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SHARE A MEMORY ABOUT RUDY
On 2012-04-21 by Lemma Senbet Well, Rudy is truly the father of the Smith School of Business. His achievements have been foundational. He has bold vision, passion, perseverance, and warmth – they have all paid off for him impeccably, but more importantly for us all. There is no need for me to recite the great achievements of this legendary figure, but there is no doubt that he has moved the School from “stone age” to world class – across the board! I came to have a deep appreciation of his vision and passion, since I had to negotiate with him for over five years to get me move away from Wisconsin. In fact, all the major successes we have around us have their genesis in Rudy’s vision, passion, and persistence. I hope Rudy writes a book to make his strategies for great success to make it a lot more transparent. But I know that one critical element is Rudy’s incredible optimism - and always visualizing the positive and never dwelling on the negative. For him the glass is half full even when it is three-quarters empty! His legacy should be recognized uniquely somewhere in VMH – not just in the ordinary roster of deans. He is Super-Dean. Finally, I am privileged to say that Rudy is a great friend and mentor. He even showed up at my snowy wedding celebration. On 2012-04-19 by Marty Loeb Rudy Lamone was the Dean for the first nine years
of my career at the University of Maryland, and I have now had the
pleasure to interact with him for over thirty years. Rudy’s warmth,
charm, persuasiveness, and genuine interest in people, together with
vision and a commitment to excellence, make him a great leader. As
Dean, Rudy created a caring, family atmosphere in the business
school that motivated both the faculty and the staff. Of course as a
Dean, he could not give everybody what they wanted. However, when
you met with Rudy, you always left feeling good, even in the cases
where your requests were denied. On 2012-04-16 by George Dieter Rudy: On 2012-03-28 by Cindy Stevens Like many faculty members, I first met Rudy when I interviewed here; however, my particular job offer came with a twist: a request that my then artist-husband supply him with an original cartoon. The finished version depicted Rudy with about 50 hands, greeting everyone in sight and sporting a huge smile on his face. How accurate that caricature remains even today--Rudy is a constant warm, encouraging, and friendly presence here. Rudy, please know that if I weren't having surgery that very morning, I'd be heading a line of well-wishers for your celebration. Thanks for so many years of support and friendship to me personally and on behalf of the school. On 2012-03-28 by Rebecca Winner My very first task after being hired by the Smith School was to write a school history, so Rudy was one of the first people I met. He is a treasure trove of stories! Rudy knows everybody, and he's got an anecdote to share about everyone. I love his passion for the Smith School and our students. Rudy is so delighted when a student does well, and he is always sharing their success stories with me. Rudy is the heart of our community! What a privilege to be his colleague and friend. On 2012-03-28 by Haluk Unal It was February 1988. I was on a campus visit. Rudy as the Dean was on my schedule. He took me to lunch to Rosborough Inn. After lunch we lit our cigarettes and enjoyed the coffee. I said to my self what a cool Dean! Takes a candidate out to lunch, markets the school, and says what a great school College of Business and Management (CBM) is to work for. He has been cool since then, and indeed the school turned out to be a power house under his leadership and everything he said came out to be true. I treasure that lunch memory with Rudy and all the other memories that followed. There are no cigarettes today, no Rosborough Inn to lunch at and no CBM. But Rudy is here making everyone around him a better person. Thank you for hiring me Rudy! And thank you for being my friend and mentor. How luck I am to have the chance to know you. On 2012-03-27 by Millicent Locke, Marketing Manager Rudy Lamone didn't know me from Adam when I first started working in MarComm - but that didn't keep him from always saying "hello", always having something friendly to say or a funny story to share. It was during these brief encounters that I also started noticing what a sharp dresser he was - and I have been complimenting him on his haberdashery ever since. Rudy's a real people person - it's no wonder he's got so many fans and well-wishers. On 2012-03-27 by Ken White Thanks to the Smith School for hosting the event. It will be fun to celebrate the man who is everybody's favorite. On 2012-03-27 by Alissa Arford, EMBA 2010 If I had to pick someone who has had more impact on the Smith School than any other person, it would be Rudy Lamone. He is a legend at the University of Maryland. As dean, he put UMD's business school on the map in terms of rankings. In entrepreneurship, he is a global visionary. I am honored that I can call him a friend. I've known Rudy for more than a decade and still one of my favorite memories is our Smith School holiday video from two years ago when we had the community lip sync "Jingle Bells" - Rudy's part was classic! Check out our YouTube channel (SmithBusinessSchool) to see that video, and a few others with Rudy, including his 80th birthday video. On 2011-05-20 by Bill Shanklin Rudy used the foundation that Charles Taff
built and took the UM business school to new heights. I met
Rudy in the late 1960s and could see then that he had extraordinary
drive and cared a great deal about his students. I am fortunate
that we crossed paths because he contributed so much to my own
career. Best wishes, Rudy. On 2011-05-04 by Marty Gannon Rudy, On 2011-04-29 by Carol Graser Rudy, On 2011-04-27 by Janet Wagner Rudy, On 2011-04-21 by Greg Seward Hi Rudy, On 2011-04-19 by Richard Yoffee Dean Lamone - It was great to get a chance
to watch this video. I was reminded of all of those sessions
in your office during my term in the College Park Student Senate.
