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Spears School students participate in etiquette dinner
 More than 120 Spears School students attended an etiquette dinner Sept. 9, 2008. This is the second year for program, titled “Outclassing the Competition.” The dinner, sponsored by the Spears School Alumni Board and hosted by Spears School Career Services, featured etiquette consultant Betsy Hildenbrand of the Hoover Etiquette & Protocol Center in Oklahoma City.
Lindsay Vallaster, Spears School business internship specialist, said the dinner helps prepare students for the fall recruiting season.
“Getting a job is much more than what you know and the technical skills you possess,” said Lindsay Vallaster, Spears School business internship specialist. “A lot of hiring decisions are based on soft skills and student’s ability to project a professional image during the recruiting session.”
The evening began with an etiquette tutorial that sought to give students tools they need to project a professional image. Vallaster said the tutorial will help students approach interviews and dining situations with employers with confidence.
After the tutorial, students had the opportunity to put the tools into practice over a meal. A Spears School Alumni Board member, a Spears School faculty or staff member, or a member of Spears School Career Services hosted each table.
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Spears School distance learning master’s programs named “Best Buy”
 Two Spears School distance learning programs recently were named a “Best Buy” by a national editorial review team for combining quality and affordability. The distance learning Master of Science in Telecommunications Management and Master of Management in Information Systems programs were ranked in the top 10 nationally by a review team from GetEducated.com.
"It's certainly an honor to have these programs recognized," said Jay Boyington, assistant director for Graduate Programs in Spears School. "Our distance learning students continue to work while earning their degrees, and tuition cost and the time commitment are major considerations for choosing online programs."
GetEducated.com is a consumer watchdog and advocacy group that rates, ranks, and verifies the cost, quality and credibility of online colleges and universities. A Best Buy designation from GetEducated.com indicates a program has been reviewed and judged to offer a high-quality distance master's degree to a national audience at tuition rates well below the national average. • read more
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Spears School student experiences the real world of HR
Finding an HR internship can be tough. According to HR students, not that many companies offer internships in HR. Many are low paying or unpaid, and students have to choose between furthering their careers and finding jobs to help pay back student loans. To help students afford to take internships, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) launched an intern sponsorship program in June 2008. Forty HR interns around the country received $5,000 grants to help them pay back loans, travel to and from internships, or find housing closer to internships. Lance Fannon, management senior, was one of those students.
Beth Mirza wrote about Lance's experience in the September 2008 issue of HR Magazine.
• Click here to read the story.
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| Student Notes |
BADM 2010-921: Career Building and Job Search Strategies to begin October 1
A one-hour credit course that addresses the ins and outs of career building and job search strategies will begin October 1. The course, BADM 2010-921, is taught be Caleb Camp, Spears School career coordinator for undergraduate students, is taught on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. from October 1 through November 7.
The course will feature many guest speakers from various organizations, including the OSU POSSE, Cintas Corporation, members of the HIRE OSU Grads team, The Buckle and Enterprise Rent-a-Car.
Students can enroll online at http://prodosu.okstate.edu.
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The Lahoma Club of OSU will award several $500 scholarships for Spring 2009
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ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars application period now open
Spears School of Business ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars program application period opened September 1, 2008 and closes October 31, 2008 for awards beginning in Fall 2009. This program includes a $5000 scholarship per year plus enrichment activities. The application is located online at http://spears.okstate.edu/spirit_scholars.
For additional information e-mail Jeretta Horn Nord at jeretta.nord@okstate.edu.
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International Travel scholarships available
If you plan to study abroad during the winter intersession, spring semester, and spring break, scholarships are available from the study abroad office right now on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Upper-division course offered through distance learning
The Center for Executive and Professional Development offers several undergraduate courses through its Distance Learning program.
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| Did you know ... |
| ... enrollment for Spring 2009 begins October 15? |
Make an appointment now to see your adviser and get cleared for enrollment! Business Student Services (201L) will accept walk-ins from 8 to 9:45 a.m. and appointments from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Schedule appointment online at http://spears.okstate.edu/offices/studentservices or by calling 744-5069.
