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The environment is a living laboratory, according to Dr. James Westerman, the Walker College of Business Sustainability Director. Westerman has a deep love for the natural world, and is using his background in business to push for more sustainability initiatives in the Walker College of Business.        Westerman has been working in the Management Department of the Walker College of Business for almost ten years, both with undergraduate business and management majors and graduate students in the Industrial-

Sustainability spotlight on Walker College of Business Sustainability Director Jim Westerman
Feb 25, 2016

[Sustain News] — The environment is a living laboratory, according to Dr. James Westerman, the Walker College of Business Sustainability D...

2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24

2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24
Feb 24, 2016

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship (TICFE) will host its annual  Pitch Your Idea Competition on Thursday, March 24, at 2:00 p...

Walker College of Business participates in ASU Scholars Day

Walker College of Business participates in ASU Scholars Day
Feb 22, 2016

The Walker College of Business hosted approximately 50 guests on Saturday, February 20, 2016 for Appalachian State University's annual Scholars Day.&n...

Positive Post It Day

Marketing student announces second annual Positive Post It Day at Appalachian
Feb 22, 2016

**UPDATE** Positive Post It Day rescheduled for Monday, February 22.College students are more than a number at Appalachian State University. Chan...

6 areas hiring managers will consider for sustainability jobs

6 areas hiring managers will consider for sustainability jobs
Feb 22, 2016

[Greenbiz] — From recruiters to academics to consultants to businesses, the message is clear: Sustainability is growing, it’s professionalizi...

Deadline for Martha Guy Summer Institute application is February 26
Feb 18, 2016

An incredible summer opportunity awaits current high school juniors on the campus of Appalachian State University. The Martha Guy Summer Institut...

Appalachian launches executive education program in business

Appalachian launches executive education program in business
Feb 17, 2016

 Appalachian State University has launched an executive education program in business.The initiative, offered through the university’s Walker C...

Deadline to submit scholarship application is Monday, February 29.

Deadline to submit scholarship application is Monday, February 29.
Feb 17, 2016

The deadline to submit a scholarship application is Monday, February 29. All Walker College scholarships are based primarily on academic achievem...

Brew and Business: Appalachian MBA & MS Programs announce 1-hour info session Oct. 4
Feb 16, 2016

It's one hour for the rest of your life.  Appalachian MBA & MS in Applied Data Analytics graduates enjoy rewarding careers, build strong prof...

CFA challenge team advances to NC finals

CFA challenge team advances to NC finals
Feb 16, 2016

Appalachian State University's CFA Institute Research Challenge team has advanced to the North Carolina Finals. The students, Senior Finance...