communications@lebow.drexel.edu http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/ Drexel University's LeBow College of Business provides media-rich content to keep you informed about the College. Catch up on the latest interviews, t.v. programs, and events featuring LeBow College guests, students and faculty by accessing the information from this site or by downloading it to take it with you. en-us Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:57:59 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss LeBow College of Business ℗ & © 2005 LeBow College of Business LeBow College of Business webmaster@lebow.drexel.edu no LeBow College Business Drexel University http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/support/podcast/podcast.jpg http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/ communications@lebow.drexel.edu webmaster@lebow.drexel.edu Mike Gregory Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT Drexel University's LeBow College of Business presented Carl Ichan with an honorary doctorate at its 2008 graduation exercises. Ichan delivered a commencement address that was laced with humor and at times hard hitting for his views on corporate leadership. b5cfb538bb4bdec3cb7319847ac5e951 MIke Gregory Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT David Elkins, vice president and chief financial officer of AstraZeneca North America and a 1995 graduate of Drexel University LeBow College of Business MBA program, addressed the LeBow community on the differentiating that factors make the pharmaceutical industry a career industry of choice. Elkins provided an overview of the career options available in pharmaceuticals and discussed the current challenges and opportunities surrounding the industry as well as its future. 50cba083956364e7178e539d887abce3 Mike Gregory Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT Bijan Khosrowshahi, president and CEO of Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance Company Limited in Japan, discussed some of the unique initiatives that have enabled Fuji to achieve these results as well as some of the stereotype impressions of Japanese work force and corporations from his perspective. Mr. Khosrowshahi previously headed AIG's operations in Korea and Turkey prior to his current position. He has also worked in New York and Philadelphia since starting his career at AIG in 1986. Mr. Khosrowshahi has an MBA and an undergraduate degree in Engineering from Drexel University. 30cda896e25b39a8720870ff221d538e Mike Gregory Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT LeBow College of Business showcased its new Business and Engineering (B&E) curriculum (formerly Commerce & Engineering). A panel featuring B&E alumni discussed and highlighted the accomplishments of LeBow alumni and faculty. a720a1ac64bca4fe336a43d1341c9705 Mike Gregory Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT The CEO Agenda featured the unfiltered insights of panelists Renee Amoore, president and CEO, The Amoore Group; Nick DeBenedictis, chairman and CEO, Aqua America; Dominic Frederico, president and CEO, Assured Guaranty, Ltd.; Raj Gupta, chairman, president and CEO, Rohm and Haas Company; Jeffrey Orleans, chairman and CEO, Orleans Homebuilders. The CEO Agenda suggests that academic research can be beneficial to businesses and executives to assist them in meeting their current and future challenges as well as anticipating ever-evolving conditions in the global economy. The event is free to the public. 3d5f353a0276b541134e2aee7d332ab6 Mike Gregory Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT Dr. Roy Carriker, founder and chairman of Global Advisors LLC, addressed an audience at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business on how the current confluence of globalization, information technology and the Internet is rapidly bringing forward new dramatic forms of business structure and practice. In 2002 Dr. Carriker retired as vice chairman of Teleflex Incorporated, a diversified $2.2 billion NYSE listed firm with a balanced portfolio of businesses in the commercial, aerospace and medical markets. Carriker served for three years as CEO of Indivers BV (the Netherlands), now-chairman, and serves in director or advisory to numerous different corporations. He was also the Pennsylvania Innovation Network's 1994 Entrepreneur of the Year. fea070264d46941d430b7d491a9c467a Mike Gregory Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT With debate surrounding the 2008 presidential election increasing the focus on federal regulation of financial institutions and corporations, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance hosted Dr. Michael C. Jensen, Jesse Isidor Straus Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, Harvard University, on April 3. Considered the "Academic Father of Modern Corporate Governance," Dr. Jensen spoke to LeBow College and the Greater Philadelphia business community about corporate integrity and detailed how businesses can establish best practices in accountability. Dr. Jensen also received the first "Outstanding Leadership in Research in Corporate Governance Award" for his groundbreaking accomplishments in the study of corporate governance. 