Archive for October/2010

On October 29, 1923, the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a republic. This formally declared the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. Republic Day (Turkish: Cumhuriyet Bayramı) is celebrated throughout Turkey and Northern Cyprus every year. Commemorative events usually begin in the afternoon on the previous day. In observance of the holiday, government offices and schools close for a day. Also, there are fireworks shows in all cities of Turkey (Wikipedia).

Therefore, we want to congratulate all our Turkish Alumni and students for its National Day!

Luckily, we are in the city as we speak for the QS World MBA and Grad Tour, which will be held tomorrow, October 30th, from 15pm to 18pm at the Convention Center next to Hilton Istanbul. IE will be there! In case you are planning to stop by, make sure you pay a visit to the IE stand

Nora and I headed to London for the QS fairs last Saturday where we met some engaging candidates…and our great alumni, Alex Jader, came along to give the true version of life at IE.

We also had various meetings, the fruits of which you´ll see next year with some really cool and interesting events we´re organising!

I´m experimenting with my new iphone camera so the photos aren´t quite up to scratch yet…Bear with me…

The fifth annual Social Responsibility Forum, which will occur on November 12 and 13, is right around the corner. The theme for this year’s Forum is “Leading to the Next Big Thing” where our invited keynote speakers and panelists will explore the new directions and opportunities that are being created by the shifts occurring in both business and social mindsets in a rapidly and ever-changing world. Learn more about the Forum » .

We hope you will join us for the largest student-organized event at IE. Space is limited, so register now. Ticket price for students and alumni is €10, and €30 for the general public. The ticket is good both days of the forum.

Register now to claim your seat »
Companies

In addition to numerous entrepreneurial ventures, panelists representing many leading companies will be attending the forum to share their ideas on the Next Big Things in the area of Social Responsibility, including:

• Cemex • Microsoft • Accenture
• Nike • Gamesa • Bain & Company
• Allianz • Shell • Everis

Exceptional Keynote Lineup

This year’s keynote lineup will include the following diverse group of individuals, who provide inspirational and illustrative examples of how socially responsible practices can have positive and lasting impacts on traditional business paradigms and on society:

• Sir Robert Swan, Polar Explorer and Environmental Leader
• Philip Armstrong, Head of the Global Corporate Governance Forum
• Rev. Karen Tse, Founder & CEO, International Bridges to Justice
• Wendy Luhabe, Social Entrepreneur
• Joshua Ramo, Managing Director at Kissinger Associates
• Hans Reitz, Founder of the Grameen Creative Lab

Learn more about the keynote speakers »

Break-Out Panel Discussions

The second day of the Forum will feature a total of 11 sessions covering a wide variety of “hot topics” and featuring a diverse collection of engaging speakers. To see the complete description of the panels and the invited speakers, please visit. The panel topics will include:

• IE Alumni: Leading to the Next Big Thing
• Financing Social Ventures
• Women Leading Social Enterprises
• Future of Energy Policy and Regulation
• Social Entrepreneurship: Breaking the Paradigms of Traditional Business Models
• Corporations Benefiting from Social Responsibility
• Education as a Source of Transformation
• Driving Social Change Through Sports
• Developing the Base of the Pyramid: Microfinance and Microinsurance
• Shaping Markets through Disruptive Innovation
• British Petroleum and the Gulf Disaster

Networking Event

In addition to the numerous informal networking opportunities at the forum, there will be a closing networking event at the Hub Madrid, where forum attendees will be able to explore opportunities in CSR and social entrepreneurship and network with professionals and practitioners.

Don’t miss out on what promises to be a great event. See you on November 12 and 13!

Register now»

Sponsors

On behalf of IE Business School and its students, we would like to extend special thanks to our sponsors, without whose support this event would not be possible.

On 19th, 20th and 21st October we were in Naples at Orientasud, where students could meet our representative to ask information about IE University and its Bachelors programs.
On the 20th we were present at the 121 Access Fair in Rome, and also in Milan at the QS Connect, another 121 opportunity to meet IE.
Following that on the 21st we participated at the FPP fair, QS grad (mainly for undergraduates) and the QS World MBA Tour fair. Students interested in Law programs also had their opportunity to meet us in Milan at the QS Law fair. We were then in Bologna to meet undergrad students at the FPP fair. Udine was our next destination, where we met students interested in our Master programs. The FPP Undergrad fair took place on the 26th in Rome, where we stayed until the 29th.

Catch up with us in Rome at Palalottomatica for the Campus Orienta fair, mainly focused on high school students looking for prestigious universities.

15th March 2010

Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan5, 

Sveta Nedelya Square Sofia,

Bulgaria

IE Business School representatives  promoting our MBA programs at the QS World MBA Tour in Sofia. Ms. Alba Vázquez, Ms. Vieta-Ha Tran, Ms. Mariana Romero.

Mr. Yavor Achev, IE International Executive MBA, was very helpful at promoting IE spirit among the prospective candidates. Thank you Yavor!