Learn to Market Yourself to Employers

The School of Information Technology Invites students to attend “Your 30 Second Commercial”, a program that will provide valuable insight on how to develop a strategy to effectively market yourself to employers in a brief encounter. Presented by Career Link Business Services Representative, Larry Butts and Case Manager, Miki Aberle, the 45 minute session includes

technews@IllinoisState Spotlight – COB IT

By Crystal Person-Tillman The College of Business (COB) Information Technology (IT) staff members at Illinois State University support the technological needs of all COB faculty and staff as well as seven computer labs. They provide a myriad of ways to perform important job functions, get help with technology, and access information. One of the ways

Alumni Spotlight – Michelle Rojo

Having her career derailed for a year during the economic crisis turned out to be a dynamic learning opportunity for insurance executive Michelle Rojo ’90. It takes just 3 minutes to be inspired, enlightened and entertained. Click here to see the array of career paths taken by College of Business graduates in our latest Alumni

Professional Development Luncheon – Chicago Young Alumni Network

Professional Development Lunch Thursday, November 18, 2010 Topic: Interviewing Techniques and Strategies for Applying for a Job Hosted by the Chicago Young Alumni Network 11:30 a.m. – Check -in and lunch buffet 12:00 p.m. – Presentation 1:00 p.m. – Networking and questions Cost: $10 – Lunch will be provided. Featured presenters: For additional information on

Registration Deadline Approaching

The final day to register during this advanced registration period is November 10th.  Please register ASAP if you intend to take spring classes.

Diversity Tuition Waivers for spring and summer available

Funding for Diversity Tuition Waivers is available for spring and summer. Diversity Tuition Waivers are limited and are intended to support students who have been admitted to a graduate degree program at Illiniois State University, and who through their life, cultural, racial, and/or ethnic experience, have unique and potentially positive contributions to make to the program,

Board of Trustees Approves Naming of State Farm Hall of Business

  The Illinois State University Board of Trustees today approved naming the University’s College of Business Building the State Farm Hall of Business. The naming honors the long-standing partnership between State Farm and Illinois State. A formal naming ceremony for the building will take place on March 31, 2011. State Farm Companies Foundation has been

Buzzing around with Mark Young

An Alumni Spotlight by Jillian Collins Going from swinging away at the golf industry to buzzing around the digital world with Microsoft, Mark Young ’88 (marketing) has navigated his way through his career with a drive for success. At Illinois State, Young was on the golf team and an active member in the Sigma Phi

Peter Tapling 2010 School of Information Technology Distinguished Alumnus

Peter Tapling is the  2010 recipient of the School of Information Technology Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their profession and have made outstanding contributions to the community, state, or nation. Mr. Tapling has also been selected to the CAST Hall of Fame. Peter Tapling (B.S. Applied Computer Science,

Business Plan and Creative Ideas Competition – 2010

Vic Baldinger, co-owner and president of Energy Concepts & Solutions will be the keynote speaker during Illinois State University’s Entrepreneurship Day events on Friday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. in the Bone Student Center Old Main Room.  Baldinger will speak on the importance of entrepreneurship in today’s business world during the day’s