Getting Down to Business</h1> <article> <h1>Getting Down to Business</h1> <p>azaleski — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:06:32 +0000</p> <span>Getting Down to Business</span> <span><span>azaleski</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-01-05T13:06:32-05:00" title="Friday, January 5, 2024 - 13:06">Fri, 01/05/2024 - 13:06</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The program consists of a fall course that combines hands-on experience around financial concepts with professional development and a Winter Term trip to various cities to meet and learn from �鶹��Ƶ alumni and friends who are leaders in the fields of <a href="/career/career-communities/finance-business-and-consulting" target="_blank">business, consulting, and finance</a>. </p> <p>As the <a href="/career/set/obs" target="_blank">Ashby Business Scholars program</a> celebrates 20 years, five current and former participants share what they’ve learned from the program—and how it’s shaped their career paths.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Adrian Alvarado ’24<br> Major:</strong> Economics<br> <strong>Hometown:</strong> Chicago<br> <strong>Other campus activities:</strong> Intramural basketball, Los Amigos de Apoyo, Peer Career Advisor</p> <p><strong>Why did you decide to apply to be an Ashby Business Scholar?</strong><br> I knew that the program would provide me with insights into many financial-related jobs in the industry. I also met many alumni who helped our cohort better understand the recruitment process and the skills that are needed to thrive in the financial industry.</p> <p><strong>What’s been the most surprising or unexpected thing about the program?</strong><br> I loved the ability to interact with alums and ask them questions regarding plans within the industry, along with activities that enabled them to know themselves better, personally and professionally.</p> <p><strong>As of now, what are your post-graduation plans?</strong><br> After graduation, I will be working in New York at Citibank in their Personal Banking rotational program.<br> <br> <strong>Has participating in the program changed your career plans at all—or the classes you’ve decided to take going forward? If so, how?</strong><br> Yes, I realized that there are many opportunities for all types of people within finance. I realized that I want to pursue community development-related work that combines my finance expertise in the future.<br> <br> <strong>What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received so far in the program?</strong><br> Build an environment where inquisitiveness is encouraged.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Bridget Adu-Dapaah ’25<br> Majors: </strong>Economics & Business concentration<br> <strong>Hometown: </strong>Chicago<br> <strong>Other campus activities: </strong>Social Entrepreneurship fellow, co-founder of Women and Non-Binary in Finance & Economics, America Reads tutor, member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, Posse Scholar</p> <p><strong>Why did you decide to apply to be an Ashby Business Scholar? </strong><br> I knew it was a program focused on careers in finance and business. Before coming to �鶹��Ƶ, I knew that I wanted a career in finance, so that helped with my decision. Secondly, I spoke to former scholars, and they shared how the program was life-changing as they highlighted the invaluable opportunities to network with �鶹��Ƶ alums who had navigated similar career paths and emphasized the program’s role in enhancing social skills.<br> <br> <strong>Now that you’re involved in the program, what specific aspect has been most helpful to you – and why?</strong><br> The power of networking. Establishing connections with individuals who have experienced similar environments can be incredibly fulfilling. Through my interactions with �鶹��Ƶ alums, I gained advice on career goals and recommendations on specific classes that could enhance my academic journey at �鶹��Ƶ. This has helped me immensely because it opens doors to more opportunities and broader networking possibilities. Ultimately, there is always a connection to be made with someone with insights into the industry you’re interested in pursuing.</p> <p><strong>What’s been the most surprising or unexpected thing about the program?</strong><br> The diversity of the financial institutions we visited. Not all were traditional banks; some were dedicated to social impact initiatives like affordable housing programs. Others were businesses that specialized in business within the entertainment industry.<br> <br> <strong>As of now, what are your post-graduation plans? </strong><br> I intend to pursue a career in either wealth management or private equity and have plans to attend law school.<br> <br> <strong>Has participating in the program changed your career plans or the classes you’ve decided to take going forward? If so, how?</strong><br> At first, I had a preference for working on the trading floor. However, after visiting one institution and having the opportunity to ask questions and observe the floor, my perspective changed. The program also exposed me to various other areas within finance that captured my interest. Additionally, I’ve taken courses outside of my major to enhance my skills and focus on developing a well-rounded understanding.</p> <p><strong>What’s the best advice you’ve received so far in the program?</strong><br> Network and try new things. Although you may be interested in a particular area, you don’t want to limit yourself, as trying new things can open other opportunities.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Samantha Gilfond ’25</strong><br> <strong>Majors: </strong>Mathematics and Economics<br> <strong>Hometown:</strong> New York<br> <strong>Other campus activities: </strong>Women’s varsity soccer, �鶹��Ƶ Finance & Investment Club, economic research assistant</p> <p><strong>Why did you decide to apply to be an Ashby Business Scholar? </strong><br> I was very interested in building a well-rounded skill set that I can apply after I graduate. Furthermore, the program focuses on exposing scholars to different sides of business and finance, which allows participants to discover and explore genuine areas of interest. </p> <p><strong>Now that you’re involved in the program, what specific aspect has been most helpful to you – and why?