Post on 06-Apr-2016
description
IMPACTBUSINESS.GMU.EDU/GIVEFALL2014
CREATING TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH PHILANTHROPY
The New School of Business: Mason’s School of Management changes nameEmpowering Aspiring Businesswomen: Women in Business Initiative chases lofty goalsCenters of Excellence Grow: Community support makes all the difference
In this Issue:
2 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
impact
With a new strategic plan as our guide, we have spent the first year of my tenure as dean redefining the George Mason University School of Business experience. It has been a year of substantive changes with a singular focus, our students.
In a short period, we•created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which serves as a central hub of entrepreneurship education and innovation activity at the university
•opened the Mason Innovation Lab, which provides mentorship, physical space, and stipends for student teams to develop their business ideas
•redesigned our undergraduate curriculum so our students can develop stronger professional and quantitative skills and have more experiential learning opportunities
•made a home for our graduate and executive education programs on Mason’s Arlington Campus that offers a graduate student lounge, breakout rooms, conference room and faculty and staff offices
Also notable is our change in name to School of Business. We are undergoing a significant transformation as a business school and our new name better represents the breadth of our programs and expertise and the community we serve. As we move into a new era as the School of Business, we look to the community that we serve for support to sustain the momentum we have built during the past year.
Donors like you—who give your time, money, or expertise—enable us to deliver a high-impact, experiential business education to our students, launch initiatives designed to weave innovation and entrepreneurship into all aspects of our programs, provide meaningful financial assistance to our students, attract and retain top faculty and staff, and support our network of alumni.
Thank you for your continued support.
Message from the Dean
FUNDING PRIORITIES
Sarah E. NutterDean
Annual Support provides a critical source of expendable capital that enables us to remain competitive, flexible, and
innovative by responding to changing circumstances and taking advantage of new opportunities.
Student Experience and Financial Aid investments allow us to fulfill the university’s top priority—providing students
with a transformational learning experience that helps them grow as individuals, scholars, and professionals.
Faculty Enrichment and Research Funding contributions drive the innovative research and inspired teaching that are
integral components of a relevant curriculum in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
Academic Excellence and Programmatic Support gifts serve to sustain and expand student programming as well as
community and global outreach efforts.
1.2.3.4.
BUSINESS.GMU.EDU/GIVE 3
Fall2014
In November 2013, Dean’s Advisory Council member Kristina Bouweiri made a bold move by establishing a fund to support the work of Mason’s Women in Business Initiative. Together with Guylaine Saint Juste, she took her philanthropy further by building a consortium of prominent women willing and able to take the Women in Business Initiative to the next level.
“I hope this group will be a great resource for students, alumni, and local businesswomen. We hope to create mentoring, networking, and business opportunities. We hope to fund scholarships to support exceptional female students and raise capital to send a Mason cohort to the Global Summit of Women,” says Bouweiri.
On August 1, 2014, the newly formed consortium comprising Mason alumni and friends representing a variety of industries came together to think through the initiative’s role in the university’s ten-year strategic plan.
Armed with actionable goals, the consortium hit the ground running to accomplish much in a few short months, including sponsoring a group of students to attend the National Association of Women MBAs annual career fair, serving as guest speakers in School of Business classrooms, and providing intellectual stimulation and professional development to the community through a series of events.
With the help of alumni, donors, and consortium members alike, the influence of the Women in Business Initiative will only grow in serving as an access point for recruiting top-performing Mason students, a network of innovation and collaboration, a hub for lifelong learning, and a provider of business insight in support of women in the workplace.
To get involved with the Women in Business Initiative, visit business.gmu.edu/wib.
Gifts in Action
“We hope to create mentoring, networking, and business opportunities. We hope to fund scholarships to support exceptional female students and raise capital to send a Mason cohort to the Global Summit of Women.”
4 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
impact
Spotlight on our Champions
STAFFSPOTLIGHTJean-Pierre Auffret Director, Executive Degree Programs
As director of executive degree programs at the School of Business, Jean-Pierre (J.P.) Auffret has employed his 30 years of technology industry and academic experience to grow the MS in Technology Management and MS in Management of Secure Information Systems programs.
Though he is instrumental in growing both executive degree programs, Auffret’s research interests in CIO and IT executive leadership, development and application of emerging technologies, and eGovernment drive him to push the success of the MS in Technology Management program in particular. As one of the founding partners of the U.S. Government’s CIO University, the program’s success lies in its location in one of the most dynamic technology regions in the United States and in its partnerships with many local, innovative technology firms.
Auffret knows the success of the program is dependent on all those supporting it and makes a point of nurturing those relationships to achieve sustainable growth. Learn more about Dr. Auffret at business.gmu.edu/jpauffret.
STUDENTSPOTLIGHTJ. Scott BauerMason Innovation Lab Participant
Since its conception, the smartphone has become such an integral part of daily life that many don’t know what they would do without it. However, there are still instances when having your smartphone accessible just isn’t practical or safe. But now, thanks to the invention of two members of the Mason Innovation Lab, people will have to say goodbye to their beloved phones even less frequently.
