maintaining competitiveness in an era of new threats and regulations. Location: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Homeland Security Project and Annual Conference
April 2, 2005
- Duke University
[Details]
CIBER Homeland Security Project and Annual Conference. Duke CIBER is a member of the CIBER National Security and U.S. International Competitiveness consortium led by Thunderbird CIBER. Location: Temple Univ.
Conference on Regional Integration and Security
Kelley School of Business-Bloomington
April 1, 2005
Sponsors include the Charles F. Bonser Distinguished Lectures in Public Policy Series, the Indiana University CIBER, the Kelley School of Business Department of Business Economics and Public Policy and the IU Office of International Programs.
This one day conference will include papers on international trade and the gravity model, international trade and security, the organizational structure and governance of terrorism, and a luncheon speaker. Attendees will be faculty and graduate students drawn from the Kelley School of Business, the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the IU Department of Economics, the IU Department of Political Science, and interested parties from neighboring universities such as Purdue, Notre Dame, and DePauw, as well as the regional IU campuses.
Contact: Michele Fratianni
Phone: 812-855-3360
Email: fratiann@indiana.edu Location: Indiana University
As companies seek answers to key business questions across the globe, marketing research functions have faced many challenges in terms corporate infrastructure, data collection and interpretation, and organizational influence. To address these ever-evolving issues, four panelists will present their companies' framework for conducting international research and integrating research into global brand decisions. They will provide some specific examples of obstacles they have overcome and share some of the challenges they are still facing today. Panelists will also answer key questions from the audience about global research issues. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Ten MBA students of the Georgia Tech College of Management will be spending 8 days in Singapore researching the Singapore economy, Southeast Asian business climate, and executing projects for U.S. firms. They will meet with firms, government officials. On the occasion of the field trip, a visit with the President of Singapore, H.E. Nathan, has also been scheduled.
Location: Singapore
EU Research Funding Workshop
March 7, 2005
- Texas A&M University
[Details]
Representatives from the European Commission Delegation in Washington D.C. and German funding organizations will talk about the programs available to do research and study in the European Union Location: College Station, TX
The GSEC will harness the power of business, the experience of the non-profit sector, and the energy of students to improve the quality of life in developing countries. The competition, scheduled for February 2005, invites students from around the world to find creative and commercially sustainable ways to address problems of poverty. This year, student teams are invited to submit business plans in one of two thematic areas: Health care,
and information/communication technology . Business plans will be judged on impact on quality of life, implementation feasibility, and financial sustainability. The winning teams will be awarded monetary prizes. Submission dates begin in November 2004.
Location: Seattle, WA
The Future of Broadband: Wired and Wireless?
February 24-25, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
This annual telecommunications conference brings together some of the best international researchers on communications issues. Demand for broadband and competition in providing broadband dominated the discussion at the conference "The Future of Broadband: Wired & Wireless?". Researchers from the United States, Latin America, and Europe presented papers on the drivers of broadband deployment, the migration from dial-up to broadband, regulatory bias, municipal entry into telecommunications markets, and universal service policies. Location: Gainesville FL
Dr. Richard Houska presents his seminar in intelligence studies and conducting research on verifiable security as it relates to the protection of our critical infrastructure. Location: Student Success Center, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
UF CIBER Multidisciplinary Research Worshop
February 18, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
"Ways to Understand Culture": he will discuss cultural differences in the international corporate world and the importance of cultural awareness and language proficiency for managers.
Our multidisciplanry workshops give students and faculty from a variety of departments on campus an opportunity to be exposed to many current International issues. Businessmen and women, government officials, and local faculty present assorted international topics that will likely impact the audiences lives. Location: Gainesville FL
This Workshop offers participants valuable insights into the relationship between foreign language and international business, discusses how to develop a business language curriculum, and explores the resources available to the foreign language educator interested in this new and exciting field. Above all, this workshop will serve as a unique forum for the exchange of ideas among participants. Location: Fogelman Executive Center, University of Memphis, 330 Innovation Drive, Memphis, TN
Internationalizing the Public Understanding of Research: Emerging Collaborations Between Japan and the US"
February 17-24, 2005
- Texas A&M University
[Details]
TAMU Institute for Pacific Asia is helping organize the Worldwide Public Understanding of Science Symposium Location: Washington, D.C.
