DOLAN UPDATE
Winter 2017
Message from the Dean Ethical Business Leaders For A Global Future
Friends, It’s hard to underestimate the impact Charles F.
WINTER 2017
Dolan has had on the School of Business, with
DOLAN UPDATE
a game-changing gift that has contributed to Donald E. Gibson, PhD Dean
our rise in national recognition and rankings. What you learn when you meet Chuck, however,
Mark Ligas, PhD Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Programs
is that he’s humble about his outsized achievements and focused
Dawn DeBiase, LCSW Assistant Dean and Director of Undergraduate Programs
highlight a year of accomplishments by our students, faculty, alumni
Sarah Bollinger Director of Internships and Professional Development
We welcomed Kathleen Murphy ’84 for our 16th Dolan Lecture, three
Eve Liptak Program Coordinator
continued apace, and we will welcome an additional four tenure-track
Allison Wade Integrated Marketing Manager
looking good. But numbers don’t capture the whole story. We hope
Roberta Reynolds Designer
special way our students and faculty come together to create it.
more on integrity than the bottom line, an excellent role model for our students. In this issue, we salute Chuck’s honorary degree, and and friends.
new Advisory Board members, four new corporate partners and four new faculty members. Our recruitment of superlative professors has faculty for fall 2017. As our “Fast Facts” indicate, our numbers are this issue will also give you a sense of our learning community and the
That community combines solid academic business preparation with Send Inquiries to: Dolan School of Business Fairfield University 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield, CT 06824-5195 203-254-4070 fairfield.edu/dsb
real-world field experiences to enhance career-ready students. Check out our stories on classes working with for-and non-profit corporations, active student clubs and the inaugural DSB “Week of Service,” our way of giving back to the community. Working together, we are building one of the world’s best and most innovative business programs, helping to develop our students as ethical business leaders for a global future. Thanks for being part of this story. Sincerely,
Donald E. Gibson, PhD Dean and Professor 1
Dolan School Fast Facts
Ranked #27 Business, Management and Marketing of 831 Nationally
BEST GRAD SCHOOLS
#20 Marketing #24 Finance #29 Accounting
*
98%
71%
of graduating seniors completed at least one internship (Class of 2016)
of the Class of 2016 internships are paid
*Based on a 94% response rate
14-15
96.7 % of DSB graduates have a job or are accepted to graduate or professional school within six months of graduation
3X
15-16
$56,752
16-17* Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Professional Development Series participation is growing *Based on fall 2016 participation
The average salary of class of 2016 graduates
In year two of the MS in Business Analytics, the program more than tripled in size 2
Dolan Lecture: “Wall Street Top 50” Kathleen Murphy ’84 “The Dolan Lecture features highly accomplished, visionary and internationally recognized business leaders as exemplars for our students, and I can think of no one who better fits this vision than Kathleen Murphy,” said Dean Gibson. “She’s an example of taking a Fairfield education and becoming an impactful leader with that foundation.” Murphy earned her bachelor of arts degree, summa cum laude, in economics and political science from Fairfield and later graduated from University of Connecticut Law School with highest honors. Beyond her work with Fidelity, Murphy sits on the Board of Governors of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Board of Directors of the Markle Foundation, the Board of Directors of America’s Promise Alliance and the Board of Directors of the National Football Foundation. Murphy’s professional achievements have earned her nationwide recognition, repeatedly being named one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in American Business”
“Wall Street Top 50” Kathleen Murphy ’84 Headlines Dolan Lecture Series Fairfield University graduate Kathleen Murphy ’84 returned to her alma mater on November 10, 2016 as part of the 16th Dolan Lecture, “Lessons in Leadership, A Conversation with Kathleen Murphy.” A
and “Business 100” by Irish America magazine and named as one of the “25 Most Powerful Women in Finance” by US Banker, among other honors.
large audience of students, faculty, alumni and community members
“It was wonderful to connect with the students and faculty at
listened to Murphy’s insights on leadership in a program moderated
Fairfield and the Dolan School of Business,” said Murphy. “I cherished
by Gianna Kinhofer ’17, Timothy Cobau ’17 and Dean Gibson.
my time as a student at Fairfield as it gave me a wonderful
As President of Personal Investing — a Fidelity Investments company that provides retail brokerage, mutual funds, managed accounts, annuities and other financial products and services — Murphy also oversees Fidelity’s life insurance and annuities business, as well as its workplace savings business for tax-exempt organizations, all of the firm’s brand and advertising programs and its online strategies through Fidelity.com and Fidelity’s mobile device applications. 3
by Fortune magazine, one of the “Wall Street Top 50”
foundation to build from in my career. I’m very appreciative that I had the opportunity to participate in this year’s Dolan Lecture and speak with so many of the great people at the University. I know the current and future students are on a strong path toward meaningful and successful careers thanks to the great experience they have at Fairfield.”
