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Buffett tenure defies the odds
2015-05-02 10:12:32| Apparel - Topix.net
This weekend, Warren Buffett will preside over Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, an extravaganza that will include a newspaper tossing contest, a table tennis challenge and a cocktail reception at the company's jewelry store, Borsheims. There's a reason for the party-like atmosphere: This year marks Buffett's 50th at the top, a half-century of smart investments, successful acquisitions and folksy wisdom from the sage of Omaha.
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Tenure Track Faculty Position in Space Policy Law
2015-04-24 18:04:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Department of Space Studies in the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota invites applications for the tenure track position of assistantassociate professor in the field of space policy and law, to fill a vacancy created due to a retirement. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an appropriate field with a space policylaw specialty is required. An ability to teach space history, in addition to space law and policy, will be desirable. An established record of teaching, research, ability to guide students on research, and service will be considered favorably in evaluation. A broad insight into the interdisciplinary nature of space activities and significant ongoing contact or connections with the space community is highly desirable. A strong interest in, and or record of developing collaborative research projects with external funding, in those fields as they relate to use, developmental and exploration of space, is expected. The responsibilities include scholarly activities, guiding and mentoring graduate student research, teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses, and service. The percentage work load within each of these categories is negotiable. Exceptional candidates with experience may be considered for an appointment at associate professor level. The Department of Space Studies is a strongly interdisciplinary program featuring a world renowned M.S. degree in Space Studies, and an undergraduate minor. A Ph.D. program in Aerospace Sciences, in collaboration with the Department of Aviation, started in fall of 2012. In addition to its oncampus education program, the Department has a large online education program, with the student body both campus and online comprised mostly of highly motivated early and midcareer professionals seeking a graduate degree for professional advancement or personal interest. Approximately a third of the student body is composed of active duty military personnel and another third are currently employed by NASA or the aerospace industry. Additional information concerning the Space Studies Department can be accessed at our web site httpwww.space.edu. For more information on UND Aerospace, visit httpwww.aero.und.edu. Interested individuals with specific questions can contact Dr. Santhosh Seelan, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Space Studies by email at seelanspace.edu or by telephone at 701 7772355. Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita and contact information for three professional referees. Applications will be reviewed beginning June 1, 2015, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Proposed start date for the position is fall 2015. Submit applications to Prof. Santhosh Seelan, Chair Department of Space Studies Clifford Hall Room 532, 4149 University Avenue, Stop 9008 University of North Dakota Grand Forks ND 582029008, USA. Email seelanspace.edu The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative ActionEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race andor ethnicity, veterans status and disability status on the form found at httpund.eduaffirmativeactionapcontrolcard.cfm. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. The University of North Dakota determines employment eligibility through the EVerify System. North Dakota veterans preference does not apply to this position. The University of North Dakota complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy Campus Crime Statistics Act. Information about UND campus security and crime statistics can be found at httpund.edudiscoverfilesdocsannualsecurityreport.pdf.
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Boeing leader's turbulent tenure
2014-12-10 07:04:47| Airlines - Topix.net
Admirers describe Jim McNerney as a numbers guy whose relentless push for efficiency and lower costs has consistently delivered stellar profits in his decade as Boeing chairman and chief executive. Yet McNerney has alienated engineers and machinists - and even some executives - in the Pacific Northwest with what they see as his coldblooded approach to moving work and forcing union concessions.
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Spotlight on...Glenn Murphy's tenure at Gap Inc
2014-10-14 17:39:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Gap CEO Glenn Murphy recently announced his decision to step down in February. He joined Gap as chief executive in 2007. Since then he has been on a mission to shake up the company's supply chain, introduce a wider and more fashionable product range, improve speed to market, and accelerate international expansion and omni-channel capabilities.
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Windham-Bannister winds down tenure as head of Mass. Life Sciences Center
2014-05-11 17:48:04| Biotech - Topix.net
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center President and CEO Susan Windham-Bannister was in Lowell on March 28 for the awarding of $7 million in state grants for medical-device and biotechnology applications.