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Kaitlin Wowak is quoted in this Detroit Free Press article on the beef recall and its long-term damage to Wolverine’s business.
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Vennli was founded by Marketing Professor Joe Urbany and Gary Gigot, a 1972 graduate and current member of the Mendoza College of Business Advisory Council.
Alumni Community
Christina Glorioso (FIN '95, MBA '99) has made a significant career move, stepping into the role of senior vice president of advertising sales client solutions at NBCUniversal News Group. With two decades of marketing experience and a personal love for NBC News, Glorioso balances her busy work life with family, often finding joy in her fast-paced environment, as she develops marketing opportunities across various NBC properties. Despite the demands of her role, she embraces the challenge and reports feeling happier than ever.
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Luis Gomez-Mejia joins the Mendoza College faculty after an impressive career marked by over 250 research papers and 20 books on diverse business topics. He discusses the importance of networking between scholars from Latin America and the U.S., the unique dynamics of family firms, and insights into executive compensation, revealing that company size, rather than performance, is the main driver of pay decisions. Gomez-Mejia also introduces the concept of "socioemotional wealth," reflecting on how family-owned businesses prioritize social values alongside financial outcomes.
Class Notes
Mike Moroski (MNA) takes his seat on the Cincinnati City Council, showcasing active alumni engagement in local governance. Jeff Harer (MBA) steps into a strategic role at Procter & Gamble, while Scott Shepherd (EMBA) leads sales at the healthcare startup hc1.com after a notable tenure at ExactTarget. John E. Harvan III (BBA, FIN) transitions to an analyst position at Monticello Associates, and Kelly Jentzen Thompson (MNA '09, ND '06, JD '12) begins her new role as a staff attorney, furthering
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Bill Copeland (MBA '81), vice chairman of Deloitte LLP, became involved with City Year in Philadelphia after being encouraged by a friend. His dedication to the program has led to a national partnership with Deloitte, allowing employees to mentor and support local schools, addressing the dropout crisis fueled by poverty. Honored as City Year Philadelphia's 2013 "Idealist of the Year," Copeland remains passionate about raising awareness for the organization's impactful work with children in underserved communities.
Editor's Letter
Communication with today's students presents unique challenges, as traditional methods struggle to keep pace with the rapid changes in digital interaction. Jake and David, Mendoza undergrads, provide insight into this evolving landscape, emphasizing that emails and social media platforms can often go unnoticed amid the clutter. In response to these challenges, the latest issue of Notre Dame Business integrates the Dean's Report into its content, representing a shift in how the college shares its achievements. As the magazine seeks to adapt and connect with its audience, feedback from students is encouraged through social media engagement.
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Finance Professor K.J. Martijn Cremers has earned a prestigious research award from the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) for his paper titled "Emerging Market Outperformance: Publicly Traded Affiliates of Multinational Corporations." The paper, which identifies improving corporate governance and the stabilizing influence of parent companies as key drivers of outperformance in emerging markets, was chosen for its quality and relevance to investment management.
First Person
is what the church exists to spread." Welcoming all, including noisy children, reflects a deeper truth about the nature of community within the church. The piece draws parallels between the teachings of the Rule of Benedict, emphasizing hospitality, and Pope Francis's approach to church leadership, which is rooted in love and inclusion. It highlights how the simple act of welcoming others can transform the church into a more compassionate place.
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Marketing professionals and business students alike will find value in "Marketing and the Common Good," a collaborative work featuring insights from 22 co-authors that examines marketing's societal impact through various lenses, including ethical challenges and advertising practices. Rev. Oliver F. Williams presents a compelling case for the role of business in promoting sustainability and world peace in his book on corporate social responsibility, while Brett T. Robinson explores Steve Jobs' visionary legacy in creating a cultural phenomenon around Apple. Additionally, "Resurgence: The Four Stages of Market-Focused Reinvention" draws on case studies to offer strategies for businesses facing