Charles F. Dolan Receives Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree Fairfield University proudly bestowed a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, upon Charles F. Dolan, longtime University Trustee, founder of HBO and Cablevision, part-owner of Madison Square Garden and visionary in the telecommunications business. The ceremony, held November 2, 2016, included influential community members, University faculty and staff and University President Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J., who praised the entrepreneur, credited as a pioneer in the expansion of the television industry. Dolan is also the founder of the Lustgarten Foundation, the largest private foundation that supports research into pancreatic cancer. “What Charles Dolan has accomplished is nothing less than to have dramatically expanded the imagination of our culture, and in doing so, expanded the reach of information and education to many who might otherwise have been denied what that culture has to offer,” Fr. von Arx said. In 2000, the University’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business was named in his honor after Dolan donated $25 million to the school. “Fairfield University has been extraordinarily fortunate to have benefited from Charles Dolan’s example, support and inspiration,” said Fr. von Arx. “Thanks to his support, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business is one of the premier business schools in the nation — and one with a reputation that is rising all the time.” Fr. von Arx continued, “Our graduates are sought after in financial industry, media, marketing, accounting and so on — and they are particularly sought after because of their entrepreneurial spirit, anchored to a strong ethical foundation. In many respects, they have been formed in the tradition and example of Charles Dolan.”
“Chuck Dolan is that combination that a Jesuit business school is all about:
developing business people who succeed on the strength of their motivation and smarts, but do so with humility and respect. He’s
such a role model for our students,” said Dean Gibson. 4
New Advisory Board Members The Dolan School would like to welcome and recognize the following new Advisory Board members who joined the board last fall.
SUE DAVIS-GILLIS MA ’03
“Being an advisory board member is an opportunity for me to work
Senior Vice President, General Manager of Consumer Banking, Synchrony Financial
directly with students and advise them on a career in business,
Ms. Davis-Gillis is the leader of the Consumer Banking Platform for
“Working with Dolan School students at the first annual Wall Street
Synchrony Financial. In addition, she is the leader for the Women’s
Basics Bootcamp was a chance to share my experiences in the
Diversity Network. Prior to this role, Ms. Davis-Gillis was the CMO
industry and help guide students as they prepare for a career in
for the GE Capital Retail Bank and rejoined Synchrony in 2012 after
finance.”
specifically in finance, which is a passion of mine,” said Luglio.
a brief stint at Capital One where she served as VP & CEO for the Philippines Operations. Ms. Davis-Gillis earned her BA at Denison
LINDSAY (MARTIN) MULDOON ‘04
University, MBA from Fairfield University, her Graduate Banking
Vice President, Corporate & Institutional Services and Business Development, Northern Trust
Diploma from the National School of Banking and is Six Sigma Green Belt Certified. She lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut with her
Ms. Muldoon is a sales manager in Northern Trust’s Corporate and
husband Paul and two daughters.
Institutional Services group responsible for business development
“I learn so much from the students at Fairfield,” shared Davis-Gillis. “People took a chance on me when I was young and took me aside and gave me real feedback that I needed to hear, and I want to do the same. We’ve hired some fantastic students from Fairfield and continue to enjoy meeting new faces at events such as Junior Career Night. I enjoy most having one-on-one conversations with students to give them the opportunity to ask real questions, learn from each other and mutually find areas to grow.”
THOMAS LUGLIO ’86, P ’18
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within the Global Fund Services division. She works with clients and prospects to review fund administration services, middle office outsourcing and global custody services for investment managers. Prior to her current role, Ms. Muldoon served as a senior sales associate and relationship manager within Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services. Before working for Northern Trust, she worked as a senior analyst, client service representative in the Equities Division of Goldman Sachs Execution and Clearing. Ms. Muldoon received her BS in Finance from Fairfield University where she also played Field Hockey.
