College of Business News
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New grad creates documentary telling stories of African students at UW-Eau Claire
A documentary that shares the experiences of three African students at UW-Eau Claire will premiere during a special screening Nov. 6 in Eau Claire. Kehinde Olu Famule, who graduated in May, filmed “Ndani Eau-Claire” while he was still a student.
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UW-Eau Claire to celebrate Free Speech Week with multiple events
UW-Eau Claire will host several events the week of Oct. 18 to recognize Free Speech Week, a celebration meant to encourage people to learn about their rights and to be more aware of them.
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College of Business alumna honored for national leadership in STEM
Beatris Mendez Gandica '13, an information systems and international business graduate, is one of 125 women immortalized in a national exhibit of life-sized statues of women leaders in their fields of STEM.
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Five to receive UW-Eau Claire alumni awards
UW-Eau Claire graduates will receive awards on Oct. 17 as part of the university's Homecoming festivities.
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From student employee to CIO: Menards chief information officer Adam Duquaine
When Adam Duquaine was named chief information officer at Menards in May 2021, he thought back to being a Blugold when he took his first job in their distribution center. The 2001 management information systems graduate is a proven leader and innovator.
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Lentz, Nesvacil, and Vaughan recognized for their service to the college
Congratulations to Paula Lentz, Dave Nesvacil, and Tim Vaughan, recipients of the 2021 College of Business Culture of Caring, Creativity & Innovation, and Coaching Awards.
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Forbes ranks UW-Eau Claire among top universities in the U.S.
Forbes has ranked UW-Eau Claire among the top universities in the U.S. UW-Eau Claire is the top-ranked comprehensive university in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, according to Forbes.
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Latinx Heritage Month celebration gets underway at UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire will host events in September and October in recognition of Latinx Heritage Month, a monthlong celebration of the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
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U.S. News & World Report again includes UW-Eau Claire among best universities in the Midwest
U.S. News & World Report ranks UW-Eau Claire eighth among the top public regional universities in the Midwest in its 2022 Best Colleges report. This is the 27th consecutive year U.S. News has named UW-Eau Claire a top Midwestern public university.
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New Blugold becomes fourth generation in her family to study at UW-Eau Claire
This fall, new freshman Lucy Franklin is the fourth generation in her family to attend UW-Eau Claire. Lucy's parents, grandmother and great-grandmother all have degrees from the university.
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UW-Eau Claire’s Business of Sports Symposium features alumni
Thirteen Blugold alumni currently working in the sports industry will return to campus Sept. 17 to be part of the Business of Sports Symposium hosted by the College of Business.
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Alumnus successfully navigates international company through pandemic
Wisconsin native Dick Johnson has fond memories of college — meeting his future wife, bonding with cross country and track teammates, and learning from faculty members who helped start him on a journey to become the leader of a Fortune 500 company.
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Blugold and two-time national track and field champion sets sights on Olympics
Like many people, Marcus Weaver will watch the 2021 summer Olympics and dream of one day competing in the games. Weaver — a UW-Eau Claire junior and two-time national track and field champion — is working to turn his dream into reality.
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Research project focuses on cybersecurity in businesses
Senior accounting major Sara Hansen was awarded the College of Business’ 2021-22 James R. and Vicki Lord Larson Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Through the fellowship, she is collaborating on research involving business cybersecurity.
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Spring 2021 College of Business Dean's List Announced
Congratulations to the 633 students who made the Spring 2021 Dean's List!
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Regents approve three new COB majors at UW-Eau Claire
Business students at UW-Eau Claire soon will have new opportunities to pursue degrees in three specialty areas that are expected to grow significantly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alfuth named BGS Outstanding Professor
Mark Alfuth, a senior lecturer in the accounting and finance department, was named the 2021 Beta Gamma Sigma Outstanding Professor by members of the UW-Eau Claire chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS).
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College of Business students make a difference for L.E. Phillips Career Development Center
During the 2021 spring semester, UW-Eau Claire College of Business students in the “Advanced Sales Topics” course were engaged in a semesterlong project with the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center by helping them sell sponsorships.
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New grad ready to soar as commissioned officer in U.S. Marine Corps
Chad Schultz earned a degree in marketing in May, which, fittingly, is National Military Appreciation Month. He already has graduated from the Marine Corps’ Officer Candidate School and soon will begin flight school to become an aviator.
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'The Eau Claire Muse' podcast established to connect UW-Eau Claire with Chippewa Valley entrepreneurs
College students often look for inspiration to help them stay focused on their goals. But Blugolds also want to be the inspiration for others, which is the story behind a new campus podcast called "The Eau Claire Muse."
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Kavyuk and Nelson receive 2021 Outstanding Business Communication Award
Solomiya Kavyuk and Beth Nelson, two outstanding graduating seniors, were chosen as the 2021 Outstanding Business Communication Award recipients.
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Benck and Malik named Outstanding Marketing Graduates
The marketing department recognized a few outstanding marketing students from the graduating class of 2021. For the first time since 2010, there was a tie for the top marketing graduate recognition between Erin Benck and Haadia Malik.
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Global perspective: International experiences help shape UW-Eau Claire grad
Hannah Javoroski traveled the U.S. extensively with her family while growing up in Milwaukee, but it was a high school trip to China that sparked a love for international experiences. Her passion for global learning only grew at UW-Eau Claire.
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Goeltl, Hoesley, and Roehl named 2021 Outstanding Management Students
For the first time, Emily Goeltl, Madeline Hoesley, and Megan Roehl, three management majors, were chosen for the 2021 Outstanding Management Student award