DFW School of Management Gala

We would like to thank the members of the Fall 2009 Capstone Gala Team for a wonderful, fun filled evening! With the live and silent auctions, great DJ, and delicious food; the Fall 2009 Gala was a hit! Congratulations on a wonderful event!

Sigma Beta Delta Induction

Sigma Beta Delta is the International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration. The chapter at Texas Woman's University like to congratulate the Fall 2009 Sigma Beta Delta Inductees!

Recap: October 16th Speaker Series with Consul General of Turkey, Mr. Akil Öktem

Thank you to all of the students, faculty and staff that came to welcome to the Consul General of Turkey, Mr. Akil Oktem.

We had a wonderful turnout and both Mr. Oktem and Mr. Brown with the World Affairs Council said they truly enjoyed meeting with the students, faculty and staff.

Remember to stay tuned for future events.

TWU’s School of Management Hosts Consul General of Turkey: Mr. Akil Öktem Friday, October 16, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

TWU’s School of Management, in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth will host the Consul General of Turkey, Mr. Akil Öktem to speak on Turkish Foreign Policy and Turkish Economic Development at 10 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2009 in CFO Tower, Room 202. The presentation is complimentary and open to the TWU community and the general public.

Consul General Öktem will be presenting his analysis on Turkish Foreign Policy, including Turkey's current relationships with the US, EU and NATO. He will discuss the current state of Turkey, Turkey-US relations, and share his vision about global challenges.

The 30-minute presentation will also include a brief examination of Turkey's recent economic boom tied to its revised economic policies and will be followed by a 30-minute question and answer session. This lecture/discussion is a perfect opportunity for those who are interested in knowing more about Turkey's role in current international affairs and the reasons behind its recent economic development.

Biography: CONSUL GENERAL AKİL ÖKTEM

Born in Washington, DC, on March 15^th, 1958, Mr. Öktem is a 1982 graduate of La Trobe. From 1985 through 1986, Mr. Öktem served in the Directorate General of Press and Information with the Prime Ministry of the Republic of Turkey.

He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1986. After his first assignment as Third Secretary at the International Economic Organizations Department, he was posted to the Turkish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan in 1989 as Third Secretary.

From Tokyo, in 1992, Mr. Öktem was posted to the Turkish Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen as Second Secretary. On his return to Ankara in 1994, he served as First Secretary in the Deputy General Directorate of Consular Affairs, Border and Estate Department.

In 1996, Mr. Öktem was posted to the Turkish Embassy in Lefkosa, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as First Secretary. In 1998, he was posted to the Turkish Embassy in Bucharest, Romania as Counselor. Upon returning to Ankara in 2000, Mr. Öktem was appointed as the Head of Department for the Deputy General Directorate of Consular Affairs.

In 2002, he was posted to the Turkish Embassy in the Hague, the Netherlands as Counselor. While in Hague, he was promoted to First Counselor.

In 2006, Mr. Öktem returned to Ankara and was appointed as Head of Department for the Department of Counselor and Judicial Affairs.

In September 2009, he was appointed as Consul General to the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Houston, Texas. Mr. Öktem is married and is the father to two daughters. He speaks English and French.

Contact Info:

Questions? Call Dr. Raisinghani at (940) 898-2930 or email him at mraisinghani@twu.edu

Happy Birthdays in October!

Happy birthday to all of our October Birthdays in the School of Management! Best wishes and we hope they are all good ones!






























From top to bottom: Kris Stephens (4th), Jackie Wilson (7th) and Becky Bryant (4th)

Thank you Graduate and Student Assistants

A special thanks goes out to the Graduate and Student Assistants from the School of Management. Without you things wouldn't run quite as smooth!

Welcome back SOM students

The School of Management hosted a Welcome Back Pizza Party for the students, faculty and staff of the SOM on September 15th. We hope everyone had a wonderful time and has a wonderful semester.