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Toastmasters promotes leadership
The University of La Verne’s chapter of the non-profit Toastmasters, which aims to improve students’ public speaking and leadership skills, has made a comeback on campus.
New business programs receive approval
The University’s doctorate in business administration program, and its masters of science in leadership and management online program, were recently approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges to start in the fall 2015 semester.
Students want more rights for unpaid interns
A recent sexual harassment case that was dismissed in New York found that unpaid interns are not protected by the city’s human right laws. Lihuan Wang, an intern at Phoenix Satellite Television, sued the company after her boss, Zhengzhu Liu, sexually harassed her, but a federal judge closed the case and cost Wang’s job.
Study proves brand name impact
In the University’s latest faculty lecture, professors Adham Chehab, Jeanny Liu and Yibo Xiao discussed whether positive relationships existed between brand value and earnings, and brand value and stock market reaction.
Faculty, staff honored for service
On May 10 members of the University community gathered in Sports Science and Athletic Pavilion for the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony.
Food Court: Casa del Rey finds success despite obstacles
With challenges like employee training, resource management and developing a strong clientele, it looked difficult to survive in the restaurant business. One shot is all that it takes to have a family-owned restaurant survive or become another failed American Dream.