Academics Global Commerce What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Global Commerce at Denison University. Navigate 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 - All - Faculty 2023 FacultyCollege IS the real world says Professor Spierling"If we think of ourselves as working in a world separate from these "real-world" realities, we ourselves become obstacles," says Prof. Spierling.Date: April 6, 2023 2022 Faculty'Parents, let your teens do hard things'"The work of learning in college is hard," says Prof. Karen Spierling "But the learning parts are meant to be hard. Otherwise, what is the point?"Date: August 29, 2022 2021 FacultyThe Liberal Arts and Stakeholder CapitalismIn a recent op-ed, Professor Karen Spierling discusses why we need the liberal arts to achieve stakeholder capitalism.Date: April 8, 2021 FacultyEffective and Supportive TeamworkBuilding Denison’s Global Commerce major has provided many opportunities for learning and experimenting.Date: March 10, 2021 FacultyJessica Burch on the Crisis and Opportunity of the 1970sProf. Jessica Burch published an essay as part of an international scholarly discussion on the phenomenon and consequences of Western industrialization.Date: February 22, 2021 2020 FacultyHow we train business leaders needs to changeHow we train business leaders needs to change—and higher education needs to step up.Date: October 26, 2020 FacultyOur Newest GC Professor: Son DinhEconomist Son Dinh brings new perspectives and his enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring to the Global Commerce ProgramDate: August 17, 2020 FacultyUnderstanding generational migration and identityProf. Julie Mujic examines generational migration and identity through her personal family history.Date: June 26, 2020 FacultyProf. Karen Spierling honored with 2020 Bonar AwardDenison University Professor of History Karen Spierling has been honored with the 2020 Bonar Award for exemplary teaching and mentoringDate: June 5, 2020 2019 FacultyThe case for rigorous, critical & empathetic thinking"What are the chances that the world can survive increasing globalization without the humanities?" asks Prof. Karen Spierling.Date: December 13, 2019 FacultyProf's Letter to the Editor Re: The Business Roundtable StatementDirector of Global Commerce Karen Spierling addresses the recent Business Roundtable statement in a letter to the NYTimes editor.Date: August 25, 2019
Denison Magazine Startup stars When Denison entrepreneurs see a need in the world, they find a way to address it.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
Student News Glimpse into Ghana with Dailin Morfa ’24 The global commerce and Black studies double major shares her semester abroad in Ghana. Read more
Field Trips Mind the Gap: Perspectives on the GC London Senior Trip Lyla Hinkle '23 reflects on her experience on the Global Commerce Senior Capstone Trip which took place in London in January. Read more
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.” Read more