472d151106a238cc80daafa5a234e7a1 Mike Gregory Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT This enlightening breakfast forum explored how first-time entrepreneurs could gain access to the right players in the entrepreneurial world ecosystem to move their ideas and companies forward. Panelists Mel Baiada, '82, '85, founder and principal, BaseCamp Ventures; David Bookspan, founder and managing director, DreamIt Ventures; Blake Jennelle, CEO, Anthillz; RoseAnn Rosenthal, president and CEO, Ben Franklin Technology Partners/SEP; and Mark Schweiker, president and CEO, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce discussed how to create a more inclusive system, better access to funding sources, service providers and advisors in tandem with increasing visibility and transparency of entrepreneurial companies. 66dedad6697a9676eb874f8720ad869f Mike Gregory Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Mariano Fernandez, the Chilean Ambassador to the United States, fielded questions from more than 25 Drexel undergraduate business students on aspects of international trade and the thriving industries that drive Chile's economy. Ambassador Fernandez discussed Chile's fruit exportation, wine production and mining, as well as the importance expanding South American Trade agreements with the U.S. The Ambassador's visit to Drexel preceded LeBow business students' tour of Chile - from March 23 to 30 - where they visited some of the country's largest U.S. importers including ARAMARK and Unifrutti, and learned about the supply chain management of international trade. 0b55bebc38f4de0698e3d4e5a88a9d15 Mike Gregory Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST Hugh C. Long II, CEO of Wachovia's Northern Group, was honored with the 2007 Business Leader of the Year award. This video, which includes a timeline that shows the history of the award, is a tribute to him, to BLOY founder George Ross, who also won the award in 1989, as well as to all past recipients of the award. d409897021dc3041b156a6e161a0589c Mike Gregory Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST Donna M. DeCarolis, Ph.D., Department Head, Management Department, LeBow College of Business and Academic Director, Baiada Center, moderated A panel comprised of Ellie Cantor, Ph.D., president, CJ Resources, Inc.; Wayne D. Kimmel, managing partner, ETF Venture Funds; Cheryl Beth Kuchler, founder and managing principal, CEO Think Tank; and Larissa C. Milne, president and CEO, Parsortix. The panel examined the disparity in growth and discussed the types of entrepreneurial ventures being created now and what may be anticipated for women entrepreneurs. 44d9ed3535a529d1a80146b6ded6a464 Mike Gregory Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST John Calamos, founder of Calamos Investments, spoke to an intimate group of Drexel MBA students at LeBow College of Business on October 25, 2007. Calamos is a pioneer in investment strategies and techniques to help manage risk, who has created a reputation for using investment techniques to control risk, preserve capital and build wealth for clients over the long term. a5efef152f171a1b732c83aadec93def Mike Gregory Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT Faculty, administrators, instructional designers, and academic advisors participated in a panel discussion on how the My LIFEfolio environment provides opportunities for students to engage in continuous, thoughtful self-assess of their learning, link experiences within and across courses, and highlight their key accomplishments. d1a0d19c2d89383ad2e14316565ae57f Mike Gregory Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT Leslie Brun, chairman and CEO of Sarr Group, presented "Luck, Perseverance and Insecurities as the Keys to Success" as part of Drexel University's LeBow College of Business "A View from the Top" series on October 3, 2007. Mr. Brun gave poignant insight on how the aforementioned intangibles are intertwined with one's ability to achieve his/her goals. dffc7b2d3e8b5cc30e1b592174a8906a Mike Gregory Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT Drexel University's LeBow College of Business and the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals sponsored this continuing education workshop on September 20 which examined financial and estate planning for families who have children with special needs. Jonathan Corle '70, CLU, CFP, president, The Tycor Companies, moderated a panel of experts that included Anthony Curatola, PhD, '75, '77, Joseph F. Ford Professor of Accounting, LeBow College of Business; Dennis McAndrews, Esq., Partner, McAndrews Law Offices, P.C.; Bruce Sham, CLF, First Financial Group; James N. Sicks, Esq., Executive Director, The ARC Community Trust of PA, who discussed the importance of the issue and relevant factors. 