The University of Maryland will virtually host a world-class panel of experts who will discuss the anticipated increase of white-collar crime and financial fraud surrounding the likely fallout from the aftermath of COVID-19.

Panelists include:

Bruce G. Dubinsky, MST CPA CVA CFE MAFF CFF CAMS 
Managing Director, Duff & Phelps

Sally S. Simpson, PhD
Distinguished Professor and Director of C-BERC, University of Maryland, College Park

Bridget Rohde, Esquire

The Center for Global Business and the MAPIT Alliance invite you and your company to join us for a webinar to learn about current trends related to incoming and outgoing cargo, current shipping challenges and opportunities, and information on resources available for Maryland companies. 

Maryland Smith professor Rebecca Ratner will draw from her own research to answer the question: Are there upsides to time alone? Ratner has been studying how people make decisions about which activities to do alone vs. with others, how much they enjoy activities that they do alone vs. with others, and how they think about other people who do activities alone.

The annual Undergraduate Awards Banquet celebrates outstanding seniors and faculty of the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Victor Mullins, associate dean of undergraduate programs, invites honored guests to share this special occasion with parents, mentors and friends.

COVID-19 has made digital marketing imperative. You’ve got a website which gives you a global reach. Now, how can you create a global digital marketing campaign and find new customers?

Panelists

• P. K. Kannan, Dean's Chair of Marketing Science, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
• Bob Zhang, President and Founder of USABAL Solutions
• Jessica Reynolds, Director of the Office of Intl Investment and Trade, MDOC
• Colleen Fisher, Director of MD office of US Export Assistance Center

This webinar will discuss the global implications of the COVID-19 economic impact on developing and low-income countries, with Africa as an anchor.

Annual retreat for Assistant Professors' to meet with each other and the Dean's Office to share and discuss concerns and ideas. Event details: Friday, February 21, 2020 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - 2333 VMH. An agenda will be emailed prior to the event.

Students attend a “speed dating” style networking event to practice their networking skills with KPMG professionals. Professionals have the opportunity to provide immediate feedback to students regarding their strengths and areas for improvement.

The Smith Analytics Consortium will host a networking event for alumni, students, industry and SAC board members.

The Global Showcase celebrates global learning by all business students who studied abroad during the 2020 winter break. Student posters will be on display “gallery style” from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Van Munching Hall atrium. Students will present their posters to judges from Noon-2 p.m. The winners of the showcase competition will be awarded $2,500 in global scholarships which will be announced via email on February 14. All are invited — friends, family, faculty, staff and global alumni.