Due to the generosity of the grant program at MSU-CIBER I was able to attend the Third International Symposium on Agroterrorism in Kansas City, MO. The conference was presented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Heart of American Joint Terrorism Task force with support from ASIS International. I gained valuable information that has already been useful in my position at MSU and will be of benefit to our students.
The International Business Center at Michigan State University recently co-sponsored and co-organized a keynote address and fundraising luncheon entitled "Why GM Matters," at the MSU University Club. The program's featured presenter was William J. Holstein, author of Why GM Matters: Inside the Race to Transform an American Icon. Proceeds from the event benefit the 4th Annual Diversity Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Eastern High School's Don Johnson Field House.
Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero introduced Holstein to an audience of more than 100 participants. The program was attended by GM representatives as well as UAW members and local officials. Mayor Bernero, who recently returned from a trip to Washington D.C. in which he was negotiating on behalf of Michigan's auto industry, welcomed Holstein and expressed his appreciation for his latest work. "You are sharing with America and the world why GM matters," Bernero said.
Holstein's address highlighted the crisis GM faces today in light of the national economic downturn and praised GM's ingenuity. He urged attendees to use the arguments contained in his book to win the argument in Washington D.C. about whether the federal government should further aide GM through supportive financial measures. "You have a battle on your hands," Holstein said. "The American people are not really behind you at this moment. It breaks my heart that that's the case. You need to start articulating what you've done," Holstein added.
William J. Holstein, an MSU alumni, is an award-winning author, journalist and editor. For the past 30 years he has concentrated on global business issues with a special interest in the automotive industry. He has written for numerous publications including, Business Week, The New York Times, U.S. News and Fortune. In addition to his recent publication, he has also authored Manage the Media and The Japanese Power Game.
April 2, 2009
2009 CIBER Business Language Conference
2009 CIBER Business Language Conference
Navigating the World of Business Through Language and Culture
April 11, 2009
21st Annual Meeting of the Central Association of Teachers of Japanese
CATJ annual conferences provide a forum for discussion of major issues relating to the quality and future of Japanese language instruction in the U.S., as well as problems unique to our setting. One of the major issues to be discussed at this year's conference is the preparation of students for entry into business communities.
April 17, 2009
Applied Economics Seminar: Taryn Dinkelman
Dr. Dinkelman will speak on the topic, "The Effects of Rural Electrification on Employment: New Evidence from South Africa."
April 18, 2009
World Languages Day
Michigan State University is known worldwide for its commitment to international education in an era of ever-increasing globalization. With more than 200 study abroad programs and approximately 50 languages offered on campus, MSU is one of the leading universities in the country for internationalizing the student experience.
On Saturday, April 18, 2009, MSU will again invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during the Fifth Annual World Languages Day. Free to all participants, this day-long conference will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language and international study at MSU.
April 19, 2009
NASBITE International Conference
Annual NASBITE International Conference, sponsored in part by the CIBERs of Michigan State University and the University of South Carolina, to be held at the Kona Kai Resort in San Diego. Hotel phone: 619-221-8000.
April 21, 2009
Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon: GM Executive
Speaker, TBA, General Motors Executive
April 22, 2009
6th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Studies Undergraduate Research Conference
This interdisciplinary conference provides undergraduate students the opportunity to gain valuable experience organizing and communicating their ideas and original research to others in a public forum.
April 22, 2009
Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan: The Banking Industry
The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade. The luncheons are open to the general public. Typically, about 100 business executives, public policy makers, and academics attend each luncheon.
May 7, 2009
Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club Luncheon: Regional Forum
Regional Forum: Lansing, East Lansing, Meridian, Delta, Delhi & Lansing Townships.
May 9, 2009
3rd Annual FDIB-Africa
The 3nd annual FDIB-Africa program, to be conducted in South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia, will once again combine over two dozen business visits, cultural experiences and academic visits and lectures over 18 days, to initiate and/or enhance faculty awareness and insight in the business, academic and cultural world of sub-Saharan Africa.
May 27, 2009
Colloquium on Internationalizing Business Education
MSU-CIBER will co-sponsor the Colloquium on Internationalizing Business Education,
to be held at the NAFSA Annual Conference
in Los Angeles California, May 27, 2009.
The Center for International Business Education and Research in The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University (MSU-CIBER) was designated in 1990 as a National Resource Center in international business by the U.S. Department of Education. In this capacity, the mission of MSU-CIBER is to leverage our leading-edge competencies to provide superior education, research, and assistance to businesses, public policy makers, academics, and students on issues of importance to international trade and global competitiveness using our guiding principles as the foundation. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list.