Appalachian State University

Walker College of Business

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	Two Walker College alumni join Appalachian’s foundation board Posted on Dec 3, 2012 in Alumni Alumni - FIN Alumni - MGT Business Advisory Council Management James K. Reaves '93 FIN and C. Hunter Widener '95 MGT were among four new members recently elected to the Appalachian State University Foundation Board of Directors. They joined Jane M. Edmisten of Washington, D.C. and Charlene W. Foley of Durham.Walker College Business Advisory Council member G.A. Sywassink of Charlotte was also reelected to a four-year term, as were George G. Beasley of Florida and Linda M. Combs of Winston-Salem and Blowing Rock.From ASU News, James K.... [read more]
	COB professor awarded top state tourism award Posted on Oct 25, 2012 in Faculty Management Walker College News Dr. J. Dana Clark, professor of management within Walker College, was awarded the Charles Parker Award for Tourism Excellence during the fall 2012 meeting of the North Carolina Tourism Leadership Conference in Raleigh.This annual award is conferred for outstanding contributions to the development of the travel industry of North Carolina. Past recipients include Andy Griffith, William Cecil of the Biltmore House, and Hugh Morton Sr. of Grandfather Mountain. Clark is program director... [read more]
	Conference will focus on 'Business Ethics in the 21st Century' Posted on Sep 26, 2012 in Management Walker College News From ASU News - Entrepreneurship and emerging technologies, as well as the science and ethics of accelerating inequality and climate change are the focus of the “Business Ethics in the 21st Century” conference Friday, Oct. 19, at the Broyhill Events Center’s Helen Powers Grand Hall.Panelists are faculty members from the Walker College of Business, Research Institute for Environment and Energy, Sustainable Development program, Sustainability Council, as well as the Department of History and... [read more]
	Study Abroad: 'I’m very excited about this trip and want to share what I learn' Posted on May 29, 2012 in International Management Students Like most students, Amanda Moore is traveling this summer. She's also studying, immersing herself in the business opportunities and customs of Asia during a five-week study abroad program in Thailand and Vietnam. She's one of several Appalachian State students studying entrepreneurship this month, learning through "a combination of traditional classroom settings, company visits, guest speakers, interactive projects, and organized cultural activities." The program was... [read more]
	Faculty Research: Gauging ethics and spirituality in business schools Posted on May 25, 2012 in Faculty Management Research An ethical scenario to consider. A person bought a new car from a franchised automobile dealership in the local area. Eight months after the car was purchased, he began having problems with the transmission. He took the car back to the dealer, and some minor adjustments were made. During the next few months, he continually had a similar problem with the transmission slipping. Each time the dealer made only minor adjustments on the car. Again, during the 13th month after... [read more]
	Study Abroad: Senior prepares for life in Asia Posted on May 16, 2012 in International Management Students 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 beginning of an even longer educational stint. Even when the course is complete, the management major will remain in that part of the world and see what it has to offer, according to The Appalachian. "When the five weeks is over, the group... [read more]
	In the classroom: Research includes helping build a home Posted on Dec 20, 2011 in Management Students A group of students in Dr. Heather Dixon-Fowler's Social Entrepreneurship class recently completed a project for Habitat for Humanity. Enrolled in Appalachian's Hickory program, they did research by spending a Saturday helping to build a house. They put siding on an entire side of the building. Pictured in front of the nearly finished project are Gary Kaylor, Grayson Goode, Brian Ogle and Daniel Lyons. [read more]
	In the classroom: Boone entrepreneur discusses international business Posted on Nov 16, 2011 in Management Students Walton Conway, owner of the Golden Cockerel, was a recent guest in Dr. Betty Coffey's MBA International Management Seminar. During his October 26 visit Conway discussed the founding and growth of Golden Cockerel, a small business that is based jointly in Boone, North Carolina and St. Petersburg, Russia. The entrepreneurial company produces nesting dolls of unique design for a range of customers from individual collectors to corporations. Conway answered questions from... [read more]
	Faculty Research: The power of networking to build success Posted on May 25, 2011 in Faculty Management Research Earlier this year a research paper co-authored by Walker College management professor Rick Cotton explored the themes in 62 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame speeches. The study, “On Becoming Extraordinary: The Content and Structure of the Developmental Networks of Major League Baseball Hall of Famers," found the larger the base of a player's support, whether from family or friends, the more successful that player was. ASU News recently further explored the paper's... [read more]
	Walker College alumnus named CEO of Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation Posted on Mar 7, 2011 in Alumni Alumni - MGT Management Joseph H. Towell '74 ECON '78 MBA has been named CEO with Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation. He had been the acting President and Chief Operating Officer. Towell, who brings 33 years of banking and financial experience to his new position, added the titles of President for the Bank and Chief Operating Officer for the Bank and holding company in fall 2010. "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation, which is an outstanding... [read more]

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