Events
Huizenga School to Host MBA Day Events
Earn your business degree from Florida's largest MBA program. Learn more at the Huizenga School's MBA Day on Dec. 2 at NSU’s main campus in Davie or at NSU’s Student Educational Center in Kendall. Stop by anytime between 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. to learn how you can earn your undergraduate or graduate business degree from Nova Southeastern University. Speak with an admissions manager about our variety of degree programs and formats. Meet with academic advisors. Find out how a business degree from the Huizenga School can help advance your career. Click here to RSVP for the main campus event, and click here to RSVP for the Kendall event.
MBA Information Meeting in Miramar
MBA classes are now offered at Nova Southeastern University's classroom facility in Miramar Town Center (2050 Civic Center Place). Now, you can earn your MBA degree in only 18 months from the Huizenga School. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting in January. Learn more at our MBA Information Meeting on Thursday, November 17 at 6 p.m. Join us and speak personally with an admissions advisor, and find out about financial aid options. RSVP by calling 954-262-5026 or emailing rsvp@huizenga.nova.edu.
Bahamas Business School Day
Attend Nova's Business School Day in Nassau on Tuesday, Nov. 10 anytime from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and learn how you can earn a bachelor's or master's business degree on your terms. Classes are available locally in Nassau on the weekends and evenings, so you can earn your business degree while you continue to work full-time. And our faculty of real-world corporate leaders will help you develop the spirit of innovative thinking necessary to advance your career and earning potential. The Business School Day will be held at the Bahamas Student Educational Center at 8 Jean Street. RSVP at 242-364-6766 Ext. 0 or nsu-bahamas@nova.edu.
Student News
MBA Student Named "Rising Star" by Florida Trend
Hugh W. Brown Jr., a current student enrolled in the MBA in Finance program, was named one of 11 "Rising Stars" in the October 2009 issue of Florida Trend magazine. The magazine recognized "Florida's young professionals that are making their presence felt in government, non-profits and business." In August, Brown was one of 14 students from Florida colleges or universities selected to the fifth class of the Gubernatorial Fellows Program. Students in the program work in the Executive Office of the Governor or in Governor's agencies in Tallahassee, gaining firsthand experience into the operations of state government. Click here to view the Florida Trend profile on Brown.
MIBA Students Travel to Brazil
The Huizenga School's 2009 annual International Field Seminar (IFS) was held in Brazil during the month of September. Eighteen master of international business administration students (MIBA) attended the educational trip, which was hosted by the University of Sao Paolo, in Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro. As part of the trip itinerary, the students visited five companies, including Embraer, Natura, Azul, Google and Globo Television. In addition, they attended various seminars held at the university. During the trip, students were inoculated into the Brazilian culture by sampling native foods, attending soccer matches, and celebrating the Brazilian win in the Olympics contest for 2016. To learn more about the Huizenga School's IFS program, visit http://www.huizenga.nova.edu/IFS/.
Huizenga School Announces New Scholarship
The Huizenga School is pleased to announce a new scholarship that is available to undergraduate business students. The H. Wayne Huizenga Scholarship awards up to $3,000 per year to those who qualify. The application deadline for the scholarship is December 1, 2009. Click Here to access the application, and view the eligibility criteria and required documentation.
GBSA Hosts Strategic Forum Mentor Dinner
Members of the Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) recently held a recognition dinner to honor and thank their Strategic Forum mentors, who include some of South Florida's most high-powered business executives, CEOs and entrepreneurs. Officers of the GBSA presented each mentor with umbrellas specially printed with the Strategic Forum logo as a token of gratitude. More than 25 high-level business executives dedicated their time to coaching and providing students with insight on leadership, professional development and the importance of building relationships within the business community.
Business Students Win Ethics Bowl Competition
Congratulations to "Do the Right Thingers," the winning team of undergraduate students majoring in business at the Huizenga School, who won the NSU Ethics Bowl on October 8. The competition was sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement.
The team will now advance on to compete in the Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl in St. Petersburg, Fla. On November 14. The team members are (from left to right): Fred Roger, Junior Jonathas, Nicole Velez, Cory Cohen and Arman Taheri.
Upcoming GBSA Events
The Graduate Business Student Association will hold student meetings in the Carl DeSantis Building's Student Lounge from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the following Mondays: November 9, November 23, and December 7. Pizza lunch will be served at all meetings. All business students are cordially invited to become active in the GBSA, help facilitate events, gain leadership skills, and expand their network.
