NEWS FROM CAL POLY'S ORFALEA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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Cynthia Cooper was the honored guest of the Orfalea College of Business Distinguished Speaker Series on Friday, January 27. Co-sponsored by Andre, Morris & Buttery; Barbich, Longcrier, Hooper & King; and the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Cooper gave a presentation to a standing-room only audience at the Performing Arts Center on the Cal Poly campus. |
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A team of 7 Cal Poly undergraduate marketing students were awarded first place in a research program competition sponsored by EdVenture Partners, Honda North America, and Honda's ad agency, RPA. The Cal Poly team shared first place honors with a team of graduate students from San Diego State University. Ten California schools participated in the competition. |
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The OCOB Student Ambassadors were treated to a tour of Google in Sunnyvale, with lunch hosted by Charles Chin (Marketing '01). Several Cal Poly alumni dropped by to share tips on starting a career with Google. |
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Walter Duflock (Accounting ’89) hosted the OCOB Ambassadors on a tour of ebay in January. Alumni Anne Stenseth (Accounting '98), Sandy Jamison , and Joy Osborne (CLA '93) joined the Ambassadors to discuss their various career paths and to share tips on careers with firms in the Silicon Valley. |
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San Luis Obispo Mayor Dave Romero spoke to the members of the Student Business Council about his 8 years as a member of the City Council and 3 years as Mayor. Prior to his involvement with the Council, Romero worked for the City of SLO as a City Engineer for over 40 years. |
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The Business 404 (Global Impacts on Business) written reports involved determining the viability of bringing a particular product or service into a particular country. The groups were required to research a wide-array of information under such areas as Politics, Legal Requirements, Economics and Cultural/Social/Ethical issues. Pictured is James Knauf, whose group presentation focused on the economic, political, legal, and political implications in bringing an Apple Retail Store to Singapore. |
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Gifts to the Orfalea College of Business enhance the college and university mission.
Feb 2 - Dean's Open Forum for students, Bldg. 03/206. Everyone is invited to attend! Feb 8 - San Jose Alumni reunion, San Jose Country Club, hosted by Fred (Business Administration '63) and Judi Honore, for more information contact Leslie. Feb. 11 - International Career Conference, Embassy Suites - SLO. For more information, go to www.icc.calpoly.edu Feb 23 - Fresno Alumni Reunion, hosted by Don Fischback (HR '69) at Baker, Manock & Jensen, for more information contact Leslie. March 5 - Ray Scherr Business Plan Competition March 10 - Community Advisory Council meeting, Dean's Conference Room, Orfalea College of Business March 30 - Orange County Alumni Reunion, Hyatt Regency Irvine, hosted by Dave Kinney (Accounting '85), for more information contact Leslie. April 1 - Gift of Mobility Benefit, The Cliffs of Shell Beach, sponsored by the Cal Poly Chapter of Wheelchair Foundation April 1 - Delta Sig - 25th Anniversary Reunion Celebration, Embassy Suites. April 21-22 – Open House! Make your reservations early… May 4 - Manhattan Beach Alumni Reunion, Manhattan Beach Country Club, hosted by Chris Strickfaden (Business Administration '86), for more information contact Leslie. May 9 - Santa Barbara Alumni Reunion, La Cumbre Country Club, hosted by Rick Nightingale (Accounting '71) and Tom Brooks (Accounting '74), for more information contact Leslie. May 10 - 12 - PolyPack, Cal Poly. SAVE THE DATE... May 11 - Packaging Advisory Board meeting. Orfalea College of Business May 12 - Industrial Technology Advisory Board meeting. Orfalea College of Business May 12 - Orfalea College of Business Annual Awards Banquet, Chumash Auditorium, 6pm May 16 - Jeffrey Henley, Chairman of the Board, Oracle, Spanos Theatre/Cal Poly, Free Public Presentation, 2:30pm May 18 - Sacramento Alumni Reunion, Serrano Country Club, hosted by Lori deMatteis (Business Administration '85), for more information contact Leslie. May 20 - Day in the Park and Spring Banquet, Cal Poly Accounting Club. Contact the Accounting and Law Area office at (805) 756-1543 for more information. June 10 - Graduate Programs Commencement! 4-6pm, Performing Arts Center, e-mail Vicki Walls or call (805) 756-2637 for more information June 10 - Commencement! 6:30pm, Upper sports field. Go to the commencement web site for more information |
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Christy, Dean Doug Cerf, Associate Dean Chris Carr, Associate Dean Pam McClure, Director of Advancement Leslie McKinley, Director of College & Alumni Relations 805.756.2219 or lmckinle@calpoly.edu |