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Women's Professional Leadership Development Luncheon scheduled for November 19

The next Women's Professional Leadership Development Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, November 19. UE's director of University Relations, Ms. Lucy Himstedt, will present on "The Business of Saying Thank You." For more information

First Women's Professional Leadership Development Luncheon scheduled for October 29

The first Women's Professional Leadership Development Luncheon of the '09-'10 academic year is scheduled for Thursday, October 29. The guest speaker will be Ms. Pamela Goedde, a human resources professional from the Human Element, Inc .

 

Women's Professional Leadership Development Luncheons set for '09-'10 year

Mark your calendars for the '09 - '10 Women's Professional Leadership Development Lunches. These lunches are designed to educate women business majors at UE on topics important to their business careers, but not necessarily taught in the classroom. Prominent area business women will be invited as guest speakers and mentors. Luncheons are scheduled on the following Thursday's: October 29, November 19, and January 28. More details will be provided as they become available.

Etiquette Dinner Planned for Business Majors

All business majors at the University of Evansville will be invited to the annual Business Etiquette Dinner scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2010. This event is designed to provide valuable information not taught inside the classroom to help students develop confidence and provide a competitive edge in business dining situations. Diana Hurt, Vice President and Corporate Trainer at Integra Bank, will provide instruction on many practical tips of business dining. The dinner will take place in the Ridgway University Center from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Save the Date for the 2010 Evansville New Venture Creation Competition

The next Evansville New Venture Creation Competition has been set for Friday, March 26, 2010. The 2009 competition featured student teams from a dozen undergraduate institutions across the US and Canada. The 2010 winner will claim a prize of $10,000. This competition is open to all undergraduate teams in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Click to see the brochure Link to New Venture website

Evansville New Venture Creation Competition

The fourth annual Evansville New Venture Creation Competition took place in Smythe Lecture Hall on the campus of UE on Friday, April 3. Each of twenty-three teams presented a business plan to a panel of eight judges comprised of area business executives. Teams came from undergraduate universities throughout the US and Canada. The winning teams were announced live on WTVW at a reception in the atrium of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration that evening.

First Place - $10,000 J & J Solutions
Jared Garfield
University of Iowa

Second Place - $2,500 MissionMatchUp
Brian Paplaski and Kristeen Hudson
Purdue University

Third Place - $1,000 Chemwise
Alex D'Ettorre and Teddy Rader
Bowling Green State University (Ohio)

 

Management 480 to Work With GAP Project

The Schroeder Family School of Business Administration has incorporated global thinking and experiential learning into the curriculum. We believe that this approach prepares students for success after graduation. Working with the Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana, the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will be assisting Global Assistance Projects (GAP). Learn more

 

Farrukh Iqbal of World Bank to Address UE Students

Farrukh Iqbal of the World Bank will be video conferencing with UE students at 4 p.m. in Smythe Lecture Hall (Room 170) on Friday, March 27. The presentation is titled "Global Financial Turmoil and the Prospects for Developing Countries." Iqbal graciously accepted an invitation from UE Professor of Finance Dr. Walayet A. Khan to participate in this video conference.

At the World Bank, Iqbal is the manager of the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management group in the Middle East and North Africa Region. He has visited UE in person twice in recent years and has interacted with UE students on several occasions. He holds a BA degree from Harvard University and a PhD Economics degree from Yale University. He has authored several research papers and books on international development and has more than 25 years of experience working on lower income countries, especially in East Asia and the Middle East. The event is open to all UE students, faculty, staff and local public.

International Speaker Series Set for 2009

The Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana has proudly announced the International Speaker Series for 2009. The series will begin on Monday, March 30 with the Extreme Entrepreneur Tour (EET). EET will take place in the Ridgway University Center Room 251A from 1 - 5 PM. Former UE student James Makawa, president and co-founder of the Africa Channel, will return to campus on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PM in Eykamp Hall. The fall semester will bring Thomas Friedman, famed author of "The World is Flat." Mr. Friedman will speak downtown at the Centre at 7:00 PM on Friday, November 6. These events are free and open to the public.

Entrepreneurship Week Begins March 30

Entrepreneurship Week will kick off on Monday March 30th with the first installment of the 2009 Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana International Speaker Series. From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Extreme Entrepreneur Tour will take over the Ridgway University Center. You may RSVP to attend this event at www.extremetour.org. On Wednesday, April 1, the second annual Student Entrepreneurship Fair will take place in the Ridgway University Center from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Wrapping up the week on Friday April 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will be the Evansville New Venture Creation Competition where over $12,000 in prizes will be up for grabs.

