Week of June 10, 2013
Posted June 10th, 2013 - No Comments
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TECH WORLD ABUZZ OVER THE FUTURE OF APPLE PRODUCTS
The tech world is buzzing as Apple kicks off its Worldwide Developer Conference today, showing off a new lineup of products and software. Early reports say Apple will have major updates to the operating system that powers its iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, along with information on the next version of OS X. Also, Apple may possibly announce a new streaming music service that already has all major record labels on-board. Hesam Panahi, who teaches courses in management information systems and entrepreneurship at the Bauer College at University of Houston, is prepared to discuss how online streaming subscriptions and technology are changing the way we work and play. Panahi is also the founder of RED Labs, the university’s startup accelerator housed in Bauer College.
To schedule an interview with Panahi, see Media Contact section to the left.
Week of May 13, 2013
Posted May 15th, 2013 - No Comments
GOOGLE GETS INTO THE MUSIC BIZ
The tech world is buzzing this week as Google kicks off its I/O Conference, showing off a new lineup of products and online services. As the anticipation for the conference grows, early reports say that Google will launch a Google Play Store, a streaming music subscription service that rivals players like Rhapsody and Spotify. This streaming service will also get the jump on Apple, who is also trying to launch a similar product. Hesam Panahi, who teaches courses in management information systems and entrepreneurship at the Bauer College at University of Houston, is prepared to discuss how online streaming subscriptions are changing the way we get our television, movies, music and more. Panahi is also the founder of RED Labs, the university’s startup accelerator housed in Bauer College.
To schedule an interview with Panahi, see Media Contact section to the left.
Week of May 6, 2013
Posted May 7th, 2013 - No Comments
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: JESSICA BOLANOS
Jessica Bolaños, a graduating senior in the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at Bauer College, shares how she is hoping to change the world by promoting literacy to developing countries through the non-profit organization she developed during her time in the program. By using crowd-funding and social media, Bolaños hopes to raise awareness, and funds, to deliver books to children in impoverished nations.
For more information, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRpoHr7SFVE&list=PL2D1210FF72718883&index=2
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: JOSE AVALOS ESTRADA
Doing a Google Search for the highest paying jobs in Houston didn’t pay off for Jose Avalos Estrada. After realizing he had a passion for business, Estrada found his way to the Bauer College at UH where he was able to tap into his leadership skills, earning an impressive number of accolades before he takes a walk across the stage in Hofheinz Pavilion this week.
For more information, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AchLdbJ9qRQ&list=PL2D1210FF72718883&index=1
CROSSING THE STAGE
The C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston will celebrate nearly 1,000 Spring 2013 business graduates during a commencement ceremony on May 11 in Hofheinz Pavilion on the UH campus.
The Bauer ceremony is part of a full day of commencement on campus, the university’s esteemed tradition of General Commencement to honor all graduates and achievements in a grand celebration. Bauer students from undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs will claim their degrees in the Spring 2013 ceremony.
For more information, visit http://bauerticker.uh.edu/events/crossing-the-stage/
To schedule an interview, see Media Contact section to the left.