CIBER Success Stories

Faculty Development Grants - Michigan State University
Due to the generosity of the grant program at MSU-CIBER I was able to attend the Third International Symposium on Agroterrorism in Kansas City, MO. The conference was presented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Heart of American Joint Terrorism Task force with support from ASIS International. I gained valuable information that has already been useful in my position at MSU and will be of benefit to our students.
Kristie Denbrock - Consortium Coordinator, National Food Safety/Toxicology Center

Award honors U. of I. for efforts in campus internationalization - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been selected to receive the 2008 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. The award, presented by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, recognizes the university for “outstanding and innovative efforts in campus internationalization.” The award honors the memory of Simon, a lifelong advocate of international education who, until his death in 2003, supported efforts to expand U.S. students’ participation in study-abroad and exchange programs. The U. of I. is one of five universities receiving this year’s Simon Award. Illinois ranks second in the number of Title VI U.S. Department of Education National Resource Centers (with eight), fourth in the number of international students on campus, and fifth in the number of undergraduates who study abroad. “The University of Illinois’ selection for the prestigious 2008 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization is further testament to our institution’s prominence as a leading global university,” said William Brustein, the U. of I.’s associate provost for international affairs and director of International Programs and Studies. “The University of Illinois aims to educate future global leaders possessing the ability to communicate effectively across cultural and linguistic boundaries.” He said the university’s success can be attributed to a supportive campus environment, the leveraging of Illinois’ decentralized international structure, a focus on key strategic international partnerships, and investments in the internationalization of the faculty.
From a Press Release on 2/28/08

Global Entrepreneurial Development Initiative - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Originally we were all brought together with the common goal of fostering entrepreneurship, but something much bigger took place over the course of our visit. In the end of the day, I can honestly say this has been a life changing experience. I feel that we really laid the foundation for a great and long lasting relationship between ourselves and the Croatians. Several of us have already begun to make plans to meet up with each other in the near future. Beyond the potential networking and business opportunities, we have made lifelong friends, and I think everybody involved is better off for having taken part in the experience.
Zaid Farahid - Masters of Accountancy Student

Hoeft Technology and Management India 2008 Program - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
My trip to India was an eye-opening experience that has showed me that there is much more to globalization than just capitalizing on resources and labor costs. Rather, there are individuals all over the world whose daily lives are being affected both positively and negatively. I have learned that it is my responsibility to reach out to those who are making the amazing progress of globalization possible on a day to day basis so that the new global economy that develops in the next years is one that is sustainable and beneficial to all. Once again, I would like to thank you for your support of the Technology and Management Program. If not for your generosity, I have no doubt that I would not have been exposed to these educational insights.
Nathan Martin - Junior, College of Business

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Leader Speaks at MSU-CIBER Event - Michigan State University
The Broad School's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) recently hosted the president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Thomas J. Donohue, at the Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan. His topic: "Trade and Transportation: Michigan's Road to Prosperity." (more)
Press Release - Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University

UCLA CIBER Business Russian Language Podcasts - UCLA
Thank you for making this podcast available to the general public. Your commitment to education and your contribution to international understanding are laudable.
Darin Brink - Moscow, Russia

Entreprenuership in Africa Master Class - Columbia University
The Master Class: Entrepreneurship in Africa, culminating in an eye-opening trip to Tanzania, was one of the highlights of my Columbia Business School experience. The process of writing a compelling case study was a challenging exercise that leveraged the multiple talents and experiences of our team. In addition, our visit to Tanzania and the opportunity to meet the entrepreneurs, employees, investment professionals and government ministries painted a remarkable picture that only a class at Columbia Business School could not have replicated. I learned so much from the experienced speakers visiting our class and from other teams" research in Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. I was amazed to understand how the Mfugales are one of the few Tanzanian hoteliers to build an internationally recognized brand. The class and experience allowed me to incorporate the many themes that I have learned so far at Columbia: financing in emerging markets, strategy, and consulting, in addition to learning more about real estate development.
Meeta Sethna - MBA

UCLA CIBER Microfinance Research Program - UCLA
To the UCLA CIBER, Thank you very much for your generous support and for enabling us to research the Johnson & Johnson/UCLA Management Development Institute in Kenya and Ghana. Our travels to Africa will enable us to make better recommendations for scaling the program, have greater impact on NGO"s responding to the HIV/AIDS crisis, and greater benefit UCLA Anderson.
Suzanne Holst, Juan Matute, Nurit Katz, Michelle Crane, and Erin Ericksson - MBA Candidates 2008

CIBER Case Challenge - San Diego State University
I would like to thank you again for your support of the CIBER Case Challenge Competition. I found it to be a very rewarding experience participating on the SDSU team and hope that the program is available to future SDSU students.
Allan Frenette - SDSU Business Student

SDSU Ranked #1 Small Research University - San Diego State University
For the second year in a row, San Diego State University has been named the number one small research university in the nation. The new rankings are based on the 2006-2007 Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index (FSP Index) created by Academic Analytics.
2006-2007 Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index (FSP Index) - Academic Analytics

San Diego State University Ranked No. 2 for Sending Students Abroad - San Diego State University
San Diego State University students are becoming much more adventurous when it comes to their education. In the Open Doors 2007 report released by the Institute for International Education, SDSU ranks No.2 in the nation and No. 1 in California for students studying abroad among all public universities with high research activity.
Open Doors 2007 Report - Institute for International Education

globalEDGE - Michigan State University
globalEDGE provides a wealth of up-to-date information, training, and resources in a well-organized format for the benefit of the international business community at large including new and seasoned companies involved in foreign trade, and American corporations/organizations operating abroad. It is especially useful to American professionals abroad in the corporate and non-profit sectors.
Leila Heron - American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Country Contact, Republic of Panama and Venezuela

UW Global Business Study Tours - China - University of Washington
"On the China study tour, I gained an in-depth understanding of the impact China will have on the world in the next 20 years. Visiting both Chinese and American companies and talking to Foreign Service officers within the embassy helped me understand the immense challenges and the grand opportunities that China is currently facing."
Anonymous - MBA Program Graduate

STAR - Student Teams Achieving Results - University of North Carolina
The STAR Program (Student Teams Achieving Results) is a joint project sponsored (with CIBER support) by the Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and the Golden Leaf Foundation. STAR was launched in 2004 to provide NC businesses with targeted strategic consulting advice from MBA candidates that would assist these companies to be able to identify and subsequently, fully participate in emerging global markets. "We have been able to preserve jobs—and we’re really looking to the export market as where our growth will be. I pay my fair share of taxes, and I think [the STAR program] is a good example of our state government—not just the Department of Commerce and the Department of Agriculture—but the University helping out an existing business.”
John Bead - Beard Hardwoods, quoted in the Carolina Alumni Review, May-June 2006

