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October 1, 2006
Robert H. Smith School of Business 2007 China Business Plan Competition

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, a top-ranked U.S. business school with Executive MBA and custom executive education programs in China, has launched its 2007 China Business Plan Competition. Now in its third year, the Smith School's China Business Plan Competition supports the growth of world-class business ideas and business leaders in China.

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September 15, 2006
Jeremy Rifkin Gives Nuggets of Knowledge to First-Year Smith Students

Friday, September 15, Jeremy Rifkin, founder and president of The Foundation on Economic Trends, spoke to first-year MBA students about new economic models and the hydrogen economy. Rifkin has written books on both subjects, respectively titled The Age of Accessand The Hydrogen Economy.

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September 13, 2006
Dialogue with New York Times Bestselling Author Dr. Mark Albion Don't live a resume, live a life

Net Impact, a Smith MBA club, recently hosted a dialogue with the New York Times bestselling author Dr. Mark Albion. Albion spoke on successful leaders and socially responsible businesses. He also highlighted various points made in his latest book, "True to Yourself: Leading a Values-Based Business.

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September 12, 2006
Dialogue with New York Times Bestselling Author Dr. Mark Albion

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EVENT >

Tuesday, September 12th, 12:30-2:00p.m. 1505 VMH Sponsored by Net Impact (Smith MBA Club)

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May 16, 2006
$1.42 Million CIBER Grant Awarded to University of Marylands Business School

College Park, Md. May 16, 2006 The University of Marylands Robert H. Smith School of Business today announced that it has received a Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) grant that awards the school a total of $1.42 million over four years from the U.S. Department of Education.

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April 1, 2006
Smith School Awarded $1.4 Million Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)

The Smith School has been awarded a four-year, $1.4 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education to fund a Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). This high honor designates the Smith School as a national resource center in international business education and research. There are only 31 CIBERs in the nation.

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April 1, 2006
Smith School Awarded $1.4 Million Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)

The Smith School has been awarded a four-year, $1.4 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education to fund a Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). This high honor designates the Smith School as a national resource center in international business education and research. There are only 31 CIBERs in the nation.

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April 1, 2006
Smith Students Win University Business Plan Competition

Two current Robert H. Smith School of Business students and a recent alumnus were among the top winners of the sixth annual University of Maryland $50K Business Plan Competition that wrapped up Friday, April 7, 2006.

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March 30, 2006
The New, New Internet IPv6: Technology's Next Big Step

Date: Thursday, March 30, 2006 Time: 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Fairview Park Marriott (Falls Church just off the Beltway)

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March 1, 2006
Terpedoes Consulting Wins Smith's Part-time MBA Case Competition

Terpedoes Consulting, LLC comprised of part-time students Kennedy Jennifer Kern, Felipe Moreno-Hines, Andrew Sachs, Jeffrey Wells, and Karen Zee won the 2006 Smith School Part-time MBA Case Competition. The final round of the grueling seven-week 39-team competition was held on March 3, 2006 in Van Munching Hall.

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