 Dear Friends of the School of Management,
We’re back after a well-deserved summer break
for our undergraduate faculty members, and a successful start into the new academic year.
At the beginning of the semester, the School of Management welcomed 164 new undergraduate freshmen and transfer students and 91 new graduate students who enthusiastically look forward to their educational journey. We have a
lot in store for them and, of course, our wider community – including YOU! On October 2nd, we will kick off this year’s ForwardTogether webinar series with School of Management Executive MBA alumnus John Maier, CEO of Bose Professional, followed by our 9th Annual Executive Talent Management Forum on October 10 and Startup Weekend Conejo Valley from October 11-13 at our own startup community space Hub101. I hope to see many of at one of these events where you can explore interesting topics, and meet and mingle with our faculty, staff, and students!
As always, I look forward to seeing you (again) and to hear from you at apfelthaler@callutheran.edu.
With very best regards,
Gerhard Apfelthaler, PhD
Dean, School of Management |
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| California Lutheran University’s School of Management continues to provide a stimulating environment for our learners and the community around us, even in these unusual times. Today, we are once again happy to share a selection of exciting news, updates, and upcoming events with our communities in Southern California and beyond.
We encourage you to stay current on what’s going on at the School of Management by following our Showcase page on LinkedIn. |
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Homecoming 2024 Event Invitation:
Management Masterclasses: Refresh, Revitalize, Reconnect
Homecoming is the perfect time to reconnect with old friends and reignite your professional spark. The School of Management is proud to invite you to “Management Masterclasses: Refresh, Revitalize, Reconnect”. Split into three short sessions, join one or join them all to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve in AI, Marketing, and Talent Management.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th to expect a morning packed with engaging Management Masterclasses led by industry professionals.
This interactive format offers the chance to learn from the best, ask questions, and network with professors and fellow alumni. Don’t miss this Homecoming activity – register at the link above today and take your career to the next level!
9:00 – 9:45 am – Prof. Kyle McIntosh: “Optimizing Corporate Financial Performance with AI”: Professor McIntosh will discuss how AI can help professionals and companies to utilize artificial intelligence to improve financial performance.
10:00 – 10:45 am – Dr. Tracy Nickl: “What’s new in Marketing”: Hear from Marketing professor Tracy Nickl, a Wall Street Veteran, about the latest trends in marketing and how you can use them for yourself and your company / organization.
11:00 – 11:45 am – Dr. Vlad Vaiman: “Organizational Trust and Talent Retention”: Most companies would say that attracting, developing, and retaining talent are the most important competitive factors for companies nowadays. Professor Vaiman will highlight the importance of trust in organizations in this context. |
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CERF Releases First-Ever Latina GDP Report
Our Center for Economic Research and Forecasting has made another significant impact. Continuing their groundbreaking research on the Latino GDP, faculty members Matthew Fienup, Dan Hamilton, and UCLA collaborator David Hayes-Bautista released the first-ever LATINA GDP Report. The numbers are remarkable and captivating: The 2021 U.S. Latina GDP is $1.3 trillion, up from $661 billion in 2010. The total economic output of Hispanic females in 2021 is larger than the entire economy of Florida. From 2010 to 2021, the economic contribution of Latinas grew by 51.1 percent. Over this period, the real GDP of Hispanic females grew 1.2 times the rate of Hispanic males’ GDP and an astonishing 2.7 times the rate of non-Hispanic GDP. From 2010 to 2021, the real incomes of Hispanic females grew by 46.0 percent, compared to only 18.5 percent for non-Hispanic females. Additionally, from 2010 to 2021, the number of Hispanic females with a bachelor’s degree grew by 103.0 percent! It’s no surprise that over 300 media outlets reported on CERF’s report, including the Washington Post, Financial Times, Fast Company, Yahoo Finance, NASDAQ, AP News, Seattle Times, MSN, and many others. Matthew Fienup was also interviewed on the report by CNBC and KNX News. |
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Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Special Event
