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Economics and Finance Club to attend the R.I.S.E. VIII Annual Global Student Investment Forum, March 27-29, 2008

The USI Economics and Finance Club will be attending the R.I.S.E. VIII Annual Global Student Investment Forum on March 27-29, 2008, on the University of Dayton campus.

R.I.S.E. is the first forum of its kind to bring leading students, faculty and Wall Street together in an interactive learning environment to discuss a range of pertinent issues facing investment professionals. R.I.S.E. VIII will include keynote presentations by a group of internationallly renowned industry leaders, specialized breakout sessions, workshops, career strategies forum and an optional portfolio competiton. In addition, the students will experience a historic NASDAQ Remote Closing Bell ceremony, live from R.I.S.E.

For additional information, contact Dr. Manfen Chen at mwchen@usi.edu.

Fifth Third human resources officer Donna Harris is alumni in residence, February 18, 2008

An award-winning College of Business graduate with 15 years of experience in human resources management in three states will speak to students and faculty February 18 as the College of Business alumni in residence.

Donna Harris '93 M.B.A. '01 is vice president and senior human resources business partner for Fifth Third Bank Southern Indiana. She joined Fifth Third in 2004. She has responsibility for all human resources functions within Fifth Third Southern Indiana, including Evansville, Southwestern Indiana, St. Louis, Western Kentucky, and four sites in Illinois.

Previously she was human resources director at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky, for eight years and human resources director at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, for three years.

The Alumni-in-Residence program includes a full day of large- and small-group presentations. Harris will speak on the topic "Your Future: It's All About Choices." She will focus on the choices students have in college and beyond and how those choices affect opportunities and work/life satisfaction in their futures.

Harris was recognized as Indiana State Human Resources Professional of the Year in 2002. She is a past member of the Indiana State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and past president of the Evansville-Area Human Resource Association. During her tenure as a human resources manager, her current and past employers earned six Family Friendly and Diversity Awards, sponsored by the Evansville-Area Human Resource Association and the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana to honor and recognize companies that are leaders in developing a workplace that embraces diversity and family-friendly practices.

The USI College of Business chapter of SHRM received a Superior Chapter Award in 1993-94 when Harris was vice president. She has continued her interest and involvement with the student chapter by serving as a liaison between the chapter and the Evansville-Area Human Resource Association.

Harris is a graduate and member of the board of directors of Leadership Evansville. She is active in a number of other community activities.

Entrepreneurship and innovation expert to offer two public programs at USI, November 19, 2007

Dr. Jeffrey A. Stamp, chair of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the University of North Dakota's College of Business and Public Administration, will give two free public presentations on Monday, November 19, at the University of Southern Indiana.

He will present "The Art and Science of Bold Thinking: Creating a Culture of Opportunity" at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in Mitchell Auditorium in the Health Professions Center.

Dr. Greg Murphy, associate dean of the USI College of Business, said, "Jeff Stamp's focus is on creativity and opportunity recognition. Evansville is developing significant community resources to support entrepreneurs. What we need, however, are more entrepreneurs. Improving creative thinking and opportunity recognition skills should result in more, inspired entrepreneurs with great ideas. For this reason we are offering this program to the public."

In October, the University of North Dakota ranked eighth of 25 colleges and universities on a list of "Best Schools for Entrepreneurs" in the nation, according to a survey of more than 700 schools by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.

Stamp was the inventor, creator, and brand manager of "Baked Lays" for PepsiCo's snack division Frito-Lay, which achieved $230 million in first-year sales and was named by Ernst and Young as the top brand introduction for the food sector.

After his corporate life, he built his own successful business as a master brand innovator in both consumer goods and technology arenas. After selling his first venture, he served for six years as the "chief trained brain" and vice president of technology for Richard Saunders International's Eureka! Ranch, a top new product and service creativity think tank. In recognition of their original R & D efforts, Stamp and his team were awarded the "George Land World-Class Innovator Award" from the Innovation Network and Fast Company magazine. Products created by Stamp appear in markets worldwide.

He received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and is sought after as a speaker, giving an average of 45 keynotes nationwide each year. In 2003, he and Doug Hall published their third book, Meaningful Marketing.

USI Marketing Club Sales Competition, Registration Deadline is November 8, 2007

The USI Marketing Club Sales Competition will be held on November 15, 2007.

The USI Marketing Club is calling upon all business students to compete in the 1st Annual USI Marketing Club Sales Competition. Participants will be conducting a 15-20 minute mock sales call on a mock buyer. Judges will be scoring the contestants on their ability to ask good questions, effectively build rapport with the prospect, present an effective presentation, and - most importantly - close, or secure a business commitment from the buyer.  Download brochure...

First and second place winners of the competition win a spot on the University of Southern Indiana Sales Team that includes an all expense paid trip & the opportunity to compete at the National Collegiate Sales Competition at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia (about 30 miles North of Atlanta). The competition features a two-day competition, and a large career fair and expo for those interested in sales and marketing career paths. Last year, over 90 major employers recruited students at the career fair.

The third place winner will also travel to the National Collegiate Sales Competition as the 1st alternate for the University of Southern Indiana Sales Team.

To register, or to obtain more information on the USI Marketing Club Sales Competition, please contact:
Dr. Mark McKnight
Orr Center 3029
465-1012
mamcknight@usi.edu

Indiana Entrepreneur Bootcamp, November 6, 2007

TechPoint will host its next regional Indiana Entrepreneur Bootcamp in Evansville at University of Southern Indiana's University Center - Carter Hall on Tuesday, November 6 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This free program helps entrepreneurs find ways to make their companies lean, mean business machines.

