College of Business News
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Dr. Paula Lentz receives national teacher-scholar award in business communication
Lentz, professor of business communication, was awarded the nation's highest honor for business educators from the American Association of Business Communication, the Meada Gibbs Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award.
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Blugold looks to make an impact on and off campus
It's not surprising that Alejandra Serna is so passionate about her research project, “A Walk in Her Shoes: How Women of Color Navigate a Predominately White Institution.” After all, the UW-Eau Claire senior has been walking in those shoes for four years.
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UW-Eau Claire leading national initiative to increase number of leaders in senior care industry
Dr. Doug Olson — a nationally respected leader in senior care administration education — is leading a national initiative to strengthen and grow college programs across the country, with a goal of bringing more professionals into the senior care field.
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Baker named School Champion at Sales Warm-Up
Jenna Baker was recognized with the School Champion Award for UW-Eau Claire at this year's Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up. Baker scored 12th place overall out of 66 individual competitors.
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Illinois State University wins 2020 Sales Warm-Up
College students from 23 schools located throughout the United States competed for cash prizes and the title of top salesperson at the 14th Annual University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up, October 21-23, 2020.
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Alumna pays it forward to Latinx students at UW-Eau Claire
Lidixe Montoya appreciates her UW-Eau Claire education and wants to give other Latinx students the same opportunity. That's why she has started the Neighbor To Neighbor Scholarship for members of the Latinx Student Association at UW-Eau Claire.
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New conference brings Blugolds together to focus on equity and diversity
UW-Eau Claire will host the “Bridge to Change: EDI Student Conference” Nov. 8. It will bring students together to explore inclusive leadership while focusing on equity and diversity.
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UW-Eau Claire set path for alum’s career as ESPN executive
More than a quarter-century after graduating from UW-Eau Claire, Clint Overby is vice president of ESPN Events, a division of the iconic sports network that produces 35 collegiate sporting events nationwide.
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Flint, Kratochwill, and Wolterman named Sales Challenge Top Finalists
Nicole Flint, Sydney Kratochwill, and Lizzy Wolterman were the three top finalists at the 19th Annual Blugold Sales Challenge which was held virtually on September 18. The 2020 competition was supported by a gift from Uline.
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Proposed curricular changes in College of Business
Following are proposed curricular changes in the College of Business.
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Beta Gamma Sigma receives honors
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) earned "honors" status for the 2019-2020 academic year, which is the third-highest distinction possible for BGS chapters.
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Opall named the 2020 Tomkovick award recipient
Dr. Brent Opall, assistant professor in the Department of Management and Marketing, received the 2020 Tomkovick Teaching Excellence Award. Recipients must demonstrate a passion for teaching, connection with alumni, and commitment to servant learning.
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Creapeau, Hanson-Rasmussen, Keys, and Simpson recognized for their service to the college
Congratulations to Lindsey Creapeau, Nancy Hanson-Rasmussen, Tony Keys, and Tonya Simpson recipients of the 2020 College of Business Culture of Caring, Creativity & Innovation, and Coaching Awards.
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Creapeau Awarded Professional Credential
Lindsey Creapeau, Practicum Coordinator & Instructor in the Health Care Administration (HCAD) Program recently advanced to Fellow of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).
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COB faculty successfully transitioning to new leadership roles
When Dr. Bob Erffmeyer’s retired in February after 30 years of service with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, he left many roles to be filled with his involvement in the UW-Eau Claire Sales Center, UW C
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UW-Eau Claire students selected for 2020 research scholarships
Recipients of the Kell Container Corporation Scholarship for Student-Faculty Collaborative Research and the James R. Larson and Vicki Lord Larson Undergraduate Research Fellowship have been named.
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Spring 2020 College of Business Dean's List
College of Business students who have an outstanding record of academic accomplishment are eligible for the Dean's List. Congratulations to the 647 students who made the Spring 2020 list.
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Blugold fulfills dream of earning business degree from U.S. university
Dier Pulatov was expecting big things when he left his home in Uzbekistan to study at UW-Eau Claire. This spring, he graduated with degrees in finance and applied math and a minor in accounting. He also is the 2020 College of Business Outstanding Senior.
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Information Systems major receives Residence Hall Leadership Award
Bobby Valiska, sophomore information systems major from New Lenox, IL, was the recipient of the 2020 Residence Hall Leadership Award.
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Management & Marketing announces scholarship recipients for 2020-21
The Department of Management and Marketing has awarded over $15,000 in scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year. Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients.
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Accounting and Finance Department awards scholarships for 2020-21 academic year
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Accounting and Finance Scholarship Committee is pleased to award over $31,000 in scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year.
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Marketing capstone course and Mayo Clinic Health System collaborate on consulting project for fourth year in a row
For the eighth semester in a row, students in Marketing Management, the marketing capstone class taught by Dr. Kranti (Kran) Dugar, were engaged in a semester-long consulting project with Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS).
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College of Business scholarship recipients announced for 2020-2021
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire College of Business Scholarship Committee is pleased to award over $35,000 in college-wide scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year.
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Fiedler recognized as 2020 Emerging Leader
Holly Fiedler, a junior University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire health care administration major from Grantsburg, WI, was named the 2020 College of Business Emerging Leader.