February 2011 Issue

From the February 2011 eLubin


Lubin Cited for Best Practices in Maintaining Its Dual Accreditation
  [Lubin Cited for Best Practices in Maintaining Its Dual Accreditation]
The Lubin School of Business has successfully maintained its dual accreditation, in both business and accounting, from AACSB International for another five years. In the AACSB team's report, they cited Lubin for its "exemplary Assurance of Learning process." The team also lauded Lubin's other strengths including: "Student-focused; experience-based learning; financial capital location; small classes; culture of collegiality; strong loyalty and program satisfaction among students and alumni; faculty commitment to students; jobs at graduation - recent placement rates for BBA/MBA program approach 100%." Lubin is one of only three schools in New York City to have this prestigious dual accreditation from AACSB, which fewer than 2% of the 13,000 business schools in the world have been able to achieve.
>> University press release
>> AACSB press release
 
 
[Ernst & Young Partner to be Honored at Golf Classic]
Peter E. Tryhane, BBA/MBA '80
  
Ernst & Young Partner to be Honored at Golf Classic
Peter E. Tryhane, BBA/MBA '80, Partner, Assurance Services, Ernst & Young, will receive the Lubin Golf Classic Alumni Award at the 13th Annual Lubin Golf Classic. The outing will be held once again at Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston, Long Island, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Tryhane has supported the Golf Classic for a number of years and has also served as a member of the Lubin Advisory Board since 2001. The Classic raises funds for Lubin student scholarships and other important initiatives at Lubin. Please save the date, dust off your clubs, and plan to join us!
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Mentoring Program - Social Networking for Career Development
  [Mentoring Program - Social Networking for Career Development]
Lubin and Pace's Office of Career Services are partnering in the launch of a new mentoring program for Lubin students. Students will connect with experienced industry leaders for career guidance, advice, and professional development opportunities. Mentors will offer their expertise in reviewing the mentee's resume, conducting a mock interview, providing insights on career paths, industry trends, and areas of opportunity, and providing a shadowing experience at their office. The mentoring program is being offered through LinkedIn. If you are interested in being a mentor or a mentee, please visit www.pace.edu/pace/lubin/students/mentoring-program.
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[That's Entertainment!]  
That's Entertainment!
A new course, Arts and Entertainment Management, is being offered this semester on the New York City campus. The course, MGT 396X, was designed with undergraduate theatre and performing arts, as well as business students in mind. Students are learning key concepts, such as balancing artistic values with viable business practices and managing cultural content and resources. Appearances from legendary theatre professionals such as Broadway producers Elizabeth I. McCann (nine Tony awards), Cindy Gutterman (The Addams Family), and William Meade (The Blues Brothers, Saturday Night Fever) dynamically enrich the curriculum.
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  [Dean's Blog]
Dean's Blog
Ever wonder what is on the mind of the Dean? Check out his current blog post which gives a brief rundown of some of the initiatives he is focused on. You can also read his earlier blog posts since he became Dean of Lubin on July 1.
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[Save the Date for Leaders in Management]  
Save the Date for Leaders in Management
Pace University's signature fundraising gala, the 48th Annual Leaders in Management Award Dinner, will take place on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. This year's event will honor Robert S. Sands, Esq. Law '84, President and CEO of Constellation Brands, Inc.; and F. Daniel Gabel, Chairman and CEO of Hagedorn & Co. Proceeds from the event will provide support for the Student Scholarship Program and special projects selected by President Friedman. Learn more about how you can participate at Pace Alumni Online Community.
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  [Faculty Bookshelf]
Faculty Bookshelf
Brave New World Economy: Global Finance Threatens Our Future, co-authored by Robert Isaak, PhD, professor of management, and Wilhelm Hankel, was recently published by John Wiley publishers, simultaneously in English and German (the German title: Geldherrschaft). The book explores how "Obamanomics," the Euro crisis, and the shift of economic growth from the West to emerging economies, if handled properly, can lead to true economic stability and job creation. A key theme that emerges in the book is that how the United States arrived at this economic crossroads isn't as important as the decision as to which path to take.
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[Deloitte Partner Joins Lubin Advisory Board]
Lynda Jean Hullstrung, BBA '89
  