Managing Director, Barclays, PLC
“I joined the Board to be an advocate for the Dolan School and
Mr. Luglio is a managing director at Barclays and is currently global
spread the word about the great work coming out of the School,”
head of Prime Services Sales. He joined the firm in 2008 as head of
explained Muldoon. “At the recent Junior Career Night event I had the
Capital Markets Financing Sales within Prime Services. Mr. Luglio was
chance to speak one-on-one with students and hear their questions
employed at Lehman Brothers from 1987 until 2008 and held various
and concerns about entering the workforce. I couldn’t stress to them
roles within Capital Markets. During his 21 years at Lehman Brothers,
enough how competitive the job market is, and encouraged students
he was responsible for managing sales activities for Global Central
to start networking now and pursue internships in their field of
Banks and for managing Short Term Credit Sales. He holds a BA from
interest. I look forward to participating in future Dolan School events
Fairfield University.
and becoming involved in the Advisory Board Mentor Program.”
Welcome New Faculty Members The Dolan School of Business would like to welcome and introduce the following new faculty members:
GREGORY BURKE, Instructor of the
Japan for a Japanese government ministry, as well as with a rapid
Practice in Accounting
prototyping and engineering startup, prior to pursuing his MBA.
After living and working as a volunteer in
Dr. Moretz also worked in consulting with McKinsey & Company
Ecuador, Mr. Burke joins the accounting faculty
and in the consumer finance industry.
at the Dolan School of Business. Prior to his time in Ecuador, Mr. Burke worked as a CPA
DR. MICHAEL R. PULEO, Assistant
and auditor for PwC in Boston, specializing in asset
Professor of Finance
management clients and employee benefit plans. Mr. Burke is a graduate of Fairfield University and is looking forward to joining
Dr. Puleo joins us from Temple University
the community as a new faculty member.
where he recently completed his doctoral degree in finance. He received his bachelor’s
ROSALIND LOOBY, Assistant Visiting Professor of Finance Ms. Looby is a Vassar College graduate who received her MBA in finance and accounting from the New York University, Stern School of
degree and master of science degree in finance at the University of Florida. Dr. Puleo teaches undergraduate Financial Management and MBA Corporate Finance and is thrilled to be working with such terrific students at Fairfield University. In his free time Dr. Puleo enjoys photography, traveling and live music.
Business. She joined the finance faculty at the Dolan School to teach Global Capital Markets and Financial Management. Ms. Looby brings 17 years of Wall Street and investing experience to the classroom, most recently as a principal and equity portfolio manager at Carlson Capital, a Dallas-based hedge fund.
DR. JEFF MORETZ, Assistant Professor of Management Prior to joining Fairfield, Dr. Moretz worked in Canada at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and as a
In the last 5 years, our faculty has had
183 23 9
journal articles published
Best Paper Awards for research
Teaching Awards
research fellow at University College Cork in Ireland, exploring open-source software communities and open innovation. Dr. Moretz previously worked in 6
Learning From Alumni Through the Professional Development The increasingly competitive business world demands a new kind of
WALL STREET BASICS BOOTCAMP
college graduate: one who is prepared to hit the ground running in a
On September 21, 2016 the Dolan School welcomed alumni from
professional environment. Business requires students who have solid
Barclays, Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch to speak at the first
skills, exemplary communication and presentation abilities, critical
annual Wall Street Basics Bootcamp. The event was created as
thinking adeptness and unwavering ethics.
a result of strong student interest in succeeding in competitive
The Dolan School seeks to prepare our students for this world through the Professional Development Series (PDS), a comprehensive program designed to give DSB undergraduates a competitive edge in a challenging job market. The program is optional, but highly encouraged for all business students.
interviews for investment banking jobs, as well as alumni interest in helping students assess the job market and prepare for their interviews. The event was organized by Sarah Bollinger, DSB director of internships and professional development, and Dr. Walter Hlawitschka, associate professor of finance, and student leaders. Mr. John Fallon ’90 of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Mr. Tom Luglio ’86
One of the most valuable aspects of the program is alumni
of Barclays and Ms. Katherine Schneider ’08 of Goldman Sachs
participation. PDS events are built around the expertise and industry
comprised the alumni panel and spoke to students about their
insights that our alumni bring to each event to further students’
experiences.
development and prime them for a job after graduation. The following PDS events are just a few examples of the professional development opportunities our students took advantage of this past semester.
“The energy, the people and the role that the financial market plays in the global economy are reasons I enjoy working in this industry,” explained Fallon. “You’re at the center of some really interesting events in this business. While a number of the big banks will come to campus to recruit, there is also a very broad range of other financial service firms to consider. Cast a wide net and look at all of your options.”
