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University of South Florida Muma College of Business October 2018
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PROGRAM MAKES ALL UNDERGRADS CITIZEN DATA SCIENTISTS
By now, everyone knows the emphasis at the Muma College of Business is on analytics and creativity. So it should come as no surprise that, starting this semester, all undergrads must participate in the initiative that will result in a certificate recognizing them as ...
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RELIAQUEST PITCHES IN $1 MILLION TO CLOSE CYBER TALENT GAP
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Bridging the talent gap |
Cybersecurity leader ReliaQuest wants to bridge the talent gap in the emerging field of cybersecurity and put its money where it will do the most good: in the Muma College of Business where it will pay for ...
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SUNIL MITHAS, WORLD CLASS SCHOLAR, JOINS THE BIZ FACULTY
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Sunil Mithas |
The Muma College of Business has landed its first World Class Scholar in Sunil Mithas. The researcher, teacher, consultant and author is part of a small but elite group of intellectuals in Florida. He chose USF because ...
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FLORIDA SBDC AT USF FACILITATING RED TIDE EMERGENCY LOANS
The year-long scourge of red tide has resulted in a big loss of tourist dollars and the Florida SBDC at USF is helping administer emergency loans for businesses adversely affected by the natural disaster. To date, the center has disbursed ...
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CONVERSATION WITH A CEO GUEST: FIREHOUSE SUBS' TOP EXEC
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Don Fox |
Don Fox, CEO of Firehouse Subs, with eateries in 45 of the 50 states, began his restaurant career scrubbing pans in a New Jersey Italian restaurant. Learn how he made it out of the kitchen and into the C-suite at the next Conversation with a CEO, coming up on ...
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FINALISTS VIE FOR $10,000 IN ANNUAL HEALTH INNOVATION PITCH
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USF's Lauren Wright |
Twenty-six finalists from 17 Florida universities made their pitches to a panel of judges at the sixth annual Florida Blue Health Innovation Competition. Each hoped his or her idea would emerge from the competition and get the entrepreneurial seed money. And the winners are ...
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MUMA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CHANGES DEVELOPMENT GUARD
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Scott Morrison |
The role of senior director of development may be among the most important roles in the college, one that secures philanthropic funding to help students continue their education and professors get on with their research. Just hired this month to take over for retiring Liz Sismilich, Scott Morrison's immediate plans are to ...
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: ERWIN DANNEELS EXTERNING AT M VENTURES
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Erwin Danneels |
Associate Professor Erwin Danneels is externing at a European corporate venture capitalist this semester, working on defining and measuring strategic performance for investors looking for more than a financial windfall ...
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STUDENTS, DIRECTOR, UNKNOWN DONOR GIVE $150,000
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Grandon Gill teaches |
Three DBA students, program Director Matt Mullarkey and an anonymous donor pitched in $150,000 to start an endowment fund to be named after Grandon Gill, the program's founder and academic director. Gill, who was unaware of the honor, later said ...
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DIANA HECHAVARRIA RECEIVES HISPANIC PATHWAYS AWARD
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Diana Hechavarrial |
Assistant Marketing Prof. Diana Hechavarria was recognized recently by the USF Latin Community Advisory Committee for her achievements in fostering a better understanding of the dynamics of entrepreneurship in the Latin community. She joined Eileen Rodriguez, head of the Florida SBDC at USF, in receiving the award ...
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VINCENT JACKSON TALKS FOOTBALL, BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Limayem and Jackson |
Former Tampa Bay Buc Vincent Jackson discussed how pro football shaped his business career after he retired from the sport. He's now a successful Tampa Bay entrepreneur and couldn't be happier ...
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER TO HOST MAJOR SUMMIT
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The Port of Tampa Bay |
Florida is situated to be a major player in the world of global commerce and the inaugural Florida Supply Chain Summit next year, sponsored by the Muma College of Business's Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, will bring experts together to talk about ways to boost the state's ...
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FACULTY/STAFF NOTES
* Shivendu Shivendu had an article published in The Asian Age earlier this month titled "Fake News, the DNE of Tech Firms: The Big Fight Against Fake News." He related the legend that ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses the Great once detailed an account of a great battle victory, which, by all accounts, proved to be less than true. To read the article, click here.
* Eileen Rodriguez, regional director of the Florida Small Business Development Center, was the recipient of a 2018 Pathways Award for her contributions to the betterment of Latinos in the region. She was presented with the USF Latin Community Advisory Committee award at the Hispanic Heritage Kick-Off Luncheon earlier this month. To read more, click here.
* Russell Clayton, instructor with the Marketing Department, was interviewed recently by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (equivalent to NPR). In the introduction and signoff, for the piece on career changes, the interviewer mentions the Muma College of Business.
