http://newscenter.iupui.edu/ News about Business from Newscenter en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:09:21 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4311/Special-Student-Rates-for-Conference-on-Globalization-and-Economic-Development http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4311/Special-Student-Rates-for-Conference-on-Globalization-and-Economic-Development IUPUI students and local high school students can purchase tickets for the first Public Scholars in Africana Studies International Conference at the special price of $25 per person. Registration for all others is $150 for the two-day event. The Public Scholars in Africana Studies International Conference will take place Oct. 29-31, 2009, at the University Place Conference Center and Hotel, 850 W. Michigan St., located on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus. International scholars and entrepreneurs, including a Nigerian king, will gather at IUPUI for the event that focuses on globalization and economic development in Indiana, the United States and other countries. The conference theme is “Rethinking Economic Development in the Context of Globalization: Entrepreneurship, the Knowledge Economy, and Sustainable Development.” Specific topics for discussion include: (1) How to Succeed in Business in the 21st Century Knowledge Economy; (2) International Business Opportunities in the Changing Global Economy; and (3) The Impact of Globalization on Africa and the African Diaspora. Keynote speakers include His Royal Majesty Oba (King) Michael Aremu Gbadebo, the Okukenu IV and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Nigeria, which has a population of about 1.5 million people. Gbadebo, an accomplished entrepreneur, will speak on “The Changing Role of Nigeria in the 21st Century Knowledge Economy.” Conference events open to the public begin Oct. 30, 2009, and include a book fair, along with workshops and keynote lectures on the effects of globalization on economies around the world. Presentations also will offer solutions on how to rejuvenate the economies of America and other countries. The $150 regular registration fee and the special $25 student registration fee covers attendance at all lectures and workshops on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, along with the keynote luncheon on Oct. 30, 2009. One-day registration tickets are also available for $100 each. Tickets for the Oct. 31, 2009, awards dinner are being sold separately for $50 each. For additional information, go to: http://liberalarts.iupui.edu/index.php/signature/C116 .   Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_oba gbadebo pictures2.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_oba gbadebo pictures2.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4296/IU-School-of-Law--Indianapolis-Presents-Diversity-Week-Oct-58 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4296/IU-School-of-Law--Indianapolis-Presents-Diversity-Week-Oct-58 The Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis is hosting a variety of events for students, as well as the public, as part of the school’s first-ever “Diversity Week,” Oct. 5-8, 2009. “Diversity Week will be useful to open the eyes of students, faculty and staff at the law school about the many faces that comprise the legal profession,” said Professor María Pabón López, a co-chair of the law school’s Diversity Committee. “The (Diversity) Committee had this idea to have a week during the fall semester when the law school community could share information and exchange ideas about the differences and similarities that we have all around us,” López said. The four days of events will kick off today (Monday, Oct. 5, 2009) with a Cultural Celebration Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Conour Atrium at the law school, 530 W. New York St. The event, which is open to the public, will feature information on many countries and cultures as well as food, music and more from around the world. The International Law Society and the Master of Laws Association are teaming up to present this entertaining event. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, Professor López has organized a panel discussion on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court. López will be joined by law school alumna Ruth Rivera, an attorney with Plews Shadley Racher and Braun, and law Professor Gerard Magliocca, who served as an intern in Justice Sotomayor’s office when she was a Federal District Court judge in New York. This event is co-sponsored by the IUPUI Latino Faculty Staff Council and will take place at 1 p.m. in Room 375 of the law school. Tuesday evening, students, faculty and the public are invited to a Poetry Slam, entitled “The Beauty of Struggle,” where members of the law school community will present their original poetic compositions. A local coffee house, Mo’Joe’s, will provide free coffee for this social event. The Black Law Student Association (BLSA) is organizing this event. BLSA will also be collecting school supply donations for Indy School on Wheels, an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to homeless school-aged children. If you wish to present a poem or make donations ,please contact BLSA at blsaiuls@iupui.edu . Professionals from the Human Resources office on the IUPUI campus will present a training workshop on “Diversity and Entering the Profession” on Wednesday, Oct. 7. There will be two sessions open to law students, each limited to 50 participants per session. To sign up for either the noon or 5 p.m. session, law students should contact Dean Banker’s office at mbanker@iupui.edu . Diversity Week culminates with a keynote lecture by former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Myra Selby, currently a partner at Ice Miller, LLP. Selby, who was the first African American woman to serve on the Indiana Supreme Court, will speak on “Diversity in the Legal Profession” at 4:30 p.m. in the law school’s Wynne Courtroom. This lecture is open to the public and one hour of CLE credit is offered For additional information, contact Tamara McMillian at tmcmilli@iupui.edu ; or visit the law school’s Upcoming Events at http://indylaw.indiana.edu/news/events.cfm. