The College of Business at Illinois State University is seeking nominations for two alumni awards. To see more details and to complete a nomination, follow this link http://www.cob.ilstu.edu/alumni/ and then choose the appropriate award. You can complete a nomination in just a few minutes. The submission deadline is June 15, 2010. The Alumni Early
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Metcalf teachers honored at College of Education meeting
Several faculty members were recognized for their research and service accomplishments as well as those who are retiring.
College of Business Graduation Party – May 7th
Congratulations to our upcoming graduating students. The College of Business faculty and staff are proud of our student’s accomplishments at Illinois State University. To celebrate this event, we have organized a party for all College of Business graduating students and their families. The Graduation Party will be held in the College of Business building.
Grateful alumnus creates scholarship to inspire teachers
Darrel A. Sutter ’60, M.S. ’68, believes the teacher makes the difference in the classroom. His Illinois State professors were instrumental in helping him choose teaching as a career. Sutter enrolled expecting a business-related career, but was drawn to education. He liked the idea of challenging himself to challenge others to learn. “The role of
Alumni Spotlights – Mike Richard
McDonald’s restaurants serve nearly 60 million customers each day and employ more than 1.6 million individuals. Mike Richard ’75 didn’t set out to be an accounting major, but for the past ten years he has been senior vice president and treasurer for the company. It takes just 3 minutes to be inspired, enlightened and entertained.
Alumni Spotlight: Ronna Timpa ‘89 HR
Ronna Timpa ’89 (HR) is a successful entrepreneur with the desire to improve lives. The founder of Workplace ESL Solutions, Timpa’s company offers corporate language training that equips entry level foreign born workers with specific workplace English so they can effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and most importantly, customers. After graduation from Illinois State
“Essentials of Effective Leadership”
Illinois State University Alumni Hall of Fame member, Willie Brown ’73 will present “Essentials of Effective Leadership” on Wednesday, April 21 from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in Brown Ball Room in Bone Student Center. Brown recently retired as Executive Vice President of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. He began his career with the company
Entrepreneurship Day: Learn How to Live Your Passion
Artist turned entrepreneur Robert Fishbone will be the keynote speaker for Illinois State University’s Entrepreneurship Day, Friday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal. Business plan and creative idea competitions and workshop sessions with local entrepreneurs will also be featured events. Activities are free
Recognized as a Center of Actuarial Excellence – Society of Actuaries
Illinois State University was one of just thirteen universities worldwide recently recognized as a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries (SOA). It is the only university in Illinois to receive this noteworthy distinction. The actuarial program is housed in the College of Arts and Science and directed by Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski.
Alumni Spotlights – Deb Christner
It’s a long way from living in Alaska to working in Italy, and an even bigger move from a career in the military police to one as a successful business analyst at State Farm, but Deb Christner ’99 will tell you each step has been part of a very exciting adventure. It takes just 3
