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Student Project Day

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Hall of Fame

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As I prepare to leave Widener and turn over the reins of

leadership to an outstanding new SBA Dean, I am sad to

leave new friends and, at the same time, happy to return to

retired life!

When I started this position last August, I was given a set of

expectations by Provost Steve Wilhite and I am pleased to

say that most of those expectations have been met. Howev-

er, nothing could have been accomplished without the coop-

eration of the SBA faculty, administration and staff.

The successes of the past year were a team accomplishment.

The strategic planning committee developed in record time a plan that aligns with and supports

the University’s plan.

The Promotion, Tenure and Retention committee revised policies to support the University’s

emphasis on high impact practices, civic engagement, and leadership.

A dedicated faculty member, working with the student affairs staff, designed a new living-

learning community for Business first-year students and it will be launched in the fall 2016

semester.

A team of faculty, administrators and staff have started implementation of plans to have new

and enhanced computing technology available for students by the fall 2016 semester.

The University marketing team, Enrollment Services, the SBA faculty, SBA students and

alumni, and SBA administrators collaborated to achieve what promises to be a banner year of

incoming freshmen.

Boring things, like position descriptions and formal policies, are in place for the new dean.

A new director was hired for the SBDC who is bringing a renewed spirit of collaboration with

the faculty.

Significant student-centered improvements have been made in the atrium and student lounge.

A senior faculty member was recognized with an Endowed Chair.

A capital campaign to endow the new Finance Lab is underway.

And, most satisfying to me, a welcoming advising space dedicated to the mission of student

success is everything I hoped it would be.

Widener’s School of Business Administration has a strong foundation and great

potential for success. I wish the School and Dean Ghosh the very best.

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Farewell Dean Morgan

Faculty Retirement

Hall of Fame

Financial Literacy

SBA Awards Recipients

Commencement Breakfast

Graduation Ceremony

Student Project Day

Barcelona Trip

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SBA Undergraduate Academic Award Recipients

Danielle Azzollini

Annie Walker, Anni Wu, Morgan Stewart

Ryan Raiker, Dean Morgan Tim Taylor, Marc LaVine,

Eric Bihlear

Colleen McInaw Stephanie Wendling, Shawn Ryan

On Friday, May 20, 2016, Widener

University recognized students

who have demonstrated profession-

al excellence both in their academic

performance and in community de-

velopment. These students have all

embraced the Widener culture and

leadership skills. We congratulate

all our undergraduate award win-

ners. We wish them continued suc-

cess. Taylor Church and her Dad Kevin Kmett, Prof. Brian Larson,

William Morgan, Tony Pontello

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The Accounting Prize Danielle M. Azzollini, Joseph A. Santone, Stephanie G. Wendling

Awarded to the seniors deemed most outstanding in the accounting program.

APPCO’s Sports World Outstanding Marketing Student Prize William P. Morgan

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the marketing program.

APPCO’s Sports World Outstanding Sport Management Award Connor J. Vanin

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the sport management program.

The Business Informatics Prize Taylor E. Church, Gabrielle H. Gibson

Awarded to the seniors deemed most outstanding in the business informatics program.

The Dean’s Award Ryan M. Raiker

Awarded to the senior deemed most proficient in School of Business Administration courses.

The Economics Prize Zachary J. Furia

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the economics program.

The Finance Prize Logan A. Murray

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the finance program.

The Financial Executives Institute Medallion Award Zachary J. Furia

Awarded each year to a senior student majoring in accounting or finance who has demonstrated scholastic ac-

complishment, leadership ability, and an interest in entering industry banking as opposed to public accounting.

The H. Edward Hanway Prize Eric D. Bihlear

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the international business program.

The Management Prize Anni Wu

Awarded to the senior deemed most outstanding in the management program.

SBA Academic Award Recipients

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SBA Academic Awards Recipients — Continued

The Geoffrey Nearing Prize Ryan W. McBride

Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated high scholastic achievement and contributed significantly to student

activities.

