The goals of BUS are to: Maintain an active and involved membership Project a professional image Enrich our understanding of business outside of the classroom Promote activities on campus which further our education in the business field Promote business services for the betterment of the University and community Facilitate placement and keep in touch with members upon graduation Promote business fellowship through social activities

Rick Schroder and Evelyn Zabo Business Scholarship The Rick Schroder and Evelyn Zabo Business Scholarship is awarded to Beta Upsilon Sigma members who excel in their activities at and outside of UW-Eau Claire. Rick Schroder and Evelyn Zabo are gracious enough to offer two $500 scholarships every semester to those more in need of financial help and who have fully dedicated themselves to success. Applicants must fill out an official application as well as submit a resume and cover letter explaining why they are qualified for the scholarship. Applicants are required to have at least one semester of school remaining after receiving the scholarship.

Beta Upsilon Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (BUS) was organized in 1957, and became incorporated three years later. It is an active business organization composed of students majoring and or minoring in the School of Business, the Department of Economics, Business Education or Health Care Administration. BUS is a close-knit group of enthusiastic and hard-working individuals who work together to enhance the club and their own education.

Members of BUS can join one of the fifteen committees such as Business Affairs, Social, Project, Public Relations, Community Service and numerous others. Positions are also available in BUS’s subsidiary organizations: Investment Board as well as the Executive Board.

BUS sponsors speakers in business-related topics such as sales, leadership, investments, and motivation at each of its general meetings. Business attire is required to help achieve a professional atmosphere. BUS also sponsors many social events such as the Dinner Dance in the fall and the Chicken Roast in the spring. Two scholarships are also available through BUS.

In addition, BUS incorporates two very important projects into its many activities. BUS is the sponsor of the Career Conference, which helps students to plan for their future, and sponsors and event for the ARC (Advocating the Rights of Citizens with Cognitive Disabilities).

To be eligible for membership, students must have at least 24 credits completed and have two semesters remaining before graduation in addition to a 2.5 overall GPA. New members complete a pledge process during their first semester for membership, designed to aid in their becoming familiar with BUS activities, members, and to encourage future active membership.