In August 2011, Baruch student Vasyl Pyrozhyk created eXchange Support to provide a place for exchange students coming to Baruch to connect and socialize. We spoke with him to find out more information. How did you decide where to go on an exchange? I’m originally from Ternopil, Ukraine where I went to a school that [...]
About Lisa
As editor for the Weissman Center, Lisa received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Creative Writing from Baruch College in June 2011. She co-founded the school's sole creative writing club, Writers' Society in 2010.
When not working on the blog, Lisa explores interest in local reporting. She has interned at Bronxnet, the New York Daily News, and the L Magazine.
Weekly Newsmakers
May 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here’s this week’s roundup of the most newsworthy and interesting international business stories: Viewpoint: Africa Must Do More to Profit from China – BBC What the Chinese Want — The Wall Street Journal Brazil’s Economy: A Bull Diminished – The Economist In Spain, Bank Transfers Reflect Broader Fears – The New York Times
Getting to Know…Tibet
May 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Our trip to the Rubin Museum a couple of months ago inspired us to go beyond just the museum itself and look at how Tibetan art and culture inspired Baruch students working in new media and the faculty fellowship fostered by Dr. Stan Altman. You don’t have to fly all the way to Tibet to get a [...]
Weekly Newsmakers
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here’s a roundup of this week’s top international business news stories: Europe’s Achilles Heel — The Economist Beyond the Sandbags and Steel, 12 Lanes to Another Afghanistan — The New York Times Facebook Shares Cool After IPO — The Wall Street Journal Obama Unveils US Food Security Plan for Africa — BBC
Dr. J. Alberto Espinosa’s I’m Working While They’re Sleeping
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
American University professor J. Alberto Espinosa is this month’s speaker for the Weissman Center’s International Business Faculty Seminar Series. Dr. Espinosa addresses the challenges of working in an increasing global society in his co-authored book, I’m Working While They’re Sleeping: Time Zone Separation Challenges and Solutions. Check out this excerpt of the book from Timezone Coordination: It is [...]
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