Scott Bauer, a graduate student concentrating on social entrepreneurship at George Mason University, and his friend turned business partner, Jimmy Rogers, created OnYou, a magnetic smartphone case designed for runners, cyclists, gym-goers, and other active people.
“We’re incredibly fortunate to have amazing people helping us, many of them professors at George Mason and members of Mason’s business community. Any success we have will be due to the contributions of many and we’re extremely grateful for the continued support.” Read the full story at business.gmu.edu/onyou.
BUSINESS.GMU.EDU/GIVE 5
Fall2014
Spotlight on our Champions
ALUMNISPOTLIGHTBrian E. Kearney, ’02COO, Kearney & Company
In the third grade, Brian Kearney began working for the family business making copies of tax returns. Seventeen years later, as he began his college search, he sought a university that would enable him to continue working while getting a formal education. For Kearney, Mason’s proximity to home and flexibility in scheduling made for a perfect fit.
Since graduating from Mason in 2002, Kearney has become chief operating officer at Kearney & Company. As an executive, he found his Mason experience to be one of inspiration when seeking opportunities to enrich the community. Knowing firsthand the challenges and sacrifice that come with the need to work through college, he decided to establish the Kearney & Company Scholarship at Mason’s School of Business.
The scholarship seeks to support an exceptional junior or senior accounting student with academic merit and a passion for civic service who has maintained a job while pursuing his/her degree. In Kearney’s mind, “Allow me to support you financially so you have the ability to focus on your studies.” Find out more about Brian Kearney and the scholarship at business.gmu.edu/kearney.
FRIENDSPOTLIGHTSteven B. AlloyPresident, Stanley Martin Companies
When asked to get involved with the Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) as a board member, Steve Alloy enthusiastically accepted. As a classic entrepreneur with a passion for real estate having started half a dozen real estate companies in the national capital region, the opportunity with CREE provided him with the chance to give back to the community and help foster the next generation of developers and
real estate entrepreneurs.
Having developed communities for more than 10,000 families, Alloy has a commitment to excellence in community and home design as well as energy efficiency and sustainability. He hopes to share his experiences in leading large real estate organizations and in creating entrepreneurial value will benefit current and future students. He also hopes to help George Mason create one of the most notable real estate programs in the country. Read more about Steve Alloy and CREE at business.gmu.edu/alloy.
6 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
impact
$0M
$20M
$40M
$60M
$80M
20052000 $0
$150,000
$300,000
$450,000
$600,000
$750,000
AcademicExcellence andProgrammatic
Support
FacultyEnrichment
and ResearchFunding
StudentExperience and
Financial Aid
AnnualSupport
1995 2010
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
by the numbers
George Mason Endowment GrowthFrom 1994-2014
School of Business
Alumni89%
Foundations1%
Corporations5%
Faculty/Staff 1%
Parents1%
Students1%Friends
2%
16%
OUR GOAL1,600
Alumni Donors
At the close of FY2015 Q1
Foundations60%
George Mason University
Alumni3%
Friends9%
Parents1%
Faculty/Staff1%
Corporations26%
FY2014 Gifts and Pledges by Source
BUSINESS.GMU.EDU/GIVE 7
Fall2014
Donor Recognition
Mr. William E. Karlson Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. McGrath Mr. & Mrs. Sumeet Shrivastava
Mr. Xavier Alire and Ms. Anne AltmanAnnandale Millwork/Allied Systems Corp
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Bouchard
Central Armature Works, Inc.Ms. Lynn Alexis Lee Corey
Deloitte LLPMr. & Mrs. R. Jerry Grossman
The Hon. John F. HillenIslam and Driesman Foundation
Jolanda N. Janczewski, PhDDr. & Mrs. Robert D. Johnston
KPMG Foundation, Inc.Mr. John T. Niehoff
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph D. Ragan, IIIMr. & Mrs. Harold C. Rauner, Jr.
Reston LimousineMr. & Mrs. David A. Roe
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. SmithMrs. Sally Tongren
Mr. Michael TwymanUSA Mobility Wireless, Inc.
VA Society of CPA’s - Northern Chapter
Mr. & Mrs. George C. Cabalu Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Green, III Mr. & Mrs. Dale G. Wince, Jr.
ARRAY Information TechnologiesBDO
Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. CummingsErnst & Young Foundation
Glass Distributors, Inc.Grant Thornton Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Bentley GreggKinsey Properties LLC
KPMG, LLPLCH Consulting LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Montes, Jr.Mr. Mansoor H. Shahzad
The Stevie Awards IncThompson, Greenspon & Co. P.C.
Vencore Services and Solutions IncWatkins, Meegan, Drury & Company, LLC
Westat, Inc.
Champions
Supporters
Note: Donors represented have given to the School of Business at the levels represented between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014.
