Events
Accounting Circle Extravaganza, November 4, 2009
All students interested in Accounting Careers, please join us!
- Network with local business leaders
- Learn more about careers in Accounting
- Participate in challenging team activities
Accounting Career Panel Discussion:
- Darryl Spurlock - Umbach & Associates, LLP
- Tonya Borders - Integra Bank Wealth Management Division
- Kevin Hammett - Regency Commercial Associates, LLC
Contact the College of Business office at 464-1926 or Email: kldodson to make your reservation!
Co-sponsored by the USI Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi and the USI Accounting and Professional Services Club.
2009 Executive in Residence is Ira B. Boots
Ira G. Boots, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Berry Plastics, will be the College of Business 2009 Executive-in-Residence on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.
The schedule follows:
- Open Forum at 9:00 a.m. in Carter Hall
- Open Forum at 10:00 a.m. in Carter Hall
The primary purpose of the Executive-in-Residence program is to provide opportunities for students to gain insights into the business world and into the thoughts and lives of business executives. This is a great opportunity for students.
Board of Advisors meeting--April 7, 2009, at 3:30 PM
The Board of Advisors Spring Meeting will be April 7, 2009, at Evansville Living’s new offices in The Cigar Building.
Symposium: Creatively Harnessing the Power of Technology for Enterprise — February 26, 2009
USI College of Business offers free symposium for area businesses
In the spirit of the third annual National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW), a celebration of the heritage of entrepreneurship in America, the USI College of Business in partnership with USI Extended Services and the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville (GAGE) is offering a free half-day symposium, “Creatively Harnessing the Power of Technology for Enterprise,” from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, February 26, in Carter Hall in the University Center at USI.
The symposium is free and open to the public, but will be of particular interest to area business owners and entrepreneurs.
The symposium begins with the first seminar in the 2009 GAGE-Crane Tech Transfer Showcase series, made possible through a partnership between Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville (GAGE) and Crane Naval Weapons Center (NAVSEA). The Tech Transfer Showcase is the first step in making Crane’s scientific capabilities, technology, and patent portfolio available to area businesses. Through relationships with USI and the Southwest Indiana WIRED, the series of eight seminars will be presented this year to inform regional businesses of these opportunities.
Reggie Joslin, deputy for small business at Crane, will present “How to do Business with Crane.” John Dement, of the Technology Engagement Office at Crane, will discuss “Matching Businesses with the Appropriate Part of Crane,” and Joe Wallace, president and CEO of GAGE, will talk about “Business Opportunities through Technology Transfer.”
The symposium continues with topical sessions offered by the USI College of Business focused on entrepreneurship, idea uniqueness, and innovation.
Mark Long, president of Long Performance Advisors, Inc., will present “Driving Innovation by Utilizing Technology.” Tracy Zeller, a USI alumna and owner of Tracy Zeller Enterprises, will discuss “Entrepreneurship in Times of Economic Uncertainty,” and Dr. Mary Ann Shifflet, USI instructor in Economics, will talk about “Patent Searching Tools and Techniques.”
There is no charge to attend the symposium, but advance registration is required. Program details, the complete schedule, and registration are available online, or call 812/464-1989 or 800/467-8600 to register.
Media should contact Bryan Bourdeau, instructor in business, at 812/461-5247 or bbourdeau@usi.edu.
Wendy Knipe Bredhold
News & Information Services
National Entrepreneurship Week — February 21 – 28, 2009
The 3rd annual National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW), a Celebration of the heritage of entrepreneurship in America and NEW opportunities for a NEW GENERATION is sponsored by the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education.
What is the mission? National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) and institutionalize it as a celebration of American entrepreneurs and the lifelong learning educational opportunities that prepare the NEW business leaders of the future.
Joining the NEW Movement in the continuing Celebration with the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education are the Consortium Members, State Leadership Teams, and sponsors who support the entrepreneurial culture and advocate for entrepreneurship education everywhere.
In the spirit of NEW, The University of Southern Indiana College of Business, in partnership with USI Extended Services and the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville (GAGE) invites you to attend Creatively Harnessing the Power of Technology for Enterprise Symposium...
Alumnus-in-Residence--February 9, 2009
Kerry Jackson '84, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Shoe Carnival, will be the 2009 Alumnus-in-Residence on Monday, February 9, 2009.
Mr. Jackson's topic will be “The Life Cycle of a Shoe.” He will present at 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon in Carter Hall on Monday, February 9. This is open to the public.
The Alumni-in-Residence program provides an interesting and valuable insight into the business world not available through traditional classroom lectures and highlights for our students the success of a graduate from the College of Business.
