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Alumnus' book recalls perilous assignment
Working as a U.S. expatriate in Tehran during the Iranian Revolution, Florida State business alumnus Barry Anderson (BS Management ’73) bore witness to one of the most harrowing ordeals in U.S. history. As director of Lockheed Martin’s industrial relations in Iran in the 1970s, he also led the company’s evacuation efforts. Now a retired international human resources executive and a steadfast FSU supporter, Anderson has written a book about his experiences. He and his wife, Janice, also recently made two major gift commitments to support students and faculty members of the college. |
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Family legacy inspires gifts to new building
When Andy Norman thinks about Florida State University, he reflects on his student days as well as his service to his alma mater as a board member for the College of Business and Seminole Boosters. He is continuing his family’s FSU legacy as a major donor to Legacy Hall,the college’s new home. Norman, president and managing partner of Lakeland-based GMF Steel Group, recently made a $250,000 gift commitment to create the Norman Family Foundation Classroom.
Gifts such as Norman’s help the college and university move closer to the October groundbreaking on the state-of-the-art facility, which administrators hail as a structure that will draw top students, attract and retain additional world-renowned faculty members and accelerate the college’s progress toward preeminence. Several members of the college’s Board of Governors recently signed additional gift commitments: Roy Apple (BS Finance ’86), Colleen Dean (BS Accounting ’02), Denise Dexter (BS Finance ’93), Diahann Lassus (BS Management ’76), Chair Brett Lindquist (BS Finance and Real Estate ’83) and Randall Vitale (BA Management and Multinational Business ’99). |
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Seneff Scholars recognized for their success
The college honored its 2020 and 2021 Seneff Scholars with a well-deserved dose of pomp and circumstance in a medaling ceremony at the FSU President’s House. The James M. Seneff Honors Program for elite business students emphasizes innovation, leadership, networking, collaboration and lifelong professional connections. Ceremony guests and participants included benefactors Jim and Martha Seneff, FSU President Richard McCullough, College of Business Dean Michael Hartline and program director Luke Hopkins,plus families and friends of the scholars. Gifts totaling $5 million – through the CNL Charitable Foundation -- established the James M. Seneff Honors Program and the James M. Seneff Fund for Preeminence. Jim Seneff (BS Business Administration ’68), a college Alumni Hall of Fame member, said the honors program has “exceeded our expectations, and we had high expectations. It’s been amazing to watch the university and the business school continue to grow.” View photos from the reception and ceremony here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjzHRza. |
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Faculty, staff honors culminate with new inductees into faculty hall of fame
Dr. Barry Diskin built a reputation as a demanding professor who inspired thanks from his students. Dr. Bill Hillison demonstrated a marathon work ethic that included a “weird” all-day office schedule. And the late Dr. Bob Marshall exuded a magnetism that made him a “wise counselor” to everyone. They became the newest inductees into the Charles A. Rovetta Faculty Hall of Fame during the recent 2022 College of Business Faculty and Staff Awards Dinner and Ceremony at the Turnbull Conference Center. “Our college strives to be recognized as one of the very best business schools in the nation, if not the world,” said Dean Michael Hartline. “And nothing is more important to that goal than our people, and that’s why this event is so special.” See photos from the event here. |
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Scholar credits Seneff program for achievement
Cierra McKenzie aspires to become a lawyer who works at the forefront of innovation of business and technology. She honed that drive as a Seneff Scholar in the FSU College of Business, and she’ll begin to see it through in the fall at Harvard Law School. McKenzie, who graduated last week with degrees in finance and media/communication studies, will become part of an extremely select cohort featuring some of the world’s brightest and accomplished students. “Sometimes, I’m still in a little bit of shock when I take the time to think about it,” McKenzie said.
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"Dr. C" to step down as MBA program director
After seven years of leading the college’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, William Christiansen plans to step down from his director duties at the end of the summer semester. Dean Michael Hartline said Christiansen has taken the program to “new heights and the highest rankings in our history. Applications and enrollment remain very strong, and our graduates receive great job offers … We all owe Bill an immense debt of gratitude for his leadership of the program and unwavering commitment to our students.” Hartline has appointed Darren Brooks as the next MBA program director. Brooks, the college’s assistant dean for Strategic Engagement, also serves as assistant chair for the management department and the Barry and Janice Anderson Director of the Center for Human Resource Management. Christiansen, dubbed “Dr. C” by his many students over the years, received the university’s highest teaching honor in 2008. He continues to chair the Department of Finance and teach MAN 5716 Economics and Business Conditions, a required or elective course in most of the college’s master’s programs. |
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Hartline to lead university advancement, FSU Foundation for interim
“I appreciate the president’s confidence and trust, and very much look forward to working with our advancement colleagues across campus, said Dean Michael Hartline of his recent appointment by FSU President Richard McCullough to serve as interim vice president for university advancement and president of the FSU Foundation. Hartline, who already chairs the Deans Advancement Committee, which works on fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives, will split his time between the offices of the FSU Foundation and the College of Business while the search to find a permanent successor continues. In an email to college faculty and staff members, Hartline emphasized this is a temporary assignment, and he plans to return his full attention to the college once his service ends later this year.
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Look for us on social media!
Starting this summer, the College of Business will be moving Inside FSU Biz to a quarterly format. This allows us to share more information, including alumni opportunities and student achievements, immediately on our social media channels. We will follow up with more details and profiles in this quarterly e-newsletter. Fear not; the college will continue to email you directly with our biggest news! If you haven’t already “liked” us or joined one of our six social media platforms –Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter,YouTube and Snapchat – please do so now! |
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Benefits beyond the classroom: The knowledge and networking acquired in the Master of Accounting (MAcc) program continue to pay off, said Connor Dawkins, a senior associate in Controller Operations for PwC in Tampa. “I built a good network of fellow CPAs throughout the country and industry,” the 2017 MAcc graduate said of his time at FSU. “Networking with your fellow classmates is important and pays dividends years after graduating.” Case in point, Dawkins said before hiring him for his most recent post, his senior manager vetted him with other FSU MAcc graduates she knew. “She mentioned how valuable their positive testimony of me was in getting the position,” he said.
The MAcc program admits new students each semester. Application deadlines are June 1 for fall entry, Oct. 1 for spring entry and March 1 for summer entry. FSU accounting alumni and students with the highest GPAs are now eligible for GMAT waivers. Learn more about the college’s six master’s degree programs and request further information at graduatebusiness.fsu.edu. |
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