Europe Today
February 11, 2005
- Texas A&M University
[Details]
Presentations on politics and culture and their impact on Europe and its relationship with the U.S.
Location: College Station, TX
UF CIBER Multidisciplinary Research Worshop
February 11, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
Focuses on the growing Importance of Southeast Asia in the World market . He discussed current topics such as outsourcing (offshoring), globalization, and population growth in India.
Our multidisciplanry workshops give students and faculty from a variety of departments on campus an opportunity to be exposed to many current International issues. Businessmen and women, government officials, and local faculty present assorted international topics that will likely impact the audiences lives. Location: Gainesville FL
Duke CIBER/Archstone Consulting Offshoring Workshop
February 8-9, 2005
- Duke University
[Details]
A workshop for the companies that have participated in the first bi-annual survey to further brief participants on the findings and to obtain feedback on the survey. Location: Durham, NC
Environmentalists, policy-makers and business representatives will come together in a rare three-way exchange to explore innovative environmental policies and practices. The conference, sponsored by the La Follette School of Public Affairs, will highlight international innovations in environmental protection that encompass state government, business and private partnerships. Experts from Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, China and the United States will attend. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
UF CIBER Multidisciplinary Research Worshop
January 14, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
Intercultural Competence: Concepts of New German On-line Courses.
Our multidisciplanry workshops give students and faculty from a variety of departments on campus an opportunity to be exposed to many current International issues. Businessmen and women, government officials, and local faculty present assorted international topics that will likely impact the audiences lives. Location: Gainesville FL
Globalization - Annotated Biography
January 1, 2005 -
January 1, 2006
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
A globalization faculty team reviewed a large amount of information which was then annotated into a bibliography on globalization. This includes reports by staffs of the international bodies that affect globalization and by groups who oppose or support it. The more significant reports and articles are summarized with references to web pages where the information can be found.
Location: Denver, Colorado
Research of Stephen Thomas and Chen Ji
January 1, 2005 -
February 28, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
The UCDHSC CIBER supported the research efforts of Stephen Thomas, Associate Professor of Political Science, and Chen Ji, Senior Instructor of Finance, that resulted in the publication of "China's Bond Market Matures, Slowly" in the January/February 2005 issue of The China Business Review.
Location: Denver, Colorado
Daniel Kaufmann, director of global programs at the World Bank Institute, will address the ongoing challenges of public sector reform, national governance and anti-corruption faced by richer nations often viewed as exemplary models yet marked by legalistic frameworks and formal institutions. Mr. Kaufmann seeks to portray a more complex reality of mixed governance performance in both developing countries and wealthier members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). He argues that the current undue emphasis on narrow legalism has obscured more subtle yet costly manifestations of misgovernance and afflicted not only poor but rich countries as well. The traditional notion of corruption will be challenged, and a broader framework of analysis will be proposed. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
The Understanding Global Outsourcing conference will provide varying perspectives on offshore sourcing of goods and services. Renowned researchers will present their views on the extent, causes, and consequences of global outsourcing in the United States and other countries.
Location: New York City
The 2004 NFTP brought together state and national trade officials, policy makers, industry representatives and field experts to explore, discuss, and find proactive solutions to the impact of global economic integration at the national, state, and local level. Location: Duke University
Healthcare System Conference
December 7, 2004
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
Conference "Healthcare Systems in Flux: The cases of Canada and the US". Location: Denver, Colorado
Latin American economies have experienced dramatic change in the past decade. Democratization, modernization, and openness to globalization have had significant impacts throughout the region. Increased stability and renewed optimism in the region's potential has increased business activity between the United States and Latin America; however, change in the region has not been uniform and has not necessarily moved countries in the same direction. What do these changes mean for U.S. business?