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_inlow.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_inlow.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4241/IUPUIs-Tourism-Department-Celebrates-10th-Anniversary-with-Special-Program-Featuring-President-of-Largest-Global-Community-of-Meeting-Professionals http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4241/IUPUIs-Tourism-Department-Celebrates-10th-Anniversary-with-Special-Program-Featuring-President-of-Largest-Global-Community-of-Meeting-Professionals The Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management (TCEM) at IUPUI is celebrating a significant milestone: 10 years of operating under its current name and offering a four-year Bachelor of Science degree. To mark the anniversary, TCEM is presenting on September 16, 2009 a special program: Bruce MacMillan, President and CEO of Meeting Professional International - the largest global community of meeting professionals with 24,000 members in 80 countries - who will discuss the “Future Vision for the Meetings and Events Industry.” McMillan’s presentation will begin at 7 p.m. in the fourth floor ballroom of the IUPUI Campus Center, 420 University Boulevard. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the presentation. Persons planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Jessica Podgers at jpodgers@iupui.edu. Visitor parking is available in the Vermont Street Garage attached to the Campus Center. Since the Higher Education Commission granted approval for a TCEM baccalaureate degree in 1999, some 326 students have received a BS degree and an additional 304 students have received certificate degrees. TCEM was previously named the Department of Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional, and Tourism Management. “TCEM has and will continue to remain on the cutting-edge of tourism trends in education and research,” said Jay Gladden, dean of the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management. “There is close relationship between the industry and education and the importance of this link has perhaps never been greater than when a softening economy requires tourism and leisure industry stakeholders and businesses to rethink their strategic planning to maintain a competitive edge.” “The department has long played a key role within the tourism and hospital community,” said Sotiris Hji-Avgoustis, professor and chair of the department. “It is important for everyone to understand the significant role this sector plays in advancing the state’s economy.”   Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_photo_bruce__macmillan.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_photo_bruce__macmillan.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4124/Successful-Operations-Planning-Focus-of-Aug-7-Workshop http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4124/Successful-Operations-Planning-Focus-of-Aug-7-Workshop Few companies today implement a defined, long-term operations plan for success, despite the advantages of understanding the direction the company will take and what is needed to get there, said John Pennington, a consultant with 30 years of experience in operations planning. Pennington will bring his expertise to the next installment of the Main Street Institute workshops designed to provide ongoing education for small businesses. Pennington’s presentation “Executive Sales and Operations Planning: An Essential Set of Management Tools,” is set for 8 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2009, in the auditorium of the IUPUI University Library. “One of the first things I hope to accomplish is to get executives and managers to understand there truly is a formal process they can go through to better manage the expected sales or services they have to offer,” said Pennington, also an adjunct faculty member at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis. “A lot of times we (businesses) just kind of go with the flow, but the last few years have been kind of tough,” he added. “If you don’t have a good forecasting and planning mechanism in place you really do flounder.” Sales and operations planning can produce both hard benefits (higher customer service, lower inventories, increased production efficiencies) and soft benefits (more effective decision-making, enhanced teamwork, better control of your business), Pennington said. Pennington has taught operations management at Kelley Indianapolis, located on the IUPUI campus, for the past 7 years. He also is founder and president of PCI Associates and provides consulting and planning operations to businesses across the country. The Main Street Institute workshops are a partnership between Kelley Indianapolis and the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Registration for the Aug. 7 presentation is $30 for Chamber members and $40 for non-members. To register, visit www.indychamber.com or call 317-464-2200. Kelley students, faculty and staff can attend for free by contacting Dave Hosick with Kelley Indianapolis at 317-274-6856. For additional information, go to: http://kelley.iupui.edu/ea/newsRoom/news.cfm?storyID=413.   Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4117/RFID-Research-Paper-Recognized-by-AAMI http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4117/RFID-Research-Paper-Recognized-by-AAMI The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) recently honored an IUPUI professor and fellow researchers for their work on adapting radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to a clinical application. Barbara Christe, program director of biomedical engineering technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), along with colleagues and IUPUI student researchers, received AAMI's 2008 Outstanding Management & Technology Paper award. Professor Christe; IUPUI Professor Elaine Cooney; Gregg Maggioli, president and CEO of BlueBean, LLC.; and IUPUI engineering and technology students Dustin Doty, Robert Frye, and Jason Short were recognized for their paper, “Testing Potential Interference with RFID Usage in the Patient Care Environment.” The study was published in AAMI’s peer-reviewed journal Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology. The study was in response to a June 2008 study printed in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) which concluded that RFID could induce potentially hazardous incidents in medical devices. The IUPUI study found that the JAMA study used unrealistic scenarios to generate incidents of interference. It also found that RFID technology was safe when antennas are placed in appropriate locations for these use scenarios. “It is good to be recognized for something so important,” Christe says. “There is very little academic research in the engineering arena on the application of technology in healthcare, in part because the human body is outside the comfort zone of most engineers. More scientific research is needed focusing on clinical applications.” The study was conducted with support from the Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Institute (MURI) at IUPUI and BlueBean, LLC., a consulting and systems integration company that focuses exclusively on RFID solutions. AAMI recognized the IUPUI team for their achievement at the Dwight E. Harkin, MD Memorial Lecture and Awards Luncheon on Sunday, June 7, 2009, during AAMI’s Annual Conference & Expo in Baltimore, MD. AAMI is a non-profit organization that provides leadership and programs to enable professions, healthcare institutions, and industry to safely and effectively develop and use medical instrumentation.   Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_barbara christe and aami board chair chuck sidebottom 7510-04-135.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_barbara christe and aami board chair chuck sidebottom 7510-04-135.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4108/IUPUI-Indianapolis-Public-Works-to-Collaborate-on-New-ProductService-Reviews http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4108/IUPUI-Indianapolis-Public-Works-to-Collaborate-on-New-ProductService-Reviews Under a new agreement with the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, IUPUI will evaluate new products and services for the city agency. The collaboration will result in lower costs and shorter review times for the city, and provide valuable professional experience for IUPUI students. IUPUI will provide technical evaluation of new products and services for DPW via the New Product Review (NPR) Process at the university’s Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. Tom Iseley, professor and director of the Construction Engineering Management Technology (CEMT) program at IUPUI, will direct the implementation of the Indy-DPW/IUPUI NPR Process. “The Indy-DPW/IUPUI NPR process is just one step in transforming our university from just an urban amenity to a real urban asset,” Iseley said. “This collaboration will benefit the city and our university in various ways. Most importantly, it will provide our students with the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills through professional experience that will benefit them in the future.” Because Indianapolis is continually updating or adding to its infrastructure, new products are frequently introduced to the city. These are often products that deal with sanitary sewer and storm water infrastructure systems. Previously the city’s new product review process was handled by outside consultants. In the new review process, IUPUI student teams will perform a technical review of a new product or service seeking approval for utilization by the city of Indianapolis. Graduate students will serve as team captains. Each team will work with a faculty member who has expertise in the area of the product being reviewed. The IUPUI NPR leadership team, including directors, a CEMT lab manager, a graduate student and a research associate, will monitor and support the entire process. Students will develop a thorough technical report and present their findings to Indy-DPW in a formal presentation. “This program offers opportunities for students to strengthen skills in conducting