GBSA - Second Annual Gala Event on June 5th

From our current Business school students over at the GBSA, I would like to encourage you to attend their Second Annual GBSA Gala Event on June 5th!

The Gala Event is an appreciation dinner for all Huizenga School students. Held two days prior to graduation, it also provides a platform for graduates and friends to reconnect before their big graduation day. All Huizenga School student groups are present as well as members of the faculty and staff.

This year the theme is Masquerade and the venue is the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The cost is $10 per person with four canned goods. (The cost is $20 per person without a charitable donation.) Students are encouraged to RSVP and purchase tickets in advance.

When: Thursday, June 5th

Where: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Time: 6pm Cocktail Hour 7pm Start Time

Cost: $10 per person with donation $20 without

RSVP online

May 2008 MBA News

May 2008 Vol.3 No.5
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, scholarships, business clubs, the campus bookstore, to housing. Don’t miss the chance to capitalize on this incredible opportunity. RSVP at www.nova.edu/business or by calling 954-262-5026.

Free Situational Leadership® Executive Briefing with Dr. Paul Hersey
Join Dr. Paul Hersey on Monday, May 12 for a freeworkshop where he will outline the principles of his popular leadership model, Situational Leadership®. Dr. Hersey is an internationally renowned behavioral scientist and founder of The Center for Leadership Studies. The Situational Leadership® model outlines strategic methods that help leaders become more successful in adapting their leadership styles to various types of personalities and situations. The event will be held in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU’s main campus. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m., and the presentation will follow from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Seating is limited and by RSVP only. For more information or to RSVP, call 954-262-5026, email rsvp@huizenga.nova.edu or visit www.nova.edu/business.

Huizenga School Starts MBA Cluster at First Data Corporation
The Huizenga School is pleased to announce the start of a new MBA cluster at First Data Corporation in Coral Springs, Fla. The MBA program will be delivered in the Huizenga School’s customized cluster format that is designed to make earning a degree convenient for working professionals. The First Data cluster classes will be held two days a week, during working hours. There are 16 students registered for classes, which began last month. “This opportunity will help make a difference in the career paths of the new students, as well as increase the recognition of NSU’s Huizenga School in the business community,” said Zeida Rodriguez, cluster coordinator and recruiter for the Huizenga School. For more information about the Huizenga School’s customized degree programs, please call Zeida at 954-262-5163.

Dinner with the Dean Event is a Success
On Wednesday, April 23, the Huizenga School played host to more than 65 guests—including 27 prospective students and 38 parents—for a “Dinner with the Dean” event. The evening event included a networking session with faculty, staff and the Huizenga School Dean, Randolph Pohlman, Ph.D. Following the networking session, a formal dinner was served. During dinner the students and their parents sat at tables hosted by a Huizenga School faculty member, where they could ask questions, discuss the undergraduate business programs, and get information about NSU’s campus life. Additionally, the dean addressed the students in a brief presentation. Following the dinner and presentation, the group enjoyed dessert in the dean’s boardroom and campus tours.

The Marlins Community Foundation Gives Scholarship to Huizenga School
The Marlins Community Foundation presented the Huizenga School with a $2,500 scholarship cheque on March 28 at NSU’s Night with the Marlins. This is the second year the Marlins Foundation has given to the Huizenga School’s undergraduate Sport and Recreation Management degree program. Nancy Olson, Executive Director of the Marlins Community Foundation, and Billy the Marlin were on the field before the game to present the cheque. The following Huizenga School representatives participated in the cheque presentation: Joe Pineda, Assistant Dean of External Affairs; Jade Chen, Director of Development; and Dr. Peter Finley and Dr. Jeffrey Fountain, Assistant Professors of the Sport and Recreation Management Program.

Huizenga School Dean Named Junior Achievement's 2008 Honoree
Randolph A. Pohlman, Ph.D., Dean of the Huizenga School was named Junior Achievement’s South Florida Invitational 2008 Honoree. The first-class golf tournament was held at Grande Oaks Golf Club on April 7. Funds raised at the event will go toward programs that educate and inspire elementary, middle, and high school students on subjects such as business, economics, and free enterprise. Past honorees include: Dave Thomas, H. Wayne Huizenga, Rowland Schaefer, Bernard J. Kosar, Jr., Philip P. Smith, Jack W. Miller, Tony Segreto, Max B. Osceola, Jr. and Stuart Kaufman.

Huizenga School Awards Student of the Term for Winter 2008
Congratulations to Kari Stogner, an undergraduate accounting major, and Humberto De Castro and Alissa Mure, MBA candidates, for being named the Huizenga School’s winter 2008 Outstanding Students of the Term. The Outstanding Student of the Term Award was created to identify and recognize students who exhibit the attributes and characteristics of the ideal Huizenga School student. Selections are based on the recommendation of a professor and a written essay. The winners received a scholarship grant to cover the tuition of one course for the 2008 spring term.

Mark Your Calendar for a Presentation Skills Workshop
Learn how to make your presentations more powerful! All current business students are invited to attend a presentation skills workshop on Friday, May 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The workshop, entitled “All the Workplace is a Stage: Powerful Communications for Success” features Linda Sherwin and will be held in the Carl DeSantis Building, room 1048/1049.