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Series at the Dolan School JUNIOR CAREER NIGHT
MARKETING MIXER
On October 13, 2016 the Dolan School hosted its annual Junior
The Dolan School hosted the second annual “Marketing MIXer: Step
Career Night, an opportunity for Dolan School students to spend an
Into Your Future” event on October 26, 2016. The event focused on
evening with top business executives and receive informal advice
career possibilities within the field of marketing and served as an
from people with experience in a variety of career paths. This year 24
opportunity for students to hear from marketing professionals, many
mentors, many of whom are alumni, volunteered their time for this
of whom were alumni, who have achieved success in their field.
signature event to meet with and provide industry-specific advice
“The Marketing MIXer was one of the most successful events for our
and lessons to help students succeed. “Junior Career Night is one of
marketing majors in recent years,” said John Neal, visiting assistant
the Dolan School’s featured events for upperclassmen that creates a
professor of marketing. “The chance to meet face to face with so
space for business leaders to interact with our students and discuss
many successful company leaders and discuss real opportunities
their views on career success,” explained Sarah Bollinger.
“The mentors are encouraged to be authentic and share key
within their respective organizations thrilled our marketing students,
moments of their own career development, the priorities of resume-
and several have already found internships within these companies.”
building, interviewing skills, coursework and networking.” Julia St. Germain ’18 shared, “Honestly, it was reassuring to hear from business professionals that our careers are going to take twists and turns for the better. Listening and asking questions of Mr. Michael
Professionals from the following companies participated in the event: Barnum Financial Group, Critical MIX, FACES Beautiful, Fairfield University Marketing & Communications, JS Restaurant, Make-A-Wish, Outside TV, Rodale, Smartfish, Synchrony Financial and Toluna.
Bruno and Mr. Richard Cerrone solidified for me that, even though I may not know my path yet, I can create my own, and Fairfield is a great place to begin.” 8
Student Driven Business Solutions Today more than ever it is important for students to step outside of the classroom and put learning into practice as a way to prepare for their first job after college. Professors at the Dolan School make this a priority and have built a network of local businesses that can benefit from assistance from our students. This form of exchange exposes Dolan students to real world business cases while also supporting companies in the local community. The following are a few examples of this learning model:
Moffly Media Fairfield County Publishing Company Last semester Godbole’s students worked with Moffly Media in Westport. The company wanted to gain a better understanding of the market’s perception of Fairfield Living magazine. “We all had opinions, but nothing was based on fact,” shared CFO, Brian Feidt. “The findings really validated a lot of things we talk about but didn’t have the data to back up. In the near term we’ll be implementing
The Tiny Miracles Foundation
recommendations to better leverage social media, create an
Not-for-Profit Organization Serving Families with Premature
e-magazine and deepen partnerships with local businesses.”
Infants
Student Samantha Buck ’15, MA’18 noted, “Working with Moffly
Mousumi Bose Godbole, associate professor of marketing, has for
Media gave me the chance to utilize classroom theory
several years integrated present-day case studies as part of the syllabus for her Consumer Behavior class. “I started to think about how I could give back to others what I already know. I don’t always have time to volunteer so I instead pair my students with local businesses who need the help. It’s a win-win; students get the benefit of real world experience and small companies who need
in real-world applications. I find that I excel when the class
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experiences rather than just lectures and discussion of
Leelee Klein, president of The Tiny Miracles Foundation based
is also important.”
we had served as well as key volunteers and donors. Each person recommended changes to our marketing efforts. We have moved forward with many of their suggestions thanks to the great minds of these young students.” 9
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Carter Morse & Mathias and Professor McDonald recently completed a study, the first of its kind, quantifying the value of investment bank firms during the M&A process. The study relied upon a survey of business owners who sold their business in the last five years Carter Morse & Mathias Boutique Investment Bank Carter Morse & Mathias, a boutique investment bank in Southport specializing in mergers and acquisitions and raising capital for privately held middle market companies, enlisted the help of students
for between $10 and $250 million. Students assisted in contacting previous clients and other industry associates to gather participants to complete the survey. Nicholas Marino ‘16 who worked on the project, said “Your teachers in business school are always telling you to get real world experience
from Michael McDonald’s Case Studies in Finance course last spring.
and this class was a great example of that. Having this experience
“I send students to local finance companies to develop semester-
industry experience that I could speak to.”
long projects that give them an idea of the work they’ll be doing when they get a job,” said Michael McDonald, assistant professor of finance. “Students spend time each week working on the project, and I act as their sounding board and make suggestions for things they might not have thought about when working through a problem.”
was really helpful during job interviews because I had examples of
Michael Carter, managing director of Carter Morse & Mathias shared, “It was great to have five intelligent students help us research what studies exist on the value of M&A advisors. It’s good to have a fresh perspective on how to conduct the survey. We look forward to future opportunities to collaborate with Dolan School students.”
