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October 2006

$1 Million RBC Centura Gift Will Support Leadership Initiative at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School
RBC Centura has pledged $1 million to the Leadership Initiative at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

The Wall Street Journal Recruiters’ Survey Ranks UNC Kenan-Flagler No. 8
The Wall Street Journal ranked the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School 8th in its national ranking of MBA programs based on surveys of corporate recruiters.

Executive Education Scholarships Now Available for North Carolina Nonprofits
Nancy McNeill wasn’t sure at first how she’d fit in among the corporate executives who attended the UNC Kenan-Flagler Executive Program called “The Business of Human Resources” in fall 2005.

New Faculty Appointments at UNC Kenan-Flagler
UNC Kenan-Flagler welcomes a new batch of thought leaders in the fields of marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, accounting and organizational behavior and strategy.

Alumni Profile: Building Business While Rebuilding a City
Michael Lemanski (EMBA ’04) and Andy Rothschild (EMBA ’03) are pursuing a common goal in their hometown: to revitalize the downtown once centered around an industry that has long since left its warehouses empty.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Dedicates Rizzo Center Expansion
The UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School dedicated its 70,000-plus square feet expansion project on Sept. 15.

Alumni Notes
Register for MBA Reunion and BSBA/MAC Homecoming Activities.

John Worth’s Career Corner: What Are Your Weaknesses?
For many people, discussing their weaknesses is one of the most dreaded aspects of a job interview.

Retired NASDAQ CEO to Speak Oct. 26 as part of Dean’s Speaker Series
Hardwick Simmons, retired chairman and CEO of The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc., will be the first speaker in the ’06-’07 season of the Dean’s Speaker Series.

MAC Students Recognized at 25th Annual Student Awards Banquet
The outstanding accomplishments of Master of Accounting (MAC) students were recognized Sept. 7 at the 25th annual MAC Student Awards Banquet. This academic year, MAC students received over $290,000 in fellowships.

Business Ethics Expert to Speak at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School
Marjorie Kelly, an internationally recognized expert in business ethics and corporate social responsibility, will speak at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. in Koury Auditorium.

Deputy Chairman of Lazard to Address Students at UNC’s Undergraduate Business Symposium
Gary Parr, Deputy Chairman of Lazard, will share his thoughts on today’s business world with students at the Undergraduate Business Symposium Nov. 3rd.