Maria Muniagurria, senior lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will give introductory remarks about the region, focusing specifically on recent political and economic changes.
Pat Gore, senior vice president of global purchasing, Rayovac Corporation, will speak from his experiences supervising international manufacturing facilities and managing global purchasing for the company. Gore will discuss strategies for assessing opportunities, managing costs and risks and achieving success in Latin America. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Empirical Investigations in International Trade
November 12-14, 2004
- Purdue University
[Details]
International trade Economists will present their current empirical research at the 11th Annual Empirical Investigations in International Trade conference in the fall of 2004. This conference assembles academic and public policy researchers to promote awareness and exchange of ideas concerning ongoing and future empirical research in international trade.
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Mr. Pezza's presentation will highlight the undergoing strategic initiatives aimed at successfully positioning Michigan in the global economy. Key issues will include redefining Michigan's global image, increasing research and development efforts by organizations in Michigan, attracting new industry sectors to Michigan, regional collaborations involving Michigan organizations, and incentive targeting for organizations to join the Michigan business environment. Location: The MAC, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, Michigan
NW International Business Educators Workshop
November 5, 2004
- University of Washington
[Details]
The Annual NIBEN Workshop, organized by the University of Washington’s Global Business Center (home of UW CIBER), will be held on November 5, 2004 at the UW campus in Seattle. The NIBEN workshop focuses on sharing best practices in international business education. The theme of this year’s workshop is "Tools to Further International Business Education". The format is part seminar, part interactive forum.
Location: Seattle, WA
Colorado Institute for Technology - Joint Research
November 1, 2004 -
January 15, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
Colorado CIBER, in conjunction with the Colorado Institute of Technology, supported international business research on “Global e-Commerce: What do we know? What have we learned?”. This included a literature review of outsourcing to other countries of high tech jobs. The culminating article “International Outsourcing in Information Technology (IT): Trends, Developments and Implications for Colorado” was published in the November 2004 Colorado Institute of Technology Research Publication. This was followed by extensive coverage by the Rocky Mountain News in November 2004 and January 2005, and by a presentation made at the Colorado Institute of Technology Forum.
Location: Denver, Colorado
China Week
November 1-4, 2004
- Texas A&M University
[Details]
Chinese Scientists Lectures, Art Performances, Culture Displays, Food Festival Location: College Station, TX
October 2004
Symposium on Research Outcomes by Principal Investigators
October 28-30, 2004
- Texas A&M University
[Details]
Presentations by PIs teams, round table discussions, input by representatives of US/Mexico Agencies Location: Mexico City
The historic accession of 10 new member states into the European Union in May 2004 created a single market of almost 500 million people and holds promise for greater stability in the region, increased trade through new markets, consolidation of regulations and barriers and a strengthening of the EU’s influence in the world. However, there are concerns about reforms in the new member states and the ability of their legal and administrative bodies to adequately enforce and interpret EU laws. Speakers for this event will provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges that European enlargement creates for U.S. business. The panelists will share examples, best practices and real-life strategies from their experience growing sales, developing distribution channels and creating strategic alliances in Eastern European markets. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
On Tuesday, October 26, 2004, the Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association will stage its annual conference. Some 400 attendees are expected to gather for a day-long series of presentations designed to help Wisconsin companies commercialize the exciting science coming from laboratories and develop successful companies.
The UW-Madison CIBER and WAGE are co-sponsors of the conference and have organized three sessions on exploring and engaging foreign opportunities: 1) Asian Market Entrance & Expansion: Case Studies & Lessons Learned, 2) European Entrance & Expansion: Case Studies & Lessons Learned and 3) Advanced Educational Opportunities for the Biotechnology and Medical Device Sectors/International Market Development Resources.
