Vol.3 No.4
Spring Term Final Enrollment Session - April 5th
The Huizenga School will host a Final Enrollment Session on Saturday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m. It will be the last chance for new students to enroll for the spring term — classes start April 11. Bring transcripts for on-the-spot evaluations, and speak to admissions representatives about our 18-month alternate weekend format. The application fee will be waived for all those who submit and application for admission at the event. Click here to RSVP, call 954-262-5026 or email rsvp@huizenga.nova.edu.
Huizenga School to Induct Three into Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
The Huizenga School will celebrate excellence in business innovation and ingenuity as three captains of industry are inducted into the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on Wednesday, April 16. Celebrating its 19th year, the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame honors the achievements of outstanding business people in the South Florida community. This year’s inductees are: Ralph A. Marrinson, President, CEO, and Executive Director, Marrinson Senior Care Residences; Douglas J. Von Allmen, Chairman and Founder, Beauty Alliance Inc.; and Jordan Zimmerman, Founder and Chairman, Zimmerman Advertising.
University-wide Open House
NSU will hold a campus-wide open house for prospective students on April 11 & 12 in the University Center. Whether preparing to start college as first-time freshmen or seeking to advance your career with a graduate degree, you will have an opportunity to meet faculty, staff, alumni and current students, and get information on the many bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs offered at NSU. Financial aid advisors and admissions counselors from every department will be on hand to answer questions. The open house will be held Friday, April 11, from 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
More information and registration is available at http://www.nova.edu/openhouse/ or by calling (866) 432-2002.
Business Student's Coffee Company Endorsed by Indy Driver
DaSilva USA, a small-scale Brazilian coffee company owned by master of international business administration student Jonathan Evans, has been endorsed by driver Tony Kanaan of the Indy Racing League for the 2008 season. Kanaan is part of Andretti Green Racing. The Indy Racing League will begin its season on March 29 in Homestead, Fla. DaSilva USA is based in North Carolina.
Business School Information Meeting in Nassau, Bahamas
With classes available on weekends and evenings in the Bahamas, you can earn your bachelor’s or master’s business degree from NSU while you continue to work full-time. With professors who are real-world corporate leaders, you’ll be empowered with the skills you need to advance your career and earning potential. Attend our Business School Information Meeting on April 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the NSU Bahamas Student Educational Center and see for yourself the difference a real-world education can make. For more information or to RSVP call 242-364-6766 ext. 0 or email nsu-bahamas@nsu.nova.edu.
Huizenga School Starts Undergraduate Business Administration Cluster at BCC
The Huizenga School is pleased to announce the start of a new undergraduate cluster program, which consists of six students who take classes on the North Campus of Broward Community College (BCC). This cluster was made possible because of the articulation agreement that was recently signed between NSU and BCC, allowing all graduates of BCC’s A.A.S. in Business Administration program to transfer up to 63 credits toward the completion of a B.S. in Business Administration degree at NSU. The cluster meets on Tuesday evenings, taking one class per semester. For more information, attend an Information Session on April 14-17 at BCC’s North Campus. Please contact Zeida Rodriguez for details at 954-262-5163 or zeida@huizenga.nova.edu.
Hudson Institute Offers Executive Education Courses for Broward County Department of Health and Miami-Dade County Public Schools
The Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education is pleased to offer management development and advanced leadership programs to Miami Dade County Public Schools and the Broward County Department of Health. The County Schools programs take place at the Miami Student Educational Center, and the Broward Health programs are offered on NSU’s main Davie campus.
MBA Graduate Promoted to Executive VP
According to an article that was printed in a Boca Raton newspaper, Michelle Caldwell, a graduate of the Huizenga School’s MBA program, has been named Executive Vice President of Garcia Stromberg of Boca Raton and Stuart. Caldwell additionally holds the title of CFO. As Executive Vice President, Ms. Caldwell will serve on the Executive Committee providing strategic planning and direction for the firm and will continue to oversee company operations, human resources, investment opportunities, legal and financial matters. Director of International
Institute for Franchise Education Honored
Cheryl R. Babcock, CFE, founding director of the Huizenga School’s International Institute for Franchise Education, was honored by the International Franchise Association’s Women’s Franchise Committee with its prestigious Crystal Compass award for her exemplary leadership in franchise education. Babcock, who designs and develops executive education programs, leadership courses and teaches undergraduate franchise management classes, has served as executive director and arrangements chairwoman of the International Society of Franchising, a multidisciplinary, multi-national organization of academic teachers and researchers for 20 years.
