April 2012

Bill Huling

Message from Bill Huling,
Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development

The Johnson brand is strong in Asia

We had a busy March with travel to Seoul, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Dean Joe Thomas made his last trek to Asia as Johnson’s dean and was enthusiastically received by alumni in each city...»

Featured Alumnus

Thomas Koveleskie, MBA ’07 (E), financial advisor and certified financial planner at UBS

National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce New York founder seeks to advance LGBT business people

Thomas Koveleskie, MBA ’07 (E)

>Robert F. Slagle ’62, MBA ’64

Paying It Forward

Robert F. Slagle ’62, MBA ’64

Ethical Leadership: Learning how to address the challenges before they become crises

News Highlights

Cornell-Queen’s Novel EMBA Program
Johnson alumna and forthcoming faculty member selected to receive the FARS Best Dissertation Award
Awardee Kristina M. Rennekamp, MS ’11, PhD ’12, receives top honors from the Financial Accounting and Reporting Section of the American Accounting Association.
Johnson earns an A+ in Diversity
Diversity MBA Prep recognizes Johnson for outreach efforts and diversity recruitment results.

Media Hits

Register Now for the International Forum on BOP Markets in Latin America and Caribbean in June

How to Transition From Military to Civilian Work Without a Resume

Trivia Tuesday: Immersion Programs at Cornell / Johnson

Billions flow into the hottest new U.S. housing asset — rentals

Minimum Wage: A Simple Fact Check

Generosity - the only thing you need to get to the top in business

Bissell launches rebranding, continues ad campaign that features CEO’s wife, dogs

CNO Financial Group, Inc. Announces Organizational Changes

Montana Silversmiths Names New CEO

Alumni Events

Thursday, June 6, 2013
Reunion Weekend

Thursday, October 17, 2013
Johnson Advisory Council Meeting

Friday, April 25, 2014
Johnson Advisory Council Meeting

Dean Designate Soumitra Dutta Unveils Seminal Report on Information Technology Worldwide
“Global Information Technology Report: Living in a Hyperconnected World ” Ranks Technology Proficiencies of 142 Economies

Please submit a nomination for the 2012 Johnson Alumni Recognition Awards:

Samuel C. Johnson Distinguished Service Award
Robert J. Swieringa Young Alumni Service Award

Somaiya Vidyavihar ('University') in Mumbai, India

Johnson’s Dean Thomas honored at the dedication of the new College of Arts, Science & Commerce building at Somaiya Vidyavihar (“University”) in Mumbai, India

Johnson Blogger

Executive MBA students and alumni enjoy Homecoming Weekend

Blogger Joseph Irineo, MBA '13 (E), writes about and shares photos of the April 14 in Palisades, NY, at which Godiva CEO Jim Golddman, MBA ’85, spoke.

Knowledge is Power: Get Access to Cornell’s and Johnson’s Libraries.

The Johnson Management Library provides Johnson alumni extensive on-line access to numerous business research resources, including two article databases containing current and historical information about companies, executives, industries, trends, and more. Alumni can access these resources via JConnect.

A new Cornell University Library Alumni and Friends website offers alumni and friends access to scholarly journal articles and databases, archives of the Cornell Daily Sun, links to treasures from our special collections, information on exhibits in our libraries, and updates on library events.