* The Florida Small Business Development Center at USF blog was named among the top 10 small business inspiration blogs by Fieldboom recently, landing in the No. 6 position. The blog is overseen by Stacey Dadd, the marketing and communications officer with the center.
* Luke Richardson, an instructor with the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy, has co-authored an article that has been accepted for publication in Tax Notes, a top-tier journal.
* Dahlia Robinson, an associate professor in the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy, has co-authored an article that has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, an interdisciplinary journal that publishes empirical articles of interest to scholars in a diverse range of law and law-related fields, ranging from civil justice to political science to securities regulation.
ALUMNI NOTES
* Marion Yongue ('91, Accounting) was promoted to associate vice president of development at USF. He has worked at USF since 2011 and previously served as assistant vice president of development.
* Chris Cutchens ('01, MAcc) has been named chief operating and financial officer of DirectView Holdings, a company focused on ownership and management of leading video and security technology companies. He brings more than 20 years of financial management, accounting information and administrative experience to the company.
* Evan Burroughs ('13, Finance) is now a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington, D.C. and is beginning law school at American University's Washington College of Law. The former 25 Under 25 honoree began his career with Northrop Grumman Corporation and later worked as a senior operations analyst with U.S. Special Operations Command and Lanmark Technology.
* Steve Scales ('82, Marketing) was promoted to senior vice president of National Sales for BakeMark, a leading manufacturer and distributor of bakery ingredients, products and supplies. Scales has spent over 30 years in the food industry and will oversee the supply chain and procurement functions within the company.
* Tatiana Garcia ('15, Management, Marketing) has been promoted to senior product manager at Tech Data. She has been with the company since 2015, beginning her career as an AIS software intern. She has worked as a project specialist and a product manager for the Cisco Solutions Group.
* Diana Kanzler Misle ('14, International Business and '15, MS in Marketing) has joined the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business as a marketing and communications associate. She previously was a marketing operations coordinator at Revcontent. She previously worked with several USF units responsible for international student recruitment, including USF International Admissions, USF INTO, and USF Global Shared Services.
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* Oct. 15-21, Homecoming for the USF Bulls. The week's events include the Homecoming Ball, a comedy show and an alumni party. The Running of the Bulls Homecoming Parade through campus takes place on Oct. 19. The Muma College of Business will continue the tradition of holding a homecoming celebration that day in the atrium and breezeway, serving food and refreshments before staging a parade-watch party. For a schedule of events, click here.
* Oct. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m., the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program Lecture Series will take place in the Yuengling Center (formerly the USF Sun Dome). The annual event this year features Dan Reed, head of Facebook's Global Sports Partnerships; Rick Welts, president and COO of the NBA's Golden State Warriors, world champions for three of the past four years; and Jay Parry, former COO of the Women's National Basketball Association at a time when the league experienced incredible growth. The event is free. To read more, click here. To register, click here.
* Oct. 23, 4-6 p.m. Corporate Connections at the Muma College of Business provides an opportunity for graduate students to network with national and local recruiters. The event takes place in the atrium.
* Nov. 6-9, the Florida Small Business Development Center is sponsoring the 42nd annual Basic Economic Development Course. Participants who successfully complete the accredited program are eligible to sit for the Certified Economic Developer examination. The event takes place at the USF Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., on the USF Tampa campus.
* Nov. 14, 8:30-10 a.m., the Muma College of Business's Conversation with a CEO featuring Don Fox, CEO of Firehouse Subs, will take place at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning Simulation, 124 S. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa. To register, click here.
* Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m., the State of the Region presentation sponsored by the Tampa Bay Partnership will take place in the Marshall Student Center Ballroom. Watch for registration details.
* Feb. 5, 8:30-10 a.m., the Muma College of Business's Conversation with a CEO featuring Paul Reilly, chairman and CEO of Raymond James Financial, is set to take place in the Center for Advanced Medical Learning Simulation, 124 S. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa. Watch for registration details.
* Feb. 6-7, the inaugural Florida Supply Chain Summit, coordinated by the USF Center for Supply Chain Management & Sustainability, will be held at the Disney Contemporary Resort in Orlando. Attendees can save on registration fees if they sign up before Nov. 1. To do that, click here. For more information about the summit, click here.
* March 26, 8:30-10 a.m., the Muma College of Business Conversation with a CEO featuring Nancy Tower, president and CEO of Tampa Electric & Peoples Gas, will take place at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning Simulation, 124 S. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa. Watch for registration details.
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GIVE TO HELP STUDENTS GRADUATE, PROFS TO DO RESEARCH
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Scholars and donors meet |
You can change the lives of students. Please consider making a donation to the Muma College of Business to invest in the education and careers of our students. Your support will help students achieve their dreams of a college education. Your gift also may make it possible for faculty members to conduct and complete impactful research that benefits all of us. For a list of donation options, click here.
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