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News - February, 2012


	Mountaineers in Malawi, Africa Posted on Feb 28, 2012 in International Students Eleven Walker College students started their 2012 with a study abroad program in Malawi, Africa, one of the poorest countries in the world. The group spent 15 days there, studying first-hand the economic obstacles there, and international aid efforts. Dr. Marty Meznar, Walker College Associate Dean for International Programs, narrates a slideshow from the trip, with details on what students did while there. A photo album is also online. This was the first Walker College Study Abroad... [read more]
	Walker College APPlause Posted on Feb 17, 2012 in Alumni Alumni - ACC Alumni - MGT Alumni - MKT Class Notes Faculty Dr. Charles Oswald, who teaches within Walker College, was recently named an inaugural member of the North Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Honor Roll for his work in the community providing legal services to those unable to pay. Justin Gomez '04 MKT recently accepted a position at Winston-Salem Journal/ Media General as marketing director. He recently was employed at Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership as director of marketing and operations. Todd Batchelor '95 MS ACC was recently named a... [read more]
	“Plunging” for a good cause Posted on Feb 17, 2012 in Brantley Risk and Insurance Students A handful of Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) majors braved 47 degree air temperatures and 39 degree water to participate in the annual “Polar Plunge” into the Appalachian Duck Pond Thursday. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Watauga County Special Olympics. The Walker College “Polar Plungers” paired off in teams of three with Gamma Iota Sigma (G-I-S) on their shirts. Gamma Iota Sigma is the international Risk Management and Insurance fraternity, which... [read more]
	Now accepting your best ideas Posted on Feb 8, 2012 in Center For Entrepreneurship Students Ever had a business idea but no platform to present it? Need a little push to make a big leap? Now is your time to shine. The annual "Pitch Your Idea in 90 Seconds" contest is now accepting potential business plans from Appalachian State students. Maybe it's a music festival. Or selling socks online. Your idea could be judged strong enough for a $1,000 top prize. The business bullpen is now open. The morning of March 23, 2012, during the Celebrate Entrepreneurship at ASU event, the... [read more]
	We need every Mountaineer to answer this call Posted on Feb 8, 2012 in Walker College News Walker College professor Unal Boya and Anna Gaugert '10 area featured in one of the many videos promoting the Campaign for Appalachian There is no greater way to influence Appalachian State University in its entirety than by making a gift to the Appalachian Fund. Every aspect of what makes Appalachian special has been touched by this unrestricted fund: scholarship supplements, faculty development, study abroad, student interest groups, athletics initiatives, arts programs, and each of our nine... [read more]
	BB&T Student Leadership Center accepts funding, hones student interview skills Posted on Feb 7, 2012 in Walker College News BB&T Leadership Development Program Director Will Sutton (right) presents a check to Walker College Dean Dr. Randy EdwardsThe first installment of a $1 million grant from BB&T was presented Jan. 31 to Walker College of Business Dean Randy Edwards on the campus of Appalachian State University.The $200,000 check was presented during a job interviewing workshop, coordinated by Center Director Meg Spivey and led by BB&T Leadership Development Program Director Will Sutton.The pledge was... [read more]
	Study Abroad: What we learned in Cuba Posted on Feb 7, 2012 in International Students It's International Education Week. To mark the event, Walker College is having two discussion forums Thursday. They are open to all students and faculty. The first is "What we learned in Cuba," which begins at 1:30 p.m. It will be followed at 3 p.m. by "Going Abroad: Student Tales of International Study and Work." Both events will be held in the fourth floor faculty lounge of Raley Hall. The Cuba trip occured in October, and involved plenty of logistical... [read more]
	Alumna's book nominated for 2012 Small Business Book Award Posted on Feb 7, 2012 in Alumni Alumni - MBA Business Advisory Council Restaurants are an eternal industry. Every town has at least one, whether mom and pop or corporate chain. As popular as the investment is, there aren't too many "how to" books for getting into the industry. Robin Gagnon '95 MBA saw that void, and recently wrote to fill it. She and her husband, Greg, are the authors of Appetite for Acquisition, which is described as the "definitive guide for anyone looking to enter the restaurant industry." The book... [read more]

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