</strong><br> The program has given me access to a business and finance class with Case Western Reserve University’s Director of Investments. This class has allowed me to focus on the key aspects of business and finance that I have not been exposed to in my general classes. The class emphasizes hands-on learning through case studies, informational interviews, and group work, all of which simulate real-world experiences that we will be exposed to in the workplace.</p> <p><strong>What’s been the most surprising or unexpected thing about the program?</strong><br> How intimate and hands-on it is. With only 13 people in the program, it fosters a tight-knit community. Although this surprised me, it is also one of my favorite aspects of the program. </p> <p><strong>As of now, what are your post-graduation plans? </strong><br> I am planning on working in New York City, hopefully in a mathematics-orientated, finance-related field. I am also considering going to graduate school to continue to study either math or economics, but am excited to explore future job opportunities.</p> <p><strong>Has participating in the program changed your career plans at all—or the classes you’ve decided to take going forward? If so, how?</strong><br> It hasn't changed my career plans, but has definitely solidified them through exposing me to the wide breadth of opportunities that finance has to offer. </p> <p><strong>What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received so far in the program?</strong><br> Give 100 percent of your effort, because you never get the same opportunity twice.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Willem Chojnicki ’25</strong><br> <strong>Majors: </strong>Economics & Psychology with Business concentration<br> <strong>Hometown: </strong>Gainesville, Fla.<br> <strong>Other campus activities:</strong> �鶹��Ƶ Finance & Investment Club, football<br> <br> <strong>Why did you decide to apply to be an Ashby Business Scholar?</strong><br> I wanted to learn from the best in the field of finance. The program offers a unique opportunity to tour around the country and connect with �鶹��Ƶ alumni who have made remarkable achievements and contributions in their industry and I wanted to hear about their experiences and insights. Moreover, I wanted to gain valuable skills and knowledge from the program, such as financial analysis, communication, and leadership. I am thrilled to be part of this program and I am confident that it will help me achieve my career goals and make a positive impact in the world of finance.</p> <p><strong>Now that you’re involved in the program, what specific aspect has been most helpful to you – and why?</strong><br> The access to a network of �鶹��Ƶ alumni. They have made a significant impact on my growth and development by sharing their insights and experiences in the finance industry. I have learned a lot from talking to alumni who have taught me about financial modeling, consulting, and data analysis. To be able to talk with so many alumni in the finance industry who also went to �鶹��Ƶ illustrates how small of a world we live in.</p> <p><strong>What’s been the most surprising or unexpected thing about the program?</strong><br> The faculty and alumni are generous, supportive, and intellectually passionate. They have provided me with invaluable resources and opportunities, such as access to online databases, mock interviews, and internships. They have also shown their generosity, support, and passion by giving me feedback, advice, and encouragement on my projects, assignments, and career goals. Additionally, they've shared how they have overcome challenges and achieved success, which has inspired me to pursue my interests and passions, as well as make a positive difference in the world. I am proud to be part of this community.</p> <p><strong>As of now, what are your post-graduation plans?</strong><br> I am excited to hopefully receive a full-time offer to work in Syndicated Corporate Finance Banking at Raymond James. It’s one of the leading investment banks in the U.S., with a strong reputation and a diverse client base with a culture of integrity, independence, and innovation, which resonates with my values and aspirations.<br> <br> <strong>Has participating in the program changed your career plans at all—or the classes you’ve decided to take going forward? If so, how?</strong><br> It hasn't changed my career plans, but rather confirmed and strengthened them. I've gained more confidence in the knowledge, skills, and abilities that I acquired through my classes at �鶹��Ƶ. I have learned how to apply what I have learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios and challenges in the finance industry. The program has also exposed me to various aspects and opportunities in finance and helped me identify my strengths and interests. I am eager to pursue a career in finance and use my education and experience to make a positive impact.</p> <p><strong>What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received so far in the program?</strong><br> Be intellectually curious and open-minded. The world of finance is vast and ever evolving, and my curiosity will keep me ahead. I always ask questions and seek to understand how things work. With this advice, I have learned how to use different financial databases, how to analyze various types of risks, and how to communicate effectively with my fellow scholars. These aspects have motivated and led me and my peers in the program to achieve success in the future.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Michael Dinkel ’26<br> Major:</strong> Economics<br> <strong>Hometown: </strong>Silver Spring, Md.<br> <strong>Other campus activities: </strong>Varsity lacrosse, �鶹��Ƶ Finance & Investment Club, bowling league</p> <p><strong>Why did you decide to apply to be an Ashby Business Scholar?