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A series of poignant moments captures the beauty of human kindness and resilience. From a joyful man embracing life at a grocery store to a pregnant woman bravely defending a protester, each story reflects acts of compassion in challenging circumstances. These narratives offer hope, celebrating both personal triumphs and the support we find in unexpected places.
Mendoza News
Scott James (MBA '99) embodies a commitment to human rights in both his personal and professional life. As the founder of Fair Trade Sports, he combines his passion for fair trade with education, teaching MBA students about the complexities of the Fair Trade movement, including the importance of proper certification and the challenges posed by competing industry interests. Students like Matt Collins are inspired by these lessons, emphasizing the need to balance ethical practices with sustainable business strategies as they prepare for their futures in socially responsible entrepreneurship.
Mendoza News
The Stayer Center for Executive Education will soon become a key asset for the Mendoza College of Business, combining a classic Collegiate Gothic exterior with a modern interior designed for learning and collaboration. This 54,000 square-foot facility will feature versatile spaces including classrooms, breakout rooms, and an executive lounge, promoting an engaging environment for leaders and working professionals. Groundbreaking is tentatively set for fall 2010, with hopes for completion by spring 2012, depending on funding.
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The Mendoza College of Business at Notre Dame introduces a new required course for juniors, Foresight in Business and Society, which encourages students to apply their business knowledge to anticipate and address future challenges. This course emphasizes critical thinking and provides students with tools to assess major societal issues like poverty and healthcare. Through group research projects on diverse topics, students learn how organizations can leverage foresight to create positive change and seize future opportunities.
Alumni Community
In 1921, the University of Notre Dame launched the College of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, guided by the vision of Rev. John Francis O'Hara, C.S.C. His belief in a values-oriented approach to business, rooted in ethics and service, continues to influence the Mendoza College of Business and its commitment to Ask More of Business™. The John Cardinal O'Hara Society honors O'Hara's legacy by recognizing those who support the MBA and Executive MBA programs through significant contributions, helping to foster the next generation of principled leaders.
Editor's Letter
Gwen Frederickson approached the Boston Marathon with a smile, ready after months of rigorous training. Despite battling a migraine throughout the race, her determination propelled her to finish with a personal best time. Her journey from a corporate job to running a successful freelance graphic design business exemplifies the grit of many modern entrepreneurs, whose resilience is seen as key to the nation's economic recovery.
Mendoza News
Cathy Dietz Photography transitioned from a sole proprietorship to a limited liability corporation (LLC) thanks to the guidance of University of Notre Dame law students and local attorneys. This change, prompted by consultations with Mendoza College of Business students, helped Dietz attract more customers in a competitive market while providing valuable real-world experience for the students involved. The collaboration aims to support small business owners by addressing legal and business challenges they face, with the goal of helping them not just survive, but thrive.
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The Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate courses for the 2009-2010 academic year, covering essential topics like entrepreneurship, funding new ventures, and family business strategy. Additionally, students and alumni have the opportunity to compete for over $40,000 annually in prestigious competitions such as the McCloskey Business Plan Competition and Social Venture Competition.
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Jerry White, Nobel Laureate for Peace, delivered an inspiring keynote address at the Mendoza College of Business Graduate Commencement 2010. Throughout his speech, White emphasized the importance of patience and overcoming hardships, urging graduates to reject victimhood and adopt a mindset of resilience. A co-founder of Survivor Corps, he shared insights from his own journey of transformation after being injured by a landmine and called on those scarred by violence to become powerful agents of change in the world.
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John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, shared insights on "conscious capitalism" during a recent talk at the Mendoza College. Reflecting on his journey from opening a small health food store in 1978 to leading a major grocery chain, Mackey emphasized the importance of entrepreneurial creativity in addressing societal challenges. He encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs to seek innovative solutions that promote inclusivity and community benefit, asserting that it is through creative efforts, rather than government intervention, that many of the world's pressing issues can be resolved.