Dr. Khayum to present "Our Region’s Economy", November 20, 2008
Dr. Mohammed Khayum, dean of the College of Business, will present "Our Region’s Economy" at the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana's 2008 Regional Economic Summit on November 20 at the Centre.
The presentation will define our region’s economic base, its interdependences and competitiveness to the U.S. and World economies. If continuing on the same economic track, what will be our growth compared to the national economy? What are the base industries that represent our next generation of world class growth? How well is the region prepared to provide the environment and nurturing necessary to grow these new industries?
Board of Advisors meeting, November 18, 2008
The fall 2008 Board of Advisors meeting will be Tuesday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Please notify Nancy Bizal (nbizal@usi.edu) if you plan to attend.
Accounting Circle Extravaganza, November 12, 2008
All students interested in Accounting Careers, please join us!
- Network with local business leaders
- Learn more about careers in Accounting
- Participate in challenging team activities
Accounting Career Panel Discussion:
- Larry B. Whiteside - Associate Director, Global Business Controls, Mead Johnson Nutritionals
- Connie S. Wellmeyer - Assistant General Manager, Corporate Planning, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana
- Joe Meyer - Partner, BKD, LLP
Contact the College of Business office at 464-1718 or LDillbec@usi.edu to make your reservation!
Co-sponsored by the USI Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi and the USI Accounting and Professional Services Club.
Global Financial Panic Panel Discussion, November 3, 2008
7:00 pm in Kleymeyer Hall
Between Friday, October 3, and Monday, October 6, the Dow Jones fluctuated more than 1300 points; closing below 10,000 for the first time in four years. Since then it has dipped below 8000, and the US government has pledged a $700 billion rescue package. World markets have mirrored the US markets.
How has this crisis spread from the US to the rest of the world? Are we in a global recession? How will we be affected in Evansville? How is this crisis different from the Great Depression? To what extent have recent policies of deregulation caused the crisis or is it a cyclical, periodic crisis of a market system? Is it over yet? How long will it last?
Bring your questions to faculty from Economics, Finance, Political Science and Sociology on Monday, November 3, at 7 pm in Kleymeyer Hall.
Dr. Mohammed Khayum, Dean, College of Business
Dr. Brian Posler, Assistant Provost, Political Science
Dr. Khaled Elkhal, Finance
Dr. Jong C. Rhim, Finance
Dr. Daria Sevastianova, Economics
Dr. Sudesh Mujumdar, Economics
Dr. Niharika Banerjea, Sociology
Moderated by Dr. Oana Armeanu, Political Science
Sponsored by International Studies and the Political Science Society.
For more information contact Pat Aakhus at paakhus@usi.edu 465-7088
Executive in Residence Program with Tim Stonesifer , October 24, 2008
Tim Stonesifer is the chief financial officer (CFO) of SABIC Innovative Plastics. SABIC Innovative Plastics, a business unit of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), founded in September 2007 with the acquisition of GE Plastics, is headquartered in Pittsfield, Mass. (more...)
IDEATION = Business Idea Competition, deadline is October 22, 2008
Your IDEATION is needed! In the spirit of expanding efforts to stimulate an entrepreneurial mindset across the USI campus leading up to the 2008 Indiana Entrepreneurship Week (October 27 – 31) and Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 17 – 23), you are invited to participate in a Business Idea Competition.
What is ideation? Ideation is coming up with a bright idea that could make a difference to society. The deadline for entries is October 22nd at 5p.m. CDT. Three cash awards will be awarded ($250, $150, $100) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively and the first 50 submitters will receive a flash drive (one flash drive (1 GB) per person).
To enter the one-page (or less) Business Idea Competition please answer the following questions and submit your answers:
- What is the idea (what market opportunity will you fill?)(what problem are you solving?)
- Why do you think your idea is better than other ideas out there? (what makes your product, service, or business stand out?)
- Who will be served by your product, service, or business? (what is the target market?)
Submit your entry to Bryan Bourdeau, College of Business, OC3066H, bbourdeau@usi.edu, 461-5247.
CPA Day of Service, September 26, 2008
On September 26, 2008, the IMA Student Affiliate chapter and the USI Beta Alpha Psi chapter will be participating in the annual CPA Day of Service. This year the community service project will be at Tri-State Food Bank from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tri-State Food Bank is located at 801 E Michigan St, Evansville, IN 47711.
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 Email: mwchen.
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
Email: mamcknight
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 20th 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
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 Email: ldillbec 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 Email: ldillbec 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 30th, 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...
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.
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."
