4 | INNOVISION MAGAZINE MARIA NOTARIANNI Communication Design & Art History Graphic Designer OUR TEAM ALLY LARESE Management Technician Editor GRACE LEVY Communication Studies & Public Relations Writer Photos captured by Guy Frick and Dylan McKeown LETTER FROM THE DEAN This fall, we proudly welcomed four new members to our College of Business leadership and faculty team. Joining us as tenure-track faculty are Dr. Asif Ul Alam (Finance), Dr. Karlygash Assylkhan (Management and Human Resources), and Dr. Kibum Youn (Marketing). Additionally, Dr. Chali Nondo has joined us as our new Associate Dean. These talented individuals have already made a significant impact, bringing fresh perspectives to curriculum development and championing experiential learning opportunities for our students. We are thrilled to have them on board! Our tenured faculty continue to shine, earning welldeserved recognition for their outstanding contributions. Dr. Feisal Murshed (Marketing) was honored by the University for his exceptional research and scholarship. Dr. Kramer (Finance) and Dr. Cebula (Sport Management) were celebrated for their excellence in teaching, while Dr. Kramer and Dr. Congelio (Sport Management) also received accolades for their outstanding advising. Additionally, Dr. Soojin Kim (Sport Management) was named Employee of the Month for her instrumental role in advancing the University’s strategic plan, with notable achievements in support for student success. This past fall marked an exciting milestone with the launch of our inaugural Women in Sports Summit, co-hosted by the Sport Management Department and WISHING (Women in Sport Helping Inspire the Next Generation). This inspiring non-profit empowers young women from Title I high schools to explore career opportunities in the sports industry. The event was a collaborative effort, with significant contributions from KU athletics staff and participation from women in major and minor league sports organizations, as well as other industry professionals. Students and staff from regional universities also attended, making the summit a true community success. Amid these achievements, we also experienced a profound loss this summer. Dr. Halim Dalgin (Economics) tragically passed away in a mountain climbing accident while on sabbatical conducting research on sustainable food supply chains. His dedication to his work left an indelible mark on our community. We honor his legacy with a special tribute in this issue of Innovision. Within these pages, you’ll find more about the above accomplishments and, most importantly, the inspiring stories of our students who continue to make us proud.
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