1. I N T E R N A T I O N A L
BU S I N ES S
S O C I E T Y
G R A D U A T I O N
C E R E M O N Y
I B S
• R E C O G N I Z I N G T H E C L A S S E S O F F A L L 2 0 1 4 & S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 •
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2. I B S
Introduction Megan Nobert, President of IBS
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Department Chair Speech Yim-Yu Wong
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Percussionist Musician Pezhham Akhavass
Representative Student Speech Christa T. Balingit
Valedictorian Speech Eileen G. Tongur
Awards for Excellence Top 10 GPA's
•Certificates of Congratulations for Graduates•
Closing Speech Professor Bruce Heiman
ORDER OF EVENTS
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Jose Lopez Vice President
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Emily Fang Marketing Director
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OFFICERS
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Roblyn Simeon Professor, IBS Advisor
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Valerie Rosenblatt Assistant Professor
Yikuan Lee Associate Professor
Lihua Wang Associate Professor
Bruce Heiman Associate Professor
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FACULTY
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Edward Townsend
Pengfei Zhang
Ryan Evans
Eileen Tongur
TOP 10 ACADEMIC PERFORMERS
Torei Terashima
Kang Young Kye
Susan Yao
Elayna Palacios-Burns
JuanCarlos Mera
All Photos taken at Graduation will be uploaded to our Photobucket
account and the Link to the Website will be emailed to all attendees.
Visit our Facebook Page “International Business Society at SFSU”
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3. MESSAGE FROM YIM-YU WANG
DEPARTMENT CHAIR, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews
and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ-
ments.
Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective
and often accomplish more than the expectations.
Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends
drag. They will accomplish the goals.
Last but not the least, they are caring people. They have empathy for others.
This trait, which is seemingly not task related, is indeed what makes you
extraordinary leaders amongst all. It is the one who is more considerate of
others’ needs that brings everybody to the team and motivates everyone to
thrive. So take your heart with you as you embark on this new journey of a
lifetime.
Best wishes,
Yim-Yu Wong
Dear Graduates,
Congratulations on your graduation! During the
past several months, the College of Business has
been undergoing a new strategic planning
process. Part of my role is actively seeking
feedback from the employers of SF State alumni.
Most of them pointed out that excellent profes-
sionals share some common traits and I would
like to share them with you here.
First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews
and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employand continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ
Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective
and often accomplish more than the expectations.
Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends
drag. They will accomplish the goals.
Last but not the least, they are caring people. They have empathy for others.
sionals share some common traits and I would
like to share them with you here.
First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews
and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employand continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ
Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective
Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends
drag. They will accomplish the goals.
Last but not the least, they are caring people. They have empathy for others.
sionals share some common traits and I would
like to share them with you here.
First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews
and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ
ments.
Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective
and often accomplish more than the expectations.
Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends
drag. They will accomplish the goals.
like to share them with you here.
First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviewsFirst, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews
like to share them with you here.
First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews
and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ-
Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective
Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends
Last but not the least, they are caring people. They have empathy for others.
This trait, which is seemingly not task related, is indeed what makes you
extraordinary leaders amongst all. It is the one who is more considerate of
others’ needs that brings everybody to the team and motivates everyone to
thrive. So take your heart with you as you embark on this new journey of a
Congratulations on your graduation! During theCongratulations on your graduation! During the
past several months, the College of Business has
been undergoing a new strategic planning
process. Part of my role is actively seeking
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GRADUATES
Adriana Andrade
Aihua Fu
Aleksei Churakov
Andreas Sanchez
Ariane Castro
Ashkon Aliyar
Berton Winarto
Bryan Haupt
Cheng Huang
Christa Balingit
Christina Fregoso
Christopher Roberts
Courtney Lypps
Daniel Minjares
Daniel Zweig
Dao Dong
Darisha D Moran
Dexter Chen
Di Huynh Lu
Dylan Parker
Eileen Tongur
Elayna Palacios-Burns
Erica Gisel Zamora
Fannie Zhu
Geoffrey Bi
Hamza Bennani Kemmoun
Jacqueline Le
Jasmine Safar
Jennifer To
Jonathan M Mejia
Jose Ramon Lopez Ley
Juan Bettiz
Kaihong Lin
Kang Kye
Kevin Gutierrez
Kevin Peruch
Kymberly Hytry
Lea Vue
Leila Yasin
Marina Mischke
McKenzie Mitchell
Meliza Merino
Michael Mischke
Minni Sandhu
Pengfei Zhang
Radka Kartousova
Rasha Ibrahim Yazbeck
Rodulio Padilla
Ryan Blake
Saneyuki Uehira
Saruul Tamir
Shayan Ravandoust
Shuai Zhang
Sitao Zeng
Susan Yao
Syed A Hasan
Symren Malhi
Wanlan Liu
Yu-Ting Wu
Yuli Cao
Zhuoneng Kuang
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4. I B S
In addition to having served as Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for AFS
(American Field Service) Intercultural Programs in the U.S., he has directed
university programs in Kenya, Ghana and France and has been an invited
speaker at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. While serving as a Peace Corps
volunteer in Kenya, he became fluent in Swahili and holds a Diploma in
African Studies and an advanced degree in African Languages and Literature
from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and a Masters degree in English
from McGill University in Montreal. His writings have appeared in Harper's
Magazine, US News & World Report and featured on National Public Radio.
His new book PERCEPTION and DECEPTION-- A MIND OPENING JOURNEY
ACROSS CULTURES is expected to be released in late 2015.
Congratulations to the 2015 IBUS
graduates. Many of you thought that this
day would never come and now you are
about to embark on a much longer
journey as you face the challenges and
opportunities that await you in your life
and career.
Although all your paths will not be the
same, as international business majors at
SFSU, your experiences have provided you
with a dynamic, global and multicultural
view of the world around you. Be
confident that your acquired
competencies, friendships and insights
Executive Director Emeritus at UC Berkeley’s
International House, Joe Lurie has been
teaching intercultural communication at
Berkeley and has accompanied CAL Alumni
groups in France where he has lectured on
various aspects of French etiquette and culture.
He also provides cross-cultural
communications training for a variety of
international organizations, businesses,
students and multinational immigrant groups;
he inspired, helped shape and was featured in a
national PBS documentary about the
pioneering intercultural work of UC Berkeley’s
International House, where he co-authored
Close Encounters of a Cross Cultural Kind.
PROFILE OF OUR GUEST SPEAKER
PROFESSOR JOE LAURIE
CONGRATULATORY REMARKS
PROFESSOR ROBLYN SIMEON
can be the foundation for a rewarding life on the global stage.
The IBUS faculty wishes you all the best. We hope that your experiences here
will guide your actions and that you will strive to make a positive impact on
friends, colleagues, communities and ultimately, the world.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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