STAR - Student Teams Achieving Results - University of North Carolina
The STAR Program (Student Teams Achieving Results) is a joint project sponsored (with CIBER support) by the Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and the Golden Leaf Foundation. STAR was launched in 2004 to provide NC businesses with targeted strategic consulting advice from MBA candidates that would assist these companies to be able to identify and subsequently, fully participate in emerging global markets. “Going from zero to $250,000 in sales in a year’s time – well, it far exceeded what we expected out of the [STAR] program.”
John Bead - Beard Hardwoods, quoted in the Triangle Business Journal March 10, 2006

STAR - Student Teams Achieving Results - University of North Carolina
The STAR Program (Student Teams Achieving Results) is a joint project sponsored (with CIBER support) by the Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and the Golden Leaf Foundation. STAR was launched in 2004 to provide NC businesses with targeted strategic consulting advice from MBA candidates that would assist these companies to be able to identify and subsequently, fully participate in emerging global markets. “It may sound like a cliché, but I really didn’t understand how much of an asset the experience was until our training week. We had new hires from Wharton, Columbia, Chicago, Kellogg…et al, and I’m the only one who’s actually managed an engagement team, scoped out a project, written an engagement letter & delivered a final presentation to a CEO.”
AC - Kenan-Flagler MBA graduate, class of 2006

STAR - Student Teams Achieving Results - University of North Carolina
The STAR Program (Student Teams Achieving Results) is a joint project sponsored (with CIBER support) by the Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and the Golden Leaf Foundation. STAR was launched in 2004 to provide NC businesses with targeted strategic consulting advice from MBA candidates that would assist these companies to be able to identify and subsequently, fully participate in emerging global markets. “I wanted to share that the STAR program has really helped me adjust to consulting work and as a result the partners at my firm have put me on a fast track, which I credit in part to the good training and experience with managing my STAR project.”
A.H. - Kenan-Flagler MBA graduate, class of 2006

International Economic Summit Program for High School Teachers - San Diego State University
"The International Economic Summit Program sponsored by San Diego State University CIBER is one of the best tools I've ever used for teaching international economics in the classroom. Thank you!"
Sue Weaver - Ramona High School Economics Teacher

International Study Tours, Korea - Columbia University
It is not an over-statement to claim that my one week Study Tour to South Korea through Columbia Business School was the defining moment of my business school career. The most striking aspect of my visit to Korea was the economic development that has occurred in the country since the 1950s. The highlight of the Tour was meeting President Roh Moo-hyun. It was amazing that the President of South Korea would take the time to talk to us business school students.
Nitin Julka - MBA '07

7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - Purdue University
Thank you so much for making the opportunity available for Community College instructors to participate in the 7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College faculty. This was a rich and rewarding activity that will benefit the students at our respective community colleges for many years to come. The expertise that was shared and the camaraderie that we all experienced were outstanding. This is the best conference I have ever attended. I appreciate all of the planning and preparation that made this event a first class experience. I will be checking the globalEDGE site regularly and my students will be doing many assignments utilizing the research capability of this outstanding website. My students will also have the opportunity to hear about all of the great things that I learned from the international experts during the conference.
David White - Assistant Professor of Business, Missouri State University - West Plains

7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - Michigan State University
"…This was my 4th visit with the IBI. And while all have been great, this one was without a doubt the best, both in logistics and content. Each speaker was, in my opinion, top of the line. Kudos to the IBI team for making this institute better than ever!"
Mac McGuire - Alpena Community College

7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - Michigan State University
The Institute offered me the time away, to both receive and digest the information. During those short five days, I was able to draft a plan for growth in the IB program at CPCC, recruit potential on line instructors, and generate a long list of to do’s; all which I’m sure will benefit our students.
Nadine Russell - Program Chair, International Business, Central Piedmont Community College

7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - Michigan State University
As a result of this conference, I will be well prepared to develop the international component for my entrepreneur program, but I also see a great opportunity for ICC to incorporate international business (and entrepreneurship) into our business degree and transfer programs to make us unique among most of the state’s community colleges.
Jim Correll - Facilitator/Mentor, Successful Entrepreneur Program, Independence Community College

7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - Purdue University
I can not begin to express how nicely planned, appointed and conducted the CIBER conference was last week. I think it is a testimony to the dedication and commitment of your faculty, particularly Tamer and Tomas, and your staff that Michigan State is doing so well and is so highly regarded in this work. Please pass my compliments on to all involved.
Steve Coelen - Professor, Holyoke Community College

7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - Michigan State University
"This was by far the best conference I have ever been to!"

"The speakers were world class. I feel fortunate to have access to so many experts."

"The networking opportunities were invaluable."

"The staff was excellent!"

"I came here hoping to find a way to bring international work into my class and to develop an international class. I have met both of these goals…thank you."

"All the information was comprehensive and covered all areas of IB."
Participant Evaluation Comments - 7th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty

Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition - University of Washington
The third annual UW Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) was a great success. Hosted by the UW Global Business Center, the GSEC is a business plan competition in which students from around the world develop businesses that are both commercially sustainable and address problems of poverty in the developing world. A truly global affair, GSEC 2007 provided more than $20,000 in travel scholarships aiding the participation of social entrepreneurs from universities in Ghana, Morocco, India, China and Kazakhstan, where founders have seen firsthand the devastating effects of pollution and poverty. In addition, there were four US teams. "GSEC is a unique opportunity for students from around the world to develop plans for businesses that benefit not only the firm’s stakeholders but also provide a social benefit to the surrounding community," said Jane George-Falvy, GSEC faculty coordinator. The venture plans were judged on their impact on quality of life in the developing world, implementation feasibility and financial sustainability. GSEC 2007 plans addressed a wide range of issues, including low-cost, mobile wind turbines to nomadic herders in Kazakhstan; the creation of a European Union market for organic produce grown by Ghanaian farmers; and the lease and reforestation of land from small farmers in Central America to spur sustainable hardwood timber production. The grand prize ($5000) was awarded to Curb Carbon, Ltd., a venture created by two students of ICFAI Business School, India, that encourages the cultivation of Jatropha to produce biodiesel. Second place ($2500) went to Dr. Seed, from Peking University, China, that plans to deploy a patented seed growth technology using plasma treatment to increase resistance to extreme conditions and overall plant yield. GSEC 2008 will take place in Seattle on the UW campus, February 25-29, 2008. Visit the GSEC website for more information: http://bschool.washington.edu/gsec
Wren McNally - Assistant Director, Community & Faculty Programs, UW Global Business Center