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award Morgan L. Stewart

Awarded to a senior accounting major on the basis of high scholastic standing and qualities of leadership evi-

denced by campus activities.

The Sartomer Management Leadership Award Samantha A. Slagle

Awarded by the Sartomer Company to the senior management major who has demonstrated outstanding leader-

ship qualities and organizational abilities in academic and extracurricular activities.

The Savas Özatalay School of Business Administration Award for Outstanding Service Douglas J. Fisher

Awarded to a graduating SBA senior who has demonstrated exemplary service in the City of Chester.

The Fredericka and Sidney Waldauer Award Zachary J. Furia

The Fredericka and Sidney Waldauer Award is awarded to a member of the senior class deemed most outstand-

ing in the economics seminar.

The School of Business Administration Certificate of Honors

The SBA Honors Program provides highly motivated students with courses and activities that provide a forum

for the highest level of intellectual instruction with dedicated faculty. The SBA Certificate of Honors is award-

ed to students who successfully complete a minimum of three SBA honors courses.

Eric D. Bihlear

Richard J. Buttillo

Brittany N. Elansky

Kyle C. Gratz

Marc A. LaVine

Matthew E. Noskow

Matthew W. Reed

Shawn P. Ryan

Joseph A. Santone

Morgan L. Stewart

Michael P. McIlwee

Colleen E. McInaw

William P. Morgan

Logan A. Murray

Matthiew P. Natale

Timothy Taylor

Erica D. Trofa

Connor J. Vanin

Anne E. Walker

Stephanie G. Wendling

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Ruth Chau James Yormie Mohamed Ammar, Debbie Walsh

Dean’s Award for Outstanding Performance: MBA Chin Pui (Ruth) Chau

Presented to the graduate student who has displayed excellence in scholarship and leadership in the master of

business administration program.

Dean’s Award for Outstanding Performance: MSBPI Heather Rita Bailey

Presented to the graduate student who has displayed excellence in scholarship and leadership in the master of

science in business process innovation program.

Dean’s Award for Outstanding Performance: MBA-HCM Thomas J. Hudak

Presented to the graduate student who has displayed excellence in scholarship and leadership in the master of

business administration in health care management program.

School of Business Administration Graduates Students Awards

Earning a graduate degree can be time consuming and difficult to do when one is faced with family con-

straints and the challenge of work and career. Our graduate students juggle many challenges as they com-

plete their advanced degrees. And we are proud to congratulate all of them!

Additionally we want to acknowledge the following students that achieved distinction and earned

Awards. We wish all of them continued success and the chance to follow their dreams.

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Commencement Breakfast

Prof. Hanna, Michele Hanley

Prof. McCloskey, James Liscio

Taylor Church and her Mom

Ryan Raiker, Samantha Slagle

Joe Santone and his Dad

Gianna Bojazi, Asst. Dean Jessica Hoopes, Morgan

Stewart

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 the School of Business Administration observed one of the richest traditions the

SBA has started which is to invite friends, family and graduates to attend a breakfast before graduation. It is

a wonderful opportunity for students, parents and faculty to meet and mingle. Besides getting a great parking

space, everyone has a chance to relax and talk about their Widener experience. It’s so enjoyable to watch fac-

ulty meet parents and vice versa. Before they run out the door to receive their diplomas students can take as

many pictures as they want and parents can shed a few tears. This year we had record attendance and the

group was not that eager to face the impending rain. We wished all our graduates success and gave them all a

compass to find their way back to us.

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Commencement Breakfast – Continued

Samantha Slagle, Stephanie Wendling Dan Ruggieri, Jr. and his Family

Ya Xiao, Jeline Santiago Dean Morgan, Annie Walker

Douglas Fisher and his Family Gina Spadaccini and her Family

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Financial Literacy Day

Prof. Lordi, Prof. Myers Stephanie Wendling, Dan Ruggeri

Students enjoying the workshop Students involved in a discussion during the workshop

The fastest growing segment of people that have no idea about managing their finances is young people under

the ages of twenty five. Professor Frank Lordi has been at the forefront of changing that model. He knows

that educating people is the only way to ensure the next generation can maintain a healthy and productive

lifestyle. These days students as young as middle schoolers need to know about interest, what is a need versus

a want and how to maintain a budget. Financial literacy can open up a world to young people about investing.

