Spears Headline News


Week of March 2 - 8, 2009

In This Issue ...
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
March 3 CASNR CAREER FAIR
Wes Watkins Center; noon - 4 p.m.

Many internship and full-time opportunities for business majors in Ag based companies are available. For a complete listing of employers visit www.hireosugrads.com.
March 4
March 5

Grad Fair
March 4 from noon - 6:00 p.m.
March 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Union Atrium

If you are graduating this spring, plan to stop by the Graduation Fair on either date. Everything you need to prepare for graduation including caps and gowns, graduation announcements, diploma frames, among other items will be available.

March 5

2009 Elevator Pitch Competition
5:30 p.m.; Business Building 124

This is a great way for students to practice their presentation skills, learn how to create and deliver an effective idea pitch, and potentially win $1500 in scholarships for the 2009-2010 school year. Remember, the intent to compete is due March 3.

  • First place = $1000
  • Second place = $500

Hosted by CEO / The Entrepreneurship Club and SIFE. For more information, email Sean.Wyatt@okstate.edu.

March 5

National Education for Women's (N.E.W.) Leadership applications due

N.E.W. Leadership is a five-day residential institute that encourage college women to consider careers in politics and public service. Learn more or apply at www.ou.edu/carlalbertcenter/leadership

March 6

OSU Student Foundation applications due

The purpose of the Student Foundation is to serve Oklahoma State University by building,cultivating and sustaining relationships within the OSU community and to educate the student body about the impact and importance of charitable giving. Click here to download an application.

March 12

FMA Meeting
5:30 p.m.; 124 Business
Speaker: Koch Industries

March 13

Outstanding Seniors and Organization Applications due

Applications are available in 201 L (Dean's Office). All applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on March 13.

News

MSIS Department to continue contract with U.S. Department of Defense

The Management Science and Information Systems Department received an additional $360,000 from the U.S. Department of Defense to continue development of an ammunition multimedia encyclopedia for the US Army. The encyclopedia will allow Army personnel to view a 360 degree image of various munitions along with the technical specifications. In addition to being a training tool, a mobile version, which can be loaded on a PDA, will assist in identifying munitions in the field. Leading the project are Drs. Ramesh Sharda, David Biros, Dursun Delen and Joyce Lucca.

WHAT IF YOU COULD SPEND A SEMESTER LEARNING FROM 32 AMAZING ENTREPRENEURS?

Enroll in EEE 4113 or EEE 5133: Dilemmas and Debrtes in Entrepreneurship - The Speakers Series Class for Fall 2009. Offerred Wednesdays 6:45-9:25 p.m. For additional information, contact Dr. Jeretta Horn Nord or Dr. Michael Morris.

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