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Andrew Jackson ’80 BUA, president, BravoTECH Inc., is a successful entrepreneur and member of the College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame. Beyond technical know-how, Jackson believes professional success depends on personal ethics. Listen to presentation by Andrew Jackson of BravoTECH Inc. – “The law of karma in business: Build success one good deed at

After a 490 B.C. battle for democracy, Phidippides announced the victory by running 24  miles from the Greek village of Marathon to Athens.  The run is commemorated by the modern marathon, with the Athens Classic Marathon following the original course. Al Medina Jr. ’92 ran the event in 2008, finishing in 4 hours and 37

The College of Business is pleased to announce the 2009-2010 Archer Daniels Midland Scholarship recipients.  Seventy-five highly-qualified students applied for a scholarship. Nine were selected; each receiving a $3,000 award. 2009-2010 Archer Daniels Midland Scholarship Recipients: Michael Belpedio,  Junior Finance major Ashley Brewer,  Graduate student, BS/MPA Joseph DeLazzer,  Senior Finance major Lisa Martin,  Senior Accounting

Cynthia Kukla, art professor at Illinois State University, has just returned from Europe where she participated in two prestigious events.  Kukla was featured in “Manu Propria,” the Tallinn Drawing Triennial with 50 other artists from around the world.  Manu propria translated from Latin means “by the hand,” and artists were chosen who still use classical

While completing his business degree, Jerry Wirth ’88 didn’t envision the challenges he’d face as an entrepreneur in the Baltic States. ISU empowered him to withstand corruption and build an international business that now thrives. After connecting with fellow College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame member Mike Richard ’75, senior vice president and treasurer

Johnson & Johnson Corporate vice president and CIO LaVerne Council ’86 M.B.A. returned to campus and shared the presentation “Information Technology means business: Create real wealth combining technology with business”. Council is a member of the Illinois State University Alumni Hall of Fame and has agreed to serve as the keynote speaker for Business Week

Assistant Professor Emerita Margaret Erthal received the Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Business Education Association (IBEA). This is the most prestigious award presented by the association. Criteria include exceptional service to IBEA and an ongoing commitment to improving business education in Illinois. Erthal also received the Outstanding Service Award presented by the Illinois Association

An Emergency Alerts channel has been added to iCampus over the summer. Emergency notifications will be sent to members of Illinois State University any time an event threatens the life or safety of those on campus. For example, an emergency notification would be sent in the event of a shooting or other violent criminal activity

It is my pleasure to introduce you to the latest issue of the Statewide Standard. I am confident readers will be intrigued by the futuristic look we are taking on the evolution of education. In reality though, I believe you will find that the future is already here, alive and well,in the work of the College of Education at

The Illinois State University Alumni Relations office and President Al Bowman cordially invite alumni for a special performance of “Scapin” at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.The performance will take place on Saturday, July 18, and will include a pre-performance buffet dinner served on the Ewing Cultural Center grounds.Tickets for the evening range in price from $16