College of Business News
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Sales Team places fourth at national competition
UW-Eau Claire Sales Team placed 4th place at the Redbird National Sales Competition (RNSC) hosted by Illinois State on February 10-12, 2021.
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Blugolds gain knowledge, experience during yearlong administrative residencies at long-term care facilities
More than 50 Blugolds are completing yearlong administrative residencies at long-term care facilities before they graduate in May with degrees in health care administration.
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UW MBA Consortium tops in Midwest in U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, managed by UW-Eau Claire, is the top online MBA program in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 rankings. The consortium is ranked 10th in the nation.
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Fall 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 591 students who made the Fall 2020 list.
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December grad connecting her culture, passions and skills: Monique Morales Briand
For Dec. 19 graduate Monique Morales Briand, finding a path that combined her business acumen, her Hispanic heritage and her Spanish-first language skills led her to wide-ranging undergraduate experiences and success.
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The families we create when far from home: Iman Dikko
International students have support services and resources to reach their academic goals, but missing home and family still can be difficult. One graduating senior from Nigeria, Iman Dikko, is grateful for the Blugolds she now calls a second family.
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Sales Team successful at Collegiate World Cup
On November 11-14, UW-Eau Claire Sales Team members took part in the virtual sales role-play competition hosted by the International Collegiate Sales Competition (ICSC).
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Equestrian club helps UW-Eau Claire senior find her pathway
Senior Natasia "Tai" McDougall found her niche in college through the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire equestrian club, bringing horses back into her life and sparking a dream to start her own business one day.
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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.