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Here's the latest issue of SMEAL Zine, a monthly electronic magazine designed to keep alumni and friends in touch with the latest news and information from Penn State's Smeal College of Business' nationally ranked programs and world-renowned research centers.

OUTSOURCING MANAGEMENT LEADS TO SAVINGS
Outsourcing global trade management to third-party providers can save multi-national companies billions, reports a new study by researchers in the Center for Supply Chain Research. The study, "Market Size Estimate and the Potential Savings Associated with Outsourcing the Management of Global Trade Operations," shows the potential savings range from $1.2 billion for consumer product goods to a high of $10.6 billion for the auto/industrial sector. The results can be read online at www.smeal.psu.edu/news/releases/feb02/globaltr.html.

GIFT PROMOTES FACULTY DIVERSITY
William A. Donan has added to his two previous scholarship gifts in Smeal College by endowing the "William A. Donan Professorship," which is designated for an outstanding faculty member from an underrepresented group. The 1968 graduate's gift of $1 million is designed to enhance ethnic diversity among the Smeal College's faculty. Read about this gift online at www.smeal.psu.edu/news/releases/feb02/donan.html.

EXECUTIVE MBA INFO SESSION
Dean Judy Olian and other distinguished guests will introduce the Smeal Executive MBA program to Philadelphia during a special "Open House" to present an overview of the program. The event is scheduled to take place between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, at the Union League Library Lounge at 140 South Broad Street. To learn more about the event or the Smeal Executive MBA program, visit Smeal College online at www.psuemba.org or call 1-800-311-6364.

WALL STREET ALUMNA REACHES BACK
Arlene Shapiro Kaplan, Senior Vice President - Investments at UBS Paine Webber in New York, credits mentors with a large amount of her success. She always found time to reach back to assist students and alumni with their careers. And, once again, she is paving the way for future graduates of Penn State's Smeal College of Business through a new lectureship series presenting senior executives who are women. Read about it online at www.smeal.psu.edu/news/releases/feb02/alumna.html.

BECOME A MENTOR
Penn State alumni have an opportunity to provide students with insights into real-world issues and assist with career planning during the upcoming 2002 Smeal Alumni Society Board Student Mentoring Day. Learn how you can become a mentor to students online at www.smeal.psu.edu/news/releases/feb02/mentorin.html.

NEW FACES
Several new staff and faculty members are joining Smeal College this month, and will interact with alumni. Meet them online at www.smeal.psu.edu/news/releases/feb02/newfaces.html.

DESIGN OF NEW BUILDING CONTINUES
Smeal College continues to advance with the fundraising and design of its new building. Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) in association with Bower Lewis Thrower Architects (BLTA) were selected to design the new home for business education at University Park. Read about the new building online at www.smeal.psu.edu/news/releases/feb02/newbldg.html

SPRING EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Smeal College Executive Programs has unveiled its spring 2002 open-enrollment schedule with new professional development opportunities in supply chain management, general management and finance. "Developing leaders. Delivering results" is the new mantra taking shape for 2002. An overview is online at www.smeal.psu.edu/news/releases/feb02/spexec.html.

CLASS NOTES
For information on your classmates and other Smeal alumni, visit Class Notes at http://www.smeal.psu.edu/alumni/classnotes.html. You can contribute to the section online at Submit Content.

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