Lessons from the MBA Classroom: Business Concepts for Foreign Language Professionals - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
This event was extremely useful given the stellar reputation of most of the speakers on the program and the quality of their presentations. As always, CIBER-sponsored events are well-worth the detour, as we say in French. The materials I collected during the conference and the contacts I made will be invaluable to my teaching.
Liz Martin - Assistant Professor, Department of French

International Business Seminar: Australia - UCLA
Dear CIBER and Professor Spich, I am so grateful for you because you were the first person that supported the idea of this event, especially after all the "no"s from everyone else. Even though I was still going ahead with it regardless, it made all the difference to feel that CIBER believed and supported me. Everyone else finally turned around and supported us after they saw CIBER's support. Thank you, truly.
Giang Biscan - Fully-Emplyed MBA Candidate 2009

Informal Foreign Language Tutoring at UT-Austin - The University of Texas at Austin
At the McCombs School of Business, there are many MBA/MPA students who want to brush up their foreign language skills but don’t have time to take traditional language courses. Our informal tutoring program gives these students access to international colleagues who are native speakers of languages they want to work on. Students sign up for inexpensive private or small-group tutoring sessions, working out their own schedule and location with the tutors.

In 2006-2007, 50 students enrolled in the program. Languages included Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. 19 students, many from McCombs, served as tutors. Some students enroll in the tutoring as a refresher course, others in preparation for study abroad, and others are simply interested in an area or culture and want to learn more. CIBER also underwrites the fees for McCombs faculty and staff who want to study a language.


globalEDGE - Michigan State University
globalEDGE provides us with rich and innovative knowledge on international markets as we target worldwide customers with leading-quality footwear.
Tim O’Donovan - Chairman, Wolverine World Wide

globalEDGE - Michigan State University
globalEDGE is a highly accessible and first-rate resource that helps keep our membership informed about relevant global business issues facing Michigan’s manufacturers.
John MacIlroy - CEO & President, Michigan Manufacturers Association

globalEDGE - Michigan State University
globalEDGE is the nec plus ultra of international business portals: an essential tool for students, executives and researchers. It is a magnificent source and resource, continuously updated; its diagnostic tools are true interactive learning opportunities for all users. We use it integratively and fully at Georgia Tech.
Dr. John R. McIntyre - Professor of International Management and Executive Director of Georgia Tech CIBER

globalEDGE - Michigan State University
I am really impressed with how globalEDGE manages today’s information overload to provide practical international business information for us in the automobile industry.
Sten Sjöberg - President & CEO, Gestamp U.S. HardTech, Inc.

globalEDGE - Michigan State University
globalEDGE is a very valuable partner for the U.S. Commercial Service in our mission to assist U.S. companies to be competitive in global markets.
Doug Barry - Director of Marketing & Communications, U.S. Commercial Service

globalEDGE - Michigan State University
globalEDGE provides a wealth of information on corporations, industries, and countries that assist us as we conduct research for our international customer satisfaction indices.
Claes Fornell - Chairman, CFI Group Worldwide

World Languages Day - Michigan State University
The following comments were submitted by Michigan school teachers who attended the World Languages Day event:

"[My favorite part was] watching the students enjoy themselves while learning about new languages and cultures" (Vicki from Clarkston); "[My favorite part was] watching my students survive! Many tried a new language. Most have never been to a university campus. It's great to see them expand their experiences" (Kristine from Fife Lake); "The whole educational experience is phenomenal!" (Jeana from Detroit); "[My favorite part was] the excitement my students had when they told me what they learned. They were obviously excited and inspired!" (Amy from Kenowa Hills)


FDIB to China - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Even though I am at the middle of the semester I have already seen the benefits of the trip for my undergraduate teaching. Not only did the trip give me more confidence at speaking about the social transformations of China, but it also permitted me to transfer the students some of the rich information I got in conversations with officials of the US Chamber of Commerce, General Motors (Shanghai), Deutsche Bank, and Invest-Hong Kong. … I am sure I will keep finding more benefits of this trip for my teaching. At this historical juncture it does not make much sense to teach about international business and not being familiar with the Chinese economy. The trip opened my eyes to more teaching and research projects for the benefit of my academic career and the students' learning process.
Marcelo Bucheli

Study Abroad - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
This trip to Mexico provided me with exactly the "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunities I sought to experience during my summer. In order to expand my education in economic development beyond the confines of the classroom I have sought any opportunities to enhance my facility with the Spanish language or my understanding of Latin American cultures. This trip has fulfilled both those ambitions and in the process given me an insight into my own culture and self that could only have been achieved through such an experience.
Brock Williams

Study Abroad - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Argentina was an incredible experience. Seven weeks of cultural and linguistic challenges provided me the opportunity to test my strength, swallow my pride, accept my fears, forgive my blunders and conquer old obstacles. College is merely a training regimen for the hurdles ahead, and this summer abroad made mine that much more rigorous. The culmination of all my experiences there has brought me one step closer to facing the real world after graduation; it helped prepare me for the unknown trials that lie ahead. Practice that I can apply to workplace conundrums and real life dilemmas, it was a scrimmage before the big championship game. Economically speaking, I now have the comparative advantage.
Jessica Bryce

Georgia Tech Recognized for Internationalization Effort - Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology has been awarded the Sen. Paul Simon Award in recognition of its efforts to internationalize the campus. Sponsored by the Association of International Educators, the award recognizes institutions that show excellence in the internationalization of practices, structures, philosophies and policies. Georgia Tech received the award for its study abroad programs, overseas campuses and research centers, international distance learning and the integration of international programs into all undergraduate majors. (more)


Georgia Tech CIBER - Georgia Institute of Technology
The Georgia Tech CIBER recently hosted a visit from a Chinese delegation from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Facilitated by Professors Han Zhang and Francis Ulgado, the group included 14 executive students and a staff member of their Executive MBA program. Their itinerary included a presentation on the U.S. Legal and Regulatory Trade Environment, given by invited speaker, Rich Kaye of Smith Moore LLP, and academic and business panel sessions with resident Chinese graduate students, visiting scholars and professors, and with local Chinese businesses respectively. The one-day visit was capped off with a reception shared with Georgia Tech Executive MBA and Global MBA counterparts.


