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DALLAS, Texas (SMU) - As Cox MBAs return from two weeks abroad, they are preparing to present their findings on the international business environment and economy to American Airlines executives and the Dallas business community. The American Airlines Global Leadership Program Symposium, held Thursday, May 23, 2002, serves as a forum for Cox MBAs to discuss the state of global business with the local business community. The centerpiece of this symposium will be a series of research reports prepared by Cox MBA students.

With the support of American Airlines, three groups of first-year Cox MBA students flew to either Asia, Europe, or Latin America to meet with executives from more than 40 global corporations in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, London, Munich, Stockholm, Buenos Aires, Monterrey, Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo. In each group, individuals were assigned different roles and responsibilities, from chief executive officer and external relations to accounting and corporate researcher. The leadership structure was maintained throughout the global visits, and will be utilized by some during the Symposium presentations.

After the morning discussions, David Cush, vice president of international planning and alliances for American Airlines, will serve as the keynote luncheon speaker. This half-day symposium is for Cox students, faculty, and interested members of the business community.

WHERE:	Andersen Gallery Cox School of Business Southern Methodist University 6212 Bishop Blvd.
WHEN:	Thursday, May 23, 2002 8:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Arthur Andersen Gallery) 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Doing Business in Europe (Georges Auditorium) 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Doing Business in Latin America (Georges Auditorium) 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Doing Business in Asia (Georges Auditorium) 12:00 noon Lunch with David Cush (Arthur Andersen Gallery)
SPONSORS:	The American Airlines Global Leadership Symposium is sponsored by SMU's Cox School of Business, Brinker International, Inc., Wells Fargo, and Tog and Allison George.
MEDIA:	This is an opportunity to be briefed on the business climate throughout Asia, Europe, and Latin America, and how that business climate may or may not affect U.S. business interests.