Business Week is the signature event in the College of Business. It brings together students, alumni, and industry partners for a week-long series of events designed specifically to enhance students’ professional readiness and soft skills. Participation in this year’s events involved more than 2,000 participants and included an etiquette and networking dinner, mock interviews, alumni
Category: College of Business
COB mourns the passing of accounting faculty member, Caroline Craig
It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of long-time College of Business faculty member Caroline Craig. In the campus community, Caroline will be remembered as an outstanding Professor in the Department of Accounting. “I always knew Caroline to be an excellent teacher and strong researcher, but I did not fully
Leadership Perspectives Dinner
Leadership Perspectives Dinner Thursday, March 31 Check in 4:30 p.m. Dinner 4:45–5:15 p.m. Keynote 5:15–6:10 p.m. Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center M.B.A. students, alumni, and Chamber of Commerce members are invited to the first annual Leadership Perspectives dinner. This event is designed to explore issues of interest to business professionals. College of Business Alumni Hall
College of Business Hall of Fame Honorees 2010/2011
Five College of Business graduates have been selected for induction into the 2010-2011 Alumni Hall of Fame and one for the Service Hall of Fame. Each is being recognized for his professional accomplishments and service to others. Honorees were selected from nominations submitted by alumni, faculty, staff, colleagues and friends. Scott Carr ’85 (marketing) Michael E.
Join us for Dave Magers’ Keynote Address and COBAN Reception
Keynote Address Business Week 2011 Wednesday, March 30 Two of the most powerful ways to build long-term career success are professional development and networking. As an Illinois State University College of Business graduate you can do both for free. Keynote Address 2–3 p.m. Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Center Dave Magers ’77, M.B.A. ’86, executive vice
PSI Listed in the Top University Sales Programs for 2010 by USEF
The University Sales Education Foundation has announced it’s choices for the Top University Sales Education Programs of 2010. The Professional Sales Institute – College of Business had the honor of beginning recognized as one of these top programs. To create this list, The University Sales Education Foundation (USEF) reviewed university programs that focus on professional
College of Business Family Mourns Passing of Hall of Fame Member Jim Tyree ’78, M.B.A. ‘80
While thousands of talented individuals have graduated from Illinois State University, only a handful have had the kind of dynamic and lasting impact on others as Jim Tyree ’78, M.B.A. ’80. A member of the College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame, Tyree’s death from stomach cancer at age 53 has resulted in a wave
COB ranked among top 100 schools
BusinessWeek magazine has again ranked Illinois State University’s College of Business among the top 100 undergraduate business schools nationwide. Illinois State placed 93rd out of all public and private universities and 46th among public undergraduate business programs in BusinessWeek’s Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2011 rankings. This marks the fourth year out of the last five
Gary Gemberling ’63 talks about business success
Fighter pilot, CIA operative and serial entrepreneur Gary Gemberling ’63 says one key to business success isn’t avoiding risks, it’s knowing how to evaluate them
Register now for the April 28th COBAN professional development seminar and networking event at Hotel 71 in Chicago
Two of the most powerful ways to build long-term career success are professional development and networking. As an Illinois State University College of Business graduate you can do both. Join us on Thursday, April 28, at Hotel 71 in Chicago for “Understanding and Harnessing the Power of the Social Media Landscape for Yourself and Your
