In today’s rapidly changing global landscape, the need for culturally aware and globally competent students has never been more pressing. Since its inception in 2013, Business is Global (BIG) has provided a unique platform for high school students to explore the dynamic intersection of business, language, and culture. Over the past decade, this two-week summer… Read more »
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CIBER Focus: Entrepreneurship in Indonesia with Handy Widjaja, Founder of BPR Intidana Bank
Handy Widjaja founded BPR Intidana (Community Bank) in 2004. Since then, BPR Intidana Sukses Makmur has grown to be the leading BPR/Community Bank in Jakarta and its greater areas (Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi), with more than $100 Million in assets. Handy graduated from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business with majors in Finance and Marketing…. Read more »
Kelley’s Center for International Business Education and Research receives $1.4M
The Kelley School of Business’ Center for International Business Education and Research, known as CIBER, will receive nearly $1.4 million in Title VI funding, making it one of only 16 such federally funded centers. The grant will support a wide range of programs and initiatives, including: An International Trade Certificate with the Kelley School of… Read more »
IIB Insider: Building Bridges
Bridges. A few days ago, I listened to a politician discuss the challenge of replacing a bridge in his state. Everyone agreed that it was the right thing to do but no one was willing to take on the challenge because of the unknown risk attached to it. For him, the benefit of trying seemed… Read more »
CIBER Focus: “Marketing, Innovation, and Social Enterprise” with Dr. Ferhat Anwar
The Impact of Social Enterprise on the Modern Business Landscape CIBER Focus Interview with Dr. Ferhat Anwar, October 15, 2018 In this edition of CIBER Focus, Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar shares his insights on the state of marketing for modern businesses. The first point of emphasis that is discussed is how marketing has… Read more »
Congressman Lee Hamilton Speaks with MENA Students on Leadership
Former Congressman Lee Hamilton met with 39 young leaders from the Middle East and North Africa over the summer as part of the Global Leadership and Innovation (GLI) program. He gave candid remarks on his career in Congress and the key components of leadership before answering a wide range of student questions about U.S. policy… Read more »
Understanding the Negative Consequences of Empathy
CIBER Focus Interview with Dr. Fritz Breithaupt, October 3, 2018 When most people think of empathy, they view it as a purely positive force. It allows individuals to connect with and show compassion to one another. While these traits remain true, what often gets overlooked is some of the negative impacts that can also be… Read more »
CIBER Focus Interview: Education & Human Devastation Syndrome in Syria
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mary Stylidi to discuss a specific aspect of the Syrian refugee crisis that deserves recognition among the international community. While many do discuss the plight of Syrians, the political situation in the civil war, or the journey to other countries, research and news… Read more »
From Students to Young Professionals
If I got to describe GLI in one word, I would most likely say: different. Breaking down the word “different”, I would start from the moment I got in, this was the first program I approach as a young professional, not as a student. From that moment, I realized that it would certainly come with… Read more »
Reflections on GLI: The Student Perspective
As the 2018 Global Leadership and Innovation participants settle back into life in their home countries, they’ve had time to think about their time in Bloomington and Washington, D.C. The reflections of these outstanding students demonstrate GLI’s multi-faceted strengths, which range from enhanced critical thinking and teamwork to personal and emotional growth. The program emphasized… Read more »