Global forum features author Axtell

A public event designed for anyone interested in international business and education – “The Global Forum: Where in the World Do You Want to Work?” – will be held at UW–Madison Monday, Nov. 2, 6 -8:30 p.m.

Featuring speaker and author Roger Axtell, who has written nine books on business and social protocol abroad, the forum will be held in Room 1100 in the Business School’s Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave. Admission is free.

Axtell will provide a humorous and informative look at international interactions. Retired vice president of worldwide marketing for the Parker Pen Co., Axtell recently was ranked one the 25 most influential people in world trade. He has been described as “an international Emily Post” by The New Yorker magazine and has been a talk-show guest on NBC’s “Today” show, the Merv Griffin show, the Regis Philbin show and CNN’s “International Hour.”

A corporate panel from internationally focused organizations, including Cargill, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce – International Division, General Motors and Rayovac, will follow. Participants will discuss employment perspectives and the global job market. Refreshments and a book-signing will conclude the evening.

The Global Forum is sponsored by the Business School’s Center for International Business Education and Research, and the Business Career Center. It is supported by the Agricultural and Life Sciences Career Services Office, Career Advising and Planning Services, Engineering Career Services, International Student and Scholar Services, the International Institute and the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

For further information contact Susan Huber Miller at (608) 263-7682 or Karen Stauffacher at (608) 262-2810.