Global Voices of Darden – The International Perspective at Darden

Business Students from Zürich Attend Darden for International Management Program

During the week of March 7, the Darden Center for Global Initiatives hosted 38 students and three administrators from the University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ) in Zürich, Switzerland for a program in Charlottesville on international marketing and management. In the 12th year of the joint program…

By Lauren Wallace- 16 March 2020

Darden Worldwide Course, East Asia, Global Immersion, global network, International Affinity Club, International Students, Latin America, Student Perspective

Global Business and Culture Club President Julie Calderon-Benavente (Class of 2020) Reflects on Her Global Experience at Darden

By Jean YoonJulie Calderon-Benavente (Class of 2020, center in above photo), originally from Peru, is a Second Year student who will begin a full-time role with Google after graduation this May. She serves as the president of the Global Business and Culture Club (GBCC) and will participate…

By Lauren Wallace- 27 February 2020

Darden Worldwide Course, Middle East, Student Perspective

A Glimpse into Bahrain and the UAE: Reflections from Cameron Hector (Class of 2020)

Cameron Hector (center in photo above) is currently a second year student at Darden. Prior to starting his MBA degree, he studied business management economics at UC Santa Cruz and worked in a variety of roles at Randstad, a global HR services leader. Cameron completed a consulting internship with Medtronic…

By Kate Beach- 25 February 2020

alumni, Latin America

UVA Darden Brazil Alumni Chapter Hosts Speaker Gatherings

Darden’s alumni chapter in Brazil has recently expanded its offerings of content-based events. In partnership with alumni from UVA’s Law School, the group gathered in the fall to hear from and share experiences with Renato Mendes, co-founder of Organica Aceleradora, writer of best seller “Mude ou…

By Kate Beach- 20 February 2020

alumni, East Asia

Darden Alumni Band Together to Raise Money and Send Gloves in Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak

Thirty-five Darden alumni based in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada and the United States raised over 40,000 RMB to purchase 11,260 pairs of gloves in less than 20 hours. Their efforts were in response to the coronavirus outbreak and intended to support individuals in Lichuan, Hubei…

By Kate Beach- 13 February 2020

Africa, global, global network, International Affinity Club, International Students, Student Event

Africa Business Week Celebrates Diverse Cultures, Opportunities and Business Landscapes in Africa

The Darden African Business Organization (DABO) hosted its third annual Africa Business Week at Darden. Among a full schedule of speaking engagements and cultural showcase events, this year’s Africa Business Week also included Leadership Speaker Series keynote Mossadeck Bally, chairman and CEO of Azalaï Hotels Group.Meti Aberra (Class…

By Lauren Wallace- 6 February 2020

Darden Worldwide Course, South Asia, Southeast Asia & Australia, Student Perspective

Innovate for Individuals and Other Takeaways from the India DWC

Brad Takei (third from right in the above photo taken in Nandi village) recently returned from the Darden Worldwide Course to India, which focused on Solving Tough Challenges in Business and Society. Brad is currently in his second year student at Darden and will begin his career in consulting following…

By Kate Beach- 4 February 2020

East Asia, global, International Affinity Club, International Students, Student Event

Asia Business Club at Darden Showcases Diversity of Cultures and Opportunities in Asia

The Asia Business Club at Darden (ABCD) recently hosted Asia Week at Darden, a week-long series of student-led events open to the Darden community to highlight the many facets of life and business in Asia.The goal [of ABCD] is two-fold: To guide overseas students in their…

By Lauren Wallace- 3 February 2020

Darden Worldwide Course, South Asia, Southeast Asia & Australia, Student Perspective

Pallabi Chakraborty (Class of 2020) Shares Reflections from Australia DWC

Pallabi Chakraborty, currently a Second Year student at Darden, recently participated in the Darden Worldwide Course to Australia, a new offering this year. Prior to coming to Darden, Pallabi worked in the data and policy industry and earned an undergraduate degree from West Bengal University of Technology and a Master…

By Kate Beach- 29 January 2020

global network, South Asia, Southeast Asia & Australia

Darden Welcomes Hemant Das as Principal Advisor in India

Above: Hemant with current Darden students who participated in the Darden Worldwide Course to India this January in Mumbai.We are delighted to welcome Hemant Das to the Darden community. Hemant joins as Principal Advisor for India Initiatives with our partner Sannam S4, based in Mumbai. Hemant comes to us…

By Kate Beach- 22 January 2020

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