Events

Zach Hunt measured for a business suit by Corner Tailors Founder Merrick Marquie

RMI student wins Corner Tailors suit
Oct 22, 2015

Junior Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) major Zach Hunt is the new owner of a Corner Tailors business suit.Hunt's name was drawn as the winner fr...

Bonnie Schaefer giving lecture

Former Claire’s Stores co-CEO says self-esteem and work ethic have been keys to her success
Oct 15, 2015

Working for the family business isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Just ask Bonnie Schaefer, owner of Westglow Resort & Spa in Blowi...

Bonnie Schaefer

Westglow Resort & Spa owner Bonnie Schaefer to speak at Appalachian Oct. 13
Oct 5, 2015

ASU NEWS—Bonnie Schaefer, owner of Westglow Resort & Spa and former co-CEO of Claire's Stores Inc., is the guest speaker for this year's fall Ha...

Students interacting with business leaders at Business Connections event

Third annual Business Connections event provides students exceptional opportunities to engage with industry
Oct 5, 2015

More than 1,100 business students at Appalachian State University participated in the third annual Business Connections event September 30, sponsored ...

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IBSA seeks volunteers to support zero-waste stadium, study abroad scholarships
Sep 4, 2015

Appalachian State University and the Walker College of Business are committed to working toward a more sustainable future, and a zero-waste stadium is...

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Registration open for Sept. 30 Business Connections event
Sep 4, 2015

The Walker College of Business will host its third annual Business Connections event on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in Peacock Hall.The event, sponsored by th...

Leith Sharp

Business for Good event focuses on sustainable business practices
Aug 31, 2015

ASU NEWS—Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business held its first Business for Good event at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum...

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Students welcomed back to the Walker College with a reception in newly remodeled Peacock Hall
Aug 28, 2015

Students, faculty, and staff were welcomed back to the Walker College of Business on Monday, August 17 with a reception in Peacock Hall. This gave stu...

Business Club Expo presenters

Walker College of Business hosts annual club expo
Aug 27, 2015

The Walker College of Business successfully held its annual Business Club Expo Tuesday, August 25. The expo featured clubs such as Walker Fellows, DEC...

2015 Global Opportunities Conference explored the role of business in building a better world
Apr 23, 2015

The 2015 Global Opportunities Conference: Business for a Better World took place on Friday, April 10 at 9 am in the Plemmons Student Union.  The ...