College of Business - CSUMB

10/15/2026

A huge congratulations to Dr. Susan Harker, Director of our MBA Program and Coordinator of the Diamond Key Professional Development Program, for earning her Ph.D. in Management (Organizational Behavior) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro! 🏆✨

Join us in celebrating Dr. Harker’s incredible accomplishment! 🎉

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10/14/2026

🎃 The October Newsletter is here! 🍂 Stay up to date with everything happening in the COB community this month. From campus events and faculty highlights to key announcements, we’ve got you covered. 🍁 Check out the link in our bio! 🔗

10/02/2026

🌱 Faculty Highlight: Leading the way in sustainable tourism! 🌿

A huge congratulations to Dr. Paige P. Viren, Executive Director of CSUMB’s Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Program, for receiving the 2026 CalTravel Sustainability and Stewardship Award! 🏆✨

Dr. Viren was recognized for her leadership in pioneering eco-friendly tourism practices and enhancing local community well-being across our region and beyond. 🌊 Call-outs like this highlight how our faculty are driving real-world change through responsible leadership.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Viren's incredible achievement! 🎉

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10/01/2026

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: From classroom concept to real-world impact! 💡

Shining the light on CSUMB MBA alumna Kelli Bercier ('24)! 🌟

During her time in the MBA program (BUS 694), Kelli transformed a social-venture proposal into an innovative peer-to-peer insurance concept designed to address coverage gaps and protect communities from disaster risk across California. 🏡🛡️

By focusing on risk prevention and mutual benefit, Kelli’s venture showcases the strategic, financial, and leadership skills fostered right here at the CSUMB College of Business.

We can't wait to see how her vision continues to make a difference! 📊✨

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09/30/2026

09/30/2026

The 2025–26 CSUMB College of Business Annual Report is officially live! 🌟

From empowering sustainable tourism and celebrating faculty excellence to launching purpose-driven initiatives and supporting our incredible students, it’s been a remarkable year of growth, community, and innovation.

Check out how our students, faculty, and community partners are making a real-world difference. 📊✨

👉 Click the link in our bio to read the full Annual Report!

09/28/2026

Huge congratulations to our 2026 Special Event Management Team (SEMT)! 🎉

Their dedication and stellar work representing CSUMB at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance helped the event surpass $50 million in total charitable donations! 🚗🏆

As SEMT Director Gretchen Melvin shared: "We couldn't be prouder of the lasting impact the 2026 SEMT class made!" Thank you to our amazing students for demonstrating excellence, leadership, and community impact on a world-class stage. 👏✨

09/28/2026

What does it take to build a successful career in the ag industry after graduation? Find out at this year's Ag Jobs: Bringing A Greater Vision – From College to Careers in Agriculture! (find out more at csumb.edu/greatervision)

Hear real stories and insider advice from College of Business (COB) and College of Science (COS) alumni, keynotes from industry executives, and network directly with top recruiters.

📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
🥗 11:30 AM LUNCH sponsored by Hartnell College
🕛 12:00 PM Fireside Chat & Panels
💼 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Ag Career Resource Fair

Register at link in bio! (linktr.ee/csumb.cob)

Don's miss this all-star lineup of speakers PLUS a career fair with recruiters from regional Ag businesses!

Keynote/ Fireside Chat
• Dennis Donohue, Director, Mayor of Salinas
• Brian Antle, Executive VP of Sales at Tanimura & Antle

Panel 1 – College of Business Alumni
Moderator: Lawrence Henrard, Executive Director of the Agribusiness Supply Chain Management Program at CSUMB

• Anahi Sanchez – Benefits Manager, Tanimura & Antle
• Miranda Sampson – ERP Support Analyst at Tanimura & Antle
• Helen Dunston – Vice President and Branch Sales Manager for Pacific Valley Bank in Salinas

Panel 2 – COS Alumni
Moderator: Dr. JP Dundore-Arias, Associate Professor, Agricultural Plant and Soil Science

• Marcela Quiroz – Agronomist II / Ranch Manager, Driscoll’s.
• Kelly Ochoa – Sales Coordinator, Visionary Vegetables.
• Michael Morris – Production Variety Development Supervisor, D’Arrigo.

This year's sponsors are–
• CSUMB College of Business
• CSUMB College of Science
• Grower-Shipper Foundation
• Grower-Shipper Association of Central California
• Hartnell College
• Driscoll's
• Monterey County Bank
• KAZU (official media sponsor)

California State University, Monterey Bay CSUMB Alumni Association

09/24/2026

Attention CSUMB MBA students! 🎓✨

Looking to stay connected with your peers and get ahead in your coursework? Join us for MBA Club First Sundays! 💻 Online sessions are scheduled for Sunday, September 27 and Sunday, November 8 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

These virtual meetups offer a dedicated space to discuss upcoming classes, share insights, and strengthen your professional network within the program.

👉 Register today to save your spot and receive the meeting link!
https://myraft.csumb.edu/MBA/rsvp_boot?id=1965963

09/24/2026

Get career ready! 💼 Bring your resume and get expert tips from Professor Maj-Britt Kimm to help you prepare for internships and make your resume stand out!

Space is limited, so RSVP today!

🦦Resume Workshop:
Wed, Sept. 30 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • BIT 109

RSVP on Handshake! Link in bio! ✨