Huizenga College of Business at NSU

🌟 Student Spotlight: Michelle Roxana Tumbaco Teran 🌟

We are proud to celebrate Michelle Roxana Tumbaco Teran, an NSU Business Finance major and Honors-in-Major student, for presenting her research at the 2026 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) on March 6–7, 2026.

Michelle’s project, “Employment Trends in Florida’s Small Firms: The Role of Foreign-Born Workforce,” was exceptionally well received at one of the largest multidisciplinary undergraduate research conferences in the nation.

This year, nearly 20 NSU undergraduate students were accepted to present at FURC—and Michelle stood out as the sole representative from the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship.

Her dedication, analytical insight, and commitment to academic excellence are a true reflection of the high caliber of students within our business programs.

A special thank you to her faculty mentor, Dr. Darshana Palkar, who shared how proud they are of Michelle’s achievement—and how her success serves as an inspiration for other NSU Business students interested in research opportunities.

👏 Congratulations, Michelle! Your work continues to elevate NSU Business and the NSU community.

🚨 ASQ Southeast Florida Student Branch Event – July 29!
Join us for an exciting keynote on how emerging technologies are streamlining communication and boosting customer satisfaction!

👤 Featuring Brent Horwitz, Chief Customer Engagement Officer at WMS & NSU Alumni
📅 Tuesday, July 29 | 🕡 6:30 PM Dinner | 7:00 PM - 8PM Talk
📍 NSU, Carl DeSantis Building – Room 2060
🍽️ Dinner provided | 🎓 Free for students (registration fee reimbursed at door)

Register here: https://app.memberplanet.com/ #/event/asqsoutheastfloridasection/july2025asqstudentbranchmeeting

📲 Scan the QR code to register (in-person or Zoom)!

🚘 How do automotive leaders transform quality and innovation into real-world business and engineering impact?
Find out at our online-only May session with the ASQ Southeast Florida Student Branch!

🔧 INDUSTRY BREAKTHROUGH: AUTOMOTIVE EDITION
🎙️ Featuring Lou Ann Lathrop, ASQ CQE, ASQ Fellow, 2025 Treasurer – ASQ Board of Directors
💡 Get inspired by Lou Ann’s journey in the automotive industry, with key insights on leadership, quality, and recruiting strategies.

📅 Monday, May 19, 2025
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM (ET) | 🖥️ FREE Zoom Event
🔗 Scan the QR code to register.

https://nova.zoom.us/meeting/register/6ww8WI-JT6iyht1DxH_YIQ #/registration

🎓 Especially valuable for students in engineering, business, and quality improvement — but all are welcome!

🚛 Continuous Improvement in Supply Chain Management ✨

📅 Monday, 03/31/2025 (6:30 PM – Dinner & Networking7:00-8:00 PM – Presentation)
📍 NSU DeSantis, Room 1052
👉 Register: https://mp.gg/ce594wba ($5 In-Person, FREE for Students-reimbursed at door)

Join Rhonda Socol, Director of Import Logistics at City Furniture, as she shares insights on:
✅ Incentivizing process improvements 💡
✅ The 8-step problem-solving method 🛠️
✅ Cross-functional collaboration 🤝
✅ How small changes lead to big results 📈

Don’t miss this chance to learn from an industry expert! 🚀

REGISTER HERE https://mp.gg/ce594wba

Applying Process Improvement to ESG Initiatives

This presentation discusses how proven Lean and Six Sigma methods can help organizations achieve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and initiatives, such as the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. By gathering and analyzing data and engaging the people in need and the workers and volunteers providing the service, an organization can identify the most effective solutions that increase adoption and reduce resistance to change.

Presenter: Brion Hurley, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt at Business Performance Improvement

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ASQ Southeast Florida Student Branch presents the CITY Furniture Tour on January 29, 2025. All are welcome, especially students. Register now: https://app.memberplanet.com/ #/event/asqsoutheastfloridasection/asqstudentbranch2025cityfurnituretour

- Networking, Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

- Presentation & Tour: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

- CITY Furniture Pembroke Pines 6701 Hiatus Rd, Tamarac, FL 33321

Congratulations to our outstanding faculty and staff on their years of service! We are so privileged to have you all in our lives.

Raejean Tanyar, 25 years of service!

Dr. Rebecca Abraham 35 amazing years!