MBA Graduate is promoted to Manager of Financial Planning
Marcela Vergara, a 2006 graduate of the Tyco MBA cluster in Boca Raton, Fla., was recently promoted to Manager of Financial Planning for Latin America at Spectrum Brands. Spectrum Brands is a global consumer products company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands, including Rayovac, Varta and Remington. In this new position Marcela is responsible for all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including forecasting and budgeting. She will also train new employees on the COGNOS system, which is a ERP system used in planning and forecasting. As such, she will be required to travel to Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Columbia, Central America and Mexico to conduct training sessions. Marcela attests that her MBA degree played a major role in this promotion. “Having my MBA from Nova Southeastern University helped me to see matters in a different way and I was able to apply this knowledge in my career. It made me more successful at Spectrum Brands,” said Marcela. She has been at Spectrum Brands since September 2005, and previously worked in the accounting departments at Tyco and Motorola.

MBA Student's Marketing Firm is setting the Pace in Oklahoma
Samuel J. Bein, a current MBA student at the Huizenga School, is the CEO and President of Imperial Boogie, an Oklahoma-based marketing firm. Imperial Boogie is a funny name that has gotten big results. “My company personifies the entrepreneurial spirit of H. Wayne Huizenga” said Bein. What began as a college side-project has evolved over ten years to become Tulsa’s freshest voice in marketing. Imperial Boogie has a client list including LG Electronics, Bausch & Lomb, RJ Reynolds and Qualcomm. The firm offers services ranging from graphic and motion design to comprehensive product design and marketing. Where other companies might only offer a Web site or a print ad, Imperial Boogie seeks to help each client accomplish its overall goals using marketing tools as a means to an end. “There is no one-size-fits-all solution to marketing,” Bein said. “Every client has unique goals and challenges, so Imperial Boogie must be unique and fresh every time.” To learn more visit www.imperialboogie.net.

MBA Graduate Honored in Who's Who
Steven D. Cooke, a graduate of the Huizenga School’s MBA program, has been honored as a lifetime member of Strathmore's Who's Who. Acceptance is granted based on the member's leadership, achievement and dedication in their profession or industry.

Professor of Management Presents Case Study on Southwest Airlines
Thomas M. Box, adjunct professor of management for the Huizenga School, presented his case study “Southwest Airlines 2007” at the Allied Academies International Conference in Tunica, Miss., on April 4. The case study was coauthored with Kent Byus from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and won a Distinguished Research Award. It will be published in a forthcoming edition of the Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies.

Professor has Paper Accepted for Presentation in Italy
Kenneth M. Norton, an assistant professor of business and economics for King College, coauthored an article with Pan Yatrakis, Ph.D., a professor and the chair of finance and economics for the Huizenga School. The paper has been accepted for presentation at the Academy of International Business’ Annual Meeting in Milan, Italy from June 30 - July 3. The paper is titled "The Effects of Cultural Differences on Knowledge Assets and U.S. MNCs' Firm Value."

MBA Alumna is Promoted to Financial Controller and Treasurer
Yahaira Gomez, an MBA graduate, was recently promoted to the position of Financial Controller and Treasurer for Jewel River Cruise Line US, LLC. Yahaira brings with her more than 13 years of experience in corporate accounting. Most recently, she held a senior accountant position with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Prior to that, she was a manager of accounting and reporting for The World of ResidenSea. Yahaira has a well-established background in day-to-day operations as well as strategic planning, both of which are necessary for successful business operations. She has particular expertise in the implementation of financial controls in international environments.

Three Business Students Win Student Life Achievement Awards
On Tuesday, April 15 NSU held its Ninth Annual Student Life Achievement (STUEY) Awards in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. The Huizenga School had three winners out of the 14 categories. Out of more than a thousand NSU employees, Josephine Campbell, from the Office of Program Management, was chosen as the Staff Person of the Year. Also, two student athletes from the Huizenga School won STUEY awards; Tim Coenraad was named Male Athlete of the Year (Basketball Team) and Megankate McDonald was named Female Athlete of the Year (Rowing Team). Congratulations to the three Huizenga School winners!

Students in MBA Day Program and Cedar Rapids Cluster Complete Capstone
Congratulations to the most recent group of Huizenga School graduating MBA students who recently completed a week-long capstone course. The capstone is the final class required of students prior to completing the MBA program. Some of the graduating MBA Day students work for companies like American Express and Sun Trust. The students in the Cedar Rapids corporate cluster completed all of the MBA classes in Iowa, but traveled to the main campus in Davie to attend the week-long capstone class.

Master's Students Attend Final Capstone Course
Congratulations to the most recent group of Huizenga School graduating master’s students who attended a week-long capstone course from April 14-18. Some of the companies the students work for include: Pulte Homes, SunCepts Inc., Sea Coast National Bank, Liberty Medical Supply, Bayview Financial, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Bright House Networks, Elavon, Expo Design Center (Home Depot Company), Trap Systems, Ten Golden Rules, TYCO-ADT Fire and Security, Wachovia Bank, Martin Memorial Hospital, Rockwell Collins, Yellow Book USA, Verizon, Metlife, Belcan Corporation, DB Investments, and the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Culture.

Mark Your Calendar for MBA Day
The Huizenga School is hosting MBA Day on Tuesday, June 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building, on NSU’s main campus. MBA Day is an opportunity for prospective students to speak with admission managers about our business degree programs, flexible formats (full time, part time, or online), and convenient class schedules (day, evening, or weekend). Learn how our professors bring real-world business experience into the classroom and tour our state-of-the-art building. For more information or to RSVP email rsvp@huizenga.nova.edu or call 954-262-5026.

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