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Webster Vienna Alumni Symposium: Effective Leadership in Challenging Times

November 2009

Dean Akande speaking at the Webster Vienna Alumni Symposium. Arthur Hirsh, Director of Webster University Vienna. Stefano Cantini - President of the Vienna Alumni Chapter. Gustav Dressler - Executive Director, 3 Banken-Generali, Investment-GmbH and Generali Capital Management GmbH.. L-R: Gustav Dressler - Executive Director, 3 Banken-Generali, Investment-GmbH and Generali Capital Management GmbH; Silja Tillner - Managing Partner, Architekten Tillner and Willinger ZT GmbH; Gerald Grohmann - Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board, Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG; Clemens J. Stockreiter - Finance Director Bag Converting, Mondi; Wolfgang Wein - Executive Vice President, Global Business Unit Oncology, Member of the Executive Management Board, Merck Serono, Merck KGaA Germany; Michael Schaude - Vice President, Österreichischer Gewerbeverein, Managing Director, Bender Med Systems.. Wolfgang Wein - Executive Vice President, Global Business Unit Oncology, Member of the Executive Management Board, Merck Serono, Merck KGaA Germany. Audience members at the Webster Vienna Alumni Symposium. Organizers and speakers with Dean Akande at the Webster Vienna Alumni Symposium.
Bill DeWitt, III, President - St. Louis Cardinals

Baseball Economics and the St. Louis Cardinals - December 3, 2009

President Beth Stroble welcoming the audience to Webster. Economics Professor Pat Rishe introducing Bill DeWitt, III. Bill DeWitt, III speaking. St. Louis Cardinals fan at Bill DeWitt's address. Bill DeWitt, III. Former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary and Webster University Life Trustee, George Herbert Walker, III. Audience members listening to Bill DeWitt, III. President Beth Stroble, Bill DeWitt III and Dean Akande.
The START Program Graduation - Class of 2009

October 2009

Dr. Benjamin Akande, Dean of the School of Business and Technology. Caprice Moore, Director of the START Program. START Students and their family at the 2009 START Graduation. Caprice Moore-START Program Director, START Student Justin Rottnek and Dean Akande. At the 2009 START Graduation. START Student Isaiah Lopez. START Student Ernia Joseph. Caprice Moore-START Program Director, START Student Michael Helm and Dean Akande.
The Global MBA Class of 2010

Fall 2009

Current GMBAs Megan Kopff, Molly McQuillan, Casimir Szapka and Molly Bytnar. Current GMBAs Lesley Smith, Jency Hom, Molly Bytnar and Krystle Gomez. Current GMBAs Prichard Gibson and Kaci Smolenski on a mountain. Current GMBAs Tracy Igberaese, Prichard Gibson, Kyle Noack, Kaci Smolenski and Peter Nicholas on a Sunday afternoon walk in Geneva. The current GMBAs on the grounds of Webster's Geneva campus. The current GMBAs having a 'family dinner.' Current GMBA Students Kaci Smolenski, Kyle Noack and Peter Nicholas picking up trash around the Rhone River. Current GMBA Students Peter Nicholas, Kyle Noack and Kaci Smolenski picking up trash around the Rhone River.
The START Program
Guest Speaker Tony Thompson (MBA '88), President/CEO of Kwame Building Group, Inc.

October 8, 2009

The START class of 2010 with Program Director Caprice Moore and Anthony Thompson, President/CEO of Kwame Building Group, Inc. Students in the START Class of 2010. Tony Thompson (MBA '88), President/CEO of Kwame Building Group, Inc. addressing Webster's START program. Tony Thompson (MBA '88), President/CEO of Kwame Building Group, Inc. addressing Webster's START program. A student in the START Class of 2010. Tony Thompson (MBA '88), President/CEO of Kwame Building Group, Inc. addressing Webster's START program. Tony Thompson (MBA '88), President/CEO of Kwame Building Group, Inc. addressing Webster's START program.
"Tweetup" with @Jack Dorsey
Chairman, Creator and Co-Founder of Twitter