</strong><br> I first heard about the Ashby Business Scholars program at a career center information session about pursuing a career in finance at �鶹��Ƶ. After the session, I talked with one of my lacrosse teammates who had participated in the program and learned how helpful it was for him. Once I knew I wanted to pursue a career in finance at the start of my second semester in my first year, I decided to apply because being able to meet with alumni and make connections within the field I wanted to go into was one of the best opportunities I could gain from �鶹��Ƶ. </p> <p><strong>Now that you’re involved in the program, what specific aspect has been most helpful to you – and why?</strong><br> Getting the chance to travel and meet alumni during Winter Term this year will be the most helpful. I am looking forward to learning about different opportunities and career paths coming from �鶹��Ƶ, as well as being able to get general advice from successful alums.</p> <p><strong>What’s been the most surprising or unexpected thing about the program?</strong><br> The level of fun that I’ve had within the program. While still managing to be productive, I have found interacting with the other scholars during and outside of classes to be enjoyable and has made me look forward to traveling with them. </p> <p><strong>As of now, what are your post-graduation plans? </strong><br> I’m looking to pursue a career in finance. Currently, I’m thinking about investment banking or equity research. </p> <p><strong>Has participating in the program changed your career plans at all—or the classes you’ve decided to take going forward? If so, how?</strong><br> It hasn’t changed my plans, but it has reinforced them. I applied because of my interest in finance, and participating in the program has made me more excited to pursue a career in the field. </p> <p><strong>What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received so far in the program?</strong><br> The advice I have received on how to present myself in a professional setting has been one of the best parts of the program because it wasn’t something I have had a lot of training on in the past. I have noticed that I am now more comfortable and feel better prepared to be in these settings.</p> <p><em>All headshots by Tanya Rosen-Jones '97, except Adrian Alvarado (courtesy of Adrian Alvarado) and</em> <em>Bridget Adu-Dapaah (courtesy of Bridget Adu-Dapaah).</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">How the Ashby Business Scholars program gives Obies a career boost</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-01-05T12:00:00Z">Fri, 01/05/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Annie Zaleski</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>For �鶹��Ƶ students interested in business and finance, the Ashby Business Scholars program offers invaluable insights into what it’s like to work in these fields.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3955">Ashby Business Scholars</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3349">Business Concentration</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3925">Economics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" hreflang="und">Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/economics" hreflang="und">Economics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">The 2023-2024 Ashby Business Scholars</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones '97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Integrative Business Concentration Launches this Summer with Course Taught by Visiting Instructor Jesse Gerstin ’07</h1> <p>anagy — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:25:28 +0000</p> <span>Integrative Business Concentration Launches this Summer with Course Taught by Visiting Instructor Jesse Gerstin ’07</span> <span><span>anagy</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-03-01T20:25:28-05:00" title="Monday, March 1, 2021 - 20:25">Mon, 03/01/2021 - 20:25</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The business concentration kicks off in the summer term with a core course, Foundations of Sustainable Business Management, taught by Jesse Gerstin ’07, a business leader in the field of renewable energy. Gerstin, who is based in Brooklyn, New York, is director of sustainable business development for <a href="https://simpliphipower.com/">SimpliPhi Power</a>, a maker of batteries for renewable energy projects. He will relocate to �鶹��Ƶ for the summer to teach on campus.</p> <p>The core course is an introduction to social, environmental, and governance issues facing businesses and managers today. Students will engage with management theory, case studies, and critical discussion while building the tools they will need to harness the potential of business to to act as a force for good.</p> <p>“The business world is facing an existential crisis, and it’s adapting—although not quickly enough,” says Gerstin, who previously worked as director of the Clinton Climate Initiative before moving to the private sector. “The thinking in business for a long time has been focused on short-term results. The shift that’s happening now is for companies to think in longer periods, what actions a company needs to stay relevant in 20 or 30 years. That includes taking better accountability for the environment and society. Companies are looking at sustainability in a much deeper way than ever before, and they need critical thinkers who are willing to push the envelope and rethink what the entire system means and how it operates.”</p> <figure class="captioned-image obj-left"> <figcaption>Jesse Gerstin '07 will be a visiting instructor in the business concentration. Photo courtesy of Jesse Gerstin.</figcaption> </figure> <p>To that end, Gerstin will base the course on what’s driving change in the business world today: accountability and transparency, new models for businesses, and different organizational structures, while defining the role of sustainability in business.