Smeal to Welcome UO Chief Development Officer
Penn State Smeal College of Business will welcome David Ziel, chief development officer of Urban Outfitters, Inc. Friday, October 10, 2014 to share his perspectives on business and leadership. His visit is part of the college’s Executive Insights series and the Melvin Jacobs Retail Leadership Lecture Series.
Ziel will take part in a moderated discussion with Charles H. Whiteman, John and Becky Surma Dean of Smeal, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. in the Struthers Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Registration for the event is required and can be completed online.
Smeal Creates New Unit for Instructional Design
The Penn State Smeal College of Business has created a new administrative unit dedicated to instructional design. The eLearning Design and Innovation Group will be charged with assisting faculty with the design of new online courses as well as converting existing course content to an online format. Charles H. Whiteman, John and Becky Surma Dean of Smeal will lead the new unit.
While the Research, Instruction, and Information Technology (RIIT) Group in the college previously provided instructional design services, eLDIG will provide an increased focus on the service based on strategic priorities for the college.
Smeal Professor Publishes Book
Penn State Smeal College of Business’ clinical professor of international business Terrence R. Guay, has just released a new textbook, The Business Environment of Europe published by Cambridge University Press.
The textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the business landscape in Europe by examining the region’s economies and policies, the structure and dynamics of specific industries, the impacts of globalization and future challenges.
“A lot of Americans don’t really understand the intricacies of the European business environment,” said Guay. “To lump all European countries together is a misunderstanding of Europe. Some countries do have serious economic problems, but others are among the most competitive and successful nations in the world.”