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School
students.” Michael Carter, managing director of Carter Morse & Mathias
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Entrepreneurs Emerge From The excitement continues with this year’s Fairfield StartUp Showcase,
people in the US who could benefit from his app. Investor Showky
the culmination of a year-long program of events designed to foster
Kaldawy ’94 emphasized the need for a strong marketing plan to
young entrepreneurial talent at the University. Through engagement
reach this community, and pledged funding backed by the rest of the
with mentors and investors drawn from alumni and local business
investor panel to develop grass roots marketing. He also proposed
communities, students prepare to go head-to-head and vie for
Pertesis apply for a grant through Connecticut Innovations to match
funding to support their startup business.
the investment.
Five teams have already been selected to compete in the sixth
In total, last year’s investor panel pledged $40,000 in startup
annual Showcase which will take place on April 6, 2017. Business
funds. Following the Showcase competition, four of the five
ideas ranging from providing technology to students in Ghana,
teams continued on to participate in the Fairfield University
a desalination system using mangrove trees and an on-campus
Entrepreneurship Labs (FUEL) Summer Fellows Program. FUEL,
rideshare program, are a few of the ideas that students will present
located in downtown Fairfield, is the University’s accelerator and is
at this year’s Showcase.
a working space where student entrepreneurs and local business
One of the most exciting aspects of the Showcase is the dialogue between investors and students. While students practice their
professionals can develop and run their businesses. Through the Summer Fellows Program the Showcase teams worked
pitches leading up to the
directly with Dr. Huntley,
event, the Showcase is
associate professor and
unscripted, which adds
program director of Fairfield
to the authenticity of the
StartUp, and select mentors
exchange of ideas and
throughout the summer to
feedback from investors.
plot out the launch of their
This was the case for the
companies. Pertesis shared,
audience, and over 100
“The Summer Fellows
viewers watching the live
program allowed me to
stream who tuned in for last
enhance Thrivio’s business
year’s StartUp Showcase.
model and meet with Bob Dorf (an entrepreneurship
George Pertesis ’16 who is
guru) to test the MVP
sole proprietor of Thrivio, a
application with potential
social media platform where
users. Being part of the
members of the disability
StartUp competition during
community can rate and
my senior year taught
review products and connect with one another, talked about the untapped community of 60 million 11
me the importance of Five teams will advance to the 2017 Showcase and represent business ideas including providing technology to students in Ghana, a desalination system using mangrove trees and an on-campus rideshare program.
persistence and hard work when starting a company.”
Welcome Entrepreneur-in-Residence & Investor-in-Residence The Dolan School would like to welcome Scott DePetris ’99 as the School’s new Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) and Phillip Cagnassola ’92 as the School’s first Investor-in-Residence (IIR). Entrepreneur-in-Residence, SCOTT DEPETRIS ’99
Investor-in-Residence, PHILLIP J. CAGNASSOLA ’92
The Dolan School would like to welcome Scott DePetris ’99 as the School’s fifth Entrepreneur-
The Dolan School is pleased to announce Phillip J. Cagnassola as the School’s first Investor-in-
in-Residence (EIR). DePetris is a founding
Residence. Cagnassola is a successful business
member of Portware, LLC and a proven
executive and investor, and founder of Frasier
serial entrepreneur. At Portware, now part of
Capital which provides human and financial
FactSet, Inc., he drives the day-to-day business and works closely with the firm’s global client base to ensure that Portware’s expanding suite of solutions and services continually meets their clients’ evolving needs.
capital to small private companies. Prior to Frasier Capital, Cagnassola was a general partner for Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm with a focus on middle-market manufacturing,
Prior to Portware, DePetris was the co-founder and senior vice
distribution and service businesses. He also served as vice president
president of ExchangeLab, Inc., an intellectual property development
of Business Planning at Walker Digital, an intellectual “think tank” that
company for financial service technologies. He helped incubate a
applies technological solutions to business problems. Additionally,
number of successful FinTech startups and helped orchestrate the
Cagnassola was CFO/COO of PC Flowers and Gifts, and prior to
sale of ExchangeLab’s primary asset, Financial Auction Network, to
that, worked at GE-Capital in the Finance Group as the manager of
a consortium of investment banks, which was later launched under
International Partnerships. Cagnassola’s earlier positions include
Nasdaq as Primex.
work as a CPA at Ernst and Young and at Suplee, Clooney & Company.