Enrollment will be processed according to the enrollment dates listed at http://prodosu.okstate.edu/SIS/Sched.htm. |
| ... Student Union Marketing offers a service to recognized student organizations? |
| Student Union Marketing offers a service to recognized student organizations for help with promotional efforts like posters, fliers and ads? For more information, call Kassidy Kirven Conway at 744-5046. |
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| Faculty and Staff News |
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Delen serves as general chair of international conference
Dursun Delen, associate professor of management science and information systems, served as general chair on the international committee of NCM2008, the fourth annual International Conference on Networked Computing and Advanced Information Management. The conference was held Sept. 2-4 in Gyeongju, South Korea.
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Kletke receives $40,000 grant from ConocoPhillips Faculty Sponsorship Program
Meg Kletke, professor of management science and information systems, recently received a $40,000 grant to enhance university programs within the MSIS field. The grant is part of the ConocoPhillips Faculty Sponsorship Program. The program is in it inaugural years and grants were awarded to only 16 university faculty worldwide.
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Wilson presents invited paper at conference in United Kingdom
Rick Wilson,W. Paul Miller professor of business administration and head of the department of management science and information systems, recently presented his invited paper, “Defense or offense first: Analyzing overtime strategy in American Division I-A college football,” at the Operations Research 50th annual conference (OR50) in York, United Kingdom. The paper was part of a special track in operations research in sports, celebrating 50 years of research in that area. Dr. Wilson’s co-author is Dr. Peter Rosen from the University of Evansville. |
| Outreach News |
CEPD to host "From Boomers to Millennials: Leading Generations at Work" seminar
Oklahoma State University’s Center for Educational and Professional Development will be hosting a seminar titled “From Boomers to Millennials: Leading Generations at Work” September, 30 in Oklahoma City, Okla. The seminar will be conducted by Dr. Ken Eastman and will be held at the OSU-OKC Student Center, Conference North from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will explore, examine and discuss the differences and generational divides from Baby Boomer to, the current, Millennial Generation. Eastman shows, for the first time in history, four major generations: Traditionals, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millenials are working together. These generations are facing challenges like never before that can be traced to their cultural and social differences. The registration fee is $195 per person. To register for the seminar or for more information, please visit http://cepd.okstate.edu/execprodev/content/index.html or call the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development (866) 678-3933 or 405-744-5208. |
| Upcoming Events |
| September 22 |
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Meeting
Speaker: TBA
5:00 p.m.; 207 CLB |
| September 22 |
Experience Pays: Why You Should Consider an Internship
5:30-6:30 p.m.; 123 Business Building
*Presented by Koch Industries and The Buckle
*Come learn about the benefits of completing an internship, and how they can position you for a better career outlook.
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| September 22 |
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Meeting
(Meetings are held every Monday)
6:00 p.m.; 235 Business
SIFE offers students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise. For more information, call Cory Steward at 918-269-9133 or visit www.sife.org |
September 22
September 24 |
OSU Mock Interview Days
September 22, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
OSU Career Services - 360 Student Union
A great opportunity to interview with real recruiters and get feedback on your interviewing skills. Sign-ups are still available! |
| September 25 |
Financial Management Association
5:30 p.m.; 123 Business
Speaker: Angela West, real estate agent from Tulsa
Come learn about careers in finance and real estate, meet other business students and enjoy free food!
Membership applications are now available in the Business building lobby and at the meeting. Membership dues are $55 a year. |
| September 29 |
Successful Interview Techniques
5:30-6:30 p.m.; 408 Student Union (Case Study #1)
*Presented by Bank of Oklahoma
*Come learn the how to’s and the how not’s of interviewing from recruiters who see it all
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| September 29 |
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Meeting
(Meetings are held every Monday)
6:00 p.m.; 235 Business
SIFE offers students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise. For more information, call Cory Steward at 918-269-9133 or visit www.sife.org |
| October 2 |
Professional Careers in Sports Forum
5:30-8:00 p.m.; ConocoPhillips Alumni Center
* Come hear from sports professionals from various aspects of the industry
- KEN BLUME- Director of Development, Kansas City Chiefs, National Football League
- CHRISTIE COOK - General Manager, Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz Arena Football Team
- GORDON WHITENER - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of SportsMyx
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| October 2 |
Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization (CE0) Meeting
Learn how to write a business plan
5:30 p.m.; 018 Business |
| October 6 |
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Meeting
Speaker: TBA
5:00 p.m.; 207 CLB |
| October 6 |
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Meeting
(Meetings are held every Monday)
6:00 p.m.; 235 Business
SIFE offers students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise. For more information, call Cory Steward at 918-269-9133 or visit www.sife.org |
