Success by Design: Insights of International Business Alumnus Yuzo Yagi | |
 | Long before he was a Spartan, Yuzo Yagi had an understanding of export business, and luxury goods. The son of a small textile trader, Yagi had a life of lessons built upon meticulous attention to detail and the importance of strategic planning. He joined his father’s business, Yagi Tsusho, in 1967, after graduating with an MBA from what is now known as the Michigan State University Broad College of Business. |
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Success by Design: Insights of International Business Alumnus Yuzo Yagi
Publish Date: 2009-11-06
Long before he was a Spartan, Yuzo Yagi had an understanding of export business, and luxury goods. The son of a small textile trader, Yagi had a life of lessons built upon meticulous attention to detail and the importance of strategic planning. He joined his father’s business, Yagi Tsusho, in 1967, after graduating with an MBA from what is now known as the Michigan State University Broad College of Business.
MSU Faculty present work on UN Millennium Development Goal
Publish Date: 2009-10-30
“Safunsa anady a phula,” a phrase meaning “he who doesn’t ask eats the wax” is commonly used in Malawi to encourage curiosity and openness. William Davis, Director of the United Nation’s Information Office, learned what this meant in a series of faculty presentations Wednesday, Oct 28.
Internationals get spooky at American Culture Night
Publish Date: 2009-10-29
<p> It’s spooky, it’s scary and it’s a truly cultural experience. Participants saw the spooky side of American tradition at the latest American Culture Night hosted by the Visiting International Professional Program at MSU.
United Nations official brings international engagement discussion to MSU
Publish Date: 2009-10-22
Michigan State University and the state of Michigan could benefit from recent efforts between the United States and the United Nations to improve their relationship, according to a U.N. official who will visit campus to discuss the changing relationship.
Internationals experience American culture at local cider mill
Publish Date: 2009-10-19
More than 50 visiting professionals and students from around the globe discovered apple cider and other fall traditions Saturday at the Country Mill in Charlotte. “It’s exciting because we usually get apples from the grocery store,” said Cheng Hong, a participant in the Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP) at Michigan State University. Coming from China, Hong was especially excited to see fresh fruit grown in the local community.
NEPAD-MSU partnership to bolster African biosafety regulatory systems
Publish Date: 2009-10-15
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development and Michigan State University will use a five-year $10.4 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to connect African biosafety regulators with advances in technology – an initiative aimed at reducing poverty through improved agricultural practices.
LCC Offers Study-Abroad Scholarships for MSU Programs
Publish Date: 2009-10-07
Lansing Community College today announced a scholarship program to help LCC students study abroad. The world, from the Arctic to New Zealand, is available to LCC students through a Michigan State University study-abroad program.
Consortium on Development Studies honors Corey
Publish Date: 2009-09-11
Kenneth E. Corey, a professor at Michigan State University, is the recipient of the first Gill-Chin Lim Global Award from the Consortium on Development Studies. The award was presented to Corey this summer at a ceremony held at Hanyang University in Korea. The award carries a cash grant of $10,000, supported by Lim’s family.
Faculty conversations: James Pritchett
Publish Date: 2009-09-08
James Pritchett, director of the African Studies Center at Michigan State University, believes the center can play a prominent role in helping the world solve its problems.
MSU opens 2009 international photo contest
Publish Date: 2009-08-25
International Studies and Programs and the Michigan State University Alumni Association have opened the call for entries to Global Focus, an annual international photo competition. Submissions are due Oct. 1.
