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Study Abroad: Senior prepares for life in Asia Posted on May 16, 2012 in Walker College provides its students with several opportunities to study overseas, many during the summer months. One such program begins this week, when 15 students leave for a five-week stay in Asia. For senior Tyler Norwood, it's also the... [read more] |
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Students attend IIABA Legislative Conference in Washington DC Posted on May 8, 2012 in Students (From left) Canesha Edwards, Jess Teague, Rumbi Masamvu, Jeff Krause, Taylor Patterson, Matt Vincent and David Marlett. A group of Appalachian State students joined peers from UNC Charlotte at the recent IIABA Legislative Conference in Washington... [read more] |
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Project Management students win top awards at Triathlon Posted on May 2, 2012 in Six members of the Project Management Club won one first place and two second place awards, during the Third Intercollegiate Project Management Triathlon, held April 13-15 at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Students were required to... [read more] |
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AITP Chapter again wins national award at conference Posted on Apr 18, 2012 in Students Pictured, from left, Puttachart Kasemthaveechok, Hunter Van Lear, Janie McLaughlin, Kristin Houck, Dr. Scott Hunsinger (Faculty Advisor), Alice Culbertson, Kristen Mann, Michael Ferrise, Sergio Garcia Back-to-back champions! For the second straight... [read more] |
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Appalachian, UNCC bring together experts at Automobile Insurance Symposium Posted on Apr 17, 2012 in Attending a recent insurance forum were (from left) Greg Langdon, assistant director of Appalachian’s Brantley Risk & Insurance Center; Dr. Dave Wood, director of the Brantley Center; Dr. Karen Epermanis, associate professor at... [read more] |
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Walker alumnus Brad Sparks is Spring commencement speaker Brad Sparks, a 1997 Walker accounting graduate who credits the College's international programs for his business success, is the scheduled speaker for Spring Commencement. He will be speaking to the Walker College Class of 2012 during... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: Defining a leader Posted on Apr 4, 2012 in Frank Holding Jr. comes from a family of leaders. His father, uncles and grandfather were all active within the growth of First Citizens Bank, a 114-year-old North Carolina institution that is one of the largest banks in the U.S. Holding serves as... [read more] |
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Conference focuses on "The Business of Building a Better World" Posted on Apr 4, 2012 in "The Business of Building a Better World" is the theme for the fourth annual Global Oppurtunities Conference, which attracts speakers with real-world business experience to talk about the challenges and opportunities of working... [read more] |
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Ground broken for new Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship Posted on Mar 27, 2012 in From left, Walker College of Business Dean Randy Edwards, center director Heather Dixon-Fowler, Transportation Insight CEO Paul Thompson and Appalachian State University Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock shovel dirt at a ceremonial ground breaking for... [read more] |
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Sixth annual AITP silent auction is set Posted on Mar 23, 2012 in Students The Appalachian State student chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) will hold its 6th Annual Silent Auction fundraiser Monday, March 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Price Lake room on the second floor of Plemmons Student... [read more] |
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CEO Lecture: First Citizens Bancshares Frank B. Holding Jr. to speak on campus Posted on Mar 15, 2012 in Twenty-four years ago the Walker College of Business started a tradition of excellence, inviting prominent business leaders to campus to meet with students and share their professional experiences. The annual Harlan Boyles CEO Lecture Series has... [read more] |
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BIG members win state research challenge, advance to national competition Posted on Mar 5, 2012 in Daniel Favitta, left, Ethan Foster, Eric McTeir, David Jones and Bill Strausbaugh. (Photo by Amanda Getty) A team of Walker College students won the recent N.C. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society Research Challenge, held in Greensboro.... [read more] |
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Mountaineers in Malawi, Africa Posted on Feb 28, 2012 in 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... [read more] |
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Walker College APPlause 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... [read more] |
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“Plunging” for a good cause Posted on Feb 17, 2012 in 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... [read more] |
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Now accepting your best ideas Posted on Feb 8, 2012 in 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... [read more] |
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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... [read more] |
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BB&T Student Leadership Center accepts funding, hones student interview akills 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 Edwards The first installment of a $1 million grant from BB&T was presented Jan. 31 to Walker College of Business Dean Randy... [read more] |
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Alumna's book nominated for 2012 Small Business Book Award 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 ... [read more] |
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Find your niche at the 2012 Business Club Expo Posted on Jan 30, 2012 in The Walker College of Business is home to about two dozen students clubs. Many focus on majors, others specific careers. All provide benefits to students, both in networking and exploring potential careers. Almost all of the clubs will be seeking... [read more] |
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