Haub Street Journal
Saint Joseph’s University
In this issue:
• Fall 2009 Academic Calendar
• Upcoming Events
• Net Impact
• Congratulations, Class of 2009!
• And More!
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Aug. 27, 2009
Fall 2009 Calendar
Please keep a watch on these important dates this semester so that you do not lose sight of any deadlines!
Date Activity
Monday, August 31 Fall 2009 Semester Begins
Monday, September 7 Labor Day - No Classes
Tuesday, September 8 Last Day to Drop/Add
Saturday, September 12 10-Week Saturday Classes Begin
Monday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 20 Fall Semester Break
Friday, November 6 Last Day to Withdrawal
Saturday, November 14 10-Week Saturday Classes End
Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29 Thanksgiving Recess
Tuesday, December, 10 Fall Classes End
Monday, December 14 - Thursday, December 17 Final Examinations
Upcoming Special Events
Wine Tasting Event - Friday, September 25
Come join us for this exciting wine tasting event hosted by the Graduate Business Student Association at SJU.
You may take this opportunity to network with your fellow classmates and alumni! This relaxed evening of in-
formative wine tasting will be held in the Mandeville Hall Dining Room on the 1st Floor, beginning at 6:30 pm.
In addition to the opportunity to sample a selection of fine wines, longtime wine aficionado Kristin Casler Kraft
will also share her wine buying tips. Kristin will guide us as we explore five wines from around the globe and
will discuss how to master buying wine in the often-difficult Liquor Control Board system. Kristin has been writ-
ing about wine for 15 years, has conducted several tastings, and is pursuing certified wine just status from the
American Wine Society. The cost for this event is $15 per person and includes a souvenir SJU wine glass and light
refreshments. Registration for this event is limited, so please contact the Graduate Business Office at sjumba@
sju.edu or visir the new GBSA Store at https://epay.sju.edu/C21318_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=23
&SINGLESTORE=true as soon as possible for more information and to register.
Graduate Business Polo Shirt Sale - Fall 2009
The Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) will be selling Polo Shirts during the Fall 2009 semester.
These shirts will be available in women’s and men’s styles in sizes XS-2XL. A variety of colors will be available
including cardinal red, navy blue, white, black, and silver grey. The cost is $18.50 per shirt (please add an addi-
tional $1.50 for size 2XL.) Orders may be taken over the phone at 610-660-1690 or at the newly unveiled GBSA
Internet store at https://epay.sju.edu/C21318_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=23&SINGLESTORE=true
Saint Joseph’s MBA is
Nationally Ranked
The Erivan K. Haub School of The U.S. News & World Report
Business is honored to be ranked ranking is based on expert opin-
with the #23 Part-Time MBA Pro- ions about the program quality as
gram in the Nation, and the #1 well as statistical indicators that
Program in Southeastern Penn- measure the quality of a school’s
sylvania by U.S. News and World faculty, research, and students.
Report in its 2010 edition of Amer- The statistical indicators used in
ica’s Best Graduate Schools! the rankings fall into two catego-
ries: inputs, or measures of the
qualities that students and facul-
The Erivan K. Haub School of
ty bring to the educational expe-
Business at Saint Joseph’s Uni-
rience, and outputs, measures of
versity is the only college or uni-
graduates’ achievements linked
versity to appear in the Top 25
to the degree received. Outputs
of U.S. News & World Report’s
measures used are starting sala-
2010 America’s Best Graduate based on surveys of 381 accred- ries after graduation and the time
Schools issue for part-time MBA ited master’s programs in busi- it takes graduates to find jobs.
programs. These rankings are ness across the United States.
GMAT Prep Workshop
Offered in October
Are you a probationary student from 9 am to 5 pm. All classes niques, orientation to the design
who needs to retake the GMAT are held in Mandeville Hall, of the GMAT, and a review of the
this Fall? Do you know some- with the next workshop being mental skills relevant to multiple
one else interested in a Graduate offered on October 10th & 17th. choice examinations. Moreover,
Business Program who is worried The course is taught by Anthony the course approaches the GMAT
about taking the GMAT exam? J. Poplawski, Ph.D., an adjunct as a game of puzzles to make
We currently offer a GMAT Prep professor of Political Science at studying fun and interesting. The
Workshop at Saint Joseph’s Uni- the University of Scranton. The Workshop costs $225 which in-
versity. Each workshop takes GMAT Prep Workshop covers cludes study books, breakfast,
place over the course of two con- times practice on test problems, and a light lunch. Register at
secutive Saturdays or Sundays instruction in test taking tech- http://www.sju.edu/mba/gmat.