2c9cc8d5f840d4b0252ad864134076b8 LeBow College of Business Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT Disney Institute spokesperson Terry Brinkoetter offers a glimpse of the successful business strategies pioneered by Walt Disney Company which will be discussed during the Disney "Keys to Excellence" at Drexel University's Behrakis Hall on September 27. Brinkoetter reveals how Walt Disney Company's best practices of management, leadership, loyalty, and service can work for any company of any size. 768f1c2f45ddf0054a6a0a9c55c2254c Richard Barnes Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT Drexel University's LeBow College of Business "A View from the Top" series features Leslie Brun, chairman and CEO of Sarr Group. Mr. Brun will present "Luck, Perseverance and Insecurities as the Keys to Success" at Drexel University on October 3, 2007. In this podcast, Mr. Brun discusses entrepreneurship and elaborates on what can drive one to success. - 93d682f0405ae325d0b99f16e8cda4a8 Mike Gregory Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT The Careers in Accounting LeBow alumni panel was held to educate undergraduate students on career options in the field of accounting. This event was a joint venture between LeBow Undergraduate Careers Services, Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). The event was held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Following the event a reception was held to facilitate networking between students and alumni. There were five LeBow alumni panelists that participated in the panel. These panelists included Laura Ellenberger (KPMG), Schuyler Simms (KPMG), Merhawy Worde (Deloitte), Michele Williams (ACE), and Amy Lynn Flood (PWC). 03e5f1e237ef41be243cb5e900d7efd1 Mike Gregory Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT The First Annual Leadership Collegium brought together prominent scholars who study followers' role in the leadership process from different perspectives. Topics included new empirical research about the cognitive processes of followers and empirical and conceptual work about the roles of follower voice and follower diversity in group and organizational performance. 1303b031ea098399200a5ebf88f8901b Mike Gregory Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT Bernard Poussot, president, CEO and Chairman of Wyeth, addressed the Drexel Community as part of LeBow College of Business Industry Perspective Series on May 9, 2007. Poussot discussed the critical importance of innovation in advancing pharmaceutical research and the formula to keep innovation strong. He will describe the keys to innovation and the great challenges facing health researchers in fighting diseases around the world. f6f823b1235d74fa8fb954c5ba5fc5cf Mike Gregory Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT Dean George P. Tsetsekos, Vice Dean Thomas Hindelang, and Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Host Committee celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Finance Department during the University's Blue and Gold Days on May 4, 2007. The evening featured a retrospective on the founding and growth of the Finance Department, highlighted the accomplishments of alumni and faculty, and a panel discussed "How to C.Y.A. (Cover Your Assets) - Using Hedge Funds in These Turbulent Times." cf9972f31ebb4c35a57ffae576fd5011 Mike Gregory Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT Former pharmaceutical industry executive, Gerianne DiPiano, president, CEO and company founder, FemmePharma Global Healthcare, Inc., discussed "The Crisis in Women's Health: New Opportunities in Drug Development" at Drexel University's LeBow College on Thursday, April 19. Ms. DiPiano's presentation centered on the health challenges women face as well as the related market opportunities in the development of new drugs manufactured specifically for women. Listen to this program in its entirety. 51f029dafadabe87b59046ec076958a8 Mike Gregory Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT On April 16, some of the world's foremost banking experts discussed the "Economic and Social Consequences of European Union Expansion (EU)," a joint program that combines Drexel University's 11th Annual International Business Symposium and the Philadelphia-based Global Interdependence Center's 25th Monetary and Trade Conference. Speakers included Ludek Niedermayer, Ph.D., vice-governor of the Czech National Bank; Andres Sutt, deputy governor of the Bank of Estonia; Angelos Pangratis, Ph.D., deputy head of delegation of the European Commission to the United States; Christian Noyer, Ph.D., governor of Banque de France; Charles Plosser, Ph.D., president, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia; Nancy Wentzler, Ph.D., deputy comptroller for global banking and financial analysis in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; and Steven Liesman. 