2024 GLOBAL VISION AWARD
presented to the
USC International Business Programs
honoring William R. Folks, Jr., Kendall Roth, and James F. Kane
Tuesday, December 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art
Tickets & Sponsorship Info Below!
Dr. William R. Folks Jr.
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Dean James F. Kane
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Dr. Kendall Roth
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The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to present the 2024 Global Vision Award to the University of South Carolina's International Business Programs at the Darla Moore School of Business, honoring William R. Folks Jr., Kendall Roth, and posthumously, former Dean of the Business School, James F. Kane, in celebration of the renowned program's 50th anniversary. This will mark the 31st year the Columbia World Affairs Council has presented the award to recognize a global vision that has made a significant impact on projecting South Carolina internationally. A black tie gala will be held on Tuesday, December 3, at the Columbia Museum of Art. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dinner program at 7:45 p.m.
"The award-winning International Business Programs at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business have trained outstanding global business leaders for half a century," said Bob Coble, former Columbia Mayor and Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council Board of Directors. "Now, those leaders have spread across every corner of the world representing South Carolina and the Gamecock spirit. As a result, our state has become synonymous world-wide with excellence and as a welcoming destination for trade and investment."
Renowned globally, USC’s undergraduate international business program at the Darla Moore School of Business retained its No. 1 ranking for the 26th consecutive year in 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report. The International MBA earned the No. 1 graduate program ranking in 2024 for the 11th straight year and has been ranked in the top three nationally for 35 consecutive years, also announced by U.S. News.
Along with the prestigious U.S. News rankings, the Master of International Business program has also been ranked the top U.S. program by Financial Times. International business faculty have been ranked No. 1 worldwide for faculty research productivity in IB for 30 years.
“The Moore School’s international business curriculum is continually advancing to address the dramatic changes occurring across the global business landscape,” said Kendall Roth, ’86 Ph.D. in international business, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, currently the executive director of the USC Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) who has been with the Moore School since 1986. “But perhaps the most significant change in the past 40 years has been our progression to a partner-based model of international business education. Our programs are increasingly developed and delivered in collaboration with top business schools throughout the world. No other business school in the world has a comparable portfolio of IB programs.”
“The Moore School’s academic programs have evolved with the needs of students and businesses over a half-century,” said Randy Folks, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and the first international business department chair; with the Moore School from 1969-2014 when he retired. “Yet, the constants of strong international content, development of foreign language capabilities, overseas study and use of internships continue to produce outstanding graduates with superb capabilities. Our reputation depends as much on our scholarship and relationships as it does on the quality of our program and the performance of our graduates.”
Founded in 1993, Columbia World Affairs Council showcases South Carolina globally through enlightening educational programming and innovative international exchanges. Through our vast network of regional and international partners, the Council continues developing opportunities to increase economic prosperity and global education while advancing South Carolina as an international destination.
The Annual Global Vision Award Gala is the Council’s only fund-raising event. Established in 1994, and the first award recipient was Governor Carroll A. Campbell. The 2023 Global Vision Award was given to Coach Dawn Staley.
Please join us for the special evening using the ticket link below, or read on for sponsorship opportunities!
Join our network of passionate global advocates in celebrating 50 years of IB programs at USC & support the future of South Carolina’s global visibility as a world-class state!
"The award-winning International Business Programs at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business have trained outstanding global business leaders for half a century," said Bob Coble, former Columbia Mayor and Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council Board of Directors. "Now, those leaders have spread across every corner of the world representing South Carolina and the Gamecock spirit. As a result, our state has become synonymous world-wide with excellence and as a welcoming destination for trade and investment."
Renowned globally, USC’s undergraduate international business program at the Darla Moore School of Business retained its No. 1 ranking for the 26th consecutive year in 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report. The International MBA earned the No. 1 graduate program ranking in 2024 for the 11th straight year and has been ranked in the top three nationally for 35 consecutive years, also announced by U.S. News.
Along with the prestigious U.S. News rankings, the Master of International Business program has also been ranked the top U.S. program by Financial Times. International business faculty have been ranked No. 1 worldwide for faculty research productivity in IB for 30 years.
“The Moore School’s international business curriculum is continually advancing to address the dramatic changes occurring across the global business landscape,” said Kendall Roth, ’86 Ph.D. in international business, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, currently the executive director of the USC Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) who has been with the Moore School since 1986. “But perhaps the most significant change in the past 40 years has been our progression to a partner-based model of international business education. Our programs are increasingly developed and delivered in collaboration with top business schools throughout the world. No other business school in the world has a comparable portfolio of IB programs.”
“The Moore School’s academic programs have evolved with the needs of students and businesses over a half-century,” said Randy Folks, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and the first international business department chair; with the Moore School from 1969-2014 when he retired. “Yet, the constants of strong international content, development of foreign language capabilities, overseas study and use of internships continue to produce outstanding graduates with superb capabilities. Our reputation depends as much on our scholarship and relationships as it does on the quality of our program and the performance of our graduates.”
Founded in 1993, Columbia World Affairs Council showcases South Carolina globally through enlightening educational programming and innovative international exchanges. Through our vast network of regional and international partners, the Council continues developing opportunities to increase economic prosperity and global education while advancing South Carolina as an international destination.
The Annual Global Vision Award Gala is the Council’s only fund-raising event. Established in 1994, and the first award recipient was Governor Carroll A. Campbell. The 2023 Global Vision Award was given to Coach Dawn Staley.
Please join us for the special evening using the ticket link below, or read on for sponsorship opportunities!
Join our network of passionate global advocates in celebrating 50 years of IB programs at USC & support the future of South Carolina’s global visibility as a world-class state!
Join us for the special evening!
Individual Tickets: $75 Members | $125 Nonmembers
Buy online here, call 803.348.4490, or email [email protected]
Individual Tickets: $75 Members | $125 Nonmembers
Buy online here, call 803.348.4490, or email [email protected]
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2024 Global Vision Award Gala Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
All sponsorship levels include one year of Corporate Membership with accompanying benefits.
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All sponsorship levels include one year of Corporate Membership with accompanying benefits.
DOWNLOAD SPONSOR PACKAGE HERE
Additional sponsorship levels available upon request!
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Sponsorship payments accepted with PayPal and checks.
Please make checks payable to:
Columbia World Affairs Council
P.O. Box 5593, Columbia, S.C., 29250
For more information call 803.348.4490 or email [email protected]
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DIAMOND
IN MEMORY OF
JIM KANE & JEFF ARPAN
JIM KANE & JEFF ARPAN
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GOLD
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MICHAEL & CATHRYN RENDER
in honor of Dr. Kendall Roth
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2023
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2013
Governor Richard W. Riley 2012 Bobby Hitt SC Secretary of Commerce 2011 Senator Lindsey Graham & Congressman James E. Clyburn 2010 Paula Harper Bethea 2009 Ambassadors Robert V. Royall Jr. & David Wilkins 2008 Dr. Andrew Sorensen & The Honorable Bob Coble 2007 Ed Sellers BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina 2006 Ms. Sabine Lang Director, Lang-Mekra, N.A., LLC 2005 Satch Krantz Riverbanks Zoo and Garden |
2004
US Senator Fritz Hollings 2003 Jasper Salmond Community Activist 2002 Governor John C. West 2001 SC State Ports Authority 2000 Ambassador Phil Lader 1999 Fred Monk 1998 Governor Robert McNair 1997 Sister Mary Jacob 1996 Ambassador Richard Walker 1995 Astronaut Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr. 1994 Governor Carroll Campbell, Jr. |