On September 6, we had the pleasure of hosting the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce for a special event as part of their Elevate Conejo Valley Small Business Development Workshop Series 2024. The event, titled “Finance and Accounting to Grow and Sustain Your Business,” featured insightful presentations from faculty members of the School of Management, including John Garcia, Kyle McIntosh, and Geoffrey Plourde. Following the presentations, the faculty members participated in a panel Q&A session, addressing specific questions from small business owners. Notably, the discussion revolved around Artificial Intelligence’s opportunities in accounting and finance analytics. |
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San Fernando Valley Business Journal Valley 200 2024
This year’s edition of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s list of the San Fernando Valley’s list of 200 most influential leaders once again included several members of the School of Management – Gerhard Apfelthaler (Dean), Matthew Fienup (Executive Director, Center for Economic Research and Forecasting), and Mike Panesis (Steven Dorfman Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship). The School of Management is proud of our accomplished and dedicated faculty body, which were selected specifically to teach and mentor our students. |
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Entrepreneurship Students Went to Porto, Portugal
In July, students Khasanjon Bobokhojaev, Cesar Lorenzo Mendoza, Simran Pimenta, Allison Pine, Elaine Vo, and Sarah Zavala attended the European Innovation Academy in Porto, Portugal, thanks to a generous sponsorship from Dave and Dawn Gross through the Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. At the finals, Sarah Zavala’s team (Azalea) was recognized as one of the top 10 out of 90 teams present. Sarah also won an individual award from the City of Porto, Portugal, which includes a 3-month participation in the city’s city experiment program! Additionally, Allison Pine’s team, BluueZone Botttles, won a special prize, the Ed Quinones Spark Award for overall innovation. What a great reason to celebrate our awesome Entrepreneurship students! |
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Student Wins Pacific Coast Business Times’ Spirit of Small Business Award
Hope Gonzalez, an undergraduate business administration major and Dorfman Scholar, was honored with the Pacific Coast Business Times’ Spirit of Small Business Award. She received the Green Business Award for her company 805 SPF. The award ceremony took place on August 22nd and was attended by President Nunes, Steve Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship director Mike Panesis, and Community Manager Desserin Pereyra. Hope founded the fashion company with a mission to save the oceans in 2022 while still a high school student. After joining Cal Lutheran in 2023, she also became a Doer at Hub101. |
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- Vlad Vaiman’s (Program Director MBA/EMBA/MSM) paper (with S. Kim and V. Khoreva) entitled “Employee Experience of Technology Agency: The Case of Algorithmic Talent Management Decision-Making System” has received the best paper award at the annual International Conference of the Korea Corporation Management Association (KOCOMA).
- Vlad Vaiman (Program Director MBA/EMBA/MSM) (with H. Peretz) has published the paper “Talent Retention Effectiveness in the Era of Deglobalization: The Role of National Institutions” in the Academy of Management Proceedings (1), 10424.
- Vlad Vaiman’s (Program Director MBA/EMBA/MSM) paper entitled “The effect of sanctions on macro talent management: A case of Russia” has been accepted for publication in Journal of World Business, a top international business publication on the Financial Times list of top 50 best academic journals in the world (FT50).
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| At the School of Management, we have many events lined up for the events leading up to graduation in May. Join us for a mixture of online, hybrid, or in-person events. We continue to provide great topics, speakers, and educational offerings to our greater School of Management community! |
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- Every Tuesday and Thursday (Hub101, 1pm): Startup Strides – A 15-minute walk for entrepreneurs.
- Every Wednesday (Hub101, 2:30-3:30pm): Coffee Break.
- Oct 2 (12pm, Webinar): From Chords to Cords – Forward Together Webinar with John Maier, CEO & Board Member at Bose Professional
- Oct 10 (8-1pm, Lundring): Executive Talent Management Forum – AI in the Workforce: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
- Oct 10 (5-8pm, The Westlake Village Inn): ACG 101 VC Tech Panel.
- Oct. 18-20: Cal Lutheran Homecoming.
- Oct 19 (9-12pm, Swenson 101): Homecoming Weekend – Management Masterclasses: Refresh, Revitalize, Reconnect. Register Here.
- Oct 23 (5-8pm, Terranea Resort) ACG 101 Women of ACG Regional Fall Conference
- Nov 7 (5-8pm, Four Seasons Westlake Village) ACG 101 2024 9th Annual Stars of the 101 Awards Dinner
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