Join Net Impact Considering
a Post-MBA
Net Impact is an international non- value is in the ability to join an in- Certificate?
profit organization made of MBAs, ternational network of like-minded
graduate business business stu-
students, and pro- dents and pro-
One of the questions we receive
fessionals, whose fessionals with
mission is to in- whom you can
most often in the Graduate Busi-
spire, educate, and connect online ness Office is “how can I con-
equip individuals via conference centrate my MBA in two distinct
to use the power of calls and in academic areas?” While students
business to create a person at local can only have one concentration,
more socially and events and our their Graduate Business stud-
environmentally annual confer- ies at SJU need not necessar-
sustainable world. ence. More- ily end with graduation! If you
Net Impact focuses over, members are a student who is graduating
on issues surround- may access soon (or has recently graduated)
ing corporate social responsibility, resources that help them build a and are interested in additional
social entrepreneurship, nonprofit meaningful career and find em-
MBA concentrations, you may
management, international devel- ployers that share your values.
opment, and environmental sus- Finally, you will be given the op-
want to consider a Post-MBA
tainability. For more information portunity to participate in programs Certificate. A Post-MBA allows
about our organization, programs that allow you to use your busi- students to attain knowledge and
and resources, view our media kit ness skills for good while build- develop new skills in a special-
(available in Adobe PDF Format). ing your resume at the same time. ized area of business. We have 8
specializations at SJU - Finance,
Why should you as a Graduate For more information on the Financial Analysis & Report-
Business student at Saint Joseph’s SJU MBA Net Impact Chap- ing, Health & Medical Services,
University join Net Impact? For ter and to join, please email Human Resource Management,
students and professionals, the sju.netimpact@gmail.com. Business Intelligence, Interna-
tional Marketing, Management,
and Marketing. To complete a
2009 Net Impact Post-MBA Certificate, students
must choose 12 credits in their
Conference specialization area (whether
they have their MBA in that
area or not!) Applicants must al-
The 2009 Net Impact Conference will value creation and inspire them to find ready possess an MBA to begin
focus on the changemakers, innovators their place in the sustainability discus- their studies and submit an offi-
and problem solvers who are helping sion. The conference will be held on
cial transcript. To find out more
to advance sustainable global enter- November 13th and 14th, 2009. For
prise. Through panel discussions, case more information about the conference, about a Post-MBA Certificate
studies, keynotes, and special events, please visit the website at: www.net- and submit an application, please
the 2009 Net Impact Conference will impact.org. This is a good opportunity visit http://www.sju.edu/mba
challenge participants to examine the to network with fellow MBA students or email us at sjumba@sju.edu.
organizational processes, strategies, and business professional nationwide!
and capabilities that enable sustainable
congratulations,
May 2009 MBA Graduates!
Steven Alvater Lindsey Francis Rachael Meek Niels Snyder
Abraham Atem Roseanne Gichuru Joseph Montcalmo Nicholas Spiwak
Patrick Barbro Laura Graver Paul Morlock Paul Strommer
Ermioni Barikos Louis Gretta Ha Nguyen Christopher Stuffo
Mouhcine Bengelloun-Zahr Lauren Hastings Kevin Nicholas Marie Tabuteau
Hanna Berhanu Thomas Hirsch Megan Nyzio Sunny Timbo
Mark Bidoli Joshua Hobson Errol O’Gilvie Worthern Tinney, III
Joseph Boris Trudy Holloway Ifeanyi Olele Christopher Tomasello
Stephen Boyle Yi-Chieh Huang Christine Parkinson Regina Travis
Robert Bryan Brian Jaffe Shannon Patterson Po-Wen Tseng
Lindsay Burns Debra Kennoy Matthew Petitt Antonio Velez
Timothy Casatelli Joseph Kuchler Matthew Poster Tiffany Velez
Michael Chance Oana Ladar Bledar Qato Bridget Walsh
Tom Chen Marcelino Latina Laura Quinn Kristin Walsh
Cara Chiccine Kati Leet Nicholas Ranalli David Weaver
Jennifer David Amanda Lipsett John Reick Jaqueline Wesolow
Jill DePetris Choinita Logan Vince Ricevuto Mark Wessel
Kimberly Diehl Peter Mahoney Thomas Rosenthal Kevin Wessels
Ilena DiToro Jennifer Mapp Richard Sarfert Christopher Wharton
Shawn Dwyer Maureen McAneny Thomas Schantz Genelle Wilson
William Febus Jason McGee Christopher Shaeffer Kay Yoon
Don Forcey Charles McNichol Gregory Snyder
Upcoming Study Tours for
Graduate Business Students
Study tours are designed to area of business. Study
introduce students to other tours are offered either dur-
countries and cultures by ing Spring Break or in May.
