SIFE World Headquarters News & Announcements
More Countries Complete SIFE National Competitions
Since the last newsletter, another 24 SIFE National Competitions have been held around the world. Recent results are listed below. In total, 40 national champions will compete at the SIFE World Cup this October 4-6 in Berlin, Germany.
- June 2: Ukraine - Ivan Franko University of Lviv
- June 3-5: Puerto Rico - University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus
- June 5: France - ESCE Ecole Superieure du Commerce Exterieur
- June 16-17: Sweden - Malardalen University
- June 20: Singapore - Singapore Polytechnic
- June 24-25: Mexico - University of Guadalajara
- June 25: Senegal - University of Ziguinchor
- June 25-26: Germany - University of Mannheim
- July 1-2: Morocco - Hassania School of Public Affairs
- July 2-3: Guatemala - University of the Valley of Guatemala
- July 2-3: South Africa - University of KwaZulu-Natal
- July 3: India - Alpha Arts and Science College
- July 3-4: Japan - Kwansei Gakuin University
- July 4: Swaziland - University of Swaziland
- July 7: El Salvador - Dr. Jose Matias Delgado University
- July 9: Zimbabwe - University of Zimbabwe
- July 9-10: Korea - Seoul National University
- July 10: Nigeria - Bayero University
- July 10-11: Australia - The University of Western Australia
- July 13: Egypt - French University in Egypt
- July 13-15: Thailand - Chulalongkorn University
- July 16: Brazil - University Center of Para (CESUPA)
- July 16-17: Philippines - San Beda College
- July 18: New Zealand - Auckland University of Technology
The latest results will be posted here as each country reports their outcomes. Check back to see updates from the last two national competitions.
SIFE World Headquarters Welcomes New
Executive Committee Member
Alexander (Sandy) Douglas, Jr., President of Coca-Cola North America, has been elected as the newest member of the SIFE Executive Committee. Douglas first joined The Coca-Cola Company in 1988 and held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility before receiving his current appointment three years ago. The Coca-Cola Company and The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation together represent some of SIFE's most generous donors with a combined donation of $600,000 per year.
L.A. to Host SIFE World Cup 2010
The SIFE World Cup 2010 has been scheduled in Los Angeles for October 10-12. Please add this important date to your schedule so that you can join us in California next year. More information is available on the SIFE World Cup website.
KPMG Highlights SIFE Involvement in Publication
At the World Economic Forum earlier this year, KPMG International released the "Values in Action - Thinking Beyond" book, profiling how KPMG representatives are getting involved in corporate citizenship projects around the world. Three of the stories included focused specifically on the company's work with SIFE, as the organization has actively supported SIFE since 1996. Go here to read these stories and other inspirational examples of KPMG's values in action.
Calender
- August: 2009 SIFE National Competitions
- August 7: Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
- July 22-23: Career Connections Network Meeting (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- October 4-6: SIFE World Cup 2009 (Berlin, Germany)
- November 4-5, SIFE Partner Summit (Bentonville, Arkansas)
New to the SIFE Network
New SIFE World Headquarters Donors
($25,000 - 49,999)
SIFE World Headquarters Donor Increases (in addition to current support)
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company ($25,000)
Walmart ($62,500)
New SIFE Teams
China: Henan University of Finance and Economics; Henan University of Technology; North China University of Water Conservancy and Electric Power; Sino British College, USST; Zhejiang University City College; Zhengzhou Institute of Aeronautical Industry Management; Zhengzhou University of Light Industry
Germany: Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
Guatemala: University of the Valley of Guatemala, Proesur
Russia: Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation
Tajikistan: Technological University of Tajikistan, Dushanbe
Thailand: Mission College
USA: San Jacinto College
Vietnam: Raffles International College