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Oct. 21 Power Lunch with Craig S. Cohen, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation
(From left, Paola Balaguera, Geet Patel , Craig Cohen, Akshat Bhargava, Hireni Patel

October 5	MBA Student Welcome Lunch
October 7	“Meet the Professors” Lunch
October 14	GBSA Social at the UC Flight Deck
October 16	Writing Workshop - Linda Firestone, Ph.D.
October 21	Power Lunch with Craig S. Cohen, Director of Sponsorship Development Memorial Foundation, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation
October 28	Lunch with Dean Michael Fields

July 15	Florida Business Journal
July 22	Oliver Jobson
July 29	MTV Networks Latin America
Aug. 5	Consolidated Credit
Aug. 12	Venture Architects; Melissa Krinzman “Developing a Business Plan & Securing Investment Capital”

August 21

Shift 180; John Drury & Jeff Manchester

The Office of Development recently hosted its annual luncheon for the Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA). The luncheon was held at Anthony’s Runway 84, hosts Joe Pineda, Assistant Dean of External Affairs and Jade Chen, Director, Development invited special guest Philip G. Schlissel, General Magistrate, Broward County Courthouse to meet the students. GBSA mentor and advisor, Carla Withrow, Assistant Director, Office of Program Management, was also in attendance.

On Thursday July 23, 2009 a group of 50 students gathered at the Sheraton Suites Plantation (311 N. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324) for the Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Etiquette Dinner. This dinner was hosted by Mary Harris of Etiquette Savvy and lasted from 6:00PM-8:00PM. This dinner encompassed both networking, as well as vital pointers of do’s and don’ts of Business Dining. The exquisite event offered a 3 course meal during which we were able to be coached while dining as well as have an open atmosphere in which to ask questions. The dinner was engaging, informative, and delicious! The evening closed with everyone expressing their gratitude for being able to attend such an essential event.

Members of the GBSA joined the Huizenga School's Young Entrepreneurs Council and Dean Pohlman on March 11 at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino. After enjoying the races from the Presidential suite, they were invited to the Winner's Circle to be photographed with one of the winning jockeys, Paco Lopez. Gulfstream Park Racing \ and Casino is a corporate partner of the Huizenga School.

Every semester the GBSA will put on a bowling social right before midterms. This semester the event was held at Sparez Bowling Alley on April 23rd. The event brought out 45 students to enjoy free bowling, food, shoes and drinks.

The GBSA Student Organization, participated in the recognition of Dean Randolph Pohlman, Ph.D with the Pillar of the community Award for Victory Living Programs, on Wednesday, November 12 at the Signature Grand. This award is presented to members of the community who demonstrate altruistic achievements to support education and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them become productive and contributing members of their communities.

Pictured left to right are: Miguel Govea, Heather Lief, Akshat Bhargava,Dave Cohn, Nageen Ali, H. Wayne Huizenga, Dean Randolph Pohlman Ph.D, Daniel Garzon, Lisandra Brown, Octavio Ramirez,and Judith Diaz.

The GBSA helped organize the South Florida International Blues Festival at NSU. It was an amazing weekend event from November 7-9. There were live bands, great tasting food, and lots of friendly people. GBSA volunteers worked the t-shirt booth and raised money for the organization. It was a blast!

GBSA members participated in a team building activity at FAU—the L.I.F.T. Ropes Course. We went through various outdoor group exercises that helped us develop team work skills. We were also challenged to think creatively and work together to complete the activities. It was a fun and exciting day as students were asked to find solutions to the difficult ropes courses.

GBSA members went to support the Miami Dolphins. It was a great game. (Dolphins WON!).

On Monday October 6th in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the GBSA hosted Frank Kelly, who wowed the audience with a presentation designed to enable diverse leaders to convey lasting impressions rather than just first impressions.

On Friday, September 12th, The Huizenga School held the Fourth Annual Rock 'n' Roll Night at the Signature Grand in Davie. Students from the GBSA assisted and created a Rock and Roll booth and trivia Game. The project was a success and was well received by guests and faculty.

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On July 23, 2008, GBSA hosted an interactive Lunch & Learn with Mario Arroyave, President of the South Florida Toastmasters Club. Mr. Arroyave held 40 graduate students spellbound as he told how to interpret body language and read an audience.

The group learned how easy it is to join Toastmasters and the benefits of overcoming the common fear of public speaking. Thanks to his inspiration, many students are interested in starting a local Toastmasters club at the Huizenga School. Email GBSA at gbsa@huizenga.nova.edu if you want to be part of starting this club on campus.