bringing to life what students Jan. 4-17, 2010 - Hong
learn in the classroom. Study Kong and Vietnam
tours count as an elective
course towards a specialized Summer 2010 - Europe
Welcome, Recommended
Reading
New Faculty!
This fall, we would like to Morgan Chase Card Services,
welcome three new profes- will be instructing MBA 4715
sors to our Graduate Business - Developing Decision Mak-
Programs. ing Competencies.
In the Accounting depart- Finally, the Marketing depart-
ment, William McGrath will ment will be joined by Jerome
be instructing MBA 4115 - Bradley. He will be instruct-
Creating & Measuring Share- ing MBA 4615 - Creating and
holder Value. Measuring Customer Value.
In the Business Intelligence Please join us in welcoming Creating Magic:
Department (formerly the De- these new faculty members 10 Common Sense
Leadership Strategies
partment of Decision and Sys- to the Graduate Business Pro-
from a Life at Disney
tem Sciences), Martin Roff- grams at Saint Joseph’s Uni- By: Lee Cockerell
man, a senior fraud analyst versity! ISBN: 978-0-385-52386-8
in the fraud department at JP
On his way up the career ladder to become
Executive Vice President of Operations at
Walt Disney World Resort, Cockerell free-
Part-Time Temporary ly admits he was such an autocratic young
manager that he was hit over the head with
a beer bottle by an employee he’d treated
Job Opportunity poorly. This and other incidents convinced
Cockerell to study leadership, which he
proceeded to do with gusto throughout
his stellar career, ultimately creating the
This opportunity is with the Dela- cession planning. The scope of Disney Great Leaders strategies. The au-
thor’s engaging storytelling brings life
ware Valley Industrial Resource the project is to develop a defined an infectious energy to this entertaining
Center (DVIRC), a dynamic, non- succession plan (to include tools and inspiring book, which outlines the
profit economic development or- in the process) that the organiza- processes and rationale behind Disney’s
ganization, located in Northeast tion could use to plan for the suc- employee-driven ethos. Each chapter ex-
Philadelphia. It provides world- cession of four key senior level pounds on the Disney Formula for Suc-
cess, which Cockerell sums up as “great
class manufacturing programs and positions. Compensation is based leadership leads to employee excellence,
consulting services to small and on the work for this project and which leads to customer satisfaction and
mid-sized manufacturers in the the hours are flexible. For imme- strong business results.” Cockerell’s will-
five-county region (Bucks, Ches- diate consideration, candidates ingness to use his management gaffes as
ter, Delaware, Philadelphia and should email their resume and examples not only makes him a likeable
narrator but also a credible leader, offer-
Montgomery). DVIRC is cur- cover letter to: eharvilla@dvirc. ing up a mesmerizing view of a career
rently interested in finding an indi- org. This position is also posted devoted to excellence in customer service,
vidual that could work on a short to SJUcareers, our online site. employee empowerment, organizational
term assignment that involves suc- improvement and responsive leadership.
Review from publishersweekly.com
Graduate Business Student Association
Saint Joseph’s University
5600 City Avenue, Mandeville 282
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Tel: 610-660-1690 Fax: 610-660-1599
Email: sjumba@sju.edu