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The Results are In! Winners of the Spring 2013 Global Experience Photo Contest
Diego Ruiz Brizuela's "Ocean" was voted Best Georgetown Pride for the 2013 Spring Global Business Experience Photo Contest.
Mario Garcia's "Cistern" in Istanbul won Best Moving.
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Young Leaders Complete Executive Education Program
Selected participants from the Ibero-American Region recently completed the 2013 Global Competitiveness Leadership (GCL) Program, a 12-week scholarship program run in partnership between Georgetown Executive Education and The Latin American Board.
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Georgetown McDonough Faculty Presents Research Showcase, April 22
Georgetown McDonough faculty will present the 2013 Faculty Research Showcase on April 22, at Fisher Colloquium from 4-6pm. The annual showcase will give attendees the opportunity to meet faculty and discuss research over wine and cheese.
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MBA Venture Capital Team Wins Top Prize at International Competition
The Georgetown McDonough team composed of MBA students Neal Foley, Sherief Khalil, Ryan Hill, Sara Zulkosky, and Selman Altun, placed first at the 2013 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) international finals held April 11-13.
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Porath Discusses Thriving in the Workplace at Global HR Conference
Christine Porath, associate professor of management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, presented “Creating Sustainable Performance – Thriving in the Workplace” at the HR People and Strategy Global conference, one of the largest HR and Strategy professional organizations, on April 15.
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Both Buyer and Seller Should Beware of Overconfidence
Salespeople, doctors and government leaders rely on displays of confidence to help persuade others to follow their recommendations. But a new study from professors at the University of California, Berkeley, and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business cautions that overconfidence can hurt credibility.
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MBA Students Partner with The Washington Post to Host Case Competition on Mobile Apps, April 26
The Technology, Innovation, and Design Graduate Association (TIDGA) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has partnered with The Washington Post in hosting a regional case competition on gamification in mobile apps on April 26. The winning team will receive a $1,500 prize.
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Real Estate Luminaries Series to Feature Global Head of KKR Real Estate, Apr. 10
The Real Estate Finance Initiative at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business will present a conversation with Ralph F. Rosenberg, global head of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), who will be interviewed by Marty Cicco of Evercore Partners, as part of its Real Estate Luminaries Series.
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MBAs Meet and Mentor Undergrads at Undergrad-MBA Connection
The Georgetown McDonough undergraduate community hosted MBAs for a speed networking event at the McDonough School of Business on April 9.
“There aren’t many opportunities for undergrads to interact with MBA students,” said junior Lauren McDonald, one of the events coordinators. “We wanted to create an event where undergrads could connect with professionals, learn from their experiences, and bring both programs together.” -
Georgetown McDonough Sophomore Service Project
While many college students spend their spring break vacations sunning themselves on far-away beaches or visiting family and friends around the country, a group of 12 Georgetown McDonough students spent their spring break volunteering in a Philadelphia high school as part of the inaugural Georgetown McDonough Sophomore Service Project.