BUSINESS WEEK 2012
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Developments that Change Communities and Campuses
March 26-30
Business Week 2012, scheduled March 26-30, will feature leaders, innovators and professionals from a wide spectrum of enterprises and industries. For students, Business Week is an opportunity to meld theory with application. Executive speakers will present during regularly scheduled undergraduate and graduate classes. Students not enrolled in these classes may attend those with scheduled speakers during Business Week.
Business Week Schedule of Speakers
For 2012, many Business Week speakers will present on economic developments that enhance communities. UT Arlington’s own College Park District, one of the University’s most significant ventures ever, will be a prominent example in this week-long interactive discussion.
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The $160 million College Park District spans more than 20 acres and includes a broad range of amenities, with the University’s College Park Center as its focal point. Also included in this massive mixed-use development are The Green at College Park, an urban oasis and green space for the University community, as well as a residence hall, student apartments, retail stores and restaurants, a new University welcome center, and an 1800-car parking garage. |
UT Arlington broke ground in fall 2010 on College Park, a residential and retail development that underscores the strong ties between the University and its downtown neighbors. The $80 million project features a residence hall wrapped around an 1,800-vehicle parking garage with street-level retail and office suites south of UTA Boulevard, between Pecan and Center streets. It also includes a campus welcome center, a satellite campus police station, and 81 apartment units. Expected to open in summer 2012, the development will provide housing for about 600 students.
THE BUSINESS WEEK EXECUTIVE DINNER | MARCH 28
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A highlight of Business Week 2012 will be the Executive Dinner on Wednesday, March 28. The event’s keynote speaker will be Larry O’Donnell, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockwater Energy Solutions, a provider of innovative services to the oil and gas industry. Previously, Mr. O’Donnell served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Waste Management, Inc., the leading waste, recycling, renewable energy, and environmental services firm in North America. In 2010, he was featured on the CBS Television Network show “Undercover Boss,” which follows high-ranking corporate officers as they try to work undetected as lower-level employees. The Executive Dinner will be held on the floor of College Park Center. To purchase table sponsorships or tickets to the event, download the Sponsor & Ticket Form. |
Larry O'Donnell
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The 2012 Business Week Guest Speakers Schedule
Check back regularly for updates and additional guest speakers.Times and locations are subject to change.
Guest speakers will present during regular undergraduate and graduate classes. Unless otherwise indicated in the schedule, students not enrolled in these classes may attend the guest speaker presentations, but space is limited.
Wednesday, March 21
| 12:00 p.m. | Jay Miller Senior Vice President, Customer Relations & Sales Texas Rangers Topic: Texas Rangers Marketing Location: Business Building Rm 609 American Marketing Association, UTA Student Chapter Limited seating available. |
Thursday, March 22
| 9:30 a.m. | J.T. Fisher Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Austin Industries Topic: Leaders as Communicators Location: Business Building Rm 251 LSHP 4311. (Nielson) This presentation is closed to students not enrolled in this course. |
Monday, March 26
| 6:00 p.m. | Brian Happel (’83) Fort Worth Market President BBVA Compass Topic: Evolving Leadership Location: Fort Worth Center MANA 5312 (Quick) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Trey Yelverton City Manager City of Arlington Topic: Impact of College Park Center Location: Business Building Rm 245W Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
Tuesday, March 27
| 9:30 a.m. | Brad Alberts CANCELLED |
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| 9:30 a.m. | Frank N. Bullock, Executive Vice President & Market Leader & Jack Burgher, Associate SRS Real Estate Partners Topic: Retail Development at College Park District Location: Life Sciences Building Rm 100 FINA 3315 (Isbell) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 9:30 a.m. | General (ret.) Terrance Dake Topic: Journey to Leadership Location: Business Building Rm 251 LSHP 4311. (Nielson) This presentation is closed to students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 9:30 a.m. | Pete Walsh Information Technology Executive, Former CIO of the Dallas Cowboys Topic: The Technical Side of Sports Venues Location Business Building Rm 147 ECON 2305 (Himarios) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 11:00 a.m. | Gregg Elkin Associate Athletic Director for Communications/Marketing/Promotions The University of Texas at Arlington Topic: College Park Center and UTA Athletics Location: Business Building Rm 253 BCOM 3360 (Lacefield) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 11:00 a.m. | Pete Walsh Information Technology Executive, Former CIO of the Dallas Cowboys Topic: The Technical Side of Sports Venues Location Business Building Rm 147 ECON 2305 (Himarios) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 12:30 p.m. | Ken Devero & Tony Rutigliano Downtown Arlington Management Corporation Topic: How the College Park District will Transform Downtown Arlington Location: Business Building Rm 245E MARK 3321 (Briggs) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 5:30 p.m. | Robert Strong Market President Mutual of Omaha Topic: Ethical Practice in Financial Services Location: Business Building Rm 256 FINA 3317 (Moore) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Jeff Williams President Graham Associates, Inc. Topic: Master-planning College Park District and the Center Street Redevelopment Location: Business Building Rm 256 |
