.. MARCH-APRIL 2007

EVENTS

China Is Focus of 2007 Invitrogen Distinguished Lecture Series

(l to r): Invitrogen CEO Greg Lucier, CBA Dean Gail Naughton,
Distinguished Lecturer Zhu Chen, Science Dean Stanley Malloy
and President Stephen Weber.

The Invitrogen Distinguished Lecture Series featured Zhu Chen, Ph.D, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Chen will speak on “Opportunities and Challenges for Life Science and Biotechnology in China” from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar.

Dr. Chen has made important discoveries in the molecular foundations of several types of human leukemia and was recently named as one of the coordinators for the Human Genome Project in China. He has received numerous awards for science and technology throughout his career, including the Second Degree National Award for Science and Technology, Third Degree Award of National Sciences and the First Degree Award of the National Ministry of Public Health.

In 2004, Invitrogen Corporation joined with SDSU to establish the first joint Ph.D.-MBA program in the nation that focuses both degrees in the life sciences and features direct involvement with biotech companies. “One of the biggest challenges in our industry is attracting candidates who have the skill to envision functional applications for cutting edge research,” said Lucier. “The types of candidates that companies such as ours seek out are those who will make a tangible impact on improving the human condition. The Ph.D.-MBA program is a positive step in training skilled scientists to become the business leaders of tomorrow.”

EMC Hosts Scott Blanchard on May 9

On Wednesday, May 9 the EMC Business Forum will host an open forum titled, “Corporate Culture- The 2nd Generation.” The event will be at the Hilton Torrey Pines and will include a presentation by Scott Blanchard of the Ken Blanchard Group. Blanchard is a motivational speaker and accomplished corporate trainer. He also is the founder of Coaching.com, a web-enabled corporate coaching personal development service. For more information or to register for this event, please visit sdsu.edu/emc and click on “Forum Events.”

GBSA Hosts 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

The Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual MBA/MSBA Alumni Golf Tournament, which will take place on Friday, May 25 at Coronado Golf Club, 2000 Visalia Row. Your contributions and participation will not only provide a day of excellent networking opportunities and lots of fun, but also support current and future graduate business students at SDSU. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.; tee time is noon.

The funds raised from this event will be donated to the College of Business to benefit graduate business students through career development programs, job placement for students, and business alumni networking opportunities.

GBSA welcomes your participation as we work to continue the tradition of excellence that SDSU alumni, students and friends bring to the community. Please go to the website below for more information, sponsorship opportunities and to register for the tournament: http://gbsa.sdsu.edu/events.html. Please feel free to email us at gbsa@rohan.sdsu.edu with any questions or requests for sponsorship packets.