Deloitte Partner Joins Lubin Advisory Board
Lynda Jean Hullstrung, BBA '89, Audit Partner at Deloitte LLP and Deputy Professional Practice Director in their New York Office, has been appointed a member of the Lubin Advisory Board. Lynda has been active as an officer for many years on the Lubin Alumni Association Board of Directors and currently serves as President. She has been a loyal and dedicated supporter of Lubin and Pace for many years and also does volunteer work for a number of other non-profits, including presently serving as Treasurer and a Board Member of the American Lung Association of New York State.
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  [Professor of Marketing Marc N. Scheinman Passes]
Marc N. Scheinman
Professor of Marketing Marc N. Scheinman Passes
Marc N. Scheinman, PhD, professor of marketing, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011, in Mexico City, three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Scheinman was an expert on the Latin-American automotive and beverage industries. He appeared as a commentator on the CNN Latino Network, and was a consultant to government, industry and corporate clients. Dr. Scheinman joined the Pace faculty in 1982. He will truly be missed by the Pace/Lubin communities. A memorial service will be held for Dr. Scheinman on Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Highland Park, New Jersey. For more information about the memorial service, please contact Pamela Scheinman at pscheinman@hotmail.com.
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[Cultural Intelligence Scholar to Visit]
P. Christopher Earley
  
Cultural Intelligence Scholar to Visit
On Wednesday, March 9, P. Christopher Earley, PhD, Dean of the School of Business at the University of Connecticut, will visit Pace as part of the Business Honors Program and speak about "Cultural Intelligence and Leadership." He has taught executives and consulted for companies such as Nestle, Cisco Systems, Samsung, General Motors, Unilever, British Aerospace, Mercury Asset Management, Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals among others in England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, People's Republic of China, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. Dr. Earley is the author of numerous articles and ten books, including Cultural Intelligence: Individual Interactions Across Cultures.
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  [Bill Gates' 'Favorite Teacher' at Pace Pitch]
Sal Khan
Bill Gates' 'Favorite Teacher' at Pace Pitch
Save the date for the Seventh Annual Pace Pitch Contest, which will be held on Monday, April 11. The contest is based on the Elevator Pitch concept popular in the venture capital community. Competitors submit an extremely concise presentation of an entrepreneurial idea, business model, marketing strategy, competitive analysis, and financial plan. Special guests include Sal Khan, Founder of the non-profit Khan Academy, who is also "Bill Gates' favorite teacher." To learn more about the contest, visit www.pace.edu/pitch and be sure to watch the video highlighting last year's event. Details about the contest can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pacepitch
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[New Scholarship Opportunity for Accounting, Tax, and Law Students]  
Scholarship Opportunity for Accounting, Tax, and Law Students
The Ernst and Young Fund for Excellence in Accounting Education will provide scholarship awards of $5,000 each to outstanding Lubin students in a qualified undergraduate or graduate accounting program. Lubin Taxation and JD/MBA students may also apply for this scholarship. Ernst and Young LLP established the Fund to promote educational excellence in accounting at Pace. The application deadline is Friday, April 15, 2011.
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  [Scholarship Opportunity for Juniors and Seniors]
Scholarship Opportunity for Juniors and Seniors
A two-year full scholarship opportunity is available to Lubin students interested in pursuing studies in Information Assurance. Information Assurance is the practice of managing risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data. Scholarship benefits include full tuition, a stipend, textbooks, a paid summer internship, and placement at a federal agency in an information assurance related job upon graduation. Interested Lubin students should contact Dr. Picheng Lee at plee@pace.edu.
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[Free Tax Assistance from VITA]
BAP volunteers provide free tax preparation
 		 
Free Tax Assistance from VITA
Lubin's Iota Lambda chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) annually organizes the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)program offering free tax assistance to low-income individuals and retirees. BAP volunteers are trained by the IRS and obtain certification by passing a basic proficiency exam. Filers may come in to have their taxes done from February 17 - April 17. For more information, send an e-mail to PaceUVITA@gmail.com, call (212)618-6598, or visit webpage.pace.edu/BetaAlphaPsi.
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