Other sessions will feature presentations by leading legal, accounting and insurance companies geared specifically to the special business needs of life sciences companies. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
This session will review the strategy fundamentals framework that was introduced in the Oct. 6 session. Then, the role of acquisitions as vehicles for implementing domestic and international strategies will be discussed. This session will consider the identification of acquisition candidates, positioning your firm to be an acquisition candidate, acquisition integration, differences between domestic and international acquisitions, and acquisition pitfalls. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
International ventures can intimidate even the most seasoned entrepreneur. Now is your chance to move your business ahead in the world. Cosponsored by Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), Detroit College of Law at MSU, the Greater Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Lansing Community College, the monthly Forum provides outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities for anyone interested in doing business in the global economy-whether you import, export or provide services. Location: East Lansing
The IU CIBER will co-sponsor the visit of Professor Jagdish Bhagwati of Columbia University on October 7, 2005.
Bhagwati studied at Cambridge University, MIT and Oxford. He returned to MIT in 1968, leaving it twelve years later as the Ford International Professor of Economics to join Columbia. Until 2001, he was Arthur Lehman professor of Economics and Professor of Political Science. Professor Bhagwati has also served as Economic Policy Advisor to Director-General, GATT, as Special Adviser to the UN on Globalization and as External Adviser to the WTO. He has published more than 300 articles and 45 volumes and is regarded as one of the foremost international trade theorists of his generation.
He is a Director of the National Bureau of Economic Research and was recently advisor to India’s Finance Minister on India’s economic reforms. He works with several NGOs, is on the Academic Advisory Board of Human Rights Watch (Asia) and was a member of the Advisory Board of the Council on Economic Priorities Location: Indiana University
Experts from the business and academic communities will present how they perform research and market their global brands and what successful strategies they suggest should be implemented in Latin America. There will be an emphasis on the markets of Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 2004
Florida's Global Frontiers:Impacts of Trade Liberalization
September 23-24, 2004
- University of Florida
[Details]
This conference was organized to help develop a greater understanding of Florida's part in the global economy. Florida's strategic location within the U.S. along with our expansive coastline means we are particularly affected by restrictive trade policies. The University of Florida CIBER partnered with Florida International University's Florida Network for Global Studies, the USF Center for International Business, the UCF College of Business Administration to sponsor this breakthrough conference. Location: Tampa, FL
Given the unique requirements of the network methodologies and the high potential for impact, this workshop is designed to provide a broad overview and competence in using this methodology. The workshop is targeted to doctoral students and faculty and has two objectives: Develop a working familiarity with one of the widely used network tools, UCINET, and develop a small network of researchers to advance research in this area. The workshop presenters some of the best minds in this research area. They are: Stephen Borgatti, Associate Professor, Carroll School of Management, Boston College and author of the UCINET software tool; Brian Uzzi, Associate Professor of Management & Organization, Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University; Stanley Wasserman, Rudy Professor of Sociology, Psychology, and Statistics, Indiana University.
For more information on the program, please contact Professor Charles Dhanaraj (phone: 317-274-5694, or email: dhanaraj@iupui.edu).
