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• R E C O G N I Z I N G T H E C L A S S E S O F F A L L 2 0 1 4 & S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 •

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Introduction Megan Nobert, President of IBScuoB accebeR mehtnA lanoitaN

Department Chair Speech Yim-Yu WongnoemiS nylboR hceepS rosivdA SBIeiruL eoJ hceepS tnemecnemmoC

Percussionist Musician Pezhham AkhavassRepresentative Student Speech Christa T. BalingitValedictorian Speech Eileen G. TongurAwards for Excellence Top 10 GPA's

•Certificates of Congratulations for Graduates•Closing Speech Professor Bruce Heiman

ORDER OF EVENTS

tnediserP treboN nageMJose Lopez Vice President

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OFFICERS

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Valerie Rosenblatt Assistant Professor Yikuan Lee Associate ProfessorLihua Wang Associate Professor Bruce Heiman Associate Professor

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FACULTY

YuFang CaiEdward Townsend

Pengfei ZhangRyan Evans

Eileen Tongur

TOP 10 ACADEMIC PERFORMERS

Torei TerashimaKang Young KyeSusan YaoElayna Palacios-BurnsJuanCarlos Mera

All Photos taken at Graduation will be uploaded to our Photobucket

account and the Link to the Website will be emailed to all attendees.

Visit our Facebook Page “International Business Society at SFSU”

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MESSAGE FROM YIM-YU WANGDEPARTMENT CHAIR, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews

and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ-

ments.

Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective

and often accomplish more than the expectations.

Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends

drag. They will accomplish the goals.

Last but not the least, they are caring people. They have empathy for others.

This trait, which is seemingly not task related, is indeed what makes you

extraordinary leaders amongst all. It is the one who is more considerate of

others’ needs that brings everybody to the team and motivates everyone to

thrive. So take your heart with you as you embark on this new journey of a

lifetime.

Best wishes,

Yim-Yu Wong

Dear Graduates,

Congratulations on your graduation! During the

past several months, the College of Business has

been undergoing a new strategic planning

process. Part of my role is actively seeking

feedback from the employers of SF State alumni.

Most of them pointed out that excellent profes-

sionals share some common traits and I would

like to share them with you here.

First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews

and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employand continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ

Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective

and often accomplish more than the expectations.

Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends

drag. They will accomplish the goals.

Last but not the least, they are caring people. They have empathy for others.

sionals share some common traits and I would

like to share them with you here.

First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews

and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employand continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ

Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective

Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends

drag. They will accomplish the goals.

Last but not the least, they are caring people. They have empathy for others.

sionals share some common traits and I would

like to share them with you here.

First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews

and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ

ments.

Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective

and often accomplish more than the expectations.

Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends

drag. They will accomplish the goals.

like to share them with you here.

First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews

like to share them with you here.

First, they are always prepared. They do their homework before the interviews

and continue to show similar commitments to their duties during their employ-

Second, they pay attention to details, which makes the outcomes more effective

Third, they follow up and follow through. Professionals do not let the loose ends

Last but not the least, they are caring people. They have empathy for others.

This trait, which is seemingly not task related, is indeed what makes you

extraordinary leaders amongst all. It is the one who is more considerate of

others’ needs that brings everybody to the team and motivates everyone to

thrive. So take your heart with you as you embark on this new journey of a

Congratulations on your graduation! During the Congratulations on your graduation! During the

past several months, the College of Business has

been undergoing a new strategic planning

process. Part of my role is actively seeking

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GRADUATESAdriana Andrade

Aihua Fu

Aleksei Churakov

Andreas Sanchez

Ariane Castro

Ashkon Aliyar

Berton Winarto

Bryan Haupt

Cheng Huang

Christa Balingit

Christina Fregoso

Christopher Roberts

Courtney Lypps

Daniel Minjares

Daniel Zweig

Dao Dong

Darisha D Moran

Dexter Chen

Di Huynh Lu

Dylan Parker

Eileen Tongur

Elayna Palacios-Burns

Erica Gisel Zamora

Fannie Zhu

Geoffrey Bi

Hamza Bennani Kemmoun

Jacqueline Le

Jasmine Safar

Jennifer To

Jonathan M Mejia

Jose Ramon Lopez Ley

Juan Bettiz

Kaihong Lin

Kang Kye

Kevin Gutierrez

Kevin Peruch

Kymberly Hytry

Lea Vue

Leila Yasin

Marina Mischke

McKenzie Mitchell

Meliza Merino

Michael Mischke

Minni Sandhu

Pengfei Zhang

Radka Kartousova

Rasha Ibrahim Yazbeck

Rodulio Padilla

Ryan Blake

Saneyuki Uehira

Saruul Tamir

Shayan Ravandoust

Shuai Zhang

Sitao Zeng

Susan Yao

Syed A Hasan

Symren Malhi

Wanlan Liu

Yu-Ting Wu

Yuli Cao

Zhuoneng Kuang

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In addition to having served as Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for AFS

(American Field Service) Intercultural Programs in the U.S., he has directed

university programs in Kenya, Ghana and France and has been an invited

speaker at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. While serving as a Peace Corps

volunteer in Kenya, he became fluent in Swahili and holds a Diploma in

African Studies and an advanced degree in African Languages and Literature

from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and a Masters degree in English

from McGill University in Montreal. His writings have appeared in Harper's

Magazine, US News & World Report and featured on National Public Radio.

His new book PERCEPTION and DECEPTION-- A MIND OPENING JOURNEY

ACROSS CULTURES is expected to be released in late 2015.

Congratulations to the 2015 IBUS

graduates. Many of you thought that this

day would never come and now you are

about to embark on a much longer

journey as you face the challenges and

opportunities that await you in your life

and career.

Although all your paths will not be the

same, as international business majors at

SFSU, your experiences have provided you

with a dynamic, global and multicultural

view of the world around you. Be

confident that your acquired

competencies, friendships and insights

Executive Director Emeritus at UC Berkeley’s

International House, Joe Lurie has been

teaching intercultural communication at

Berkeley and has accompanied CAL Alumni

groups in France where he has lectured on

various aspects of French etiquette and culture.

He also provides cross-cultural

communications training for a variety of

international organizations, businesses,

students and multinational immigrant groups;

he inspired, helped shape and was featured in a

national PBS documentary about the

pioneering intercultural work of UC Berkeley’s

International House, where he co-authored

Close Encounters of a Cross Cultural Kind.

PROFILE OF OUR GUEST SPEAKERPROFESSOR JOE LAURIE

CONGRATULATORY REMARKSPROFESSOR ROBLYN SIMEON

can be the foundation for a rewarding life on the global stage.

The IBUS faculty wishes you all the best. We hope that your experiences here

will guide your actions and that you will strive to make a positive impact on

friends, colleagues, communities and ultimately, the world.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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