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Global Commerce

About
About
An overview and description of the Global Commerce department at Denison University.
- Why Global Commerce?
- London Capstone Experience
Degree Requirements
Courses
Outside the Classroom
Alumni & Careers
Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff
Faculty and Staff contact information for the Global Commerce Department.
- Advisory Committee

2023

Awards & Honors

Oliver Gignoux ’23: President’s Medalist

“People say Denison is a special place ... I still surprised to the extent that it has impacted my worldview and the relationships I value most.”

Date: April 24, 2023

2021

Awards & Honors

2021 President's Medalist: Maxwell Whitehouse Curtin

Maxwell Whitehouse Curtin, Global Commerce and Economics double major, and Spanish minor was selected as a 2021 President's Medalist.

Date: May 26, 2021

Spotlights

Coffee cup with beans on an orange background

Denison Magazine

Startup stars

When Denison entrepreneurs see a need in the world, they find a way to address it.

Ellie Blasko '23 sitting next to a piano

Playing to her strengths

Denison helped triple major Ellie Blasko '23 explore her passion for piano, discover new interests, and land a dream job in Beverly Hills.

Assistant Professor Jessica Burch arrived at Denison in 2019.

5 questions with Global Commerce's Jessica Burch

Burch brings real-world global consulting experience into the classroom.

Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur

Sydney Kistler ’22 loves performing music — and is equally fervent about the business angle of the industry.

Making an “Us” out of “Them”

Business culture consultant Laura Kriska ’87 has built a life diving deep into other cultures and bridging the gaps between worlds.

The Global Commerce Class of 2020 meet executives in London

The Start of a Great Career

An associate for Copley Equity Partners in Boston, Wills Hutras ’20 talks about why the Global Commerce major was a great fit for his career.

Bloomberg Terminals: Real-time market data

Bloomberg Terminals give students access to real-time financial news and data — and help prepare them for careers in business and finance.

Breathe easy

When COVID-19 struck, Caileigh Marshall ’19 became part of a national effort to produce the gold standard of respirators for healthcare practitioners.

Imani Holmes '19, leading an "Intro to Global Health" class

The hidden bias in health care

Imani Holmes ‘19 returns to campus to share insights from her work with healthcare clients at Edelman.

Virtual internship provides global perspective

A virtual global internship gives Riley Schafer ‘21 practical knowledge about import price parity and working in cross-cultural teams.

Alvaro Magaña '19 (left) and Fernando Magaña'17 (right) on Alvaro’s graduation day.

Where We Go

Alvaro Magaña ’19 - a brand-new opportunity at L Brands

International student Alvaro Magaña found success in the classroom — and a great career.

How We Learn

Interdisciplinarity and the career value of the liberal arts

A humanities-based major focused on how global commerce, businesses, and societies shape one another points the way forward, says Karen E. Spierling

Matthew Harrington '84 and Monisha Mukhija '11 with students

Building Sustainable and Successful Professional Relationships

Alumni Matthew Harrington '84 and Monisha Mukhija '11 Share Their Advice for Building Meaningful Professional Relationships

Where We Go

Social Justice Entrepreneur

Mrinalini Mitra ’20 founded a nonprofit to connect people & global resources. One of her first efforts was a conference for young women in India.

Where We Go

A Great Internship Locks in a Job Offer

A summer internship with a national company confirmed Natalie Zaravella’s desire to work in business — and led to a job offer, too.

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Student News

Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

Denison’s Liv Gjestvang recognized as technology leader

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2023

2021

Spotlights

Startup stars

Playing to her strengths

5 questions with Global Commerce's Jessica Burch

Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur

Making an “Us” out of “Them”

The Start of a Great Career

Bloomberg Terminals: Real-time market data

Breathe easy

The hidden bias in health care

Virtual internship provides global perspective

Alvaro Magaña ’19 - a brand-new opportunity at L Brands

Interdisciplinarity and the career value of the liberal arts

Building Sustainable and Successful Professional Relationships

Social Justice Entrepreneur

A Great Internship Locks in a Job Offer

What's Happening

Glimpse into Ghana with Dailin Morfa ’24

Mind the Gap: Perspectives on the GC London Senior Trip

Oliver Gignoux ’23: President’s Medalist