4d55fed7ac9f65547ff0c95ca733d964 Mike Gregory Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology held a mock contract negotiation on March 22, 2007 with some of the region's most-skilled negotiators featuring P. Mel Baiada '82, '85, managing partner, Basecamp Ventures; Ian J. Berg, managing director, ETF Venture Funds; Anthony A. Ibarguen, president and CEO, Alliance Consulting; and Charles M. Robins, managing director, Fairmount Partners. The panel was moderated by Stephen M. Goodman, partner and co-chairman, Global Emerging Technology and Life Sciences Practice, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP. Click here for a videocast of the program. d88fba457d149d2817b16886c4ac5f84 MIke Gregory Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT Derek A. Gillman, Executive Director and President of the Barnes Foundation, spoke at LeBow College of Business on Tuesday, February 20 and discussed the competing claims that works of art belong either to a particular people or place, or, from a cosmopolitan perspective, to all mankind. Watch his presentation in its entirety. c077f45b231fd161b4559c59c00360ea Mike Gregory Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT In 2007, the Finance Department at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business celebrates its 25th anniversary. This special occasion will be commemorated during the University's Blue & Gold Days on Friday, May 4, 2007 and is featured in the April 2007 inaugural issue of LeBow College's LEAD magazine. LeBow college assistant director of communications, Richard Barnes, host of a discussion on the origins and accomplishments of the Finance Department with: George Tsetsekos, Ph.D., Dean of LeBow College; Thomas Hindelang, Ph.D., Francis Distinguished Professor of Finance and Vice Dean; Michael Gombola, Ph.D., Department Head of Finance; and Thomas Chiang, Ph.D., Marshall M. Austin Chair Professor of Finance. d9bec5084ef4371b7f7bc8b69951ad38 Mike Gregory Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT Retired Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. P. Roy Vagelos, M.D., who currently serves as the chairman of the board of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Theravance, Inc., kicked off the Pharmaceutical Leadership Forum with a discussion on the future of the industry. Among other keen insights on the industry, Dr. Vagelos shared his observations on why he does not consider "Big Pharma" a growth industry. Dr. Vagelos is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. He has written more than 100 scientific papers and is the author of "The Moral Corporation: Merck Experiences and Medicine, Science and Merck." 58e91341bee4ffa52aa6340c9fc5f4e1 Mike Gregory Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT Wayne Gattinella '76, president and CEO of WebMD, returned to Drexel University's LeBow College of Business on Thursday, March 8, 2007 to address a crowd of more that 100 as part of the "A View from the Top" series. Listen to Mr. Gattinella's presentation in its entirety. 791559166e549ce592d9b14957e2f8b6 Mike Gregory Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT Dr. George Tsetsekos, dean of Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, and David Kotok, program chair for the Global Interdependence Center, discuss the social and economic consequences of Europen Union expansion and the preview of the 11th Annual Business Symposium which will be held in the Bossone Research Enterprise Center at Drexel University on Monday, April 16, 2007. f4a0e208cf25b989adce8f3b21fffa52 Mike Gregory Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST Drexel University's LeBow College of Business presents the Pharmaceutical Leadership Forum on Tuesday, March 13, featuring P. Roy Vagelos, M.D. retired chairman of the board and CEO, Merck & Co., Inc. The biopharmaceutical industry has been experiencing rapid growth and on the basis of life-saving and health-imporving innovations, the industry has been at the top of opinion polls. Dr. Vagelos examines the misconceptions of the industry and provides anticipated expectations for the future. 419bcda1c0caed646d4f373556155530 Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST The Drexel Women in Business's "Women's Personal Development Series" will feature Angela Dowd Burton '74, '80, who will speak on the value of networking. Angela Dowd-Burton is government relations manager at Rohm and Haas, where she found the company's Women's Leadership Network. The network has since expanded to nine more companies through the Women's Leadership Forum of the Delaware Valley, which Angela chairs. Here, Angela Dowd Burton talks about the success and challenges for women in the workplace. 