A Box That Gave Rise to Globalization
NYT | Keith Tantlinger, Builder of Cargo Container, Dies at 92 Nearly six decades ago, Keith W. Tantlinger built a box — or, more accurately, the corners of a box. It was a seemingly small invention, but a vital one: it set in motion a chain of events that changed the way people buy and … Continue reading
Teaching Job Creation at Baruch
I spent time with my family over the long weekend, and was surprised to hear them talk about their frustrations with the current leadership in the American government. I am so tired of hearing people complain, but not be part of the solution. So, what can we as graduate students at Baruch do to be … Continue reading
Week 1 — Stormy Weather
by Lemuel Morrison, MBA 2012 The fall semester roared in with tempests both literal and figurative. Irene delayed the start of classes as Baruch became an evacuation shelter. The rumpus over the academic excellence fee sharpened tongues around campus. Amid all the action, this series of posts will aim to step back and document the … Continue reading
Dean Elliott to the Ambassadors for Zicklin
by Dean Elliott As the semester begins, I am struck by several things. First we are together engaged in an important transformation. You as students are investing in your human capital and spending major resources: time, money and forgone opportunities with family and friends. As Dean, I can assure you that my colleagues and I, both … Continue reading
A Conversation With Dean Elliott About the Academic Excellence Fee
More Info Condensed Takeaway Need Financial Help Make Comments on GSA FB Page Perspective Post NYS Compact f/HigherEd by Lemuel Morrison, MBA 2012 Dean Elliott met with me on August 22nd to discuss the recently announced Academic Excellence Fee (AEF). The issue is very contentious and caught graduate students uninformed and ill-prepared for the fall … Continue reading
Baruch Academic Excellence Fee — Some Perspective
This graduate student greeted the announcement of the new academic excellence fee with little welcome. No one likes to learn that they will have to pay more for the same thing. Moreover, the timing, just weeks before the Bursar’s deadline, was a slap. However, with a little distance, let’s look calmly at the issue. First … Continue reading
Anna’s Dell Summer Internship
by Anna Vander Broek, MBA Candidate, Class of 2012, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College It is the third day of my internship at Dell in Austin, Texas. I’m walking with my manager Karsten to a monthly team meeting with his boss, Rob. As we approach the conference room, Karsten casually asks, “You’re good to … Continue reading
The Graduate Baruchian 