MSU-CIBER - Michigan State University
Michigan State was one of five universities awarded the 2006 Senator Paul Simon Award for campus internationalization and profiled in a major report published by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The report, titled "Internationalizing the Campus 2006: Profiles of Success at Colleges and Universities," highlighted selected units at Michigan State and singled out both globalEDGE and IBC for recognition. The Eli Broad College of Business received mention not only for the renewal of the CIBER grant and top-rated globalEDGE website, but also for the depth and breadth of the study abroad programming. In 2004-2005, 521 undergraduate and graduate students at the Broad School studied abroad—the most of any college at the University.


2006 CIBER Western Regional Conference - San Diego State University
"Thank you for providing our Center for International Trade Development directors the opportunity to attend the 2006 CIBER Western Regional Conference in San Diego. We thoroughly enjoyed the featured speakers and gained valuable insight and information from the topics addressed. Our respective missions are quite similar and provides a foundation for current and future cooperation. Thank you."
Jeffrey Williamson - Statewide Director, Centers for International Trade Development

globalEDGE - Michigan State University
"I have used the site for my graduate class in international marketing for 3 years. I use the site to provide my students with the background information they need to succeed in my class. The site provides them with information in a user friendly environment that is both efficient and flexible. I also for the past two years have used the site in support of my undergraduate class. I have these students do the modules on the individual countries; my undergrads find the modules fascinating."
Barbara Wooldridge - Associate Professor of Marketing, The University of Tampa

Faculty Development in International Business Program - University of South Carolina
"The program provided an amazing in-depth survey of International Business that was perfectly balanced between subject content and pedagogy. The faculty re-enforced the reputation of the South Carolina IB program."
Dr. Jann-Marie Culhane - Assistant Professor, Flagler College

2005 IB Institute - Michigan State University
"The Institute was a great learning experience for community college faculty interested in learning more about internationalizing courses and programs. We received a lot of information from excellent speakers and presenters who shared with us their wisdom and insights; we were given the opportunity to participate in live discussions and receive answers to our questions; and we also now have the wonderful opportunity to network with faculty and colleagues at other community colleges who share the same interests. In addition, the accommodations at the Kellogg Hotel, the various extracurricular activities arranged for us, and the transportation to various local sites for shopping and dining were excellent, and the food was superb. I encourage other community college faculty members to participate in the Seventh Biennial Institute in 2007."
Felipe Chia - Professor, Harrisburg Community College, Harrisburg, PA

China Faculty Development in International Business 2005 - University of Colorado at Denver
"This was a very memorable and incredibly worthwhile trip - truly rewarding in learning more about the China economy as a nation (and local and regional economies as well), a variety of businesses across regions, political influences, labor markets and much more. The group of faculty from other CIBER schools was the best group of faculty I've had the opportunity to get to know in such a trip." (more)
Thomas H. Olson - University of Southern California

China Faculty Development in International Business 2004 - University of Colorado at Denver
"This program has been an incredible experience. The briefings and visits were first-rate. I expected to learn a considerable amount, but my expectations were far exceeded." (more)
Jean-Claude Bosch - Executive Associate Dean and Dean of Faculty, UCDHSC

CIBER - University of Colorado at Denver
"As an individual engaged in international commerce, I have followed with great interest the various programs of the University such as the full globalization of the Business School and its interaction with the business community in support thereof. I can attest to the fact that these programs have been extremely successful."
Richard Bard - Chairman & CEO, Bard Capital Partners LLC

CIBER - University of Colorado at Denver
"CIBER programs provide a very useful platform for discussing the pressing issues of today's business environment and also allow for expanding our understanding of political, cultural and historic aspects. We must strive to pass on to the next generation the best of our thinking and experiences to enable them to build a fairer world for themselves, for emerging nations and the underprivileged. The current tensions in the world are clear evidence of the fact that we leave them with an unfinished job and we owe them all the support that we can give."
Peter Widmer - financial advisor in Switzerland, former chairman of Julius Baer Investment Management, Inc.

CIBER - Michigan State University
I would like to thank you for everything you do to promote international business education. My colleagues and I learned a lot last academic year and hope to use that knowledge to serve our students and the business community. My college's International Resource Center to which you donated some books now has over 300 volumes in International Business and other disciplines. Several boxes just recently arrived form Michigan State University CIBER. With all your 110% support, I am sure the Talladega College's program is "in good hands." Many thanks.
Michael Taku from Alabama

globalEDGE - Michigan State University
globalEDGE became a very powerful tool when I worked on the project of analyzing low cost country opportunities at Whirlpool this summer. It is a portal of an unbelievably large amount of information and data regarding international business. Additionally, the methodology used to analyze the emerging markets is very thought-provoking. globalEDGE was very helpful to my project and I think I will use it more frequently in the future.
Laura

Globalizing Business Schools: An HBCU-CIBER Partnership Program Participant - Michigan State University
"The Faculty Study Tour in South Africa and Botswana was a "trip of a lifetime." Our curriculum will be greatly enhanced by the experiences provided by the trip itinerary. All concerned at MSU-CIBER who had a role in the planning and execution of the trip are to be congratulated!"
Leo T. Upchurch - Tuskegee University

CIBER - Michigan State University
"All of you are doing an outstanding job with the CIBER at MSU. Unarguably, MSU's CIBER is the best in the nation- a view that I emphatically express. Kudos for globalEDGE which is now the premiere website for information related to International Business."
Zahir A. Quraeshi - Professor of Marketing and International Business, Western Michigan University

MSU-CIBER Grant Recipient - Michigan State University
"I am writing to thank you and the Michigan State University CIBER for the grant that you provided for me to attend the Sixth Annual Spanish Language Faculty Development Seminar in Spain from June 26 to July 1. It was a very beneficial experience for me and one that will be significant for the Business Spanish course that I will teach this fall.

I am prepared to bring to our students the best in their course of study. I thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity provided by grants from CIBER at Michigan State University, at Florida International University and from Morehouse College.

