The first three IDEB workshops, held at Columbia University in 1999, The Ohio State University in 2000, and The University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 demonstrated the growing interest among Ph.D. students in international research - with approximately 90 participants from 35 - plus schools across the country who engaged in discussions and seminars with leading experts in international business. The 2002 IDEB conference will be held at The Ohio State University.

Carl Liedholm, Department of Economics, Michigan State University will present "The Euro Has Arrived; What Is Its Future?"

Professor Zou will present on "Global Strategy: Framework and Measurement"

Richard Corson, Director, Pontiac U.S. Export Assistance Center will present "Overcoming Export Barriers."

The Ohio State University will present a research seminar on "Sequential Divestiture Through Initial Public Offerings," 1:30 - 3:00 PM, Friday October 11, 2002 in 336 North Business College Complex. Attendance is free of charge for all MSU Students, Faculty, and Staff.

Gurhan-Canli will present a research seminar focused on cross-cultural differences in brand extension evaluations based on analytic-holistic processing framework.

Gladson Remos, Director of Business Development, Caco Pacific Corporation will present "International Joint Ventures: Cautions for US Entrepreneurs."

Globalizing Business Schools Program developed by CIBERs at Memphis Michigan State, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kansas, Florida, Georgia Tech, and Texas A & M and the Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) starts out with the first workshop on Best Practices/Grant Writing in New Orleans, 22-23 November 2002.

Aysegul Ozsomer will present a research seminar on Marketing Program Standardization: A Cross Country Exploration.

Mr. Tom Quinn, International Trade Specialist, Canadian Consulate General, will give an overview of the regional economy, and a chronological account of what transpired at the US-Canadian border and how some of these issues were dealt with.