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.

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.

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

Carly Fiorina, former chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard and 1980 MBA graduate of the Smith School, delivered the keynote address at the Smith Schools commencement ceremony on Monday, May 22, 2006.

Congratulations Smith School Graduates! Carly Fiorina, former chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard and 1980 MBA graduate of the Smith School, delivered the keynote address at the Smith School's commencement ceremony on Monday, May 22, 2006.

The Smith School hosted the taping of the national television program CEO Exchange on May 2, 2006. During the taping, five Smith MBA students had the opportunity to ask questions of the shows guests, Robert Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, and Bill Marriott, CEO of Marriott International Inc. There's also a great video tour of the Smith School's Van Munching Hall.

The University of Maryland, College Park, celebrated its eighth annual Maryland Day on Saturday, April 29, attracting 75,000 visitors to campus. The Smith School welcomed visitors on McKeldin Mall, with the day's most popular giveaway - a Smith School/Testudo beach ball. In Van Munching Hall, visitors were able to tour the state-of-the-art building and attend an undergraduate program information session.

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.

You cannot be an educated businessman without understanding China. This was the opening statement by Dean Howard Frank during Seminar Day on March 7, 2006. The event was held as part of Smith's Week of Asia, organized by the Asian MBA Association. The first of the two lectures was delivered by Mr. Chuanshui Zhong, First Secretary Economic and Commercial Counselors Office Embassy of China in Washington, D.C., who expounded on China Economic Policy Evolution in the past, present and future.

What does it take for women to succeed in business? For one woman Janna Morrison, senior vice president of customer care and technology services for Choice Hotels International the secret to success was a series of lists and a very specific career map.