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COURTESY JOHN KLINE
Alta Gracia workers stand outside their factory in the Dominican Republic. John Kline (top), a professor in the School of Foreign Service, and Ed Soule, an associate professor in the McDonough School of Business, announced that Alta Gracia broke even on profits this September.

Business Promotes Living Wage Model

By Charlotte Allen and Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2014

Founded in 2010, Alta Gracia now produces apparel for over 800 university bookstores, including Georgetown’s. Praised for its workers’ rights-focused model, this Dominican Republic-based clothing...

SULLIVAN: Oil Prices Depict Global Fiscal Trends

By Sean Sullivan and Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2014

At the time of this column’s writing, the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil — the international benchmark for the commodity’s global price — stands at $79.74. This price point is down from a...

DANIEL SMITH/THE HOYA
Bulldog Tavern held its grand opening in the Healey Family Student Center on Friday afternoon with giveaways, food and cake.

Bulldog Tavern Holds Grand Opening

By Katherine Richardson November 11, 2014

The Bulldog Tavern held its grand opening Nov. 7 in the Healey Family Student Center after a three-day soft opening. The pub, which currently employs 18 Georgetown students, is managed by Bon Appetit...

ISABEL BINAMIRA FOR THE HOYA
Originally set to open this weekend, The Hilltoss (left) and Bulldog Tavern will now be opening in the next few weeks due to issues with licensing and permits. Both restaurants are located in the Healey Family Student Center and will offer a variety of food options.

Hilltoss, Pub Face Delayed Openings

By David Brown and Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2014

While The Hilltoss and Bulldog Tavern were scheduled to open this Saturday, Nov. 1, and Friday, Oct. 31, respectively, in the Healey Family Student Center, both openings have been delayed due to scheduling...

COURTESY CURT WEEDEN
Curt Weeden, creator of New Strategies, leads a forum for the program. New Strategies will begin MSB operations in spring of 2015.

Program Assists Nonprofits

By David Brown and Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2014

Beginning in spring 2015, New Strategies will begin operations in the McDonough School of Business. Part of the Georgetown Global Social Enterprise Initiative, the program is designed as advanced...

TOWNS: The Changing Face of Celeb Endorsements

By Marlene Towns and Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2014

A common practice in the marketer’s toolkit of persuasive tactics is the celebrity endorsement.  Whether it’s Jennifer Aniston selling SmartWater or Matthew McConaughey convincing us that he actually...

COURTESY THATCHER SPRING 
From left, founder Thatcher Spring (COL ’04), Bridget Sauer and Mike Schell comprise the team of GearLaunch, a startup.

Startup Enters Apparel Industry

By Alex Mitchell and Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2014

Since leaving Georgetown a decade ago, Thatcher Spring (COL ’04) has been involved in a variety of entrepreneurial ventures, most notably his recent San Francisco startup, GearLaunch. Hoping to...

COURTESY JAMES MOORE
James Moore presents at an event for the Business, Society, and Public Policy Initiative, which he heads.

Public Policy Initiative Launched

By Charlotte Allen and Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2014

The McDonough School of Business announced the launch of its Business, Society, and Public Policy Initiative on Oct. 15. The initiative focuses on how business and public policy intersect in modern...

DAN GANNON FOR THE HOYA
A Google representative speaks to students at the International Career Conference. The conference offered students networking opportunities with companies offering jobs within and outside of the United States.

Career Fair Offers Global Opportunities

By Deirdre Collins and Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2014

The Latin American Student Association and Georgetown Aspiring Minority Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs held the first annual International Career Conference on Thursday in the Fisher Colloquium. The...

SHAY: The Importance of Being Organized

By Jeff Shay and Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2014

The engine that keeps any organization running — club, nonprofit, business or otherwise — is the degree to which it can keep itself organized. I joined the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs...

Startup Targets Restaurants

By David Brown and Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2014

A successful startup company will identify both a daily problem and the solution — and that’s exactly what Improvonia, an app created by Georgetown MBA alumni Konstantin Zvereff-Akiiki (GRD ’11)...

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The Office of Professional Development opened in the McDonough School of Business this September. It will provide additional career advice and opportunities to students interested in business-related fields.

MSB Opens Additional Career Resource

By David Brown and Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2014

The McDonough School of Business launched the Office of Professional Development in September to serve as an additional career resource for business students, who already benefit the most directly...

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