Monday’s Extreme Entrepreneur Tour, run by the company of the same name, will be an inspirational start to the week and a great tie-in for the Global Institute. This high-energy program to be held in Eykamp Hall is sure to be both stimulating and educational. Two keynote speakers deliver their ‘how they did it’ story and offer lessons learned. Afterwards, visions and action plans are created by participants at the Action Workshop. The event then closes with a panel discussion of some entrepreneurial do’s and don’ts. Networking opportunities will abound as students interact with the EET staff, guest panelists Todd and Kristen Tucker, and each other. The Entrepreneurship Fair on Wednesday, held in the Ridgway University Center, will give student-run businesses a chance to showcase and advertise their products and services. The Evansville New Venture Creation Competition (ENVCC) is back for its fourth consecutive year, and will serve as the exciting culmination of Entrepreneurship Week. ENVCC is an all-day competition in which undergraduate students from California to Connecticut, even Canada, compete against their peers for the top prize of $10,000 to be put toward start-up costs. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded in the amounts of $2,500 and $1,000, respectively. Each team will present their innovative new ideas to a panel of community judges, followed by a short Q&A session. Presentations will take place in Smythe Lecture Hall beginning at 9:00 a.m. and awards will follow at 6:00 p.m. These events are free and open to the public.

UE Through the Years

Follow the progression of the UE School of Business Administration though the years. Click here

Schroeder Family School of Business Administration Receives LEED's Certification

The Schroeder Family School of Business Administration has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. The honor, bestowed by the U.S. Green Building Council, goes to buildings whose design helps to protect the environment and the health of those working inside. Bob Clark, dean of the business school, said the university was trying to set an example by securing the first LEED certification in the community. “We recognized this building would have an impact on the environment in its design and construction phase, as well as in its future,” Clark said. Read the full article.

Major Financial Award Available for Vanderburgh County Residents

All Vanderburgh County students looking to enter the University of Evansville in the coming academic year received a $72,000 incentive today, with the announcement of the University’s William L. Ridgway Award. Read attached article for important details.

Etiquette Dinner Offered to Business Majors

All business majors at the University of Evansville are invited to register for the annual Business Etiquette Dinner scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2009. This event is designed to provide valuable information not taught inside the classroom to help students develop confidence and provide a competitive edge in business dining situations. Diana Hurt, Vice President and Corporate Trainer at Integra Bank, and Jeff Reed, Executive-in-Residence from UE's Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana, will provide instruction on many practical tips of business dining in the US and abroad. The dinner will take place in the Ridgway University Center from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Reservations are required.

New EMBA Cohort Began January 2009

The second cohort of the Executive MBA program began classes on January 9. The members of the cohort will remain together, learning from classmates as well as professors, throughout their time at UE. They'll meet Friday evenings and Saturdays on alternating weekends with graduation in May 2010.

 

Welcome New Faculty Member Dr. Kathy Kleindorfer

It is a pleasure to announce that Dr. Kathy Kleindorfer is joining the faculty of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration as a full time Visiting Assistant Professor of Management effective with the spring 2009 semester and forward. Dr. Kleindorfer is a long time friend of the School and the University and is currently teaching Management 497 on Monday evenings. Her experience and understanding of the importance of the linkages between academics and the business community will bring a sense of energy to our management curriculum as she delivers the capstone course and other management electives.

 

UE Welcome's Allan Hubbard for International Speaker Series

Allan Hubbard, current Chairman of E&A Industries, Inc. and former Assistant to President George W. Bush, will be speaking on November 13, 2008 in Neu Chapel at 7:00 PM. Admission is free and open to the public. Mr. Hubbard will also take part in a Student Q & A session at 4:00 PM in Smythe Lecture Hall. Click here to learn more.

