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June 18, 2012
Smith Hosts 21st Annual Frontiers in Service Conference

Academic experts and business leaders from around the world gathered to share the latest knowledge on service marketing, operations, and management at the 21st annual Frontiers in Service Conference, sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Service (CES) and hosted at the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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June 15, 2012
9th Annual Top-10 Summer Reading List for Business Leaders

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is excited to announce some favorite books in the "Ninth Annual Top 10 Summer Reading List for Business Leaders" for 2012, as recommended by members of its faculty and staff.

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June 13, 2012
Help Smith MBA Alum Win $250K Grant

Fede Garcia-Lopez (Smith MBA 2003; Engineering 1998) came up with the idea for Panas Gourmet Empanadas during an entrepreneurship class while in the part-time MBA program at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. It started as a wholesale business and in 2010 he opened restaurants in Dupont Circle and Bethesda.

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June 12, 2012
Senbet to Head Top African Economic Development Research Organization

Lemma Senbet, the William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance, has been appointed Executive Director of the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), a premier economic policy research institution serving Africa.

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June 12, 2012
Director’s Institute: Fiorina Calls for More Teamwork, Transparency; Less Collegiality

In boardrooms, many members are standalone actors. They “listen, make their points and go home,” said Carly Fiorina, MBA ’80. “But the reality is the rest of the world sees the company board as a team with responsibilities.”

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June 12, 2012
Director’s Institute: Fiorina Calls for More Teamwork, Transparency; Less Collegiality

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June 12, 2012
University of Maryland Partners with PRSA to Advance Public Relations Instruction in MBA Program

Pilot program aims to create better understanding of corporate communication strategy,methodology and value among current and future business leaders

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June 12, 2012
University of Maryland Partners with PRSA to Advance Public Relations Instruction in MBA Program

College Park, Md. – June 12, 2012 — The University of Maryland’s Robert H.

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June 10, 2012
Smith Business Close-Up: Writing Skills for Executives

Thursday, June 7, 2012, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 10, 2012, 7:30 a.m.

With digital communications, writing skills for executives are more important than ever. How can you be sure you’re staying professional while getting your point across?

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June 6, 2012
Musician Sharpens Marketing Chops Through Smith Experience

Johnny Graham, MBA ’12, has flourished as both a musician and scholar.

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