Location: Indianapolis, IN
The Second Annual Conference on Emerging Research Frontiers in International Business will be held on September 16-19, 2004 at the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development at Michigan State University. The conference theme will be "Empirical and Theoretical Advances in International Business Research: A Focus on Key Constructs, Metrics, and Theoretical Frameworks." Our objective is to stimulate new thinking and empirical work on key components of the models we test in international business. Location: East Lansing, Michigan
International ventures can intimidate even the most seasoned entrepreneur. Now is your chance to move your business ahead in the world. Cosponsored by Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), Detroit College of Law at MSU, the Greater Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Lansing Community College, the monthly Forum provides outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities for anyone interested in doing business in the global economy-whether you import, export or provide services. Location: East Lansing
International Research Travel Assistance Grant
September 1, 2004 -
August 31, 2005
- Texas A&M University
[Details]
Funding for international travel to carry out scholarly research abroad for TAMU faculty Location: College Station, TX
The purposes of the IDEB program are to assist in the globalization of business doctoral programs nationwide; to influence a new generation of doctoral students to approach their studies with an international perspective; and to support doctoral candidates with international dissertation topics by helping develop a network of peers with related academic interests. Location: East Lansing, Michigan
2004 American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Conference
July 28, 2004 -
August 1, 2004
- University of Florida
[Details]
University of Florida's Greg Moreland presentation at the conference related to recent foreign language courses. The title was: "Spanish for Business at the University of Florida, 1998-2004: Six Years, Eight New Courses (and, How Is This Possible?)." Location: Acapulco, Mexico
The theme of this year's Conference "Bridging with the Other" could hardly be more relevant to the world and to the context of international business in 2004. The programme assembled by Nakiye and her colleagues looks fantastic and highly relevant to both the theory and practice of international business as we enter the new Millennium. I am sure that the sessions will be provocative and stimulating and that we will leave Stockholm with our horizons widened and our understanding deepened. Location: Stockholm, Sweden
The focus of the 2004 conference was “Rule of Law in the Americas” and the conference was designed as a roundtable discussion among legal and policy experts from throughout the region. Conference panelists and commentators will face the challenge of designing the blueprint for the establishment of a Center for Judicial Reform and the Rule of Law in the Americas, an initiative of the University of Florida that will be housed in the Levin College of Law.
Program goals: 1. Provide students with exposure to and understanding of diverse legal systems and methodology, and a working knowledge of principal legal issues in foreign countries with emphasis on important areas such as environment, business, human rights, trademark, and international commerce. 2. Provide opportunity for study in foreign countries, and bring to the Levin College of Law instructors and other experts from foreign countries. 3. Participate in foreign teaching programs to promote understanding of legal principles and procedures outside the United States. Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
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.
Location: Copenhagen Business School, Michigan State University, University of New South Wales
In a two-day conference hosted by Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, scholars and policy makers will examine how best the United States, with its G8 partners and through the G8, can meet its vital security needs in ways that enhance the prosperity that America and its partners need and promote the values of freedom and democracy that they cherish. The conference will address this question in the context of how America's G8 partners and institutions can best align their policies and interests at this critical time.
Contact: Alan M. Rugman
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
May 2004
National Innovation Interests and Competencies in a Globalized World Conference
May 25-27, 2004
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
The UCDHSC CIBER co-sponsored a National Innovation Interests and Competencies in a Globalized World Conference with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, the US Department of Commerce, the Office of Naval Research International Trade Office, and the Colorado Institute of Technology. Topics included Globalization and Its Impact on National Innovation; Globalization and National Innovation Systems; National Innovation, Research and Development and Entrepreneurship; Globalization and Workforce Development; and Global Location of Production and Services.
Location: Denver, Colorado
World Trade Day 2004
May 18-19, 2004
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
The UCDHSC CIBER co-sponsored the World Trade Day 2004 "NAFTA & Beyond: Expanding Your Business Through International Trade". This two-day event was hosted by the Rocky Mountain World Trade Center Institute.
