The College of Business Administration hosted its first Alumni Reception and Open House in the new Graduate Education Wing in early January, co-hosted by the USF Alumni Association and sponsored by the Cherry Bekaert Holland CPA firm. More than 50 alumni came to see the new building (opened in March 2005) and to help kick-off the 50^th anniversary celebration year for both the College and the University.
 

The event was also an opportunity for alumni to network, catch up on the College’s latest achievements and happenings, and to say farewell to Dean Robert L. Anderson, who will retire this summer after serving more than 35 years with the College, including ten years as Dean.
 

Roxann Moore (Class of '81)
 

Guest speakers included John Borreca (Class of ’75), a member of the USF Board of Trustees; Roxann Moore (Class of 1981),  Executive Vice President, SunTrust Bank; Brian Lamb (Class of ’98), Chief Financial Officer for Home Discovery Real Estate Services; and David Mastrorio (Class of ’98), Executive Vice President of First Citrus Bank.
 

“Rocky the Bull” made a special guest appearance, and the USF Bookstore was on hand with dozens of commemorative items on display. Guests participated in tours of the new building and a prize drawing for gift baskets from COBA and the USF Alumni Association.

“I was delighted to see so many alumni come back and reconnect with their College, and enjoy seeing our new space – which is quite a departure from the ‘bunker,’” said Dean Anderson. “Alumni participation has a great impact on the future success of the College.”

John Borreca (Class of '75) and Rocky the Bull