University of South Florida College of Business
Newsletter | August 2012
Featured Articles
New College of Business Dean Excited for Future 

 

Moez Limayem has been meeting with leaders on campus and in the community to hear their vision for the college. Read more

Former Dean Bob Forsythe named Franklin Fellow

 

Forsythe will be in Charleston, S.C., for a year working at the Department of State's Global Financial Services, which provides financial services to the Department of State, USAID, and more than 45 Federal entities worldwide. Read more

Associate Dean Charles Kroncke Retires 

Kroncke retired at the end of July. Jackie Reck, the James E. Rooks Distinguished Professor in the School of Accountancy, is serving as interim associate dean. Read more.
Sport & Entertainment Management MBA
Sport & Entertainment Management Kicks Off 
 
Students in the USF College of Business's newest program, the Sport and Entertainment MBA, are giving back to the community before they even set foot in a classroom.  Read More.
 
USF Business Student Named Summer Commencement's Outstanding Graduate

Economics major Demelza Hayes was recognized for her Fulbright and other achievements.
Read More.
Research Spotlight: Marketing Professor Dipayan Biswas

Biswas's research on sensory marketing illuminates why we make the food and purchasing choices that we do. Read More.
Alumni Spotlight: Dod� Ackey

College of Business alumnus Dod� Ackey recently started a nonp
 rofit school in his homeland of Africa. Read More. 
Student Spotlight: Aaj Solanki
  
In Other News...
 
USF's Phi Beta Lambda chapter took home the most awards of any chapter in Florida from the association's national conference in San Antonio, Texas, this June. The three-year-old chapter won numerous awards including second place for most outstanding chapter nationally, first place in accounting principles, and third place in public speaking. All the members that attended the conference received awards.

Click here for other news within the USF College of Business. 
 
Alumni
Alumni Notes

Chris Solimine (89, marketing) accepted a position as regional sales director for Great-West Retirement Services.

Bill Masterton (91, accounting; 93, MBA) was appointed as its chief executive officer of Piedmont Medical Center.

Chuck Chucri (92, finance), associate producer in Prudential, earned the Chartered Financial Consultant designation, representing educational achievement in the financial services industry, from the American College.  The Palm Harbor resident joined Prudential in 2009 and serves clients throughout the Tampa Bay area. Chucri is the president of Business Network International's Safety Harbor Chapter and is a member of the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Jean Haynes (94, MBA) was appointed as president and chief executive officer of Univita Health.

Read more alumni updates...

Let us know about your new job or promotion by emailing us at [email protected].
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff Notes

Marketing Department Chair Mimi Stamps retired in August after 30 years as part of the College of Business faculty. Anand Kumar will be serving as interim chair of the department. 

Bill Sutton
, director of the MBA in Sport & Entertainment Management, will be recognized with the Academic Achievement in Sport & Entertainment Award from the University of South Carolina at the Sport Entertainment and Venues Tomorrow conference in November.

In This Issue
New College of Business Dean Excited for Future
Former Dean Bob Forsythe named Franklin Fellow
Associate Dean Charles Kroncke Retires
Sport & Entertainment Management Kicks Off
USF Business Student Named Summer Commencement's Outstanding Graduate
Research Spotlight: Marketing Professor Dipayan Biswas
Alumni Spotlight: Dode Ackey
Student Spotlight: Aaj Solanki
In Other News...
Alumni Notes
Faculty and Staff Notes

Dates to Remember

       

Scholarship Luncheon   

 

Friday, August 24, 2012

11:45 a.m. 

BSN Atrium   

    

USF College of Business Week of Welcome Event

August 29, 2012
2:30 p.m - 6:15 p.m. 
 
USF College of Business will host its fall Week of Welcome event: Welcome Business Bulls! Mingle with fellow business bulls and enjoy music provided by a DJ under the BSN covered walkway. There will be FREE food - served by the dean and department chairs - and College of Business T-shirts (while supplies last).
 
Dean's Executive Advisory Council Meeting 

August 29, 2012
9 a.m.
College of Business
 

USF College of Business in the News

    

One Tampa start-up finds success with a sport they love, stand-up paddle-boards.

 

 Sights, sounds and smells affect cravings, USF professor confirms.    

 

 Same chain store doesn't always mean same merchandise. 

 

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