Free Market Fairness – Dr. John Tomasi (Brown University)
The Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG
Exceptional Problem Solvers
2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
The Bryan School of Business and Economics is proud to announce the recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award, William Bradley ‘Brad’ Hayes, Accounting 1987.
Brad has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) since 2005. A S&P 500 company based in Burlington, NC, LabCorp is a world leader in clinical testing and diagnostic technologies. During Brad’s tenure, both company revenues and earnings per share increased markedly.
In addition to his responsibilities at LabCorp, Brad finds time to serve his community. He has lent his expertise to numerous non-profit boards, including the UNCG Excellence Foundation and the Bryan School Business Advisory Board. Brad also serves on the Board of Trustees and the Finance Committee at Canterbury School. In recognition of his work with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, he was recognized in 2012 with the “Beverly Berry Living and Giving Award” for his efforts to raise funds to find a cure for diabetes.
Brad and his wife, Kim, Marketing Education 1989, have endowed a scholarship to support high-potential students with financial need.
The Bryan School and UNCG will celebrate this award along with Brad and guests on Monday, May 13th at Starmount Forest Country Club.
Past Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
2012 – Boyd A. Rogers, ’85 MBA, Vice President and President, Global Supply Chain, VF Corporation (retired)
2011 – Ellen Thrower, ’75 BS, ’78 MBA, Executive Director, School of Risk Management, St. John’s University (retired)
2010 – Edward M. Rozynski, ’75 BS,’76 MA, Vice President of Global Government Affairs, Stryker Corporation
2009 – L. Thornton Edwards, ’74 MS, Principal, Owner, and President, The Edwards Companies
2008 – Becky R. Levin, ’79 BS, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Levin & Company, Inc.
2006 – Martin Green, ’84 BS, President, brij Image and Information, Inc.
2005 – Gary Smith, ’81 BS, ’85 MBA, Executive VP and CFO, International Textile Group, Inc.
2004 – Dianne Neal Blixt, ’81 BS, ’88 MBA, Executive VP and CFO, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.
2003 – William A. “Dean” Priddy, ’83 BS, ’86 MBA, CFO and VP of Administration, RF Micro Devices
2002 – Joe K. Pickett, ’72 MS, Chairman and CEO, HomeSide International, Inc. (retired)
2000 – Sue W. Cole, ’72 BS, ’77 MBA, Regional CEO, U.S. Trust Company
1999 – Nido Qubein, ’73 MS, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Creative Services, Inc. and Chairman, Great Harvest Bread Company
UNCG 8th Annual THREADS Fashion Show
THREADS, the student organization for the Department of Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies, will present their 8th annual fashion show, “The Four Elements,” April 5 at the Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St.
Tickets for the event are $15 for VIP seating (sold out), $10 general admission and $7 with a student ID. THREADS will also co-host an after-show concert with WUAG 103.1 FM, featuring Fine Peduncle and Paper Planet, in the Regency Room.
Tickets for the fashion show are available at the door or online at uncgfashionshow.eventbrite.com.
Doors to the fashion show will open at 7 p.m. for cocktail hour with the show beginning at 8 p.m. The second half of the night will feature upper level design students and their capsule collections.
Come see the students perspectives of one or more of Earth’s elements — earth, water, fire and wind.
Free parking will be available in the venue parking deck on Davie Street and February 1 Place. Valet parking will also be available for a fee.
See media clip with some samples on digtriad.com.
BB&T Speaker Series – March 7th
Ethical Leadership – The Conflict Between Allegiance and Truth
40 Leaders Under Forty, 2013
The Business Journal‘s 40 Leaders Under Forty Awards is just around the corner. Have you nominated an extraordinary young professionals in the Triad this year? The deadline to nominate is January 14th, 2013, so do not delay.
Volvo Group Company Spotlight
Who: Volvo Group
When: Monday, Jan. 28th at 5:15pm
The Volvo Group Company Spotlight has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 28th at 5:15pm in 416 Bryan. Representatives from Volvo Financial Services and Volvo Group Truck Operations will be participating in the session.
RF Micro Devices Company Spotlight
Who: RF Micro Devices
When: Thursday, Jan. 24th at 5:15pm
RF Micro Devices Company Spotlight will be held Thursday, Jan. 24th at 5:15pm in 416 Bryan. RFMD will discuss the following during their presentation:
- Give an overview of RFMD — mission, market, customers, products
- In the overview, communicate 1-2 objectives/goals or issues/challenges for Global Planning, Prototype Planning, and IT as they support the overarching missions of RFMD.
- Provide brief overviews of what Global Planning, Prototype Planning, and IT are doing to keep pace with their ever-changing operating environments so that RFMD can achieve its goals
- Talk a little about the professionals in these organizations and what we are looking for in terms of knowledge, skill, and experience
November 27 – Honors & Awards Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Room 114 of the School of Education Building
What: Honors and Awards Ceremony with reception to follow immediately afterwards
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