Hudson Institute Hosts Welcome Event
On October 16, the Huizenga School's Hudson Institute hosted a welcome event for the new students who are enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) program, also known as the Pre-MBA program, for the fall term. Staff members, existing students and alumni of the GDBA program attended the event. Refreshments were served, and ice-breaker activities were played to help the students get to know one another. The newly enrolled students represent the following countries: Nepal, China, India, Colombia, Brazil, Denmark, Vietnam and Angola. To learn more about the GDBA program, visit http://www.huizenga.nova.edu/ExecEd/Hudson/GDBA/.
Students Attend Final Capstone Course
Congratulations to the most recent groups of Huizenga School MBA students who recently attended a week-long capstone course. The capstone course is the final class required of students prior to completing the master's degree program.
Faculty News
Business Professors Win Best Paper Award
Two Huizenga School professors, Terrell Manyak, Ph.D. and Bahaudin Mujtaba, D.B.A., were honored to receive the Best Paper Award in the human resources division at the Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management's annual conference for their co-authored article titled, "Task and Relationship Orientation of Ugandans and Americans." Manyak personally presented the paper at the conference, which was held in Washington, D. C. in early October. The article was also published in the IBAM's Annual Conference Proceedings.
Professor Serves as Economics Expert
Albert Williams, Ph.D., professor of finance and economics has been in demand to give media interviews on economic issues. On Oct. 13, Williams was interviewed by WTVJ NBC6 for a story on the Dow Jones reaching 10,000 points. Williams' expertise was part of the story on the NBC6 newscast that evening. On Oct. 18, an interview with Williams was aired on three South Florida radio stations: Majic 102.7 FM, 790 AM The Ticket, and Lite 101.5 FM. During his on-air interviews, Williams discussed topics related to unemployment issues, such as outsourcing and jobs, the weakening U.S. dollar, gold prices, the housing situation, consumer confidence, and consumer spending – including sales forecasts for the approaching holiday season.
Professor Appointed to Editorial Review Board
Art Weinstein, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Marketing at the Huizenga School, was recently re-appointed to the editorial review board of the Journal of Small Business Management. The mission of the journal is to advance entrepreneurship research worldwide. It is the oldest, and often called the most distinguished, journal in its field.
Alumni News
MBA Grad Named Chief of Staff for Governor Crist
Shane Strum, a graduate of the MBA program, was recently named the Chief of Staff for Florida Governor Charlie Crist. Strum, who currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff to Gov. Crist, will take over his new duties on Nov. 3. Strum also served as the director of corporate and government affairs for the Huizenga School from 1995 to 2000. "Shane's past experience as a successful businessman combined with his experience in our administration on the important issues of transportation and business have prepared him well to lead our office," Gov. Crist said. For the complete announcement of Strum's appointment, visit http://www.flgov.com/release/11105.
MBA Graduate Starts Franchise Company
Craig Martin, a recent MBA graduate, purchased the franchise company, EmbroidMe, with his wife, Babette, in August 2009. Craig and his wife both own the franchise. "She runs the daily operations, and I am responsible for the financial aspects of the store and participate in the marketing," said Craig. "I perform these tasks at night and on the weekends, as I am a full-time employee at JM Family." Craig has worked for more than 10 years at JM Family Enterprises, where he currently serves as a treasury manager. Earning his MBA aided Craig during the purchase of his franchise. "It enhanced my ability to build financial models, research the franchise, provide credibility to my resume and negotiate with the prior owner." EmbroidMe is located in Fort Lauderdale on East Commercial Boulevard. To learn more, visit www.Embroidmestore.com.
Alumnus Presents Paper
Rodney Oudan, D.B.A., a graduate of the doctoral program in marketing and an associate professor of marketing at Worcester State College (WSC), recently delivered a paper on Social Marketing at the Quarterly Meeting of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Nutrition Specialists. The meeting was held at the Worcester Business Center on October 6, where he presented his paper titled, "Defining the Marketing Mix in a Social Marketing Effort to Change Behavior." Oudan was assisted by Ms. Jessica Wright, a WSC alumna and former SIFE president.
Other News
Huizenga School Hosts GM and AutoNation CEOs
The future of the auto industry was discussed at a town hall meeting featuring the CEOs of General Motors and AutoNation on Oct. 8. The event, which was titled the "Road Ahead Forum," was hosted by the Huizenga School. Fritz Henderson, CEO of GM, and Mike Jackson, chairman and CEO of AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, each gave presentations and then answered questions submitted by the audience. Michael Fields, Ph.D., dean of the Huizenga School, served as moderator. Henderson, who became CEO of GM in March and has led the company in its emergence from bankruptcy, presented on what led to the crisis in the auto industry and how GM is changing. Jackson focused on the causes of the crisis, the effect of the restructuring of the industry, and his optimism for the future. Watch videos from the event at http://www.huizenga.nova.edu/news/.
