News and Events - Spring 2007 Archive
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Mahon Appointed Dean, Effective July 1
John Mahon, the John M. Murphy Chair of International Business Policy and Strategy at the University of Maine, has been appointed dean of UMaine's College of Business, Public Policy and Health, effective July 1. The appointment is subject to ratification by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, which will take up the matter at its May meeting.
Mahon's appointment will be for two years. He will succeed Daniel Innis, who is leaving to become a dean at the University of New Hampshire.
Mahon currently serves as founding director of UMaine's new School of Policy and International Affairs. From 2004-2006, he was UMaine's interim vice president for academic affairs and provost.
"John has served this university with distinction, in a variety of roles," says UMaine President Robert Kennedy. "He is a gifted teacher, a noteworthy scholar and a leader in our community. I am certain that the college will thrive under his leadership."
An internationally recognized scholar in his field, Mahon has published more than 120 papers and book chapters. He was also co-founder of the International Association for Business and Society, serving as its second president. Mahon is one of only three professors to be elected a fellow in that organization.
UMaine Combines Departments, Creates School of Economics
Combining two departments with complementary expertise, the University of Maine has created a new School of Economics. The new structure is intended to enhance UMaine's ability to serve contemporary student interest and to address statewide needs. Read more about the School of Economics.
FREE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE
MBS accounting students are providing free income tax preparation assistance on Mondays, 2-4 p.m. in Room 215 of UMaine's Donald P. Corbett Business Building. Those interested should bring W-2 and 1099 forms, as applicable. For more information contact Prof. Steve Colburn (steve_colburn@ umit.maine.edu).
School of Policy and International Affairs Announced
Recognizing existing faculty strength in academic areas related to policy and international affairs, the University of Maine has created a new interdisciplinary structure to foster and encourage increased collaboration and scholarly activity in those fields.
The School of Policy and International Affairs (SPIA) wasl formally unveiled on Wednesday, Jan. 24 during a reception at the president's house on the UMaine campus. Read more about the School of Policy and International Affairs.
Events
February 13: Diplomats To Discuss Middle East Issues
Two U.S. diplomats with deep knowledge of contemporary issues in the Middle East will visit the University of Maine for a Tuesday, Feb. 13 forum, "The Middle East Conundrum: Diplomacy or Military Solution?" Presented by UMaine's new School of Policy and International Affairs and its William S. Cohen Center for International Policy and Commerce, the session is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. in UMaine's Buchanan Alumni House. Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, the State Department's foreign policy adviser to the Air Force Chief of Staff and Ambassador and Philip C. Wilcox, Jr., president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace, will provide perspectives on current issues and potential solutions to some of the most vexing problems facing world leaders today. "Ambassador Wahba and Ambassador Wilcox have more than five decades of combined experience in high-level diplomatic posts around the world," says Prof. Bahman Baktiari, Director of Research and Academic Programming at the Cohen Center. "They will bring informed insights to this important discussion, which will provide an outstanding opportunity for our students and others to broaden their perspectives on the Middle East." A news release with more about the conference is here. Live video streaming of the event is planned, as well, at http://www.umaine.edu/news/mideast.
Career Fair 2007:
January 31, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Memorial Gym Fieldhouse
This campus-wide Career Fair is valuable for ALL students. All students benefit from interacting with employers in the "real" world. Many employers have jobs and internships to fill!
Retail Consortium Networking Evening:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM DPC Atrium (After the Career Fair)
Meet some of the largest and most active retailers in Maine, the US, and the world! Learn about the many different career paths in retailing available for students in all areas of business and related fields. Advice and contacts for jobs, internships, co-ops, job shadowing, resume advice, etc.
Refreshments served, dress is business casual or suits. Participating retailers include Hannaford, Wal-Mart, Shaws and Irving. For more information, e-mail Dr. Kim McKeage.
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