Business Communication News
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Join us at a reception just for you!
New COB students: It's a party and you're our special guests. Join us Sept.4, from 1-2:15 pm in the Davies Center Ojibwe Ballroom. Meet your classmates, the business faculty and staff, and student leaders. Snacks. Fun. Door prizes. Group "selfie".
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Success Starts Here: Getting Involved
Introducing Bradley Johnson, a junior entrepreneur major who is president of the COB Student Advisory Council and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization. Bradley discusses the value of joining a student business organization.
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Success Starts Here: Finding a Job
“Internships are a good way to get your foot in the door of a company you may want to work for," said Brenda Thalacker, senior accounting instructor and internship coordinator. Learn more about this important high impact experience.
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Success Starts Here: What's Your Major?
UWEC students make many decisions throughout their college career. One of the most important one is selecting their academic major. John Reichert, lead business advisor in the Advising, Retention + Career Center, offers tips for exploring major options.
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Success Starts Here: Who's Who in the COB
Meet Interim Dean Tim Vaughan, the college’s CEO, and some of his executive staff, in this week's "Success Starts Here" article for new COB students. A new article will be posted each week until the fall academic term begins.
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Join us at the 2018 COB Alumni Bash
COB alums: Join us at the annual COB Alumni Bash on Oct. 6 from 6-9 pm in the Davies Center Dakota Ballroom.
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Congrats on a great semester: Dean's List announced
College of Business students who have an outstanding record of academic accomplishment are eligible for the Dean's List. Congratulations to the 641 students who made the Spring 2018 list.
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Welcome to campus!
Greetings to our newest COB Blugolds. Be sure to check this website and the COB social media sites for the latest news and events. Have a great summer! We look forward to seeing you back on campus this fall.
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Best wishes always to the Class of 2018
Congratulations to our 358 undergraduate business students and 38 MBA students who are graduating on May 19. Your diploma signifies the successful completion of your academic journey. We are proud of you and your accomplishments. Well done!
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College-wide business scholarship recipients announced
The College of Business Scholarship Committee is pleased to award over $35,00 in college-wide scholarships for the 2018-19 academic year.Donors and scholarship recipients will be recognized at the COB Scholarship Luncheon, Friday, November 30, 2018.
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10 Reasons to be a COB Blugold
The facts speak for themselves. Here are 10 reasons why you should become a Business Blugold. Learn how we prepare business students for success at UW-Eau Claire.
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Return on Diversity: EDI in the workplace
Join us at the 2018 Chamber-University Breakfast on April 4. This year's event focuses on diversity and inclusion and their impact in the workplace. Panelists will share how a commitment to diversity has benefited their organization and our community.
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Do you have the next Big Idea?
Calling all entrepreneurs! Enter your business idea in the UW-Eau Claire Big Idea Tournament for a chance to win money and represent our campus at the WI BIT in Madison!
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We are here to help: Spring 2018 tutoring
Because your success is important to us, the College of Business offers free peer-to-peer tutoring to students taking accounting, business communication, and information systems classes. This tutoring is available to students of all abilities; in fact, it is not unusual to see many of our best students taking advantage of these services.
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Another chance to say, 'Thank you'
The COB Faculty Excellence Fund was started by business alums to show how much they value and appreciate the work of the faculty. Learn why Jeff Schwantes, BBA '72, supports this fund.
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AACSB reaffirms COB accreditation
The College of Business has reaffirmed its accreditation by AACSB International, achieving 37 years of continuous accreditation by this global organization which promotes excellence in business education. Learn what AACSB means and why it is important.
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COB announces Fall 2017 Dean's List
College of Business students who have an outstanding record of academic accomplishment are eligible for the Dean's List. Congratulations to our students who made the Fall 2017 Dean's List.
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A head for business AND a generous spirit
COB students, working with faculty members on in-class and out-of-class activities, have used their talents in service to others. View some examples from 2017.
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Lessons from an $8.5 Million Fraud
Hear how Nathan Mueller went from being a trusted employee with a bright future to a convicted embezzler who spent 5 1/2 years in federal prison. Learn what your organization can do to deter and detect employee fraud.
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Explore China this summer
Join Dr. Maria DaCosta on a three-week trip to explore to the business culture of China at Jinan University, Zhuhai campus, May 21-June 5, 2018. A combination of pre-departure lessons, on-site lectures, and tours of important business and cultural sites will give you an overview of China today.
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Yikes! It's time to register for spring semester
Yikes! Undergrad registration for the spring semester starts November 1. Check out registration tips from Kimberly Wellnitz, lead business academic advisor.
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Our student scholars shine brightly
Interim Dean Tim Vaughan will recognize donors and the college's best and brightest students at the annual College of Business Scholarship Recognition Luncheon, Friday, Dec. 1 at 12 noon in the UW-Eau Claire Davies Center Dakota Ballroom.
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Dive in! Enter the Swim with the Sharks Biz Idea Pitch
Calling all UWEC entrepreneurs. Pitch your business idea at the 2017 Swim with the Sharks Tournament, Nov. 9 at 7 pm in the Davies Woodland Theatre. Prizes. Feedback. Refreshments. Competitors must register by Nov. 3.
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Tips for navigating Career Conference
Career Conference can be a bit overwhelming for students attending it for the first time. After all, over 140 companies are coming to campus this fall. Here are some tips from the College of Business faculty to help you prepare.