Huizenga School Launches New TV Commercials
The Huizenga School is pleased to announce the launch of its new television campaign, which began airing in the South Florida market last month. Click Here to view the 30-second commercial.
Economics and Finance Association Hosts Forum on Economy
The Huizenga School's Economics and Finance Association, along with the National Association for Business Economics, hosted a forum where the economic outlooks for key industries in South Florida were examined. Titled "Economic Outlook for Southeast Florida," the meeting was held on Oct. 23 and featured presentations on international trade, housing and hospitality industries from local leaders. NSU students and faculty, and members of the local community heard insight from the following presenters: J. Antonio Villamil, Ph.D., dean and research professor at the St. Thomas University School of Business; Brad Hunter, chief economist and national director of consulting at Metrostudy, Inc.; William Stronge, Ph.D., a professor emeritus at Florida Atlantic University and a senior fellow in economics at the Cantanese Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions at FAU; William Pettinger, a senior vice president and chief real estate economist for Seacoast National Bank.
On Sept. 17, the Huizenga School hosted its annual Fall Kick-Off Reception. This year's reception was special as it was the first time many board members, council members and guests had the opportunity to meet the new dean of the Huizenga School, Michael Fields, Ph.D. NSU's cheerleaders welcomed guests with a performance in the Dr. William S. Spears Courtyard Atrium. Dean Fields discussed his vision and enthusiasm to develop the business school's educational programs, curriculum, and building a diverse faculty and student body. Guests in attendance included Board of Governors and Young Entrepreneurs Council members, corporate partners, community leaders and special friends of the Huizenga School and NSU.
Huizenga School Hosts Workshops for UPS
As part of its partnership with UPS, the Huizenga School served as host for the UPS Women's Leadership Development program on Sept. 30. The event was attended by executives of UPS, including more than a dozen alumni of the Huizenga School. Attendees came from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers and from corporate headquarters in Atlanta. The Huizenga School's dean, Michael Fields, Ph.D., met with key leaders within UPS and the recruitment team answered questions about the Huizenga School's degree programs. The Women's Leadership Development program is designed to provide an integrated and aligned series of tools and practices that brings talented women from the hiring phase, through skills development, and into higher levels of responsibility.
Real Estate Development Program Receives Book Donations
On October 27, the Master of Science in Real Estate Development advisory committee held its monthly meeting. At the meeting, the committee members accepted a donation of books from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) District Council. Four boxes of books were generously donated to the Huizenga School to help create a reference library that can be used by students. Additionally, Huizenga School Dean, Michael Fields, Ph.D., attended the meeting to discuss his new initiative for program development at the Huizenga School, and how the real estate development program fits into the plan of adding direct, immediate and measurable value to corporations.
Dean Attends Hollywood Welcomes the Stars Event
Michael Fields, Ph.D., dean of the Huizenga School, recently attended the 17th Annual Boys and Girls Club Hollywood Welcomes the Stars event. The Huizenga School supported the event, which benefitted The Marti Huizenga Unit at the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. The Club provides programs for children aged 7-18, giving the community's youth a safe and positive environment to learn and grow. Many celebrities attended the star-studded event, including John Ratzenberger (Cheers), Davy Jones (member of The Monkees), Dennis Cole (Charlie's Angels, The Love Boat), and athletes such as former Miami Dolphins players Jeff Cross, Shawn Wooden, and Troy Drayton. Dean Fields is photographed with Dawn Wells, best known for her role as "Mary Ann" from Gilligan's Island.
Discounted Miami Dolphins Tickets
The Miami Dolphins are pleased to offer special discounted tickets to all alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of Nova Southeastern University. Order your discounted tickets today for any of the following games:
- Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 15 @ 1:00 p.m.
- Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 27 @ 1:00 p.m.
Ticket prices and seating include:
- Upper Corner/End Zone: $45.00 (includes complimentary meal voucher)
- Upper Sidelines: $75.00 (includes complimentary meal voucher)
- Lower Corner/End Zone & Touchdown Club: $92.00 (seating is limited)
For more information or to order tickets, please contact Thomas Eugene at 305-626-7296 or teugene@dolphinstadium.com.
