University President Donna E. Shalala moderated a question   and answer session with the legendary Jack Welch at the 2009   Global Business Forum.

-Muhtar Kent, President and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company

"I applaud President Donna Shalala and Dean Barbara Kahn for having the foresight to bring together business leaders to share their knowledge and vision on the economic, social and political implications of global connectivity. The timing of this forum could not be more opportune to discuss where we are, how our global interconnectedness is helping or hindering us, and where we are going, at probably the most challenging time most of us have ever experienced."

-Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa, Former President, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management

"Loved the high caliber of speakers and my access to them! Loved the receptions which allowed me to do that."

-Margot Lederer Prado, AICP Industrial Specialist, Business Development Services, City of Oakland, CA

"Speakers were top notch, very impressed."

-Michael Lapointe, Vice President, BayBridge Capital Advisors LLC

"Most beneficial were the multiple constituencies of the University, from faculty, students, board members, community support and parents."

-David Goodnight, Executive-in-Residence, Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation

"It was extremely well organized. The sessions were excellent with a good balance between plenary and smaller sessions. I also enjoyed the meals under the tent. It was great fun and facilitated speaking with many different people."

-Linda Steckley, Senior Director for Philanthropy, The Brookings Institution