September 18, 2009

Dean Benjamin Akande welcomes Twitter's Jack Dorsey as he arrives on campus. Audience members receive "tweet me in st. louis" commemorative t-shirts. L-R: Dean Benjamin Akande, Jack Dorsey, President Beth Stroble, Dean Debra Carpenter. Jack's aunt and grandmother before @Jack's presentation. Dean Akande and Jack Dorsey before Webster University address. Jack Dorsey meets with media before his Webster University address. Dean Akande introduces Jack Dorsey. Jack Dorsey at Webster University Jack Dorsey's Tweet-Up at Webster University. Jack Dorsey takes questions and tweets at Webster University Tweet-Up. Jack Dorsey at Webster University. Dean Carpenter presents Jack Dorsey with 2009 Person of the Year Award. Dean Akande presents Jack Dorsey with special gifts (Rawlings glove and engraved baseball bat). Signing programs after Webster University's Tweet-Up. Dean Carpenter and Jack Dorsey after address. Twitter's Jack Dorsey being interviewed by CBS anchor and Webster Groves' native Russ Mitchell. Dean Akande, Jack Dorsey and St. Louis Mayor Frances Slay as Jack receives Key to the City of St. Louis and Proclamation of Jack Dorsey Day, September 18, 2009. The Dorsey Family with Mayor Frances Slay, City of St. Louis. Jack Dorsey during interview at KMOX radio. Jack Dorsey at KMOX radio. Jack Dorsey at Busch Stadium before throwing out the first pitch at Cardinals/Cubs game. Dean Akande at Busch Stadium with Jack. Jack with Grandmother Celeste on the field at Busch Stadium. Jack Dorsey at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri. Jack Dorsey meets Cardinal manager Tony LaRussa. Jack Dorsey, wearing Bob Gibson's #45, tweeting from Busch Stadium's infield. Dean Akande, Cardinals' Fredbird and Jack Dorsey. Twitter's Jack Dorsey throws out the first pitch at the Carinals/Cubs baseball game at Busch Stadium. Jack Dorsey - Chairman, Co-Founder and Creator of Twitter Jack Dorsey - Chairman, Co-Founder and Creator of Twitter Dean Akande of the School of Business & Technology and Jack Dorsey - Chairman, Co-Founder and Creator of Twitter Dean Carpenter of the School of Communications and Jack Dorsey - Chairman, Co-Founder and Creator of Twitter
A New Class of Global Leaders
Global MBA Class of 2010 Orientation at the Home Campus in St. Louis

August 2009

Row 1 (L-R): Ashleigh Bolar, Jency Hom, Assistant Global MBA Director Denise Harrell, Dean Akande, Molly McQuillan, Kaci Smolenski, Global MBA Director Anne Browning. Row 2 (L-R): Associate Dean Pat Masidonski, Casimir Szapka, Kyle Noack, Megan Kopff, Krystle Gomez, Lesley Smith, Molly Bytnar, Prichard Gibson, Justina Anazonwu, Peter Nicholas, Tracy Igberaese, Allen Ahmadi. Dean Akande gives the Globals a gift at a reception held at his home. Erich Steinbock-General Manager of the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis and Global MBA students Lesley Smith and Kaci Smolenski. Dean Akande held a reception at his home for the new Global MBA students. Global MBA Students Ashleigh Bolar and Molly McQuillan. The new Global MBA students with Webster University President Dr. Beth Stroble. Dean Akande introducing Dr. Beth Stroble to the new Global MBA Class of 2010. Webster University President Dr. Beth Stroble speaking to the new Global MBA students. Global MBA Student Megan Kopff at a reception held at the Ritz-Carlton. Associate Dean Pat Masidonski and Global MBA Student Jency Hom at a reception held at the Ritz-Carlton. Global MBA Student Kaci Smolenski at a reception held at the Ritz-Carlton. Associate Dean Pat Masidonski and Global MBA Student Peter Nicholas at a reception held at the Ritz-Carlton.
International Business Internship Exchange (IBIE) Recognition Ceremony

August 4, 2009

Webster President, Dr. Beth Stroble speaking at the IBIE Recognition Ceremony IBIE Recognition Ceremony: Dean Akande with Webster President, Dr. Stroble and IBIE Director, Wilma Prifti IBIE Recognition Ceremony IBIE Recognition Ceremony IBIE Recognition Ceremony IBIE Recognition Ceremony IBIE Recognition Ceremony: Dean Akande speaks with Webster President, Dr. Stroble IBIE Recognition Ceremony IBIE Recognition Ceremony: Brothers Brian Hampton, 2009 IBIE Japan program alum, and Steve Hampton, 2004 IBIE UK program alum, with IBIE Asst. Director Stephanie Kessler
Global MBA Class of 2009 Graduation Ceremony - Budapest, Hungary

July 18, 2009

Global MBA Class of 2009 Graduation in Budapest, Hungary Congratulations Global MBA Class of 2009 2009 Global MBA Graduates Sarah Trufant and George Ulrey The Global MBA Class of 2009 with Faculty Members Global MBA Class of 2009 Graduation in Budapest, Hungary Global MBA Class of 2009 Graduation in Budapest, Hungary L-R: Dean Akande, Former Prime Minister of Hungary Dr. Peter Medgyessy, Dr. János Horváth, Ambassador George Walker, 2009 Global MBA Graduate Sarah Rech Global MBA Class of 2009 Graduation in Budapest, Hungary Global MBA Class of 2009 Graduation in Budapest, Hungary
Dean Akande Meets President Obama at the All-Star Game

July 14, 2009

Dean Akande meets President Obama at the All-Star Game. Photographer: Lynn Morris Dean Akande meets President Obama at the All-Star Game. Photographer: Lynn Morris Dean Akande meets President Obama at the All-Star Game. Photographer: Lynn Morris
MBA Students Visit from Webster Campuses in China