</p> <p>Gerstin’s path to business is rooted in his liberal arts experience at �鶹��Ƶ. A Bonner Scholar and member of the track and cross country team, he double majored in French and the former Third World Studies program. Upon graduation, he had to choose between an opportunity to work for a Wall Street firm or embark on an <a href="https://www.shansi.org/">�鶹��Ƶ Shansi</a> fellowship in Indonesia. </p> <p>“I chose the latter because it seemed like a much bigger adventure. I had never been to Asia, and I fell in love with everything there.”</p> <p>It was in Indonesia where Gerstin became involved in environmental issues, particularly deforestation. Following his Shansi fellowship, he stayed in Indonesia to work as a consultant, which led to a position with the Clinton Foundation’s forest conservation program. He held several roles with the foundation, managing climate change and clean energy programs in the Caribbean and East Africa. On transitioning to the private sector, Gerstin says he wanted to continue clean energy work on a larger scale and through the lens of making it a profitable enterprise. </p> <p>“My focus with [SimpliPhi Power] is on how renewable energy projects can be impactful to communities that don’t have access to electricity. We ask how we can do it at a cheaper cost using the latest in renewable energy technology, and in a way that’s better for the environment and for the people who are actually using it.”</p> <p>The integrative concentration in business was a recommendation of the <a href="/sites/default/files/content/about-oberlin/aapr/aapr_final_report.pdf">One �鶹��Ƶ</a> report, the college’s blueprint for a thriving future. The concentration joins new integrative programs launched in arts administration, <a href="/news/oberlin-launch-integrative-concentration-journalism">journalism</a>, international affairs, and global health. </p> <p>Professor of Economics and Chair of the Business Curricular Committee <a href="/ron-cheung">Ron Cheung</a> says the core course illustrates �鶹��Ƶ’s distinctive approach to teaching the fundamentals of business management. </p> <p>“We are very excited to welcome Jesse back to �鶹��Ƶ to teach this summer course on business and sustainability. Jesse will provide students with some fundamentals of business management, and we think that focusing on the intersection between business and sustainability is an approach that puts liberal arts in the center of this core course.”</p> <p>Gerstin says he wants students to understand how the system works, which will give them the ability to find the levers to create bigger, lasting change. That change is going to happen both internally and externally, and the business community will benefit from people who come from different disciplines. </p> <p>“I’m not trying to convince every student to go into business. It’s more about trying to shift the narrative about what we think of as a business—or where students can see themselves in shaping an equitable society using the tools of business.” </p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">The course is an introduction to social, environmental, and governance issues facing businesses and managers today.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2021-03-02T12:00:00Z">Tue, 03/02/2021 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Amanda Nagy</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The integrative concentration in business is available to students majoring in all disciplines across the college and conservatory, not just those who are interested in business careers. The concentration will provide experiential learning and coursework that provides access to key business concepts, networks of mentors, and intensive work-related and project-based experiences.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2363">Academics & Research</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3349">Business Concentration</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2368">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2369">Environment & Sustainability</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">�鶹��Ƶ's concentration in business joins new integrative programs launched in arts administration, journalism, international affairs, and global health. </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>�鶹��Ƶ to Launch Liberal Arts-Centered Integrative Concentration in Business</h1> <p>swargo — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:28:52 +0000</p> <span>�鶹��Ƶ to Launch Liberal Arts-Centered Integrative Concentration in Business</span> <span><span>swargo</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-02-27T11:28:52-05:00" title="Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 11:28">Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:28</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>As part of a larger effort to address the changing needs of 21st-century students, �鶹��Ƶ College will launch an integrative concentration in business that will provide students with both the values of a liberal arts education and high-quality experiences in business and finance.</p> <p>Launching in fall 2021, the integrative concentration will be available to college and conservatory students, cultivating globally minded graduates who can apply critical thinking and agile action to a wide range of challenges.</p> <p>Students from economics to jazz studies will tap into a rich array of experiential learning and coursework that provides access to key business concepts, networks of mentors, and intensive work-related and project-based experiences.</p> <p>“Current and prospective students want meaningful ways to connect their liberal arts education to an after-�鶹��Ƶ path,” says Ron Cheung, professor of economics and chair of the business curricular committee. “An �鶹��Ƶ credential in business will help our students stand out to cutting-edge employers who already appreciate the long-term value of a liberal arts education, especially when the student is equipped with the range of educational experiences and core business-related skills to launch rapidly within the sector.”