technical reviews and reporting on an array of new products and technologies . . . The opportunities for networking with leaders from a variety of organizations will provide for rich learning experiences,” said Collin Green, a master’s student in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI and assistant director of the Indy- DPW/IUPUI NPR Process. Students will gain professional experience while being financially compensated for their time. The Indy-DPW/IUPUI NPR Process "brings many advantages to the city including a working relationship with the university that provides for the streamlining of new product investigations and the utilization of the vast contact points the university brings to the table,” said Steve Nielsen, DPW Deputy Director and Chief Engineer. “Working with IUPUI will increase our technical base of knowledge and help us to understand how some new products have successfully been used in other locations throughout the United States and even the world,” he added. The city will retain the responsibility of approving or denying a product after final review. IUPUI has already received about 16 applications for the NPR Process. Products for review include storm water quality treatment units, steel piping and corrosion-resistant concrete. The DPW/IUPUI collaboration is unique, but the concept is promoted by CEOs for Cities, a national network of urban leaders dedicated to building and sustaining the next generation of great American cities. Recently Bill Bowman, DPW senior project manager, and Iseley gave a presentation on the NPR Process at the 5 Cities+ Conference in St. Louis. Bowman and Professor Iseley are working together to share the program with other cities in hopes that other cities will engage in a similar collaboration. For more information about the Indy-DPW/IUPUI NPR Process, please contact Tom Iseley at dtiseley@iupui.edu.   Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4068/University-Library-Receives-Grant-to-Make-More-Hoosier-History-Accessible http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4068/University-Library-Receives-Grant-to-Make-More-Hoosier-History-Accessible IUPUI University Library, in collaboration with Conner Prairie, received a Library Service Technology Act (LSTA) digitization grant for over $11,000 to create the museum’s newest online digital collection entitled: “Conner Prairie’s Traditional Crafts: Preservation and Reproduction.” The digital collection will make more of the organization’s resources accessible online to the public, especially Hoosier K-12 students. While the collection will highlight artisan crafts such as pottery making, arms making and blacksmithing, it also emphasizes the role of museums in preserving age-old skills through teaching, reproduction and research, explains David Lewis, dean of the University Library. Over the next12 months, the library’s Digital Libraries Team will use 3D imaging technology to photograph approximately 85 artifacts from the collection at Conner Prairie. Most of these objects date back to the 1800s and are extremely fragile The library team will also scan archived editions of Conner Prairie’s “Voice of the Hammer” and “The Art and Mystery of Blacksmithing” publications for inclusion in the collection. The addition of three short videos, featuring artisans demonstrating and talking about the history of their craft , will make the digital collection a comprehensive online resource. The University Library will also collaborate with the School of Education at IUPUI to create K-12 standards-based lesson plans and evaluation/assessment components for the collection, making it a valuable teaching aid for classroom instruction. “Conner Prairie is pleased to join with IUPUI University Library on our third collaborative effort. We appreciate the opportunity to continue our excellent and mutually beneficial relationship with the University Library by fully committing our efforts to the Conner Prairie Traditional Crafts Project as part of the LSTA Grant,” says Tim Crumrin, Deputy Director, Museum Experience at Conner Prairie. In the past, University Library has worked with Conner Prairie to digitize the museum’s collection of quilts, coverlets and sampler and most recently its historical clothing and textile collections. The historical clothing collection will become available on-line in July 2009. Located at 755 W. Michigan Avenue in the heart of the IUPUI campus, the University Library is a public library, serving the people of Indiana as well as the university population. Any resident of Indiana is eligible for an IUPUI University Library card. Resources and librarians are also available online at http://www.ulib.iupui.edu.   Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_library.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_library.