Wednesday, March 28
| 10:00 a.m. | Jim Lewis Vice President for Development The University of Texas at Arlington Topic: The Role of Philanthropy at Universities Location: University Center Rm 186 ECON 2305 (Liggett) |
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| 5:30 p.m. | Darrell Noga Partner Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo Topic: Ethics Issues-Case Situations Location: Business Building, Rm 241 MANA 4322 (Long) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 7:00 p.m. | The Executive Dinner with Keynote Speaker Larry O’Donnell, III Location: College Park Center This is a ticketed event. Purchase tickets or table sponsorships. |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Kelly Roberts President and C.E.O. Ricochet Fuel Distributors Location: Business Building, Rm 149 ACCT 5302 (McGee) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Darrell Noga Partner Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo Topic: Ethics Issues-Case Situations Location: Business Building, Rm 241 MANA 4322 (Long) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 8:30 p.m. | Darrell Noga Partner Fee, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo Topic: Ethics Issues-Case Situations Location: Business Building, Rm 241 MANA 4322 (Long) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
Thursday, March 29
| 9:30 a.m. | Sharon Carey Director of Special Events Facilities The University of Texas at Arlington Topic: Inside College Park Center Location: Business Building Rm 139 MANA 4322 (Nordtvedt) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 9:30 a.m. | Chuck Carroll Vice President – Development American Campus Communities Topic: New Developments in Student Housing at UTA Location: University Hall, Rm 116 MARK 3321 (Mani) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 9:30 a.m. | John Hall Vice President for Administration and Campus Operations The University of Texas at Arlington Topic: Planning, Financing, and Constructing the College Park District Location: Science Hall, Rm 332 FINA 3313 (Adams) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 9:30 a.m. | Larry O’Donnell, III Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Rockwater Energy Solutions Topic: Engaging Leadership Location: Business Building Rm 251 LSHP 4311. (Nielson) This presentation is closed to students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 11:00 a.m. | Sharon Carey Director of Special Events Facilities The University of Texas at Arlington Topic: Inside College Park Center Location: Business Building Rm 239 MARK 4322 (Mani) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 11:00 a.m. | H. Ralph Hawkins, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP Chairman & CEO HKS, Inc. Topic: Designing UT Arlington’s College Park Center Location: ARCH 204 ECON 2305 (Wunder) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 11:00 a.m. | Monte Thurmond Vice President Hunt Construction Group Topic: Building College Park Center Location: Business Building Rm 243 OPMA 3306 (Weltman) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 12:30 p.m. | John Hall Vice President for Administration and Campus Operations The University of Texas at Arlington Topic: Planning, Financing, and Constructing the College Park District Location: Business Building, Rm 245W FINA 3313 (Adams) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 12:30 p.m. | Chuck Nixon, AIA Principal Jacobs Engineering Group Topic: Designing College Park District Location: Business Building Rm 149 MANA 3320 (Pandey) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 2:00 p.m. | Chuck Nixon, AIA Principal Jacobs Engineering Group Topic: Designing College Park District Location: Business Building Rm 149 MANA 3320 (Pandey) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 7:00 p.m. | John Hall Vice President for Administration and Campus Operations The University of Texas at Arlington Topic: Planning, Financing, and Constructing the College Park District Location: Business Building, Rm 149 ACCT 5302 (Wilson) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Larry Kemp Vice President of Operations Kemp & Sons General Services Location: Business Building Rm 256 MARK 5311. (Briggs) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Bonnie Crow Business Intelligence Project Manager Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Location: Business Building Rm 138 INSY 5337. (Mahapatra) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
Friday, March 30
Tuesday, April 10
| 12:30 p.m. | Joe Penshorn President Inspiration Point Foods Topic: Business Ethics as Part of the Organizational Strategy Location: Business Building, Rm 153 MANA 4322. (McFadyen) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
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| 2:00 p.m. | Joe Penshorn President Inspiration Point Foods Topic: Business Ethics as Part of the Organizational Strategy Location: Business Building, Rm 251 MANA 4322. (McFadyen) Limited seating for faculty and students not enrolled in this course. |