MBA Students from Jamaica Attend Final Capstone Course
Congratulations to the most recent groups of Huizenga School graduating MBA students from Jamaica who attended a week-long capstone course from March 10-14. The capstone course is the final class required of students prior to completing the degree program. Some of the companies the students currently work for include Cable & Wireless Jamaica Ltd., Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd., Sandals & Beaches Resorts, JN Money Services Ltd., Jamaica Money Market Brokers, Grace Kennedy Currency Trading Services Ltd., Jamaica Stock Exchange, Burger King and Citibank N.A.
Flanagan High Students Prepare for College by Attending Lecture at NSU
A group of 40 students from the Academy of Finance program at Charles W. Flanagan High School got a preview of the college experience by attending a lecture at the Huizenga School on March 19. Albert Williams, Ph.D., Professor of Economics and Finance gave a powerful lecture on the stock market’s current trends. In addition to offering on-campus lectures, the Academy of Finance and the Huizenga School have teamed up to create a full-tuition scholarship for Broward County students who have completed the AOF program and plan to enroll in an undergraduate business major at NSU. To learn more, please contact Joycelyn McGlothlen at 954-262-5048.
MIBA Graduate Accepts Position at the European Parliament
Iliana Nenkova, who graduated from the Huizenga School’s master of international business administration program in January 2008, is working as an intern trainee in the European Parliament in Brussels from January 3-April 30, 2008. She has been working in Directorate General Internal Policies, within the Secretariat to the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection. The Committee is responsible for coordination at the community level of national legislation in the sphere of the internal market and of the customs union.
Director of Hudson Institute Publishes Articles in WorldCity Magazine
Vincent S. Daniels, Executive Director of the Hudson Institute of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education, is pleased to announce the publication of a series of articles he authored for WorldCity Magazine. Click here to read the most recent article. The articles are planned to be included in Vincent’s new book, “Negotiating for Business.” For more information about his articles or the Hudson Institute, please contact Vincent at vdaniels@nova.edu.
International Business Administration Students Travel to India
Seventeen students from the master of international business administration program traveled to Mumbai, India as part of an International Field Seminar from March 23-29. During the trip, the students studied at the KJH Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research and visited local businesses, such as Glenmark Pharmacueticals, Mahindra and Mahindra, and the Bombay Stock Exchange. Before leaving for India, seminars were held for the students. Speakers at the seminars included Karl Pinto, the chairman of Goodwin Biotechnology, a company based in Plantation that was taken over by an Indian pharmaceutical company.
Business Etiquette Dinner at Signature Grand
On Friday, April 18, the Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) will be sponsoring an Etiquette Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Signature Grand Hotel. The event will be hosted by Marry Harris, an expert in proper etiquette procedures (http://www.etiquettesavvy.com/). The event is by RSVP only, and attendees are encouraged to purchase pre-sale tickets. Cost for the event is $15 for students and $25 for guests. For tickets and more information contact GBSA treasurer, Daniel Garzon at dgarzon@nova.edu or VP of Marketing, Lauren Kingcade at lkingcad@nova.edu.
MBA Alumna Starts Online Tutorial Program for Caribbean Students
Shalette Ashman East, a graduate of the Huizenga School’s MBA program and a current student in the Ph.D. program at NSU’s School of Computer and Information Sciences, is pleased to announce the successful startup of her company, CaribbeanExams.com. As an international student from Jamaica, Shalette was inspired to start an online tutorial system for Jamaican students in 6th grade to help them study and prepare for the GSAT, the required standardized exam in the Caribbean. Her program is now being used by over 80 schools in Jamaica, has expanded past Jamaica with offerings throughout the Caribbean.
