December 2016 A message from the Dean Greetings from the College of Business Administration at Bowling Green State University! We are in our fifth year celebrating the cultures of our international students. This year we take a closer look at holidays in Puerto Rico, Bolivia, India and Lebanon. The Dean’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODI) has also been busy with international celebrations of their own. This month the group focused on Southern Asia during its first “regional focus” event. We are looking forward to an exciting spring semester with all of the events hosted by the CBA. Save the date for E-Week and look for upcoming communication on The Hatch, the Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship and the Hamilton Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame. I look forward to seeing our graduates cross the stage on Friday, December 16 when we will say goodbye to our students as they leave this great university and embark on their careers as business professionals. From the entire College, we want to wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year. Warm regards Dean Ray Braun, '80 @DEANRAYBRAUN BGSU Sales Competition Connects Students to Jobs General Motors and Center for Business Analytics Team Up on Testing Project Noche Buena, Día de Reyes, Krismasi and the Festivals—Holidays around the World Vitamix Executive Blends Well on Leadership Council CBA Sets Real Record in Business Simulation Volatility in the Stock Market Grabs News Headlines and Creates Nervousness Among Investors and Global Markets Executive MBA Classroom Goes to Vienna and Prague Biz Bits With their polished “sales pitches” ready to go, 120 students connected with 25 companies at the 2nd annual Professional Selling Job Fair. Students who applied to the BGSU Sales Competition or who were interested in obtaining a sales position attended the job fair. American students, faculty, and staff learned more about South Asian culture and traditions from international students attending BGSU. The Dean’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion hosted its first “Regional Focus” to promote more understanding and appreciation of other countries. Read More One of the initiatives of the Dean’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODI) is to assimilate international students into America. In keeping with this goal, Dean Ray Braun and his wife, Theresa, hosted a dinner for a group of Vietnamese students who are attending BGSU’s College of Business Administration. This is the first group of students from Vietnam to attend the College of Business, and more Vietnamese students are expected to come to BGSU next fall as a result of the College’s activities and initiatives. The Center for Business Analytics was highlighted at the Nov. 15 football game v. Kent State. Faculty and students took the field during the first quarter to receive recognition for their contribution to the field of Business Analytics. The Center provides many services to external companies and organizations as well as within the BGSU community. The faculty and students at the Center are able to help area companies with short-and long-term projects. Award winning author, Tim Augustine, presented “Landing a Job in a Rebounding Economy.” He provided valuable tips about standing out among employers. Delta Sigma Pi and the Business Career Accelerator co-hosted this event. Students in MKT 2010 (Intro to Marketing) pitched their qualifications to 29 business representatives during Speed Interviews. Individual winners were - 1st Place - Daniel Bixel; 2nd Place – Phuong "Emily" Nguyen; and 3rd Place – Wade Schimmoeller. The overall class winner was Mearl Sutton’s 11:30 section. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important festivals for the Hindu people of India. It celebrates the victory of good over evil. BGSU's India Student Association organized a Diwali mela celebration on campus with the College of Business Administration hosting a table of international students and business faculty members. Attendees learned more about the dances, songs, costumes, and cuisines of India. The BGSU World Student Association hosted an International Dinner to celebrate the differences and diversity on our campus. The dinner included food from many countries and performances from BGSU students. The College of Business Administration provided an opportunity for international and American business students to enjoy the event. College of Business Administration 369 Business Administration Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403 Phone: 419-372-3411 cbadean@bgsu.edu BGSU.edu/business @BGSUBIZ @BGSUBIZ