We were in the process of establishing the entrance requirements
for the business school. Looking back on it now, it was just
incredible how accessible you were to the students. Thank you
for your guidance and confidence in my formative years.
On 2011-04-17 by Lothar "Larry" Fox Great article, Rudy. Hope you remember me from so long ago (MBA '69). I was the military guy who was the former Army musician. Retired in 1977 as a full Colonel; completed a second career as a Contract Manager/Consultant last year. Still played drums until about a year ago. Now am a DJ on a jazz show KSPC 88.7 FM (streams at www.kspc.org). You without doubt were my very favorite professor and all-around good guy. Hope you are doing well in your retired life. Please drop me a line when you can (fox.consult@verizon.net). On 2011-04-13 by Dominic Crapuchettes I did not get the pleasure of interacting with Rudy very much, but the Dingman Center was instrumental in the early stage growth of our company. I founded North Star Games in the Dingman Center office space during my first year as a Dingman Scholar and incubated it with classmate Satish Pillalamarri for our summer internship. We testing Wits & Wagers at many of the Dingman functions, helping refine it into the most awarded party game in history! The Dingman Center was also instrumental in helping us receive our first round of funding. Thanks Rudy for founding the Dingman Center and helping me bring my dream to life! On 2011-04-13 by Asher Epstein Rudy is the constant champion of all things entrepreneurship at the Smith School and the University. He has amazing energy and is always looking to connect with the new Dingman Center students and see how he can help with their ventures. Having Rudy champion the cause is an unfair competitive advantage....just the thing we always have our students find! Here's to the next 25 years of growth and success for Rudy and the Dingman Center. On 2011-04-12 by Joanne Ferchland-Parella Rudy was one of the first people I met when I joined the administrative team at the Smith School in 2001. When he learned I was Italian by marriage, I made a friend for life. Rudy was so supportive of our efforts to build a strong alumni relations and fund raising program for the school. Always a cheerleader for the faculty and administration of Smith and most of all, of its fantastic students. It's a pleasure and honor to have Rudy as a friend and mentor. Cheers, Rudy!! On 2011-04-12 by Raj S. Leyl, MBA, PMP I believe the class of '96 were one of the last to get the privilege to be mentored and taught by Rudy. I fondly remember taking Rudy's entrepreneurship class and learned a lot. Rudy radiates positive energy, and is a pleasure to be around. Rudy genuinely cares for people, especially his students. Thank you Rudy. We need more mentors like you out there. On 2011-04-11 by Martin Loeb Rudy Lamone was the Dean for the first nine
years of my career at the University of Maryland, and I have
now had the pleasure to interact with him for almost thirty
years. Rudy's warmth, charm, persuasiveness, and genuine interest
in people, together with vision and a commitment to excellence,
make him a great leader. As Dean, Rudy created a caring, family
atmosphere in the business school that motivated both the faculty
and the staff. Of course as a Dean, he could not give everybody
what they wanted. However, when you met with Rudy, you always
left feeling good, even in the cases where your requests were
denied. On 2011-04-08 by Burt A. Leete I was actually here before Rudy ... as a young instructor. He started off as a great teacher and then energized the younger faculty into helping to create the Business School. As the first Dean Rudy faced the task of recruiting a world class research faculty and later the building in which to house the business school, now Van Munching Hall. When Rudy became dean, the Business School did not have the great academic reputation on campus that it does today. Under his leadership the reputation rose dramatically. And little known is the fact that under Rudy, the school reached its first top 25 ranking in Business Week. Anyone who knows Rudy knows what a "people person" he is. And this sense of friendliness and collegiality pervaded the school under Rudy, making it a great place to be a student and faculty member. That is perhaps his greatest contribution. Thanks Rudy. On 2011-04-04 by Dr. Lawrence A. Gordon What stands out most about Rudy is the fact
that he genuinely cares about other people! His concern for
others is apparent in everything he does and says. It is his
nurturing nature, and keen sense of timing, that laid the foundation
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