“I am honored to be joining the Entrepreneur-in-Residence program
“I am honored to be Fairfield’s inaugural Investor-in-Residence at the
at the Dolan School,” said DePetris. “It’s not only an important
Dolan School,” said Cagnassola. “Fusing the passion and optimism
part of developing Fairfield’s students, it also helps to create an
that is the hallmark of the entrepreneurial program with the realism it
entrepreneurial ecosystem here in Connecticut. I’m excited to be
takes to develop a sound intellectual framework capable of attracting
carrying on the amazing work Chris Hamer began last year. We’re all
capital is an important part of developing Fairfield’s students.”
thankful for his commitment and contributions to the program.”
In his role as Investor-in-Residence Cagnassola will work with student
In his role as EIR, DePetris will be working as a mentor to students in
StartUp teams and FUEL participants on understanding the critical
the Fairfield StartUp Competition, advising investors, guest speaking
view of the investor in helping their businesses to succeed.
in entrepreneurship classes and lining up entrepreneur exemplars to engage with students.
In 2016,
investors committed
$40,000 to 5 student teams. 12
Spotlight on Student Internships On average our students complete over two internships during their academic career. Internships are a key component of the job search process because they offer students the opportunity to explore their professional interests, gain real world experience in their preferred field and practice their networking skills. The Dolan School would like to highlight the following internship success stories: Going For Gold: Working at NBC During the Olympics
My Internship at JPMorgan Chase
If you had told Stephen Dierks ’18 that he would be responsible
Having originally planned to major in economics and psychology,
for distributing content to NBC affiliates in Rio during the summer
Alexandra Cordero-Villafuerte ’19 became interested in economics
Olympics, he probably wouldn’t have believed you. But that’s
and finance after attending a Board of Trustees meeting her
exactly what he did during his summer internship at NBCUniversal.
freshman year. Looking ahead to the summer, she started networking
Stephen, a marketing major with a minor in sports leadership and
with Shannon Siwinski ’92, director of Short-Term Fixed Income
management, found the internship with NBC through networking
Trading at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Alexandra decided to apply
with Caitlyn Livingston ’11. After a very rigorous and competitive
for an internship at JPMorgan Chase and was asked to participate
interview last April, Stephen was offered a position to intern in the
in JPMorgan’s “Super Day,” a day where all prospective interns
content distribution department.
participate in interviews for a summer position. By the end of her
Joining 200 other interns last summer at NBC, Stephen was eager to get his feet wet. In August he dove into a project which coincided with the summer Olympics. NBC created an
Beginning last June, Alexandra started working on the credit and securities floor of JPMorgan
app to be used by internal employees
— the same floor as Shannon.
and partners to distribute travel
Throughout her nine-week
itineraries and information once they reached Rio. Stephen enjoyed the entertainment and sports marketing side of the internship. “It was an incredible experience,” he said. “The key is being willing to do the work people need to get done. Don’t be too proud to get coffee. You might be working on a big project one minute, and you won’t be asked to get coffee all the time, but when you do, don’t think twice.” Stephen will be interning with NBC Sports next summer. 13
Super Day, Shannon called Alexandra with an internship offer.
internship, she worked in two weeklong rotations with different desks on the floor. In reflecting on her experience, Alexandra said she knows that much of her journey was made possible with Shannon’s help. “Shannon is an amazing resource for Fairfield. When I started my internship, she was the first person to introduce me to people in the office, and she has been such a mentor to me throughout and beyond the whole process.” Alexandra will be returning to JPMorgan again this summer to participate in their internship program.