Location: Denver, Colorado
March 2004
The Latin American Business Environment - Corporate & Career Opportunities Annual CLAS Conference
March 20, 2004
- University of Florida
[Details]
The Latin American Business Environment Program (LABEP) monitors the economic, social and political events that affect business in Latin America. The program is supported by CIBER funds and by a Federal grant to UF's Warrington College of Business Administration. The Director of the LABEP and the Associate Director of the CIBER is Dr. Terry McCoy, a political scientist and distinguished Latin Americanist with extensive knowledge of the business and investment conditions in Latin America. Attendees of the conference gained an understanding of current business environment and career opportunites in Latin America. In addition, a total of 3 internships were offered by participating corporations, Motorola and Prudential. The importance of foreign language acquisition and appropriate academic training in business were emphasized. Location: Gainesville FL
The Broad Graduate School of Management at MSU is dedicated to continually advancing practical knowledge in the field of global supply chain management. Professor Closs is one of the key members of this effort; he will focus today on products suitable for China sourcing and the application on comprehensive techniques. Location: The MAC, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, Michigan
On February 27-28, 2004 the Center for European Studies held a workshop on the “New Face of Europe,” which served as an opportunity for academics and practitioners from across America and Europe to discuss recent events in Europe. Workshop participants presented on a wide range of topics in five different panels. Location: Gainesville FL
The Global Speaker Series is a series of quarterly luncheon presentations of important business topics and trends presented by renowned subject matter experts. The speaker for this session is Donald A. Nichols, director of La Follette School of Public Affairs and professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Nichols earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University in 1968. Nichols has also served on the Executive Committee and Planning Committee on International Education during the Wisconsin Economic Summitt, as well as the Governor's Economic Development Advisory Group and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue forecast advisory group. Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Over the last several decades, an unprecedented trend has appeared in the fields of animal and human health: approximately three-quarters of all new human diseases have come either directly or indirectly from animals. These diseases range from Salmonella to Foot and Mouth Disease to last winter's deadly outbreak of SARS.
Location: The MAC, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, Michigan
Tourism is one of the largest and most dynamic economics sectors. It is also well established as the largest generator of wealth and employment in the world. Tourism is playing a vital role as the economic engine for developed and developing economies worldwide. In this presentation the author analyzes the direct and indirect tourism policy of European Union and also examine the EU Tourism Policy areas and tourism activities. Location: 301 Eppley Center, MSU
IB & Government Relations in the 21st Century
January 4, 2004
- Thunderbird
[Details]
Sixteen authors from around the world presented academic papers on issues concerning relations between national governments and multinational companies. Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management
December 2003
Formulating a Research Agenda for Communication Policy
December 5, 2003
- University of Florida
[Details]
The purpose of the workshop was to identify research needs in communications policy. The workshop focused on research needs regarding competition in telecommunications and spectrum assignment and allocation. Lessons from international telecomunications regulation were also discussed. Location: Washington, DC
The purpose of this conference is to develop a dialogue between producers and policy makers that will allow producers to voice their concerns about trade and agricultural policy. The expected results include a more informed set of producers and industry leaders who will have a better understanding of the issues and process for developing agricultural and trade policy. Policy makers will benefit from the dialogue with industry leaders and will know more about the needs of their constituents. Location: Naples, Florida
Establishment of a new international academic society whose purposes are to form a global network of legal scholars to discuss, attend, and influence legal developments in the area of antitrust law and competition policy. ASCOLA was established in response to the increasing globalization of the economy and internationalization and spreading of antitrust law around the globe as well as recent reforms of
European competition law. It has 60 academic members from 16 countries. With CIBER support the University of Florida's Professor Clifford Jones is a co-founder and was selected to the Executive Board of Directors for this new academic society. Location: Munich, Germany
March 2001
Dialogue on Globalization
March 1, 2001 -
September 15, 2006
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
The disturbances led by opponents to “globalization” at the meetings of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Seattle in 1999 (and in meetings of almost all international institutions that relate to trade) have focused on the bad side of globalization. In the spring of 2001 the CIBER decided that an attempt should be made to establish a true dialogue on problems and issues related to globalization. A group of interested faculty members from different disciplines agreed to review and discuss the issues raised by opponents of globalization. An objective was to identify real problems and actions that might be taken to address these issues. Even on such a contentious topic, views can be exchanged among people who respect each other and discussions can ensue on problems that usually have no simple solutions. The theme “Dialogue on Globalization” is the basis for a variety of current Colorado CIBER initiatives.
Location: Denver, Colorado
Given the growing importance of international, comparative and cross-cultural expertise in both teaching and researching marketing, the 1998 AMA Faculty Consortium will be devoted to International Marketing. The overall objective of this professional development event is to enhance the international competence of those marketing faculty who are planning or are already teaching and researching in international marketing. Location: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
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