 

Jeffrey Reed to Speak During International Education Week

The University's own Executive-in-Residence, Jeffrey Reed, will be the keynote speaker to kick off International Education Week on Monday, November 17. Mr. Reed will use his experience gained from many years working in various countries overseas to present his lecture, "Culture Shock: Why it is Necessary." Please join us for this fascinating presentation at 7:00 PM in Smythe Lecture Hall in the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration building. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Celebrate International Education Week with UE

November 17-23, 2008

Art activities and performances abound during this week celebrating the importance of International Education and Exchange. Try your hand at international art activities all week in the Speak Loud Gallery, and find out how family grocery lists vary around the world during Club cMoe on Wednesday at 3:30PM and Saturday at 1PM. International students from the University of Evansville will join in on Saturday, November 22 from 11AM-1:30PM and on Sunday, November 23 at 2PM to engage families in crafts, dances and more from their home countries.

EMBA Class Goes to China

The Executive MBA class will embark on their international business mission to China on September 30, 2008.  First, students will spend a couple of days in Hong Kong, visiting Victoria’s Peak, Stanley Harbor and Star Ferry.  On October 4, the class will travel to Beijing where they will have the opportunity to participate in a presentation lead by the University of International Business and Economics and hear an overview of the Chinese economy.  In addition, the class will learn about the Asian investment environment and  consumer behavior.  They will also hear from Mr. Gilbert Van Kerckhove, Managing Director of the Beijing Olympics.  Mr. Gilbert will provide a summary on Beijing before and after the Olympics.  Between October 8 and 12, the class will visit Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou.  Here, the class will visit several companies and participate in discussions with management.  The class is scheduled to visit the following companies: Boehringer Ingelheim, Shanghai Hengyuan Garment, Crown Corporation and the Suzhou Industrial Park.  To learn more about the international business mission to China, visit the EMBA class blog at:  http://evansvilleemba.blogspot.com/

First EMBA Cohort Graduation Ceremony Set

The first Executive MBA Cohort is scheduled to complete the 20-month long program by November 22, 2008. The Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will host a special hooding ceremony for the class on December 16, 2008 at 7:00 pm in Smythe Lecture Hall. Keynote speaker will be Ms. Linda White, President of Deaconess Hospital. Reception will follow in the Atrium. Students, their families and friends are invited to this special occasion and are advised to RSVP to the Executive MBA office at 812-488-2455 or by contacting Cindy Kelley at ck116@evansville.edu. Baccalaureate and commencement will take place on December 17, 2008 (location and time to be determined).
Photo of 2008 EMBA Class

Grant Gives UE Entrepreneurs a Boost

The spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration at the University of Evansville will have an added boost in the coming academic year, thanks to a generous grant from the Charlotte and Leo Peyronnin Family Fund in the Vanderburgh Community Foundation, a member of the Community Foundation Alliance. Read more

Jim Schaefer Chosen as Global Scholar

Dr. Schaefer, Professor of Business Administration, will examine the global nature of accounting standards. Specifically, over half of the countries in the world use International Accounting Standards (IAS) as a framework for external financial reporting. In the United States, we use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which are promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). European Union countries use IAS. In recognition of today’s global economy, the FASB has developed the Convergence Project. The purpose of convergence is, where possible, to align GAAP with IAS. Dr. Schaefer’s work will examine the integration of these new approaches to standard setting into our accounting curriculum to ensure students have formal training in IAS as well as GAAP.

Women's Professional Leadership Development Luncheons Resume

The first Women's Professional Leadership Development Luncheon of the new academic year will take place on Thursday, September 25 from 12:15 - 1:15 PM in the McCurdy Alumni Memorial Union building, Room 200. Ms. Dana Nelson will present "How to be a Genuine Networker." Please see below for more details of specific events. Read more general information regarding the women's luncheon series.

Dean Chooses Award Winners

Dr. Robert Clark, Dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration, recently announced his annual awards. Dr. Walayet Khan, Professor of Finance, was named as the 2008 Dean's Research Award recipient. The Dean's Service Award for 2008 went to Dr. Martin Fraering, Assistant Professor of Marketing. Congratulations to Drs. Fraering and Khan!

New EMBA Degree Offered

Area professionals are now able to receive an executive-style Master of Business Administration degree in 20 months, through a new program approved on October 14, 2006 by the University of Evansville Board of Trustees. "The Executive MBA program will be a great complement to The Schroeder Family School of Business Administration's undergraduate classes and community offerings," UE President Stephen Jennings said. "Area business people have expressed a desire for this type of program and the University is proud to fulfill the needs of the community and region. This program will provide those enrolled the opportunity to develop themselves for achievement at the highest levels of leadership."
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