Student Clubs Fostering Real-World Learning on Campus The Dolan School has seen student club and event involvement continue to grow as students expand their academic development outside of the classroom. Striving for multifaceted and real-world insights, active student clubs at the Dolan School go beyond monthly meetings with cutting edge presentations by industry leaders. One of the largest DSB clubs, the Marketing Club, estimates 350 members and draws substantial attendance to School of Business and club-sponsored events. Club president Gianna Kinhofer credits the Marketing Club’s success to efforts organizing programs with marketing executives who provide students with career exemplars. One such exemplar was Bruno Bich, Chairman and CEO of the BIC Group, who spoke on “Marketing in the Global Economy.” “He absolutely captivated the room during his lecture, making it one of the Marketing Club’s most successful kickoff events,” said Kinhofer. The club branched into sports marketing this semester, inviting representatives from Octagon Sports Marketing to speak with students about their advertising initiatives. They also invited guest speaker Ken Washburn, senior director and strategic account
members. In addition to providing a student network and guidance
manager at Johnson & Johnson, to speak about J&J’s diverse
on establishing a successful business plan, the club hosts a Speaker
portfolio. Kinhofer was also a moderator for the 2016 Dolan Lecture,
Series to offer students the opportunity to interact with and learn
connecting club members with the keynote event.
from entrepreneurial professionals throughout the academic year.
Faculty Club Advisor Rajasree K. Rajamma emphasized how hosting
“They’ve done an excellent job lining up speakers,” said faculty club
high profile speakers, “has enabled our students to see exemplary
advisor Carl Scheraga. “I call it touchstone real-time case studies. It
marketing activities from people who actually strategize and
gives students the chance to learn, as well as network for internships
implement the best window into the inner workings of a company.”
and other future opportunities.”
This past November, over 88 students attended a networking
As a new club, appealing to various facets of the entrepreneurial
event hosted by the Management Club with twelve management
field is a focus in future programming for this spring. “We hope to
and marketing alumni representing a variety of career paths.
attract students from a variety of studies by creating a diverse set of
The structure of the event allowed students to interact with
speakers from the financial services industry, real estate industry and
representatives in an informal setting that facilitated one-on-one
technology industry,“ said club co-president William Woods.
conversations.
The club will also fully launch their piloted FIRESIDE Fellowship
The Dolan School’s Entrepreneurship Club, founded by students
program, a mentoring program for entrepreneurs to learn the basics
this past fall, is also growing quickly with approximately 160
of starting a successful venture and social entrepreneurship. 14
Dolan School Highlights BIC CEO Bruno Bich Visits the Dolan School
Xerox Senior Execs Discuss Business Ethics
For Bruno Bich, having strong business acumen runs in the family.
As part of the Dolan School’s Dean’s Lecture Series, the Dolan School
Succeeding his father, Marcel Bich, as the chairman and CEO of the
presented a conversation about business ethics on October 4, 2016.
BIC Group, the corporation most known for pens and lighters, the
The lecture featured two panelists, Joe Mancini, chief accounting
heir to the billion-dollar business brought his business expertise to
officer at Xerox Corporation, and Patricia Nazemetz, a former Xerox
Fairfield on September 19, 2016 to share his insight and expertise
human resources officer and now principal and founder of NAZ DEC
with students.
LLC, a consultancy for the talent age.
Presented by the Marketing Club, Bich headlined a conversation on
The discussion was facilitated by Dr. David Schmidt, director of the
“Marketing in the Global Economy” — a task he has faced throughout
Center for Applied Ethics and associate professor of management,
his career. Vice President of the Marketing Club and marketing major
and examined complex issues in business ethics.
Kelsey Washburn ’17 said the presentation was inspiring, “He had incredible global marketing experience with BIC, recording sales in 160 countries and on every continent. His visit to Fairfield has had a positive impact on students because we’ve had the chance to learn from a CEO of a truly global company.”
Panelists Mancini and Nazemetz shared their personal insights and experiences, and students learned what to expect after graduation in regards to the intricacies and issues involving business ethics. “Our vision for the Dolan School of Business is that we develop students to be ‘ethical business leaders for a global future,’” said Dr. Donald Gibson, dean of the Dolan School. “This panel is an excellent illustration of how we do this: by exposing students to the ethical realities of business life.”
Cindi Bigelow Presents “Lessons my Father Taught Me” Cindi Bigelow, the third generation president of Bigelow Tea, presented her lecture, “Lessons my Father Taught Me,” on November 15, 2016 as part of an event sponsored by the Center for Applied Ethics. An advocate of the importance of ethical values in corporate culture and business decision-making, Bigelow has spoken and blogged about the vital role her father played in her own ethical formation. During the lecture Bigelow emphasized the responsibility she feels she has to the people who source her products to make Bigelow Tea. She discussed how she travels around the world to meet the people Bruno Bich 15
who grow the tea, and is invested in the well-being of her employees. Bigelow’s lecture provided insight into the importance of
ethics and community in her life
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and work.