$25,000+
$10,000 - $24,999
$5,000- $9,999
$2,500 - $4,999
Acentia, LLCAtlas Group LTD
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony S. BroznaDr. & Mrs. Phillip G. Buchanan
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan J. BurchMs. Jennifer V. Dalton
Mr. Sergio V. De Castro & Ms. Lina OlanoEagle Ray Inc
Employment Enterprises, Inc.Frank & Company, P.C.
Grossberg Company LLPDr. & Mrs. James W. Harvey
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery M. JohnsonMr. David F. La Mar
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie H. Mills, IIINAIOP
Mr. and Dr. NutterMr. Kenneth E. Quinlan, Jr.
Ms. Janis S. ReedMr. & Mrs. E. John Regan, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. RichardsonRubino & Company, Chartered
Ryan Sharkey LLPDr. Kumar Mehta & Ms. Brandi Sangunett
Mr. & Mrs. William L. Walsh, Jr.Eleanor C. Weis, MPA
Mr. Raymond L. Winn, IIIRev. Jamie R. Workman
$1,000 - $2,499
Ms. Cheryl AmyxMr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Baldwin, IIMr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Brodnik
Ms. Kathryn L. BuckMs. Deirdre D. Cooke
Mr. Robert M. CromwellMr. Michael C. Cunniff
Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. DeMastersMrs. Helene DeramondMr. Steven H. Deutch
Dr. & Mrs. Amitava Dutta
Ms. Eileen EllsworthMrs. Sandra B. Enser
Gartner, Inc.Mr. William W. Giroux
Mr. & Mrs. Kyle L. Jones, Jr.Mr. Robin E. Kane
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Kutz, Sr.Mrs. Christine A. Landoll
Ms. Leah G. LevyMs. Debra A. Loy
Mrs. Marilyn E. Lummus
Mr. Rodney W. MateerMs. Elizabeth A. McGrath
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. MeisnerMicrosoft
Mr. E. Ryan NajjarMr. Richard W. Payling-Wright
Mr. & Mrs. John PriceMr. Scott M. RenegarMs. Karen L. Rhiger
Ms. Pamela J. RypkemaMrs. Patricia M. Sample
Mr. Thomas J. SchweinefussJane L. Snowdon, PhD
Monique T. Valentine, CPAMs. Lisbeth G. Vasquez
We Energies FoundationMr. L. Dwayne Weaver
Mr. & Mrs. Daryl L. WielandMr. & Mrs. Dale G. Wince, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. L. Allen WoodMrs. Denise S. WoodMr. Bohdan Zagurski
Friends$500 - $999
4CEOBowman Consulting Group, Ltd.
Buchanan Partners, LLCCommunity Foundation for Northern Virginia
Equinox InvestmentsFidelity Charitable Gift Fund
IBM CorporationKearney & Company, P.C.
NVCommercialPeterson Family Foundation
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLPReed Smith LLP
The Christopher CompaniesThe Peterson Companies
Van Metre CompaniesVolkswagen of America, Inc.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Corporate Partners
Upcoming Events
4400 University Drive, MS 1B1Fairfax, VA 22030
Non-ProfitOrganization
U.S. POSTAGEPAID
Fairfax, VA Permit 1532
MASON MEANS BUSINESS HAPPY HOUR &MEN’S BASKETBALL GAMEWednesday, February 4, 20155:30 to 9 p.m.Brion’s Grille and Patriot Centerbusiness.gmu.edu/alumni
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: LEVERAGING AND RETAINING FEMALE TALENTFriday, February 27, 20158 to 11 a.m.Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center (Fairfax)business.gmu.edu/wib
WOMEN IN BUSINESS: POWER NETWORKING FOR WOMENThursday, July 16, 20156 to 8 p.m.Naked Mountain Winery (Markham, VA)business.gmu.edu/wib
ANNUAL DEAN’S BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITIONFriday, April 10, 2015Time: TBAFounders Hall (Arlington Campus)business.gmu.edu/bizplan
BROWN & BROWN DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING KELLIE GOLDSTEINMonday, March 16, 20156 to 8 p.m.Johnson Center Cinema (Fairfax Campus)business.gmu.edu/bbspeakerseries
HOMECOMING WEEKENDFriday, February 13 to Sunday, February 15, 2015
View the full list of events athomecoming.gmu.edu/alumni
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Call: 703-993-1875 Email: impact@gmu.edu
facebook.com/GeorgeMasonBusinessfacebook.com/MasonBusinessAlumni
twitter.com/GeorgeMasonBiztwitter.com/MasonBusiness
youtube.com/MasonSOMbusiness.gmu.edu/blog/alumni flickr.com/photos/MasonSOM
BLOG
BROWN & BROWN DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING ANEESH CHOPRATuesday, April 28, 20156 to 8 p.m.Founders Hall (Arlington Campus)business.gmu.edu/bbspeakerseries