4e59ddda3fdf886029732506186b6073 Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST Philadelphia radio's top-rated morning team, WMMR'S Preston & Steve, made a special appearance to LeBow College of Business at the invitation of the Drexel Marketing Association. The 90-minute event - which was held on November 29 in the Grand Hall at the Creese Student Center - was attended by over 200 students, faculty and staff who heard a very entertaining discussion on how to market an idea or oneself, the value of internships, and the importance of a strong work ethic. Listen to the program in its entirety here. 2c37be896027ac4451959e65f77a3653 Richard Barnes Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST LeBow College Dean George Tsetsekos was invited to the top rated Preston & Steve Show on WMMR radio on Wednesday, November 29. The Dean was joined by Jason Miller, president of Drexel Marketing Association, to promote DMA's event with Preston & Steve later that afternoon on the Drexel campus. The radio personalities discussed the importance of internships with Dean Tsetsekos and talked about the unique educational experience offered at Drexel University 922a7c2f5c5f0adb901291b06b89a59b Richard Barnes Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST Drexel University's LeBow College of Business welcomed Mel Baiada '82, '85, managing partner of BaseCamp Ventures, as the featured speaker at the "A View from the Top" series on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. Mr. Baiada's presentation entitled "After You Hit Your Financial Goals, What's Next? The Importance of Passion and Purpose in Leadership" was based on his personal experiences on becoming one of the Philadelphia region's most successful entrepreneurs, which he discusses in this podcast. 4dee37427965213b1ab1ad4c415a3c4c Mel Baiada Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST Mel Baiada, '82, '85, managing partner of Basecamp Ventures, presented "After You Hit Your Financial Goals, What's Next? The importance of Passion and Purpose in Leadership," during a recent "A View from the Top" series held on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. The focus of his discussion emphasized the importance of maintaining purpose and passion in leadership, which, he believes is a drive that permeates every aspect of business. 64fb8f8817082ac39ad68e01db50e687 Communications Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT Dr. George P. Tsetsekos, Dean of Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, discusses the "State of the College," reflecting on the successes at LeBow College and the challenges ahead. In this interview, Dean Tsetsekos speaks about the College's new undergraduate curriculum and the strengths of its faculty. 7382da00b0d8e992cdcdd695b6276211 Communications Team Sat, 07 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT Peter Madden, president of AgileCat Communications Catalyst, discusses the impact of branding, the importance of community involvement, and offers his viewpoint on what makes a good leader. Peter will be the featured speaker at LeBow College of Business Leaders on Leading series on Thursday, October 19. 3e201fc17e3a114027b2e55e9ffc53e7 Richard Barnes Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT Patricia H. Lee, founder of the National Institute for Urban Entrepreneurship, talks about the advancements and opportunities for entrepreneurs as well as how she started her own organization. Ms. Lee is the featured speaker at the Drexel University's LeBow College of Business series "A View from the Top: Winning Strategies for Entrepreneurs" on October 4, 2006. 7667576d220ad355d9ee030cf21f6083 Dr. George P. Tsetsekos Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:34:57 EDT Dr. George P. Tsetsekos, Dean of Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, discusses the "State of the College," reflecting on the successes at LeBow College and the challenges ahead. In this interview, Dean Tsetsekos speaks about the College's new undergraduate curriculum and the strengths of its faculty. 76d208b032c60f28fc2dc892a42c6cff LeBow College of Business Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT In his bestseller, The Wal-Mart Effect, Fast Company's Senior Writer Charles Fishman documents the retail giant's unprecedented influence over the economy both in the U.S. and abroad. Fishman, who appeared at LeBow College of Business on May 10, discusses the massive scale and influence of the so-called "Beast of Bentonville." 76f82f13a6f16be9c7a74b1ba334d83b CN8's Money Matters Today Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST Dr. Ralph Walkling, Stratakis Chair in Corporate Governance and Accountability and executive director of the Center for Corporate Governance, joins host Mary Caraccioli on CN8's Money Matters Today for the Revolution of Leadership series to discuss integrity in business. Dr. Walkling discusses why integrity is essential to the success of business, how to establish a culture of integrity and the value it adds to companies. Walkling is joined by Jim Kristie, editor and associate publisher of Directors & Boards. b0cbbc6e13856403969fce19203dc82e