Attendees will learn how to make their businesses more effective from the best business drill sergeants in Indiana, as well as renowned business coach Bill Joos, principal at Go To Market Consulting, formerly vice president of Entrepreneur Development at Silicon Valley-based Garage Technology Ventures. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with experts, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists.

The Bootcamp curriculum teaches participants how to transform business startups into profitable companies and train profitable enterprises to become entrepreneurial machines. Bill Joos will tell it like it is as he puts participants through the paces of business positioning and refining the “elevator pitch,” in addition of how to avoid common business planning mistakes.

The program begins at 8:00 a.m. with registration and a networking continental breakfast, followed by a welcome and introductions. Bill Joos will teach all three workshops and moderate a panel discussion with local entrepreneurs and community representatives. Workshops include:

• Perfecting Your Positioning and Brand,
• Perfecting Your Pitching and Presentation, and
• Ten Biggest Mistakes in Business Plans.

To sign up, visit http://www.indianabootcamp.org/enlist.htm.

Meet with Architect Jeff Ryan of HOK, October 24, 2007

Meet with Jeff Ryan, vice-president of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum (HOK) of St. Louis, and ask questions about the new Business and Engineering Center, 8:00 a.m. in room OC2036.  The goal is to outline and explain the considerations that led to the design of the new building.

Softball game--UNIV 101 challenges faculty and staff, October 21, 2007

The members of Dr. Greg Valentine's UNIV 101 (Freshman Initiative class) are challenging the faculty and staff of the College of Business to a "friendly" game of softball on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the Intramural fields on Broadway.  Dr. Valentine says, "Let's show these young kids that we of the graying generation still have it in us."  If you would like to play, please let Dr. Valentine know.

Fisher Cup Tournament, October 20, 2007

The time has come for the annual Fisher Cup.  The Cup "tournament" will be held Saturday, October 20^th at Helfrich Hills Golf Course beginning at noon.  Please let Bill Henderson know as soon as possible if you plan on participating in this fun event.  Dust off your clubs and join us for a day of golf and laughter.

Business Idea Competition, September 27-October 18, 2007

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Accounting Extravaganza, October 15, 2007

The 2007 Accounting Extravaganza (which is an annual event for students, faculty, and members of the USI Accounting Circle) will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 in Carter Hall. The event is open to accounting majors and others potentially interested in accounting as a major. The Accounting Extravaganza begins at 6:00 p.m. and includes a dinner, games, door prizes, and presentation of the annual USI Distinguished Accountant Award. There is no cost to students, but advanced reservations are required. If you are interested in participating in the 2007 Accounting Extravaganza, please contact Linda Dillbeck at 464-1926 or LDillbec@usi.edu by October 5, 2007.  Download Flyer.

Accounting Circle Golf Outing, October 9, 2007

The Department of Accounting and Business Law and the USI Accounting Circle will hold its Third Annual USI Accounting Circle Golf Outing on Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at the Helfrich Hills Golf Club. The proceeds of the golf outing benefit student scholarships. There is no cost to accounting students that are assigned to a golf team, but advanced reservations are required. If you are interested in playing in the 2007 Accounting Circle Golf Outing, please contact Linda Dillbeck at 464-1926 or LDillbec@usi.edu by October 1, 2007.  Download Flyer and Registration.

Executive in Residence, October 1, 2007

Jim Thyen, CEO and President of Kimball International, will be our Executive in Residence on Monday, October 1.  He will make presentations entitled "To Live is To Change" at 9 and 11 USI's Carter Hall.  All USI students and the public are invited.  For more information...

Visit London and Paris during spring break 2008, sign-up deadline is September 30, 2007

The deadline for students to enroll in the College of Business spring break trip to London and Paris is September 30^th, 2007.  Read the flyer for more information.

Entrepreneurship expert on campus, September 24, 2007

The director of Millikin University's nationally recognized entrepreneurship program will be at USI for a two-day visit. Sharon Alpi will speak to students on "Entrepreneurship Across the Disciplines" at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 24 in Carter Hall D of the University Center.  For more information...

IT Alliance meeting, May 17, 2007

Colts executive to speak at USI, March 27, 2007

Kurt Humphrey, vice president of finance with the Indianapolis Colts, will offer a free public lecture, "How the Colts do Business," at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in Mitchell Auditorium in the Health Professions Center.

Humphrey has been with the Colts since they moved to Indianapolis. A question and answer period will follow his presentation. While on campus, Humphrey also will address Economics of Sports and Principles of Marketing classes, and there will be a Colts Trivia Contest at 1:30 p.m. in the University Center. Colts fans are encouraged to wear Colts gear.

The event was organized by the College of Business Living Learning Community.

Goldsby to lecture for National Entrepreneurship Week, February 26, 2007

The College of Business will acknowledge National Entrepreneurship Week February 26-March 3. Activities include a lecture by Dr. Michael Goldsby, Stoops Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship for Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Program. 

Goldsby, a former faculty member with the USI College of Business, will present "Entrepreneurship in the Heartland" at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday, February 26, in Carter Hall in the University Center. At Ball State, he teaches and writes in the areas of entrepreneurship, business ethics, and strategic management. As a management educator, he received the Jack Hoover Award for Teaching Excellence at Virginia Tech.

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College of Business student volunteers offer free tax help, February 7 - April 11, 2007

Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), USI student volunteers will provide free tax assistance on Wednesdays, February 7-April 11, 2007.

"This is a good opportunity for people who have reasonably simple income tax returns and want to avoid having to pay for professional tax preparation services," said Brett Long, associate professor of accounting and business law. "It is also a great experience for our accounting students."

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