July 13, 2009

Dean Akande with MBA Students Visiting from Webster Campuses in China MBA Students Visit from Webster Campuses in China MBA Students Visit from Webster Campuses in China MBA Students Visit from Webster Campuses in China MBA Students Visit from Webster Campuses in China MBA Students Visit from Webster Campuses in China MBA Students Visit from Webster Campuses in China MBA Students Visit from Webster Campuses in China
Dr. Stroble Visits SBT

July 1, 2009

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Earned Excellence: Webster's SBT Honored by ACBSP

June 28, 2009

Members of the SBT at ACBSP Photo Session Math & Computer Science Chair Al Cawns at ACBSP Banquet Mariachi performers outside ACBSP banquet hall Dean Akande and Associate Dean Pat Masidonski receiving initial accreditation honors for SBT Dean Akande meets with audience members following his presentation at ACBSP Dean Akande and Associate Dean Pat Masidonski at ACBSP banquet Business Department Chair Debbie Psihountas and Math & Computer Science professor Pete Maher at ACBSP dinner Math & Computer Science Professor Pete Maher meets with ACBSP colleagues following his presentation
Commerce in China Hybrid Class

June 2009

A ferry in Leshan, China to Leshan Grand Buddha A statue carved on the side of the Grand Buddha in Leshan A street in Chengdu, right outside of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Sunset in China Leshan Grand Buddha Steps leading to the Leshan Grand Buddha Steps leading to the Leshan Grand Buddha Local vendors in China were abundant Local market area in China
Webster University 90th Annual Commencement Ceremony

May 9, 2009

Webster University Commencement at The MUNY Commencement 2009 Commencement 2009 Dr. Neil George addresses graduates Commencement 2009 The audience and graduates at Commencement 2009 Rocky Carroll gives the commencement address Dean Akande at Commencement 2009 Commencement 2009 Commencement 2009 Dean Akande addresses graduates at Commencement 2009 Alum of the Year and Walgreens Executive, Don Huonker Commencement 2009 John Ford Highland Band - Commencement 2009 Commencement 2009 Commencement 2009 Management Professor Jim Evans - Commencement 2009 Commencement 2009 Associate Dean Pat Masidonski with a 2009 graduate Jim Staley Presents the Graduates of 2009
School of Business & Technology's Inaugural Delta Mu Delta Induction Ceremony

May 7, 2009

Webster-St. Louis DMD Faculty Adviser, Dr. Bud Bellomo Dean Akande at the DMD Induction Ceremony Accepted students reciting the DMD pledge Dean Akande at the DMD Induction Ceremony DMD Inaugural Induction Ceremony Associate Dean Pat Masidonski and Assistant Professor Barrett Baebler DMD Inaugural Induction Ceremony DMD Inaugural Induction Ceremony DMD Inaugural Induction Ceremony Webster-St. Louis DMD Faculty Adviser speaking with Dean Akande
School of Business & Technology's 6th Annual High School Programming Competition

April 25, 2009

Ladue placed first in Web Programming Ladue placed first in Object-Oriented Programming South Tech placed second in Web Programming Priory placed second in Object-Oriented Programming Ladue placed third in Web Programming Webster Groves High School placed third in Object-Oriented Programming
Erich Steinbock, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, St. Louis

How to Define Success: Lessons from a Career at Ritz-Carlton - April 15, 2009

Erich Steinbock, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel-St. Louis Erich Steinbock, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel-St. Louis Dean Akande asks a question during Erich Steinbock's speech. Dean Akande presents Erich Steinbock with a gift after his presentation.
Robert Parish, President, Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Company First, Self Second - April 8, 2009

Robert Parish, President of Rawlings Sporting Goods Dean Akande introducing Robert Parish Robert Parish, President of Rawlings Sporting Goods Dean Akande and Robert Parish Audience members listen to Robert Parish Development Officer Matthew Andrew speaks with an audience member Audience members listen to Robert Parish
Webster Global Business Scholars

Global Launch, February 5, 2009

Guest Speaker, Maxine Clark - CEO, Build-A-Bear Workshop Audience members at the WGBS Global Launch Students speak with Former Missouri Governor Bob Holden during a networking activity at the WGBS launch An audience member at the WGBS global launch Guest Speaker, Maxine Clark - CEO, Build-A-Bear Workshop Guest Speaker, Maxine Clark talks with Dean Benjamin Akande and Professor Barrett Baebler An audience member at the WGBS Global launch Audience members participate in a networking activity at the WGBS Global launch Dean Akande holds a Build-A-Bear teddy bear.
Judith Bitterli, The 2009 Woman of Influence, Former co-CEO, Direct Impact

How to Succeed in Any Market, January 28, 2009

Judith Bitterli - 2009 Woman of Influence Members of the audience at Judith Bitterli's lecture Judith Bitterli - 2009 Woman of Influence Judith Bitterli speaks to audience members. Dean Akande presenting Judith Bitterli with the 2009 Woman of Influence Judith Bitterli - 2009 Woman of Influence Judith Bitterli - 2009 Woman of Influence
Obama Inauguration Watch Party

January 20, 2009

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