Over 200
“The Q&A was especially strong,” said Dr. David Schmidt, director of the Center for Applied Ethics. “Cindi Bigelow’s message was inspiring for our students and she provided
students, faculty and staff participated in
concrete examples of the importance of ethics in business today.” Cindi Bigelow
First Dolan School Week of Service
over 15
service opportunities.
Open to all Dolan School students, faculty and staff, the Dolan School
women; a college readiness program at Stratford Elementary School;
hosted its first Week of Service, March 29 - April 2. “The goal of the
and Habitat for Humanity. Plans are underway for an even bigger and
week was to provide Dolan School undergraduates with tangible
better second annual Week of Service, March 27 - April 1, 2017.
opportunities to assist and support others,” said Dawn DeBiase, assistant dean of the Dolan School. “It was an inspirational week! The Dean’s office and student leaders from the Dean’s Student Advisory Council collaborated with campus and community partners, resulting in a menu of service options to provide ample opportunities for our students to serve as ‘men and women for others,’” explained DeBiase. Participants had the opportunity to engage in service opportunities including the food pantry at United Congregational Church of Bridgeport; Caroline House, a local organization dedicated to enabling 16
Faculty Newsbreakers DR. MICHAEL COYNE, associate professor of accounting,
KATHI METTLER, instructor of the practice of accounting, treasurer
published “The Historical Role of Politics in the Development of
of the International Fiscal Association Westchester NY/Connecticut
Accounting Rules and Regulations“ in International Journal of
Chapter, presented the Candidate’s Tax Reform Platforms for Hillary
Management, a peer-reviewed journal.
Clinton and President Donald Trump to the Chapter on October 13, 2016. She presented the tax platform of the new president to the
PAUL DAULERIO, assistant professor of management, is a monthly
Stamford Tax Association on December 1, 2016.
contributor to The Hour and in December, 2016 was published on the topic of organizational culture. In his article entitled “Business Culture
DR. DAVID SCHMIDT, associate professor of business ethics
About More Than Identity” he described how organizational culture
and Dr. Kathy Nantz, professor of economics, traveled to Ukraine in
fulfills several important functions in work environments. A sense
October 2016, partnering with the U.S. Embassy and the American
of identity, performance and the effects of mergers and acquisitions
Councils for International Education on a project titled “Strengthening
were discussed.
Academic Integrity in Ukraine.” In Kiev they led workshops for faculty from ten universities and gave presentations in three other cities.
MOUSUMI BOSE GODBOLE, associate professor of marketing was a guest on the Anna and Raven Morning Show, Star 99.9 FM and was interviewed for the segment “What Kind of Shopper Are You?”
DR. LISA MAINIERO, professor of leadership and management co-authored the report “Lost Leaders in the Pipeline” with Bonnie Marcus of Women’s Success Coaching, Inc., and has been cited by business sources including Forbes.com and Inc.com. The report calls for gender diversity in leadership and analyzes some of the obstacles women may face that can inhibit their ability to assume corporate leadership roles.
DR. DAWN MASSEY, professor of accounting, presented “The Dimensions of Tax Fairness: An Empirical Investigation” (with J. Farrar and L. Thorne) at the 16th Symposium on Ethics Research in Accounting and at the American Accounting Association Annual Meeting, in August 2016. She also presented “Teaching Ethics: Meeting Students Where They Are” (with Dr. Joan Lee, professor of accounting) at a session titled “Engaging Students in Accounting Ethics Education,” sponsored by the Professionalism and Ethics Committee of the American Accounting Association. 17
The project afforded Fairfield marketing major, Hadir Elhelw, the opportunity to contribute a paper on “My Experience with Academic Integrity” to the international conference, “Ethics and Aesthetic Tradition in National Culture,” held in December 2016 at National Pedagogical Dragomanov University in Ukraine.
DR. NORMAN SOLOMON, professor of management, filmed three videos while attending the AACSB Annual Accreditation Conference in Minneapolis in September 2016. The videos were filmed in conjunction with Dean Grant O’Neill of Curtin University in Australia. The films, entitled “The Imperative for Globalized Business Education,” “The Future Impact of Business Schools” and “Managing Business Programs Across Global Campuses” will be available on the AACSB website.
DR. DEBRA STRAUSS, professor of business law, published a new edition of her book, Behind the Bench: The Guide to Judicial Clerkships, 2nd edition (West Academic Publishing, 2017). This 15th anniversary edition includes updated information as a go-to source on judicial clerkships including career and behind-the-scene insights.
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