The event was packed with students eager to hear from this semester’s speakers: Global Lead & Internship Experience Christine Archer from SAP, Security Director David Ickes from International SOS, Recruiting Manager Rich Lucas from Samuel Shapiro & Co., and Senior International Trade Specialist Iris Kapo from the U.S. Commercial Service. The speakers touched on working Read more about IB Career Exploration – Employer Roundtable[…]
Terry Talbot, Senior VP of Strategy and Business Development from Siemens Healthineers headquartered in Germany, kicked off our first speaker meeting with new healthcare innovations, his experience with travelling, and the key to success in international business. Here are some interesting tidbits and key takeaways from Mr. Talbot: Siemens Healthineers is working on an AI Read more about Siemens Healthineers: New Health AI, Non-stop Traveling, and the Key to Success[…]
Welcome, Owls! Today, IBA held our first general body meeting of the semester! We’re so happy to have seen so many old friends return, and so many new soon-to-be friends who we’ll get to know. We covered a lot of info today, so if you weren’t able to come to the 1st GBM or missed something Read more about Strong Start to the Semester![…]
IBA’s first international dessert night was a success! The Miel Patisserie had lots of yummy treats to offer; lots of different kinds of chocolate, macaron flavors, pastries, and cakes, along with all kinds of teas and coffees to add to the side. All members and officers sat around enjoying their treats and talking about a Read more about IBA’s First International Dessert Night![…]
International business can lead to amazing opportunities around the world. Over the past summer, I was able to travel to Colombia and explore this beautiful country. Everywhere I walked there were coffee and plantain plants all around the area; two main crops grown in Colombia. Throughout my trip, I learned more and more about the Read more about The Importance of International Business[…]
The Professional Development Series continued into last Wednesday’s GBM with a job/internship hunting workshop led by… Catherine Stier Director of Innovation and Recruiting at Germer International (Recruiting for Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries) Some key takeaways: Utilizing your network is a great way to learn about opportunities. Think outside of just professors. Consider your part time Read more about Recap: Job/Internship Hunting Tips Workshop[…]
Last week, we revealed the winners for the FIRST EVER IBA Scholarship! Winners 1st Place Sabrina Jones Honorary Mention Duke Wu Honorary Mention Aparna Rao Awards 1st Place Award: Free dues for the academic year ($70 value) Honorary Mentions: Discounted dues for the academic year (get a $30 discount and pay $40) Thank you to Read more about IBA Scholarship Recipients[…]
Two weeks ago, Temple University’s CIBER (Center for International Business Education and Research) and the Fox School of Business hosted their 4th semi-annual International Business Career Exploration in the form of an “interactive roundtable discussion.” Topics of conversation included: Globalization, Working Abroad, Import/Export, IB in Trump Era, and Post Grad Tips. Facilitator: -Bertrand Guillotin Read more about IB Career Exploration 9/12[…]
Over the weekend, members of IBA joined the members of the International Student Association (ISA) and the members of Feel Good (a philanthropic organization that raises money to end hunger) to celebrate campus diversity with a picnic. Attendees were encouraged to bring their favorite snack to share with friends from all over the world. Highlights Read more about Joint Picnic with ISA and Feel Good[…]
During their weekly executive board meeting, the Directors of IBA welcomed Ms. Ayana Pilgrim-Brown from CSPD (Center for Student Professional Development) for a workshop centered around team building. Officers had a moment of reflection to list their strengths and abilities before working with their team to compose (in both image and qualities) the “ideal team Read more about E-Board Team Building Workshop[…]