Congratulatory Messages
It seems that every year the graduating class from the UW MBA Consortium is stronger than that of the year before. I'm glad to say that this is the case again this year! Thanks for the good stories and interaction, and I wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Ben Arbaugh
Professor
UW–Oshkosh College of Business Administration
To Our Graduates:
It’s been exciting to get to know you—in the virtual world! As the program coordinator, I spend a lot of time with your statistics—names, addresses, workplaces, classes chosen, GPAs—and build my own images of you. It’s like reading a novel instead of watching a movie. In my virtual world, you are all intelligent, good-looking, successful and happy, by the way. I wish you that same profile in the real world as well. Congratulations on your great accomplishment in achieving your MBA.
Marilyn Bergmann
Coordinator of Distance Learning & Technology Services
UW–Eau Claire College of Business
Congratulations to you as you achieve this important milestone in your career. I wish you all the best and hope to hear from you down the road. I enjoyed having many of you in my Selling Ideas at Work course. Best wishes and remember that selling begins with relationships.
Stephen Castleberry
Professor of Marketing
UW MBA Consortium
It is a pleasure to have known some of you through MBA 778: Managing Technology in Turbulent Times. Your thoughtful ideas and unique perspectives, based on your abundant life and professional experience, enriched the learning experience of every student in the online classroom.
As you graduate and prepare for a world full of opportunities, we—every faculty and staff member associated with the MBA consortium—reminisce and reflect on your accomplishments with joy and elation.
Congratulations on a job well done and best wishes for a bright future!
Suresh Chalasani
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Business
UW-Parkside
On behalf of the faculty and staff of the College of Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, I would like to extend a very heartfelt congratulations on your graduation. This is a significant accomplishment and an important milestone in your personal life. We have enjoyed your participation in our learning community and wish you much success in your future endeavors.
Congratulations!
Bill Colclough
Dean, College of Business Administration
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Congratulations on the successful completion of your MBA degree. Your dedication and exemplary efforts are to be commended. The classes in the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium Program are designed to provide a rich educational experience and help prepare you to effectively compete in the global business environment.
You have learned not only from the professors in the program, but also from class colleagues who come from a wide range of backgrounds. The sharing of knowledge among all participants enriches everyone involved and leads to enhanced learning. We are very proud to join with our three consortium partners to provide you with a highly recognized and valued graduate degree.
The faculty and staff in the School of Business and Technology also extend their heartfelt congratulations and wish for you the very best in your professional career.
Fred Ebeid
Dean, UW–Parkside
School of Business and Technology
Congratulations on your approaching graduation! You've made it. Self starting, perseverance, patience, determination, time management, dedication and no doubt some perspiration—just a few traits you no doubt have developed along with those business skills we throw in along the way. All of us are proud of your accomplishments.
Best wishes in all your future endeavors,
Bob Erffmeyer
MBA Director
UW–Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium
You have struggled through a grueling schedule but are now ready to reap your rewards. It was a pleasure to have been given the opportunity to help some of you reach your goal. I wish you the very best as you close one chapter in your life and move on the next.
Anthony L. Iaquinto
Adjunct Professor
UW MBA Consortium
An April 21, 2009 article in the Wall Street Journal cites a Graduate Management Admissions Council (MGAT) survey finding that a traditional post-M.B.A. position increases a degree holder’s salary by 74%. Unfortunately, with the bankruptcies of many firms including Lehman Brothers and Bear Sterns (who would hire 800 M.B.A.s combined), these are not ordinary times. The article goes on to state that work experience is playing a big role in weeding out applicants. Hence, the online nature of your MBA degree is even more valuable, since it has allowed you to retain your professional position and advance while going to school. The combination of your work experience and MBA degree will serve you well.
I wish you success as you leave our program. If you ever would like to discuss financial aspects of your future professional decisions, please feel free to contact me.
Tom Krueger
Professor of Finance
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Congratulations! Self-initiated challenges are very important: they characterize our ability to aspire, our self motivation, and how we see our purpose in life. When you started this degree you set a challenge for yourself; completing the degree is a great accomplishment. And while this challenge is now completed, we expect you will set new challenges and distinguish yourself even further. As you continue to stretch yourself we hope your experiences in our program add to your arsenal of aspiration, motivation, and view of life. Stay connected graduates...we look forward to learning of your future endeavors and successes.
Bryan Lilly, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, College of Business
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Congratulations to all graduates!
We are proud of the high caliber of the students enrolled in the program and we recognize the tremendous amount of time, energy and effort students put in to the completion of this degree. Most have completed their degree while trying to balance the demands of work, study and personal life. Nonetheless, our faculty regularly comment about how impressed they are with the students and the high quality of work submitted.
We wish you the greatest success in the future and hope that our program coupled with all your hard work will assist you in reaching toward your life goals.
Bruce E. May
Associate Dean and MBA Director, College of Business Administration
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
It was nice to get to know some of you in Project Management, even though we never met face-face. Good luck in your future and endeavors and remember, so matter what your title is, we are all project managers.
Andy Miller
Lecturer
UW–Oshkosh College of Business Administration
Dear 2009 graduates:
Congratulations on your graduation! You should be proud of your accomplishment. Be sure and take time to enjoy it. Remember that effective leadership comes from within and that you have the opportunity to be leaders today no matter what your position or degree of authority. Use your unique strengths and abilities to empower those you lead in all walks of life! I wish you all the best.
Rhetta Standifer
Assistant Professor
UW–Eau Claire College of Business
Congratulations on completing your MBA requirements. Given the many changes that are occurring in today's fast-paced business environment, your degree will serve you well. And remember, as you leave our graduate program, keep in mind that your degree is not an end, but one more step in a journey of life-long learning. All the best.
Michael Tippins
Director of Graduate Programs
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Dear MBA Graduates:
It was such a pleasure to know you all from Mod 2 and Mod 3! Each one of you brought a unique background to the virtual classroom experience, adding a variety of flavors to the class. I wish you all the very best in your work, family and personal lives! Cheers to you!
Rama Yelkur
Professor
UW–Eau Claire College of Business
Congratulations to all of you. It was a great pleasure working with you in Mod 4. You brought great insights into our discussions. If any group is ready for the future of business, it is you.
Bill Wresch
Professor
UW–Oshkosh College of Business Administration