The stock market has provided the best return over the last twenty years and students need to learn how to be

proficient investors.

Each year Professor Lordi and Hargadon help provide real world skills to their students, who in turn help

teach students from the Chester Charter School. This year Dan Ruggeri, Stephanie Wendling and Morgan

Stewart were some of the seniors that helped out. The teachers are so grateful for the learning opportunity and

of course everyone loves to eat in the café.

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Student Project Day

Widener University DermHA Consulting Group Project

President Wollman and Senior Project Presenters

Alison Baratta, Taylor Church, Ya Xiao, Geena Gabriele

Global Sports Academy Project—Team

Seniors present their case study findings to Widener University faculty and staff on Project Day. At the

School of Business Administration, we prepare students for successful careers and leadership positions in

business. During their senior year, our young people engage in semester long projects that partner groups of

students with local companies to tackle a real-world business problem. To produce results, students must

call upon critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and communication skills. In effect, they learn

by doing. Management 451 helps students develop skills that employers’ desire and they acquire competen-

cies that give them an edge over other applicants through a variety of hands- on learning. Such experiences

enhance student résumés, strengthen their portfolios and make them more valuable to potential employers.

Plus they love to get dressed up! This year the projects were diverse and complicated. Our students had to

learn to listen and adapt to conditions that were often not ideal. In the real world you don’t get all the infor-

mation and sometime people don’t get along. All these challenges will face them when they begin careers.

Our projects help them identify and learn strategies that will move them past obstacles.

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Student Project Day — Continued

Jonathan Koren, Michele Hanley, Kyle Gratz

Anni Wu, Erica Trofa, Ya Xiao

Tyler McClary, Erica Trofa, Eric Bihlear

Justin West, Joe Santone, Brieanna West

Donald Divirgilio, Anni Wu, Zachary Chat-man, Bailey Heishman

Senior project Team

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Hall of Fame

Companies Students

Taylor Church

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Erica Trofa was an All Middle Atlantic Conference Sec-

ond team finalist in the MAC Conference for Track and

Field and graduated in May from the SBA. While at the

School of Business Erica distinguished herself as a stu-

dent with grace, poise and intelligence. While running

cross country, she also stood out as a student ambassador

and helped at many events where she exemplified what is

best about Widener. Erica was able to take advantage of

the travel abroad program at Widener and went to Spain

and Italy. In addition, she worked at various intern posi-

tions in the sports field which helped her solidify a mar-

keting position with the Phillies. Dean Morgan, Erica

Trofa

James graduates with a degree in Finance and a job with

the Boeing Company. He secured his job by first work-

ing as an intern with the company and then being offered

full time employment. He served in the Presidential Ser-

vice Corps and the PSC/Bonner Leader program which is

comprised of 60 undergraduates. Students in the PSC/

Bonner Leader program commit to serving 300 hours of

community service per year in the city of Chester. He ran

track and also worked part-time for Boeing. James will

start his career in the Ridley location.

Taylor Church first came to Widener in the summer be-

fore her freshman year as a participant in the SBA Sum-

mer Camp. While Taylor enjoyed the experience, she was

leery of attending college and did not want to leave home.

Her mother dragged her to campus and made her get out

of the car. Susan Church, an alum, said that her experi-

ence at Widener totally changed her. Taylor was the start-

ing catcher on the Pride softball team, a member of Beta

Alpha Si and Pi sigma Epsilon and contributed in many

recruitment events to help build the Widener brand. She

starts at PWC this summer, using her Informatics degree

to help clients understand the process of business change.