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4067/IUPUI-Professor-Authors-Study-Detailing-Supply-Chain-Dangers http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4067/IUPUI-Professor-Authors-Study-Detailing-Supply-Chain-Dangers Cost-cutting measures by global companies reduce investments for risk management and protections for vital supply chains, according to a new study co-authored by a faculty member at the IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis. The Cost of Control study, issued this week, is the first global study investigating the issues impacting finance and procurement. The research is supported by Mark Frohlich, associate professor of operations management at Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, located on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus. The research was released by Basware, a global leader in purchase to pay solutions. The study reveals chief financial officers at the 550 companies examined are failing to recognize the importance of managing supply chains through procurement, despite the hazards of the economic recession. Only 28 percent of respondents saw procurement as having a significant impact on financial risk exposure. “Businesses today are defined by their supply chains and some of the high profile business failures of the last 12 months point to this as a root cause,” Frohlich stated in a Basware news release. “Finance departments across the globe have been guilty of ignoring the real value that their procurement teams can bring to the financial health of their organizations for decades now, so there is real truth to the suggestion that CFOs aren’t making the most of what can be an invaluable asset in the fight against the recession,” Frohlich added. Frohlich also noted his concern that only 27 percent of respondents consider that procurement has a positive effect on enterprise profitability, which indicates a view that supply chains are not seen as a significant factor for bottom-line performance. Frohlich's teaching at IUPUI  focuses primarly on operations strategy, process improvement, program management and supply chain integrations,. His previous teaching positions include assignments with the London Business School, Boston University’s School of Management and Oxford University’s Said Business School. The study found less than half of respondents see any level of integration between procurement and finance teams, representing a departure from past business models. Ari Salonen, Basware’s general manager for North America, issued a statement saying the level of disconnect between finance and procurement departments is alarming. “There should be a sense of trepidation on both sides of the fence when reading the results of this study,” Salonen stated. “While heads of finance everywhere are looking at how they can bring greater security and stability to their organizations, they seem to be missing a major piece of the puzzle in overlooking the procurement teams as a major strategic advantage.” Basware recommended a more transparent model for company spending to improve efficiency and return on investment. The study was conducted for Basware during May 2009 and evaluated responses from 550 financial executives from across the globe. Each responding organization had 1,000 to 50,000 employees. A complete copy of the study can be found by emailing Robert.cohen@basware.com or by visiting www.basware.com/control. For more information about the IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, please visit www.kelley.iupui.edu or contact Dave Hosick, coordinator of communications and media relations, at 317-274-6856 or dhosick@iupui.edu.     Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_mfrohlic.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_mfrohlic.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4010/IP-Negotiations-Can-Be-Complicated-Says-Expert-Commenting-on-Dr-King-Lifestory-Deal-and-Woody-Allens-American-Apparel-Suit http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4010/IP-Negotiations-Can-Be-Complicated-Says-Expert-Commenting-on-Dr-King-Lifestory-Deal-and-Woody-Allens-American-Apparel-Suit Resolving ownership issues involving the use of a famous person’s image, likeness or voice for publicity can be complicated, says intellectual property attorney Jonathan Faber. An IU School of Law-Indianapolis professor, Faber is also founder and CEO of Luminary Group, a licensing and intellectual property management company that works with icons such as Buddy Holly and Joe DiMaggio, and rock stars, race car drivers, music publishers and others. Two recent cases making media headlines are prime examples of the intricacies of resolving such cases, Faber says. Martin Luther King, Jr. Life Story Rights The three surviving children of Marin Luther King Jr. are reportedly feuding over plans for a life story film on Martin Luther King Jr. to be directed by Steven Spielberg. One of the children apparently entered into a deal for the production with DreamWorks but without the approval of the other two siblings. “Inevitably, the negotiations will involve examination of who claims to own the rights necessary for the production to proceed,” Faber says. “Further, the questions of how long a post-mortem right endures, and whether there are exemptions to the law such as First Amendment allowances or exemptions in a given state’s publicity statute which would apply, may have to be examined. Every situation has its own nuances and therefore requires skilled representation to get it right.” The possibility of merchandising rights, corporate tie-ins and product placement also implicate additional areas for negotiation, adding another level of complexity to movie rights cases, Faber says. Woody Allen Settles with American Apparel Just days before the trial was to begin, Woody Allen earlier this month settled his lawsuit against American Apparel for $5 million. The case involved American Apparel’s use of billboards depicting Allen as an Orthodox Jew in a still photo taken from his movie Annie Hall, along with Yiddish text declaring Allen “the High Rabbi.” “Some