Tag: Webster University Geneva
Geneva Hosts EU Economist on Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment
Webster University’s Geneva campus recently hosted Lucian Cernat, chief economist for trade with the European Union Commission in Brussels, who discussed the importance of free-trade agreement between the EU and the United States. His guest lecture was arranged through the International Relations program at Webster Geneva. Cernat presented compelling arguments for why new attempts to [...]
Webster Geneva DBA Cohort Draws Students from Multiple Continents
Two simultaneous workshops for the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) were held over the weekend at Webster University’s campus in Geneva, Switzerland, drawing students from several countries including Saudi Arabia, Trinidad, Thailand, Ireland and Serbia. A part-time, doctoral program in business designed for experienced managers, the DBA is an academically rigorous but practical professional qualification [...]
Hofmans Named Interim Director for Geneva Campus
Provost and senior vice president Julian Z. Schuster and associate vice president and director for International Programs Grant Chapman are pleased to announce the appointment of Willem Jan Hofmans as interim director for Webster University Geneva for the 2013-14 academic year. Hofmans is an executive coach and leadership consultant with his firm, HSFC, in Geneva. [...]
In the News: Webster Geneva and Global Degrees in ‘Swiss Style’
Webster University’s Geneva campus was profiled by Swiss Style magazine, “The Swiss Magazine for Leaders.” The article, titled “Global Degrees,” quotes Webster Geneva’s Bob Spencer and Ron Daniel about Webster’s growth and mission and spotlights the Global Citizenship Program: “Being a global citizen implies “a huge ability to deal with change, ambiguity, uncertainty; it also [...]
Ovarian Cancer Coalition Named Webster Geneva Alumna Spokesperson
Webster University Geneva alumna and TLC personality Nani E. Vinken was named spokesperson for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC). Ed. note: Please note, this is an old announcement that was inadvertently marked as “new” through our news gathering service. Webster Today editors apologize for the misunderstanding — but still congratulate Vinken for this honor! [...]
Webster Geneva Faculty Visit Historic Swiss Fort Dailly
Visiting professor and military historian Martin Van Creveld led a Webster University contingent to historic Fort Dailly on Dec. 6. Located in the Swiss Alps and guarding the entrance of the Rhone valley, near St. Maurice, the area has been a historic axis of invasions, from Hannibal’s army and elephants crossing into Italy, to Napoleon’s [...]
Snapshot: Humanitarian and Former ICRC Head at Webster Geneva
Former Swiss bilateral diplomat, Secretary of State and former secretary of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Cornelio Sommaruga recently spoke about his life and engagement in an inspiring lecture at Webster University’s Geneva campus. He came to Webster at the invitation of Michel Veuthey, professor of International Law at Webster University Geneva and former [...]
Geneva’s Van Creveld, Vautravers at Swiss Army Training Ground
Visiting professor and military historian Martin Van Creveld visited the largest Swiss Army base in Thun, central Switzerland, Nov. 17, for a half-day tour of one of the most modern training and simulation infrastructures in the world. Since 1817, Thun is the first training ground and also the largest of the Swiss Army. South of [...]
Snapshot: Global MA in International Relations Geneva Orientation
The 10 students from the Webster University Global MA in International Relations (GMAIR) Cohort 3 landed in Geneva Oct. 29 for orientation at Webster’s Geneva campus. The orientation included a campus tour, an introduction to the administrative and student services, library and IT issues. “The Globals” were able to meet the faculty of the History, [...]
Military Historian Returns to Geneva as Visiting Professor
Webster University Geneva welcomes back visiting professor Martin van Creveld for the Fall 2 2012 term. A visiting professor in the International Relations Department, he will be teaching one graduate and one undergraduate course on the themes of “Future Wars” (INTL 5860) and “Political Theories” (POLT 1070). Van Creveld previously visited Webster Geneva in 2011 [...]
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