I appreciate the support from the Michigan State University CIBER towards the seminar by the FIU CIBER and the relationship that you have established with Dr. Glenwood Ross here at Morehouse College. The collaboration between the departments of Modern Foreign Languages, Dr. Joseph Agee, Chair, and Economics and Business Administration strengthens our curriculum."
Maria del Rosario Pujals Vickery - Instructor of Spanish, Morehouse College

Faculty Research Commentary - University of Michigan
"A three-year grant from CIBE has provided much-needed support for our research project, "Globalization and Competition." As the only scholarly research that directly examines the impact of contemporary (private) international cartels on developing countries, it has received considerable attention in international-policy circles. It has already resulted in a book chapter, and an article in the Antitrust Law Journal. More publications are forthcoming."
Valerie Suslow - Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, Ross School of Business

Faculty Research - Duke University
"I want to thank you for the award and let you know that the trip was instrumental in improving my research on corporate capital structure. I received outstanding feedback at the conference and met a number of international colleagues that I would have otherwise never met had it not been for this trip."
Michael Roberts - Professor, The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania

FDIB on Strategies for Teaching International Negotiations - Duke University
"It's my great pleasure to take part in this simulation. As I have never been involved in professional negotiation before, I am very thankful that I learned a lot in this event. It stimulated a lot of thinking. I hope the Chinese team has provided some helpful feedbacks."
Annie Xioa - Candidate for MBA, Class of 2005, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University

FDIB on Strategies for Teaching International Negotiations - Duke University
"This was a wonderful program. I have never taught negotiation before, and within two days of returning, I had my first negotiation in my International Business Class. I felt confident and more than able to implement what I had learned, and the students loved it. I attribute this to the top-notch training and materials I received at this conference."
Prof. Nicole M. Castater - Assistant Professor of International Business and Finance, Clark Atlanta University

2nd Annual National Forum on Trade Policy (NFTP) - Duke University
"I very much enjoyed sharing ideas with the "big picture" thinkers. I.E. Dartmouth professors, Mr. Rosen, Council on Foreign Relations……….Thank you for making the Forum possible!"
Damien Bard - Specialist, Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor

InterCultural Edge (ICE) Certification Workshop - Duke University
"Great job. Clearly an enormous amount of upfront work has been done to be @ this point. Very interested to follow progress and be involved."
Dr. Karen D. Loch - Director of Institute of International Business, Georgia State University

InterCultural Edge (ICE) Certification Workshop - Duke University
"The process was the best part of the program – it was fluid and dynamic – facilitating and cultivating a learning process for us all……Great first ICE Teaching Consortium! Looking forward to the evolution of this powerful tool! GOOD JOB!"
Prof. Marta White - Assistant Professor, Georgia State University

Faculty Development in International Business "European Economies in Transition" - University of Pittsburgh
"I had a wonderful time and found the trip to be of immense benefit" (more)
Gary Quinlivan - Dean, Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government St. Vincent College

Faculty Development in International Business - University of Pittsburgh
"Value of opening my mind to an international enlightenment was priceless." (more)
Douglas K. Reed - Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

Morocco Module of International Business Course - University of Wisconsin
Professor Rod Matthews traveled to Morocco this spring to meet with faculty and students at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) and to teach students in his own Contemporary Topics in International Business (IB 365) course via advanced Internet video technology. (more)
Rod Matthews - Professor

Spanish Language Immersion Program in PERU - Florida International University
"The Spanish Language and Cultural Immersion Program in Peru is an incredible experience. Along with absolutely first rate instruction in business Spanish, ESAN provides a wonderfully rich introduction to the culture, politics, and economic environment of Peru." (more)
Richard Chisik - Assistant Professor, Florida International University

Spanish Language Faculty Development Program in SPAIN - Florida International University
"I have been to several CIBER workshops and conferences and I can say without a doubt that the FIU's CIBER Summer Workshop on Teaching Spanish for Business is the best one. Not only participants share challenges and best practices on Business Spanish curricula and programs, but also they are provided with significant and valuable information about the business world in Spain and how small businesses and multinational companies conduct transactions with the European Union." (more)
Hiram Aldarondo - Lecturer, University of Washington

FDIB ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING Program - Florida International University
"The 2004 FIU-CIBER program on anti-money laundering was interesting and informative and substantive regarding international business regulation and practices in Florida, and the Caribbean Basin, with a particular emphasis on Panama. The program was well organized, with presentations reflecting the perspectives of both regulators and the regulated, both from the US and other jurisdictions, by knowledgeable and experienced officials from business and government enforcement and regulatory agencies." (more)
Raghavan D. Nair - CIBER Executive Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison

FDIB MERCOSUR Program - Florida International University
"The Mercosur program was carefully planned and highly organized, which enabled the focus to be on education and interaction. Equally as important to the country and cultural education was the relationships forged with other U.S. faculty and administrators. Further, in meeting faculty and business people from a variety of countries, we had a much more personal experience than a standard tourist would have in Brazil, Argentina and Chile" (more)
Mindy Kraft - Director, Master of Arts - Int'l Business (MAIB) & Master of Science - Mgnt. (MSM), University of Florida

Overseas Internship Award recipient - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"I did not realize how little I knew until I stepped outside the boundaries that I created in my mind. I never really considered how other cultures think and what makes them act the way they do. I want to thank CIBER for encouraging me to step outside these boundaries.... I learned more than I could have imagined, but the most important thing that I gained was the desire to reach other cultures and to learn everything I can about them."
Joseph Schagemann - Business, University of Illinois

Asian Rust Seminar - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"It was a once in a lifetime chance for an old farm boy from Crittenden Township in central Illinois to get a first hand look at agriculture in another land. It also puts our dependence on non-renewable resources into perspective to the point of my being critical of the United States for being behind a developing country in regards to resource conservation."
Dan Schaefer - Crop Sciences, University of Illinois

Study Abroad Award recipient - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"Studying abroad in London was one of the best experiences I have had in my life. First of all, I was able to figure out what kind of person I was, what kind of person I aspired to be, and even came up with a few goals for myself.... In addition, I have also developed more pride in my status as an American. We are recognized internationally for our developments, for the people, and the endless opportunities available to us (including exchange programs)."
Angela Kang - Finance, University of Illinois

"South American Business Issues", Summer Institute for Busines Faculty - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"In summary, the program was very enlightening, and taught me a lot about a region of the world that I had never visited and not considered in any intellectual sense prior to the trip. My notes and the photos taken will be invaluable in helping me update my courses. Thank you for the funding that enabled me to attend the program."
Cele Otnes - Professor, University of Illinois