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Gabrielle Gibson

Joe Santone

Gabrielle graduates with a major in Business

Informatics with an SAP certificate of recogni-

tion. She is in Phi Beta Sigma and Beta Alpha

Psi Honor Societies, graduating cum laude. Up-

on graduation Gabrielle will assume the posi-

tion of business analyst at JPMorgan Chase.

Gabrielle worked part time with JPMorgan

Chase while she attended school and was able

to expand her knowledge of Informatics as she

worked on complex projects at work.

Joe Santone, an Accounting graduate, will start

at PWC this summer. He was hired from his

Co-op position. Joe had the opportunity of

serving as President for a day. During his day,

he met with members of the Board of Trustees

of the university, and members of the executive

team to learn what goes into running a universi-

ty.

Joe also distinguished himself as the starting

pitcher for the Pride Baseball team and helped

the SBA by serving as an Ambassador.

Hall of Fame — Continued

Students

Morgan Stewart, Gianna Bojazi

Morgan Stewart is an Accounting major and

was hired by Deloitte where she worked as a

Co-op student. Gianna Bojazi is an Accounting

major in Taxation, and she has a job with Grant

Thornton upon graduation. She is a GA at the

SBA pursuing a Master’s in Tax and is study-

ing for her CPA in her spare time.

Best friends throughout their fours years at

Widener, we will miss both young women.

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Prof. Sue Greenberg

Prof. Paul Marshall

Penelope Sue Greenberg PhD, CBPP Associate Provost for Graduate Studies My teaching interests include knowledge management and business process

management. I have frequently presented research papers at academic confer-

ences and published in numerous international journals including Business Pro-

cess Management Journal, Journal of Computer Information Systems, Journal

of Management Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting Litera-

ture, Behavioral Research in Accounting, and Business Horizons, among oth-

ers.

Paul S. Marshall CMA, PhD Associate Professor I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia (with dis-

tinction) majoring in engineering. I then went directly to the Wharton School

of the University of Pennsylvania for my MBA in Finance. After a number of

years in the industry I returned to academia at the University of Bath, England

where I earned my PhD in finance.

My doctoral dissertation was a combination of finance and corporate strategy

and is titled "The Experience Curve and Limit Pricing as Means of Integrating

Portfolio Matrices into Capital Budgeting."

Joseph P. Fuhr PhD Professor I received my bachelor's from LaSalle University and my master's and

doctorate from Temple University. His primary research areas are regulation,

anti trust, health economics, tele-communications, sports economics and econ-

ometrics. He has published over thirty journal articles. He has been an expert

witness on antitrust matters related to health economics and has worked on

various consulting projects.

This year the SBA will be losing five members of our faculty team. Professors Greenberg, Lordi, Fuhr, Mar-

shall and Zangeneh will be retiring. We wish them continued success and thank them for their many years of

service to the university.

Prof. Joseph Fuhr

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Prof. Frank Lordi

Hamid Zangeneh PhD Professor My areas of specialization are macroeconomics, money and banking, and

international economics. My articles have appeared in such publications as

Applied Economics, Public Budgeting and Financial Management, Middle

East Policy Journal, and Iranian Economic Review. I've co-edited Modern

Capitalism and Islamic Ideology and edited Islam, Iran, and World Stabil-

ity. I'm currently the editor of the Journal of Iranian Research and Analysis.

I have served as treasurer and executive director of the Center for Iranian

Research and Analysis, and I'm a frequent guest on Voice of America Per-

sian programs discussing Iranian economic and political issues.

Frank C. Lordi MBA, MST, CPA,

CMA, CIA Associate Professor of Accounting I am very interested in preparing my undergraduate students for a pro-

ductive and meaningful career in the accounting profession. I stress the

importance of having confidence in their ability to continuously learn

and to achieve professional certification in any area of accounting that

they may choose whether they enter public accounting, managerial ac-

counting, internal auditing, or taxation. A strong undergraduate pro-

gram will enable them to achieve both professional goals and personal

satisfaction throughout their career. I have focused the past few years

on promoting the need for personal financial literacy.

