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Dr. Jesus Tanguma is collaborating with a team of researchers from La Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas, Tampico Mexico. From left to right, the team consists of CaD. Jannett Ayup Gonzalez, Dr. Nazlhe Faride Chein Schekaiabn, Dr. Jesus Tanguma (UTPA), CaD. Jose Guillermo Diaz Figueroa, Dr. Maria Isabel De La Garza Ramos and Dr. Jose Melchor Medina |
Jorge Salinas (left), MBAA President and Rick Reeves (right), MBAA Director of Administrative Affairs, pose for a picture during the event. 
Javeria Farooqi, MBAA Director of Events smiles for the camera while performing as Master of Ceremony. 
Dan McGrew, president of RAMMAC (Reynosa Asociación de Maquiladoras y Manufactureras, A.C.) spoke to the audience about important manager characteristics such as LEAN and adaptability. 
The audience listens to the keynote speaker. 
The MBA100 committee composed of MBAA officers and their mentors and supporters Dr. Teofilo Ozuna and Dr. Angelica Cortes. In the photo from left to right are Ed Martinez, Gaddi Rodriguez, Rick Reeves, Jorge Salinas, Sönke Beckmann, Javeria Farooqi, Marco Brede, Dr. Teofilo Ozuna, and Dr. Angelica Cortes. Missing in the photo is MBAA Director of Committees Damian Huerta. |
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CoBA MBA Association (MBAA) hosted a banquet on to mark the 100th year of the MBA program in the United States on May 1. The Centennial Celebration was held to create awareness of the importance of the MBA program in the region. The keynote speaker at the event was Dan McGrew, president of RAMMAC (Reynosa Asociación de Maquiladoras y Manufactureras, A.C.) who spoke about the important characteristics of a successful manager. The event included a silent auction and entertainment. Entertainment was provided by Pointe & Plié Dance Arts Studio and the Zyriab Guitar Quartet. |
David Guerra, keynote speaker of the VIP Awards 
Dr. Teofilo Ozuna (right) poses with VIP star Andres Bello (left) after receiving award. 
VIP star Arturo Alaniz handshakes his mentor Dr. Sibin Wu after the ceremony. |
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Developing VIPs was the theme of the 1st Annual VIP Star Banquet held in April and nine CoBA students won the first VIP Stars awards. VIP stands for values, initiative and professionalism; three characteristics that CoBA seeks to instill in its students. The VIP award winners are Ana L. Ramirez and Sylvia Cantu from Accounting, Vanessa Tanguma and John Paul Mariano from Computer Information Systems, Arturo Alaniz from International Business, David Quevedo from Management, Andres Bello, from Economics, Lily Ayimah-Gyamfi from Finance and Deanna Schneyer from Marketing.
The top students in each major were also recognized at the banquet and presented with an award. These top students were selected by their faculty and the awards presented by their department chairs. Top students were Andres Bello in Economics, Alma Caso in Finance, Karla V. Garcia in Accounting, Vanessa Tanguma in CIS, Yanira Ramos in marketing, Violeta Davila in management and Arturo Alaniz in International Business. The keynote speaker at the event was R. David Guerra, president and CEO of International Bank of Commerce-McAllen who spoke to the audience about the importance of professionalism, values and initiatives. Special guests included parents of the award winners and the favorite faculty mentors selected by the award winners. |
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CoBA administrative associates Myrna Ruiz and Miriam Garcia were among only four UTPA Academic Affairs staff members awarded the prestigious Meritorious Service Award at the annual 20th Annual Staff Awards Ceremony in April. Ruiz has worked for CoBA for 9 1/2 years and works in the dean’s office. Garcia has worked for 2 years for the Economics and Finance Department. “We feel lucky to have both Myrna and Miriam in our college and we’re grateful for their caring and exceptional service,” said Associate Dean Penny Simpson. “We’re also pleased that the University has recognized and honored their excellence.” |
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Ing. Eduardo Bosque, Director of Exploration and Planning for the Monterrey International City of Knowledge initiative, was on campus on April 15 as a part of the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. He shown here (center) at a merienda held in his honor with Mario Reyna, STC dean of business and technology, management professor John Sargent, vice provost for research and sponsored projects, Wendy Lawrence-Fowler and CoBA Dean Teo Ozuna. |