"Anti-Money Laundering" in Miami, Florida and Panama City - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"In short, an enormous amount of information and insight was provided in a very short time; I don't believe I have ever participated in as intense and exciting a conference of this sort. The experience will be extremely valuable for my research on payments and payments systems, and I am extremely grateful to CIBER for providing the opportunity to participate."
Charles Kahn - Professor, University of Illinois

Summer Institute for Business Faculty, Latin America to Brazil - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"Consistent with the words of Franklin ("Opportunity is the great bawd."), the opportunity to participate in the Summer Institute is and will continue to offer insight and energy both to my research and teaching that I could not have gained sitting in Champaign. Thank you for giving me that opportunity."
Tim Babbitt - Professor, University of Illinois

Summer Institute for Business Faculty, Latin America to Brazil - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"The program provided an excellent overview of the relevant international business and marketing issues related to Brazil. By attending the program I was definitely able to gain a greater understanding of many of the complexities and difficulties of doing business in Brazil."
Hamish Gow - Professor, University of Illinois

Global Business English Immersion Camp - University of South Carolina
The enthusiastic Romanian response to last summer's first international service learning project which focused on business topics, prompted the addition of liberal arts components to the curriculum for the project's second year; modules will cover business, globalization, democracy, cross-cultural communication, language, creative writing, entrepreneurship, media arts, marketing and advertising, and American pop culture. (more)


Asia Now: Business Opportunities Conference - University of Memphis
"This was an amazing effort and every customer I spoke with was excited about such an awesome opportunity!" (more)
Bob Deane - USCS - Int'l Trade Specialist, Seattle, WA

International Study Tours - Columbia University
"The Chazen study tour to India was one of the highlights of my Columbia Business School experience. Visiting India's most successful companies allowed me a deeper understanding of the country's opportunities and the macroeconomic factors driving its growth, as well as some of the cultural and political challenges of conducting business in the region. Discovering India with 35 of my classmates left an indelible imprint on my life." (more)
Aly Alibhai - MBA 2005

MBA Exchange Program - Columbia University
"I expected to gain a stronger global business perspective, study non-American approaches to various disciplines in the business sector and immerse myself in a different culture. My expectations were met, and then some. What I learned in Spain, both in and out of the classroom, has changed my perspective - professionally and personally - for the better." (more)
Michelle Naggar - MBA 2005

Workshop on International Entrepreneurship - Georgia Institute of Technology
"The Annual Consortial Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship, now in its 7th year, is designed to bring together some 30 doctoral students and leading scholars to focus their doctoral dissertation research on the international dimensions of entrepreneurship..."
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Anne Fuller - , Doctoral Candidate, Strategy Program, Georgia Tech College of Management, Atlanta, GA

CIBER - Georgia Institute of Technology
"The Georgia Tech Global MBA Practicum is a ten-day for-credit project-driven international field trip for MBA students focusing on one select country annually..." (more)
Dr. Mark Ferguson - Assistant Professor of Operations Management, Global MBA Practicum Faculty Trip Supervisor, College of Management, Georgia Tech

CIBER - Georgia Institute of Technology
"A team of U.S. businesswomen and U.S. Embassy personnel selected eight leading executive businesswomen from Algeria and Tunisia. The goal is to assist U.S. companies with their expansion and access into North Africa..."

"...The International Business Academy Program is a consortial partnership certificate program with the World Trade Club Atlanta for Georgia-based executives, and a strategic alliance among educational, private and public organizations to help Atlanta businesses compete internationally..."
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Josette R. Gauthier - President and CEO, Azion (www.azion.biz)

Plus 3 Program - University of Pittsburgh
Scott Hunter, a sophomore studying civil engineering commented "I invested nearly two thousand dollars into the trip, and I feel as if I received ten thousand dollars-worth of education and experience in return." (more)
Scott Hunter

CIBER - Georgia Institute of Technology
"CIBER is an excellent resource for students. It provides information, contacts, guidance, and funding that makes international study possible for students who might not otherwise be able to participate. CIBER also provides great opportunities to build connections within the international business community through the numerous conferences and seminars it hosts."
Stephen Selfridge - MBA Student of 2006 Class, College of Management, Georgia Tech

CIBER - Georgia Institute of Technology
"In a city of Atlanta's size there are many organizations - civic, commercial, and educational - involved in promoting international business through country- and topic-specific seminars, workshops and classes. Yet year in and year out, only one stands above the rest, and that is the business school at Georgia Tech and its CIBER program. I consider attendance mandatory, and I never fail to receive hands-on knowledge of immediate benefit for my own international efforts. The business community of Atlanta, and of the Southeast, is truly fortunate to have the Georgia Tech administered CIBER program, and I greatly look forward to participating in upcoming events."
George Lancaster - Managing Director, AmericasMart

Global Business Forum - Georgia Institute of Technology
"The Georgia Tech CIBER is a great ally in the promotion of U.S. exports. The annual Global Business Forum that Georgia Tech's CIBER hosts brings together local and foreign business people around a particular country or market. The Georgia Tech CIBER's focus and funding have been highly effective in bringing these kinds of opportunities to the Southeastern US."
Thomas Strauss - Southeast Network Director, U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce

Georgia Tech Global Business Forum - Georgia Institute of Technology
"UPS's relationship with CIBER and in particular our sponsorship of the annual Georgia Tech Global Business Forum has been very rewarding. CIBER provides UPS the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from esteemed members of academia, industry and government in those areas of the globe that are most important and intriguing to us. The relationship has helped us advance our understanding of international business and culture, while solidifying our role as a global partner, both in commerce and in education." (more)
Tom Langa - Manager, Marketing, Southeast Regions, Worldview Services, UPS, Atlanta, Georgia

2nd Annual National Forum on Trade Policy (NFTP) - Duke University
"I definitely learned things of great value, enabling me to better assist Washington State companies in the global marketplace." (more)
Larry K. Williams - International Trade Director, State of Washington, Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development

Business Environment and Policy in India - Texas A&M University
"...I enjoyed the program. It is obvious that much work went into preparing this program and I feel privileged to have been part of it. ...Nothing but good things to say about Raju (housing facilities manager) and his crew; hardworking, prompt, courteous, and eager to please. Service above and beyond the call. Thank you for your hard work in preparing a thoroughly enjoyable ."
David Bern - Purdue University