</p> <p>Faculty unanimously approved the integrative concentration in business, which was recommended as part of the <a href="/sites/default/files/content/about-oberlin/aapr/aapr_final_report.pdf">One �鶹��Ƶ</a> report, the college’s blueprint for a prosperous future. The concentration joins new integrative programs launched in <a href="/news/oberlin-college-and-conservatory-establishes-five-new-collaborative-programs">music</a> and <a href="/news/oberlin-launch-integrative-concentration-journalism">journalism</a>, along with an expanded and refocused <a href="https://new.oberlin.edu/wt-oncampus/">Winter Term</a>, as �鶹��Ƶ harnesses its academic and cocurricular strengths to help students and graduates lead lives of meaning.</p> <p>“This is a bold and exciting development that will allow �鶹��Ƶ students and graduates to impact the world of business in new ways,” says President Carmen Twillie Ambar. “The integrative concentration in business will combine �鶹��Ƶ’s ethos with best business practices.”</p> <p>�鶹��Ƶ’s alumni are already well represented in the field. Business and finance together constitute the third most common career path for �鶹��Ƶ graduates, slightly behind higher education and health care. These graduates bring their �鶹��Ƶ perspectives and values to effect positive change in the world from within the business sector.</p> <p>“The world would be a better place if more �鶹��Ƶ-type students ended up in business," says Stewart Kohl ’77, co-CEO of the Riverside Company and cofounder of Ashby Business Scholars, which provides select scholars with a foundation of skills, knowledge, and contacts to help them compete for jobs and internships. "They have a background in critical thinking and also a prospering set of values to live their lives. This would be a good thing for business. It would also be a very good thing for �鶹��Ƶ.”</p> <p>In keeping with �鶹��Ƶ’s commitment to liberal arts education, students who pursue the concentration will be expected to explore and articulate the relationship of their business acumen to their core area of study—be it psychology, musical performance, physics, or politics.</p> <p>"The world of business touches on so many issues that we wrestle with regularly as part of an �鶹��Ƶ education—diversity and inclusivity, justice and equity, climate change, the list goes on," says Cindy Frantz, professor of psychology and environmental studies and member of the business curricular committee. "If our society fails to address these issues in the business world, then we will fail to address them, period."</p> <p>“I am particularly excited that conservatory students will be able to enroll in this concentration,” says Bill Quillen, dean of the Conservatory of Music. “To be successful as a professional musician today, our students need not only the highest levels of technical proficiency and historical awareness, but also an ability to identify and create new opportunities and distribute and monetize their work. Every one of our graduates will, in essence, be their own start-up, and skills in business will be crucial to their success.”</p> <p>The business education pathway will consist of three components: curricular, experiential, and integrative. The curricular component will address foundational areas in business education: accounting, economics, management, and ethics, as well as an elective in an applied area. The experiential component will provide students with immersive and formative hands-on experiences in the world of business. The integrative component will include mechanisms for students to draw together the theory from the curricular component with the practice from the experiential component.</p> <p>"Integrative concentrations are �鶹��Ƶ’s creative solution to the age-old challenge of connecting classroom theory to real world practice," says David Kamitsuka, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "The concentration in business will be a wonderful complement to a student’s rich liberal arts education and academic major, helping them acquire skills and savvy for business through a high-quality internship and other hands-on experiences."</p> <p>The new concentration is expected to appeal widely to students in all majors across the college and conservatory, not just those who are interested in business careers.</p> <p>“No matter what professional path �鶹��Ƶ graduates follow, it’s good to know business fundamentals—how to effectively run a business, what a human resources group is, how to market yourself, how to achieve the greatest degree of success possible," says Steve Dolcemaschio, former chief operating officer of Comcast Entertainment Group, �鶹��Ƶ trustee and parent, and teacher of the 2020 Winter Term course Business For Life. "These questions are relevant to all students, in any discipline.”</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2020-02-27T12:00:00Z">Thu, 02/27/2020 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>�鶹��Ƶ College is poised to prepare visionary and creative leaders in the business, arts, and non-profit worlds.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3349">Business Concentration</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2363">Academics & Research</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25341">Economics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25351">Environmental Studies and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25286">Psychology</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/ron-cheung" hreflang="und">Ron Cheung</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/cindy-frantz" hreflang="und">Cynthia (Cindy) Frantz</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/economics" hreflang="und">Economics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/environmental-studies" hreflang="und">Environmental Studies and Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/psychology" hreflang="und">Psychology</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Christopher Navin</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> </main></body></html>