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Mary K. Hamann, the beloved editor of Notre Dame Business, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50 while in Paraguay for her daughter's wedding. Her colleagues remember her open-door policy, kindness, and ability to find joy in the ordinary. Known for her heartfelt writing and dedication to celebrating the achievements of others, Mary leaves behind a lasting legacy of friendship, faith, and unconditional love that continues to resonate deeply within the Notre Dame community.
Citrics Biomedical is making strides in the biomedical field with its innovative bone substitute, the CitrOSponge, which recently won $30,000 at a nanotech competition. This new synthetic material is designed to not only aid in bone repair but also naturally break down in the body as real bone regenerates. With a team that includes Notre Dame alumni and a biomedical engineering expert, Citrics is positioned at the intersection of business and cutting-edge nanotechnology.
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SuHan Park, a first-year MBA student, took it upon himself to connect with young immigrant laborers in New York City. After witnessing their struggles during his daily commutes, he began visiting them every Saturday, offering coffee and meaningful conversations. His initiative grew to include giving away mp3 players loaded with music and inspirational content, all driven by a personal desire to make a difference and foster community amid hardship. As he balances his studies and aspirations to create jobs in Central America, SuHan's ministry emphasizes personal connection and empathy.
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Notre Dame's Executive MBA program has undergone a significant curriculum redesign to better prepare leaders for today's complex global business environment. The new curriculum emphasizes strategic thinking, business ethics, and values-based leadership, with added courses like Strategic Thinking, Design Thinking and Innovation, and Change Management. Starting in August 2011 for the South Bend class of 2013, the program will also include hands-on international business experiences and opportunities for customization through Electives Week.
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Guy Kawasaki, former chief evangelist for Apple, captivated an audience at Notre Dame with his humorous take on marketing and personal connection during his April 14 talk. He emphasized the lessons from Justin Bieber's movie *Never Say Never*, pointing out the importance of endurance and targeted marketing strategies. Alongside practical advice from his new book *Enchantment*, Kawasaki highlighted trust, storytelling, reciprocation, and selling dreams as essential elements to winning over customers and fostering loyalty.
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Ellen Carnahan, principal at Machrie Enterprises LLC, shares her challenging experience navigating a corporate crisis while serving on the board of a technology company. After identifying troubling changes in strategy and receiving reports of harassment from the CEO, Carnahan embarked on a two-year battle to build consensus among board members to oust him. Her story emphasizes the importance of patience, trusting instincts, and the need for collaboration in the face of obstacles.
As the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act approaches its one-year mark, its extensive requirements and implications for the financial industry are still unfolding. With regulators tasked to create 243 rules and continue studies to ensure robust implementation, uncertainty lingers about how these changes will reshape banking practices and consumer protection. Insights from professionals and alumni, including Citigroup's CFO John C. Gerspach and acting comptroller John Walsh, reveal a mix of optimism and skepticism regarding the law's effectiveness in preventing future financial crises.
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Mendoza researchers have applied principles from DNA sequencing to examine how the order of integrating Health IT systems impacts hospital performance. By studying the cardiac units of 555 hospitals across the country, the team found that a thoughtfully sequenced integration of medical technologies can enhance patient care and reduce costs. Their findings suggest that implementing more complex technologies first establishes a strong foundation, leading to improved hospital performance and quicker decision-making.
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At a recent conference at the University of Notre Dame, representatives from 11 major companies shared their sustainability initiatives tied to the United Nations Global Compact. Coca-Cola is working with Greenpeace to eliminate harmful HFCs from its coolers and is partnering with NGOs to support small farmers in Africa and Haiti. Alcoa has launched community development projects in Brazil near its new aluminum mine, including building schools and healthcare facilities. Microsoft has contributed software to help combat child exploitation online, while Nestlé invests in infrastructure and education in rural areas of developing nations. Sumitomo is addressing malaria with innovative bed nets designed to be
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Professor David Hartvigsen has proposed a concept for an optimally designed electronic musical instrument, aiming to minimize finger movement while playing scales. This innovative idea stems from Hartvigsen's background in optimization research and his experiences with an Electronic Wind Instrument, which he found easier to play than traditional brass instruments. His findings appear in the European Journal of Operational Research, where he presents mathematical proofs for more efficient fingering techniques.