Business Environment and Policy in India - Texas A&M University
"...programme gave superb overview over politics, economy, and culture in India; quality of faculty and corporate representatives was outstanding. IIMB campus is an oasis of silence and beauty within slightly chaotic city of seven million people. Campus facilities are very good, accommodations good, and food absolutely superb. Coordinating professors from IIMB were very helpful and the workload was demanding, but OK. Excellent company projects, including final presentation to the CEO."
Johannes Haas - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Business Environment and Policy in India - Texas A&M University
"..I had a great time in India and I thought the program was great. I thought the food, housing, and academic component were very good. I was especially impressed by the caliber of speakers that came to give us lectures. I had no idea that we would have such an impressive lineup....Overall, I thought it was a great experience and I am glad I went."
Mark Padgett - University of South Carolina

Business Environment and Policy in India - Texas A&M University
"...I definitely rank it (IIMB in Bangalore, India) as one of the best experiences of my life!"
Anirban Mukherjee - University of Pittsburgh

Globalizing HBCU Business Schools - University of Florida
"Through this support, our Business French course has been enhanced and the new Spanish Business course developed. Our faculty has also been supported financially to participate in foreign language training at other CIBER institutions." (more)
Kenneth Gray - Eminent Scholar Chair & Professor of International Management at Florida A&M University

6th Bienniel International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - University of Florida
"The MSU IB institute provided an excellent overview of global affairs, showcased the extensive web resources of globalEdge, and gave participants access to how knowledgeable MSU faculty have internationalized their courses." (more)
Susan Crosson - Accounting Faculty at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville FL

Developed course "International Advertising" - University of Florida
"I believe that the course content assists in broadening students' understanding of global branding and marketing issues. Certainly, they will become more aware of how U.S. products are strategically positioned and adapted to foreign markets." (more)
Dr Marilyn Roberts - Associate Professor, Department of Advertising

FDIB Asia - University of Florida
"I gained insight and material that not only will be directly reflected in my teaching, but the experience sparked new research ideas and established potential collaborations." (more)
Dr Marilyn Roberts - Associate Professor, Department of Advertising

FDIB Pearl River Delta - University of Florida
"The organizers of the tour excelled in designing a program that provided access to people, industries, and businesses that are not generally available to outsiders. The tour delivers an excellent introduction to Chinese business for American business academics." (more)
Dr Robert Thomas - Associate Professor of Business Law and Legal Studies

FDIB Antwerp - University of Florida
"The faculty development program in Antwerp provided me a unique opportunity to expand my knowledge of the politics and formal decision-making structures of the European Union to incorporate the economic and business-related implications of integration in such diverse areas as human resource management, internal EU trade, and even the intersection of business 'best practices' and the environment." (more)
Amie Kreppel - Director of Center for European Studies & European Union Studies Program

FDIB to Eastern Europe - University of Florida
"I learned a tremendous amount. I thought I would enjoy the 'touring' part of the trip and the meetings with government people would be the 'cost'. I was wrong. At a minimum, the latter was equally memorable and worthwhile." (more)
Dr. Alan G. Sawyer Chair - Department of Marketing; Professor, FDIB to Eastern Europe

FDIB to Eastern Europe - University of Florida
"The speakers were very knowledgeable and presented a variety of viewpoints and the factory tours added an 'up close and personal' feel... It is one thing to read about the Kremlin and Red Square, quite another to actually be there." (more)
Dr. Stanley K. Smith - Director, Bureau of Economic and Business Research; Professor, FDIB to Eastern Europe

USC’s Asia Conference Seoul 2004 - University of Southern California
"The conference was such an eye opener. The amazing strides the Asian countries are making economically, how competitive the world will be for my students, how much there is to learn, how important connections are for individuals and businesses and so much more. My students couldn't wait to hear all about Korea and everything I had done while I was there. These experiences provide so much growth and knowledge and create a desire and enthusiasm in me (and hopefully in my students too) to read, learn and experience more to become more effective in life and in our careers." (more)
Pat Harrison - High School Economics Teacher, El Segundo High School

Semester Study Abroad, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy - Texas A&M University
"The scholarship allowed me to take full advantage of my incredible opportunity in Europe. My study abroad experience offered me the opportunity to take two international finance classes from a top professor. The classes really sparked my interest in international finance and has made me seriously re-think my career plans. My experience in Europe was a truly life changing experience. My interest for international finance has been greatly sparked and my confidence was boosted greatly. Doing so well in such a hard class and with such a top professor really gave me the confidence I needed."
Eric McGregor Bethea

Summer Study Abroad, Cuernavaca, Mexico - Texas A&M University
"I want to thank you for your generous gift that allowed me to travel to Cuernavaca, Mexico this Summer. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life." (more)
Brent Case

Reciprocal exchange in Stuttgart, Germany - Texas A&M University
"By helping me expand the scope of my education, (the scholarship) has enable me to see opportunities that are invaluable. My international study experiences have given me a perspective that I would not have enjoyed otherwise. By helping me study abroad, (the scholarship) has made a distinct difference in my post-graduate education." (more)
Matt Chapman - MBA student

Reciprocal Exchange year abroad - Texas A&M University
"As we have all witnessed since the terrible tragedy of September (11), our world is far more connected than ever before. For those that doubted our country's role in foreign affairs and whether events in the third world can impact us, surely they are now believers. I have also studied the effects on global financial markets. If anything is clear, it is that our world will only become more interconnected politically, culturally, economically, and even spiritually. We simply cannot afford to be ignorant." (more)
Steven F. Smith - MBA student

Reciprocal Exchange Program - Texas A&M University
"This scholarship had a huge impact on me. Spending a year studying in a Spanish university allowed me to finally speak a language I had studied for seven years with confidence. I am very grateful for that opportunity. I learned so much every single day there, especially outside of class, as I encountered not only the Spanish people, but other foreign students as well, from Europe to Latin America to Asia, from all over the world!"
Nicole Dzik

CIBS - Texas A&M University
"I knew of the Center for International Business Studies and viewed it as a significant asset for Mays. However, it was not until I arrived on campus that I fully realized the breadth and depth of CIBS impact on our faculty, curricula, and students. I am very pleased by the degree of globalization that has been accomplished in Mays, but even more pleased by its nature. Rather than creating a small cadre of faculty specialists in international business and limiting the reach of internationalization in the classroom to specialized programs, the effort has been to engage all Mays faculty in the globalization process."
Jerry R. Strawser - Dean & Development Council Chair in Business

