2023
October 11: "We Are! Working in International Business" panel
The Center for Global Business Studies along with Smeal Business Career Center and Smeal Alumni Career Services is hosting a panel of Penn State Smeal alumni on working in international business. After the presentation, take advantage of the opportunity to network with alumni within your desired career field! CGBS panelists include: Joey Ly, David Basmajian and Daniil Ternovskyi.
May 25: "Central Pennsylvania International Business Conference - Learning from Each Other"
The Center for Global Business Studies, along with SEDA-COG, are hosting a conference for central Pennsylvania companies who export or are otherwise engaged in international business (IB).
Schedule:
7:45-8:15: Continental breakfast
8:15-8:45 Welcome and Introduction by Professor Terrence Guay, Associate Dean for International Programs and Director of the Center for Global Business Studies
8:45-9:15 “Overview of the PA Trade & Investment Program and GAP program” by Jen Black, Executive Director Office of International Business Development
9:15-10:00 “Current State of the Supply Chain Crisis” by Professor Steve Tracy, Director of the Center for Supply Chain Research, Smeal College of Business
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:00 “Trends in Sustainability” by Professor Meg Meloy, Chair Department of Marketing
11:00-11:30 “Employment and Internship Trends” by Ashley Rippey, Director of Business Career Center, Smeal College of Business
11:30-12:15 Panel Discussion by Successful Exporting Companies, moderated by Noelle Long, SEDA-COG
12:15-1:00 Closing remarks and networking lunch
Register here by May 1.