The Leavey School of Business at SCU will host three events, beginning October 9, 2015, as part of a weekend-long celebration called the University’s Grand Reunion.
The university-wide weekend celebration will culminate with a reception honoring new Dean Caryn Beck-Dudley. Prior to embarking upon an academic career, Beck-Dudley was a corporate attorney specializing in commercial law. She went on to serve as dean, department head and professor of management and human resources at Utah State University’s College of Business. Beck-Dudley later served as professor at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
The Leavey School’s own festivities will also kick off on Friday, October 9, with a keynote lunch with Dr. Mario Belotti, who recently published a memoir entitled ‘It Was All for the Love of a Horse.’ Belotti has taught at the university for 55 years.
He served as chair of the university’s economics department for 22 years and as director of the Institute of Agribusiness for eight years. Belotti was named the Orradre Professor of Economics in 1985. Other honors include the Keck Foundation Professorship in 1988 and the Faculty Senate Professorship in 1990.
“The Business of Ice Cream”—a discussion to feature speakers from Bay Area ice cream operations—will take place on Friday, October 9, sponsored by the Food and Agribusiness Institute. The event will explore the inception and growth of several companies both large and small.
Finally, Leavey on Saturday, October 10, will host its annual Business School Reception for alumni, faculty and staff, featuring a special appearance by the new Dean Beck-Dudley herself.