Study Abroad - Texas A&M University
"It will soon seem as if our world is getting smaller due to the growth of international relationships and advanced technology. I plan to be part of this new growth by using the experiences I gain abroad to develop myself individually and professionally. Knowing your own culture establishes the person you are, but recognizing other cultures broadens your perspective on life and yourself." (more)
Veronica Cantu - Mitsui Scholar

The Exchange: Spain and Argentina - Texas A&M University
"I had not only endured but also conquered one of the most challenging experiences in my life. I was a different person, more confident, more resilient, and with an open mind. As a business student I know the expectations of the business world. I know that with the adoption of globalization, borders are being torn down, mom and pop businesses are becoming global, and the everyday business man/woman is becoming an international man/woman of mystery. The knowledge that I gained is second to none, and I could not have learned these things in a book, a classroom, or at home; the key is the experience itself." (more)
Austin Eaves

Exchange Program - Texas A&M University
"I'm a former student that participated in an exchange program at Monterrey Tech for the 2002-2003 school year. I just wanted to let you know that 2 years later, I am still reaping the benefits of that abroad experience. I was offered a position at Bank of America to work on a Latin American project earlier this year..." (more)
Gregory Franklin

Global Entrepreneurship on-line course - Texas A&M University
"I actually had absolutely no idea that I would be doing this when I signed up for your class and only came across the opportunity a little over two months before the end of the semester. Your class has already been of great help, especially in getting a business plan together and things to keep in mind when doing business abroad. I am currently deep in the process of starting a my own business in the tourism industry in Nice, France." (more)
Daniel Moore - Owner, President Experience France, LLC, Grand Mediterranean Tours - Nice

Fox School Alum Mr. Paul Gaspari Helping to Create Jobs in the Region through Exports - Temple University
"Exporting these days is actually a lot easier than you would think," Paul says. "It's my job to help advise companies through the small bureaucratic steps and give them the tools they need to make an overseas sale." (more)
Mr. Paul Gaspari - Fox School IB Alumni, International Trade Rep, U.S. Export Assistance Center

Working Spanish - University of North Carolina
"When UNC-CIBER executive director Lynne Gerber first told me about Working Spanish, she emphasized that the course was designed for "busy working professionals and business students who need Spanish to do their jobs better but who don't have time to attend traditional language classes in a classroom on campus." The course appealed to me not only as a potential distance learning option for students at all 16 campuses of our UNC system schools, but also as an excellent professional development tool for UNC faculty and staff whose activities increasingly involve the Spanish-speaking world." (more)
Molly Broad - president, UNC general administration

National Forum on Trade Policy - University of North Carolina
"The National Forum on Trade Policy is the only place where I can go to confer with colleagues from all across the nation and international trading partners about the full range of state and local policies and practices in response to globalization. It allows us to think about how we might work together to better connect the state and local experience with federal decision-makers." (more)
Carol Conway - deputy director, Southern Growth Policies Board

Working Mandarin - University of North Carolina
"Working Mandarin was a wonderful resource to help me prepare for a study abroad semester in Shanghai. Those students who arrived in Shanghai with no knowledge of the language suffered more severe culture shock and very few of them left with more cultural and language knowledge than they had when they came." (more)
Novak - , 2005 Duke MBA and Working Mandarin participant

International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - Michigan State University
"I attended both the 4th (2001) and 5th (2003) Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty conferences and am eagerly looking forward with great intellectual hunger for the 6th, which is to be held May 14-19, 2005. There is no finer conference for community college faculty concerned with globalizing their curriculums anywhere in the country." (more)
Mac McGuire - Program Coordinator- International Business, Forsyth Technical Community College

International Business Institute for Community College Faculty - Michigan State University
"This Institute was a truly unbelievable experience for me...Attending this Institute has given me many options and fresh ideas which will be shared with faculty members in my department... The networking was excellent! Sharing information and discussing the different international business programs with the participants was truly enlightening. I have already utilized at least one (simple) idea to better serve our students...Events like this Institute help us broaden our horizons..."
Paula - Texas

CIBER - Michigan State University
"MSU-CIBER represents one of the true success stories of the Title VI program on global competitiveness, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, that we established in 1990. MSU-CIBER is instrumental in helping Michigan and American firms be competitive in the global marketplace"
Donald W. Riegle, Jr. - Former U.S. Senator, Michigan

CIBER - Michigan State University
"The MSU-CIBER represents a great partnership between the nation"s pioneer land-grant university and the U.S. Government to offer first-rate international business education and research"
Peter McPherson - President, Michigan State University (1993 - 2004)

Global Learning Beyond the Classroom - University of Washington
"Having the opportunity of leading a study tour to my country of origin, Argentina, was one of the most challenging and rewarding leadership experiences in the program…. During our adventure we visited varied companies and organizations, including Argentina's Central Bank and the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange; we ate merlot grapes directly from the vines at one of Argentina's best wineries in Mendoza province; we enjoyed executive treatment from the largest combine manufacturer in the country; and more importantly, we all became very close friends… these people have left an indelible mark in my soul." (more)
Flavio Kaplan - University of Washington MBA 2005

University of Michican CIBER Faculty - University of Michigan
A three-year grant from CIBE has provided much-needed support for our research project, "Globalization and Competition." This collaborative effort with Professor Margaret Levenstein focuses on both international cartels and export cartels. (more)
Valerie Y. Suslow - Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, Ross School of Business

Summer Institute Program for Business Communication in Language - University of Pennsylvania
"Penn Lauder CIBER with the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education offered an extremely innovative and highly engaging 30-hour intensive business language program." (more)
Eileen Angelini, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Foreign Languages, Director of the Foreign Language Program - Philadelphia University

The Global Outsourcing Conference - Purdue University
"The goal of this conference is to provide different perspectives on the issue of outsourcing," explained Professor Ingo Walter, Stern School of Business. "The Global Outsourcing Conference offers a forum in which leading institutions' researchers can come together in one venue to provide a comprehensive overview and discussion on the issue." (more)
Ingo Walter - Professor, Stern School of Business

CIBER - University of Kansas
"The University of Kansas CIBER affords our local business community ready access to the talent of students and faculty in assessing the export market potentials of their products. It's a winning combination."
John J. Watson - Director, Kansas Department of Commerce

Developing Women Entrepreneurs for the Global Marketplace - Temple University
"Before attending the Temple CIBER conference on Developing Women Entrepreneurs for the Global Marketplace, I would have never asked for help entering the global marketplace or realized the importance of the internet..." (more)
Helen Glickenstein - Owner, Glickenstein Contemporary Art Gallery