Prof. Hamid Zangeneh

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Farewell Dean Morgan

As an interim dean, the challenge is to be effective in a short period of time, while staying true to the goals of

the Strategic Plan. Catherine Morgan, our interim dean, has proven she can make changes, take charge and

accomplish goals in our Strategic Plan in the span of one year. Arriving late summer Catherine began meeting

with her faculty and staff and quickly developed a plan of action. Catherine will spend time with Dean Ghosh

and also provide her with a guide book for success. Catherine will leave for Florida in mid-July, and we ap-

preciate her help, guidance and hard work.

According to Professor Kenn Tacchino, “Catherine managed to do the impossible and make it look easy. Us-

ing unbridled energy and unparalleled wisdom she transformed the School of Business in a very short time.

Our goals are now more aligned with the University's goals; and the changes will serve to improve the student

experience. She created logical and effective systems that will keep us on track in the future. Her vision and

ability to get things done leaves the School of Business and the University a much better place than before she

arrived. We will miss her.”

According to Dean Vike, “The intent in establishing the Advising Center was to strengthen a culture commit-

ted to furthering student success. In the one semester it has been up and running we have created a vibrant set-

ting that is welcoming and informative with a high level of student, staff and faculty interaction.”

According to Professor Jose Proenca, “Dean Morgan brought a renewed sense of energy and engagement into

the School of Business Administration. This was most evident at Widener Days, where her ability to use hu-

mor to connect with prospective students and their parents, and the enthusiastic participation of faculty and

alumni in the recruitment process, resulted in significant increases in enrollments. Catherine is an effective

leader. Her soft spoken yet determined leadership style inspired us to many accomplishments this year.”

Dean Morgan, Annie Walker Ryan Raiker, Dean Morgan Danielle Azzollini

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We are pleased to announce that, through the efforts of Yvonne Antonucci, the School of Business wel-

comes John C. Baldino as Executive-in-Residence. John is an accomplished Information Technology exec-

utive with extensive retail knowledge and experience of multi-unit store operations, marketing, foodservice,

fuel, manufacturing, supply chain and related technologies.

He has a proven track record for designing and leading Enterprise initiatives with cross functional teams to

successfully define and deliver strategic programs.

He works side by side with the business to empower their leadership while creating effective technology

enabled end to end business process designs.

He is currently Director of IT Data Warehousing, Infrastructure and Security at AmeriHealth Administra-

tors. His background includes 24 years at Wawa, culminating in positions as senior director of Business

Transformation and of Enterprise Program Management.

John has an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University and a BS in Management Information Sciences from

Widener University. As Executive-in-Residence, he will serve on the Informatics Advisory Board, be a

guest speaker in graduate and undergraduate courses, and meet with students in Informatics to provide men-

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Announcing SBA Executive-in-Residence

Dr. Xavier Ginesta, and

Prof. Brian Larson

On Friday, June 10, 2016, Professor Larson and Assistant Dean Hoopes will

travel to Barcelona Spain with eleven students from the School of Business

Administration.

Professor Larson has built a relationship with University of Vic Faculty of

Business and Communication and this course will highlight sports and the

global entertainment business.

The group will see FC Barcelona, and learn about the heritage of the Olympics

and how hosting that event helped promote the city of Barcelona worldwide.

In addition students will learn about the globalization of sport and how market-

ing, social media and journalism all work together.

This trip is the culmination of months of work by Professor Larson. He met

with students all semester and lectured on the culture of Barcelona, as well as

the history of sport and the importance in society. This trip would not

be possible without the tremendous support from Widener University.

Barcelona Trip with Faculty and Students

Dean Morgan supported the trip and contributed funds. The Office of Global Engagement were relentless in

their support, time and energy. The office of Global Engagement also helped subsidize the trip. For many

students in the course, this is the first time they will leave the country and so we are excited to give them this

life changing experience.

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