observers had predicted a First Amendment or fair use defense, but in this instance, the intellectual property rights of Woody Allen would likely have prevailed,” Faber says. “One interesting aspect of this situation is that the settlement is being reported and publicized. In the realm of right of publicity litigation, it is often difficult to ascertain the monetary aspects of a dispute without being directly involved and subject to confidentiality.” Faber Background Prior to founding Luminary, Jonathan was president of CMG Worldwide, whose clients include Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and many others. Faber also is an attorney with McNeely Stephenson Thopy & Harrold. At the IU School of Law-Indianapolis, which is located on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus, Faber teaches the nation’s first law school course dedicated entirely to the right of publicity. He is creator of the right of publicity Internet resource, www.RightOfPublicity.com. Faber also teaches “Licensing Intellectual Property” at the IU Maurer School of Law, located on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. Faber has served as an expert witness in cases involving Motley Crue founding member Nikki Sixx against Vans, the animated character Madeline against DIC, Robby Gordon (NASCAR) against Fruit of the Loom, and Uma Thurman against Lancome, among others. To reach Faber for interviews and additional comments, call 317-428-5441.   Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_73 faber.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_73 faber.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4004/Kelley-Indianapolis-Embarks-on-First-Undergraduate-Study-Abroad-Program http://newscenter.iupui.edu/4004/Kelley-Indianapolis-Embarks-on-First-Undergraduate-Study-Abroad-Program More than a dozen representatives of the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis will study international business culture in Strasbourg, France, during the school’s first study abroad program. Eleven students and three advisors will depart May 24 en route to France for a week of intense learning never experienced before by Kelley Indianapolis students. The trip is preceded by two weeks of classroom study on campus at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis followed by an additional week upon the group’s return. “By visiting global companies and European institutions, the students will gain a great appreciation for the impacts of different economic and political environments on international business,” said Cathy Bonser-Neal, a faculty representative traveling with the group. The students can expect a hands-on learning experience in France. The group will tour the companies being researched, visit some of the European government and cultural institutions that influence the operation of business there and hear presentations by European Union experts on features of European politics, culture and business. “Kelley Indianapolis gains by having more students who have had global experiences,” Bonser-Neal added. “Businesses are operating within global markets, and they expect their new employees to be familiar with these markets. The Kelley Strasbourg program is a way for students to obtain this experience.” Being a part of the first undergraduate study abroad program for Kelley is an exciting notion for the students making the journey. “This will expand my horizons and force me to experience a culture shock that will enable me to grow both personally and professionally,” said David Lane, 21, a finance and accounting major. “Hopefully this trip will give me a better understanding and viewpoint of international business that I cannot only utilize in my studies, but also in my professional career,” said Jenna Wood, a human resource and management major. Both students said they were attracted to the program because of its short time frame and the ability to combine on-campus studies with those experiences planned for France. While excited about how the study abroad program will help them in their education, the students also see a benefit to Kelley Indianapolis. “I believe this will add value to the Kelley degree with a study abroad experience designed through the business school,” Lane said. “As business professionals, it is important to understand international business and as long as the trip goes well, Kelley will be able to continue it in the future,” Wood said. Some students will be blogging about their adventures in France, with posts going to the Biz Blog on the Kelley Indianapolis homepage, www.kelley.iupui.edu. For more information, please visit www.kelley.iupui.edu or contact Dave Hosick, coordinator of communications and media relations with the IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, at 274-6856 or dhosick@iupui.edu. About the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis The IU Kelley School of Business has been a leader in American business education for more than 80 years. With an enrollment of more than 4,800 undergraduate and nearly 2,000 graduate students, it is among the premier business schools in the country. Kelley’s Indianapolis campus, based at IUPUI, is home to the school’s Evening MBA, Master of Science in Accounting, and Master of Science in Taxation programs and a full-time undergraduate program.   Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/60_sq_cathy bonser-neal.jpg http://newscenter.iupui.edu/images/200_cathy bonser-neal.jpg