Business School STUEY Award Finalists
For the ninth year, NSU’s office of Student Affairs is pleased to host the Student Life Achievement Awards (STUEY) to recognize outstanding members of the NSU community who have demonstrated leadership, scholarship, service, integrity, commitment, involvement and responsibility. This year’s Academy Award-type event will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:15 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Congratulations to the following Huizenga School finalists:
Executive of the Year - J. Preston Jones
Staff Person of the Year - Josephine Campbell
Alumnus of the Year - Thomas Tworoger
Co-Curricular Advisor of the Year – Albert Williams
NCAA Male Athlete of the Year – Time Coenraad (Basketball)
NCAA Female Athlete of the Year – Megan Kate McDonald (Rowing), Maria Garcia Austt (Golf), Stepanie Quinones (Soccer)
Undergraduate Organization of the Year – Accounting Club
Student of the Year – Beatriz Vargas
Professor Travels to Brazil to Collect Data for Research Project
As part of an ongoing research project on social capital, performance, and the internationalization of emerging market firms by Ramdas Chandra, Ph.D. and Ruth Clarke, Ph.D., professors of International Business, Clarke travelled to Brazil to collect data. During her visit to the cities of Sao Paolo and Vitoria, Clarke spoke to attendees at the Vitoria Stone Fair, which is the second largest fair in the world. From this experience, Clarke received coverage in Economia, a Brazilian daily newspaper. Additionally, this visit helped to gain further insight into the Stone and Apparel industries, which will contribute to the research.
Business School Scholarship for African American South Florida Residents
Did you know that the Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Business Scholarship is open to all African American South Florida residents who are enrolled in a graduate business program? Jacki Tuckfield received her MBA from NSU in 1996, and many Huizenga School students have been honored with this award over the past ten years. There will be 25 winners for this academic year. Click here for more details about the scholarship requirements. You can also learn more by attending an information luncheon on Monday, April 21 from 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in room 1052 of the Carl DeSantis Building. The application deadline is May 25, 2008.
MBA Graduate Named Executive VP at Syniverse
Alfredo de Cárdenas, an MBA graduate of the Huizenga School, was named executive vice president for North America at Syniverse Technologies. De Cárdenas joined Syniverse on March 31 from Nortel Networks, where he held various executive positions since 1992. Syniverse is a leading provider of technology and business solutions for the global telecommunications industry.
Mark Your Calendar for the Following April Business School Events
GBSA Lunch & Learn—Writing APA Style
Presentation by Alys Jordan, NSU Librarian
Wednesday, April 9 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Carl DeSantis Building, Room 2072
Lunch with NSU Career Services
Monday, April 14 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Carl DeSantis Building, Room 2061
GBSA Lunch & Learn with Key Performance
Learn about six sigma methodology and job opportunities
Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 24 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Carl DeSantis Building, Room 2057
Lunch with Dean Pohlman
Wednesday, April 30 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Carl DeSantis Building, Room 1048/1049
International Business Professor Authors Chapter in Book
A new book entitled, “Corporate Governance and International Business,” which was published by Palgrave MacMillan, includes a chapter authored by Dr. Ruth Clarke, Ph.D., a professor at the Huizenga School. The chapter was co-authored with Dr. Viola Makin and Marc Albon. The chapter is entitled “Corporate Governance Challenges for Dual-registered Companies from Emerging Markets: Focus on South Africa.”
Save the Date: Business School Expo on May 3rd
Huizenga means business. There’s no bigger name in business than H. Wayne Huizenga—founder of three Fortune 500 companies. Build your reputation on the strength of his reputation, with a business degree from NSU’s Huizenga School. Come to our Business School Expo on May 3 anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and learn more about the benefits of a degree from the Huizenga School. At the Expo you’ll network with faculty and students, speak to academic advisors, and work with admissions reps to plan your climb to the top. You can also explore over 20 booths, learning about everything from financial aid, scholarship, business clubs, the campus bookstore, to housing. Don’t miss the chance to capitalize on this incredible opportunity. RSVP by calling 954-262-5026 or visiting www.nova.edu/business.
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