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CoBA economics professor, Dr. Alberto Davila, is featured in the University’s ‘The Best are Right Here’ campaign. Read the full story about all of Davila’s many accomplishments at http://www.utpa.edu/thebest/index.cfm?newsid=3719. |
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The NASCAR Internship team presents Dean Teo Ozuna and CoBA with an appreciation award for their support. Pictured are team members Miguel Leal, Misty Brown, Associate Dean Penny Simpson, Dean Ozuna, Deanna Schneyer and Jose Lucio. Not pictured is team member Crystal Flores. The final project for the team was a NASCAR viewing party that attracted nearly 1,000 people. See the full story about the viewing party at http://www.utpa.edu/news/index.cfm?newsid=3714. |
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Retired CoBA professor, Dr. Claude Simpson, is set to receive a JIBS Decade Award for his article “The Export Decision Process; An Empirical Inquiry.” The article was coauthored with Duane Kujawa of the University of Miami and appeared in JIBS in 1974. JIBS is the Journal of International Business Studies and is generally accepted as the top journal in the international business field of study.
The JIBS Decade Award recognizes “the most influential papers published in the JIBS volume ten years prior”. Articles selected for the honor are determined primarily by the number of citations the paper has received in other papers, especially in leading journals but are decided by a vote of the all the JIBS editors. The editors unanimously selected the Simpson and Kujawa article for the award.
Along with 15 other awardees, Simpson and Kujawa will be presented with their awards at the Academy of International Business annual conference in San Diego in June. All honored authors are asked to contribute a photo and a 250 word essay explaining the ‘core insights of the article’ and the ‘relevance of the article to today’s scholars’ for a booklet honoring the winners. All Decade Award winning articles are now available for download at the JIBS website.
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| Flor Martinez |
CoBA students Felix Garcia and Flor Martinez were among five campus-wide students selected to receive Student Leader of the Year awards. Martinez was nominated by the Dean of Students Office and Garcia was nominated by the dean’s office.
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The nomination letter for Garcia listed many of his accomplishments as a reason for his nomination. For example, Felix “embodies the characteristics of a leader: he is honorable, professional, takes initiative, is concerned about others and is dependable.” “The College will greatly miss Felix when he graduates,” said Dr. Penny Simpson, Associate Dean of the College. The leadership awards are given by Office of Student Development.
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There are a variety of ways that international students can get experience while studying in the U. S. A great place to start is working on campus. This was according to a recent panel discussion hosted by Career Services and the International Business Association.
Participating on the panel were Paul Bernal, HR Manager for Temple Inland, Mercy Renteria, an international student currently interning at Pico Energy and Pam Chapa, Interim Director of International Admissions and Services. These panelists provided students with many helpful tips, including:
Be proactive. Paul Bernal encouraged students to follow up. Many times HR recruiters are busy and do not return calls because they may have a lot of candidates. He encouraged students to “pick up the phone” and demonstrate that they are proactive and serious about working for the company.
Network. Before attaining her internship with Pico Entergy, Mercy Renteria worked with Career Services to brainstorm about potential employers who might sponsor an international student. Now that she’s an intern, she networks within the company. She wants the employer to know what an asset she would be as a permanent employee of the company.
Know your status. Pam Chapa explained that HR professionals may not hire international students because of the additional hiring challenges. She encourages students to have their paperwork ready and to have a strong idea of how the sponsorship process works. International students may learn more about international student career issues at the Learning Assistance Center, Rm. 156 or call (956) 381-2922.
“Career Services has seen an increase of international students visit our office,” says Career Advisor, Ronnie Garcia. “Our goal was to have an interactive discussion with professionals from various perspectives to better aid our international student population with career planning.”
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