| Spears School News |
 Aubrey Gooden selected as OSU Homecoming Queen
Aubrey Gooden, an honors finance senior in the Spears School of Business, was selected as the 2009 Oklahoma State University Homecoming Queen at the OSU vs. Missouri football game on October 17
The OSU Homecoming King and Queen are official ambassadors for the OSU Alumni Association. Selection is based on scholastic excellence, campus activities and a genuine desire to represent OSU and the OSU Alumni Association as an ambassador.
"I decided to apply for Homecoming Queen because I truly do love OSU and I enjoy being an ambassador for the University,” Gooden said. “It was an honor to be selected and I plan to continue to share what a great experience I have had as a student here and promote the great traditions of Oklahoma State University whenever possible."
Gooden is an honors finance senior from Edmond, Okla. She is a graduate of Edmond Memorial High School and is the daughter of Brent and Valerie Gooden.
Gooden’s activities and honors while at OSU include serving as president of Business Student Council, executive director of Camp Cowboy, executive director of Freshman Follies. In addition, she is a member of Chi Omega sorority and was selected as a Top 10 Freshman Woman and President’s Distinguished Scholar. |
Spend Spring Break in New York City!
Spend Spring Break in the Big Apple and earn 3 hours of college credit by enrolling in FIN 4550 or BADM 5220! Enjoy one of the greatest cities in the United States and learn from our own award-winning Dr. Betty Simkins, as she introduces you to Wall Street Investment Banking and New York City financial markets. Coursework will begin on February 25, 2009.
This course usually has a waiting list, so we encourage you to enroll early. To enroll, or for more information, visit http://spears.okstate.edu/studyabroad/nyc or contact the Spears School of Business Center for Executive and Professional Development at 1-866-678-3933 or (405) 744-5208 or e-mail cinda.krout@okstate.edu. |
Planning to take the GRE?
Students planning to take the GRE are encouraged to register for the OSU GRE preparation Course, which is a comprehensive review of all portions of the test: quantitative skills, verbal reasoning ability and analytical writing assessment.
The course will be held on Tuesdays from Nov. 3, 2009, through Dec. 1, 2009, from 6 to 10 p.m. in Classroom Building Room 122 at the OSU–Stillwater campus.
“Proper preparation is one factor that can improve your performance on the GRE," said Robert Dooley, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Research in the Spears School of Business.
The course will be taught by Sujata Singhal, who has been professionally teaching and privately tutoring GMAT, GRE, MCAT, SAT, and ACT test preparation for 15 years. She began tutoring for a major test preparation company as she pursued a double major in molecular and cell biology and religious studies at the University of California at Berkeley. She received a B.A. degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a M.A. degree from Loma Linda University.
The fee for the course is $450 and includes the book Practicing to Take the GRE.
To register or for more information, call the Spears School Distance Learning office at 405-744-4048 or http://spears.okstate.edu/distance/greprep. |
SSBTV now on Channel 22
 SSBTV, the Spears School's non-commercial television station dedicated to showcasing activities of the Spears School and increasing awareness of the college’s programs and
services, has moved to OSU Channel 22 from OSU Channel 80. SSBTV may be viewed anywhere on campus, including the Business Building Lobby and the residence halls.
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| Upcoming Events and Deadlines |
| October 26 |
Association of Information Technology Professionals (IATP) Meeting
5:00 p.m.; 207 CLB
Guest Speakers will be from Chesapeake Energy |
| October 27 |
Written Communication and Grammar Skills Seminar
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; OSU-OKC
Join Kim Reye to learn the advantages of using e-mail in the work environment and how to write these messages to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. You also will learn some common pitfalls of e-mail use that can quickly turn your writing efforts into wasted time. The afternoon session will help you reacquaint yourself with essential rules of writing and learn new pointers that will improve the overall readability of your business documents.
To register or for more information, contact the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development at www.cepd.okstate.edu or by calling (866) 678-3933 or 405-744-5208. |
| October 28 |
Business Honors Organization Meeting
6 p.m.; CLB 108
Business Honors Organization is open to all students, especially those who might be interested in some more information about Business Honors.Pizza and drinks will be provided. |
| October 28 |
Information Security and Assurance (ISAC) Club Meeting
7:00 p.m.; 101 CLB
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| October 29 |
Beta Alpha Psi Meeting
6:00 p.m. - Candidate Meeting featuring the M.S. in Accounting program
6:45 p.m. - Club Social
018 Business
*This meeting has been closed to the firms |
| October 31 |
ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars Programs Applications Deadline
ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars programs applications now being accepted through October 31 for Fall 2010-Spring 2011 awards. This program is a $5000 annual scholarship plus enrichment program. Visit www.spears.okstate.edu/spirit_scholars for more information. |
| November 5 |
Generational Issues in the Workplace Seminar
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; OSU-Tulsa
Ever wondered how new hires could be so impatient or how your boss could never have heard of “IM-ing”? The answer largely lies here: For the first time, four generations are converging in the workplace. Examine how the different life experiences of Traditionals, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials create challenges in communicating and collaborating and consider ways to bridge the generational divide with Dr. Ken Eastman in this workshop.
To register or for more information, call the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development at 1-866-678-3933 or 405-744-5208 or visit cepd.okstate.edu. |
| November 9 |
Association of Information Technology Professionals Meeting
5:00 p.m.; 207 CLB
2010 Officer Elections
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| November 11 |
Information Security and Assurance (ISAC) Club Meeting
7:00 p.m.; 101 CLB
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| November 17 |
2010 Oklahoma Economic Outlook Conference: What’s the Forecast?
8:30am – noon; Oklahoma City
The OSU Center for Applied Economic Research invites you to register for the 2010 Oklahoma Economic Outlook Conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, from 8:30am – noon in Oklahoma City. OSU Economists Russell Evans and Kyle Dean will be joined by industry experts in a discussion of national economic conditions and the prospects for economic recovery in Oklahoma. Registration is $65 per person or a group discount for eight or more people in the same company/organization is $50 per person.
For registration, booth or underwriter fees, please visit cepd.okstate.edu or call the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development at 405-744-5208 or 866-678-3933. |
| November 25 |
Information Security and Assurance (ISAC) Club Meeting
7:00 p.m.; 101 CLB
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| November 3 |
GRE Prep Course
Tuesdays: November 3, 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 2009
6-10 p.m. | 122 Classroom Building
Instructor: Sujata (Susie) Singhal
A comprehensive review of all portions of the test: Math (Fundamentals/Algebra/Geometry), Verbal (Reading Comp./Antonyms/Sentence Completions), and Analytical Writing
The fee for the course is $450 and includes the book Practicing to Take the GRE.
To register or for more information, call the Spears School Distance Learning office at 405-744-4048 or http://spears.okstate.edu/distance/greprep. |
| November 13 |
Spears School Hall of Fame Banquet
6:15 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Induction
ConocoPhillips Alumni Center
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