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2009

Kindt Quoted on Gambling

(11/09/2009) - "Compulsive gamblers will increase by 100 to 500 percent when gambling is introduced" says John Kindt, professor of business administration. 

Viswanathan Wins International Award

(11/09/2009) - Madhu Viswanathan will receive the India International Friendship Society’s Bharat Gaurav Award, given annually to honor people whose work promotes India’s heritage and contributions at home and abroad. 

Kindt: Legalized Gambling Detrimental to Students

(11/04/2009) - John Kindt comments on C-U consideration to ban video gambling. 

Liu: Growing Online Sales Could Lower Prices, But Also Trim Choices

(11/02/2009) - Shoppers could see lower prices but less variety to choose from as more manufacturers sell directly to consumers through the Internet, according to new research led by Business Administration Professor Frank Liu. 

Viswanathan Receives Prestigious Bharat Gaurav Humanitarian Award

(10/30/2009) - Business Administration Professor Madhu Viswanathan will be presented the Bharat Gaurav Award from the India International Friendship Society this winter. 

Casinos Ruinous to Ohio Economy: Kindt

(10/12/2009) - Columbus reporter gains insight from Professor Kindt and others on the impact of adding casinos to Ohio capital landscape. 

Michael: Recessions Can Be Managed

(10/07/2009) - Seve Michael, professor of business administration and Villanova University management professor John Pearce II developed a four-pronged plan to help businesses navigate recessions in a 2005 study that combined academic theory and successful real-world tactics. 

Kindt Speaks at News Conference Against Gambling in The Columbus Dispatch

(10/06/2009) - John W. Kindt, a professor of business and legal policy at the University of Illinois, said each slot machine takes in about $100,000 a year, costing the equivalent of a job. Kindt spoke at a news conference sponsored by ProgressOhio, a liberal policy group, which was joined by the conservative Citizens for Community Values. 

Kindt Dismisses Police Study

(10/05/2009) - Professor John Kindt authored a study indicating bankruptcies and crime rose in the shadow of new casinos. An Ohio Fraternal Order of Police study shifts responsibility for rise to other economic influences. 

Kindt Quoted as Expert on Video Poker Games

(09/30/2009) - University of Illinois professor John Kindt, an expert on state-sponsored gambling, said annual revenues from video poker games average around $100,000 per machine. 

Otnes Comments on Cake Toppers in NYT

(09/24/2009) - "It is not surprising that cake toppers have taken on this individualistic role, because everything else in the wedding has," said Cele C. Otnes, an author of "Cinderella Dreams: The Allure of the Lavish Wedding" and a professor of business administration at the University of Illinois. 

Kindt: Bill "In Trouble Out of the Gate"

(09/23/2009) - Professor John Kindt comments on a capital bill linked to gambling. 

Kindt Opposes Ohio's Billion-Dollar Gamble

(09/21/2009) - John Warren Kindt, a professor of business and legal policy at the University of Illinois, says casinos pay lots in taxes but ultimately keep most of the gambling revenue they take in. 

Kindt Weighs in on Champaign County Gambling Issue

(09/21/2009) - John Kindt, a professor of business and legal policy at the University of Illinois, says video gaming has been called "the crack cocaine of creating new addicted gamblers." 

Single-game betting goes on, as usual

(09/14/2009) - Kindt says gambling nets $3 ore more in social costs for every $1 tax benefits. 

Agarwal Raises Questions About Government's Long-term Role

(09/11/2009) - The Obama administration is setting precedents and regulations that risk interfering with an economy whose chief strength is innovation, she said. 

Kindt in NY Times: Gambling Expansion Neither Quick Nor a Fix

(09/10/2009) - Professor John Kindt weighs in on story about declining gambling revenues. 

Illinois MBA Announces Two New Scholarship Programs

(09/03/2009) - The College of Business is launching two new scholarship programs to help Central Illinois residents struggling amid a deep and lingering economic downturn. The scholarships will provide free tuition for a 26-month Professional MBA program. 

Agarwal Argues Against Economic Protections

(09/03/2009) - Rajshree Agarwal, BA professor and John Georges Chair of Technology Management and Strategy believes the temporary measures of the Obama administration risk damaging U.S. economy. 

Viswanathan on Marketplace Literacy in WSJ

(09/02/2009) - Rural marketplaces represent the next frontier of socio-economic growth. They offer value-creation opportunities to private enterprises and public and civic institutions alike. 

Revenue-Hungry States Take New Look At Gaming

(08/21/2009) - "They get the camel's nose under the tent, and the next thing you know, the whole camel is in," said John Kindt, a professor of business and legal policy at the University of Illinois who studies the impact of state-sponsored gambling. 

"For every slot machine, you lose one job per year," says Kindt.

(08/06/2009) - Kindt keynotes House and Senate forum on gambling. 

Lanesskog Appointed to Lead the ILLINOIS MBA

(07/27/2009) - On Monday, July 20, Stig Lanesskog rejoined the College as the acting associate dean for the ILLINOIS MBA. He succeeds Mary Miller who led the program since 2002. 

In Memoriam: Harry J. Gray, 1919-2009

(07/09/2009) - Harry Jack Gray, president of Harry Gray Associates of Florida, alumnus and friend of ILLINOIS died Wednesday. He was 89. 

Study: Restoring Lost Privileges an Overlooked Key to Discipline

(07/09/2009) - Managers who dole out discipline by taking away privileges – without considering the implications of restoring them – are missing a key in their bid to improve performance and behavior, a new University of Illinois study says. 

Northcraft: Listening To Workers A Key To Organizational Success

(06/12/2009) - Top-down management that counts workers out of decision-making likely contributed to the nation’s economic freefall, but changing it could still help businesses rebound from a deep and lingering recession 

Kindt Responds to Video Poker Proposal

(05/29/2009) - Gambling proponents are "Going for the quick buck," Kindt says. "It's short-term gain for them, and long-term pain for everyone else." 

Video: Interview with Dean DeBrock

(05/26/2009) - Professor Ira Solomon, the R. C. Evans Chair of Accountancy, sat down with Larry DeBrock, who was recently appointed the 9th Dean of the College of Business. DeBrock provided his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities confronting business education today. 

DeBrock Named College of Business Dean

(05/22/2009) - Lawrence DeBrock, a noted economist and longtime University of Illinois professor and administrator, has been named dean of the university's College of Business, pending approval by the U. of I. Board of Trustees at its May 21 meeting in Chicago. 

Gambling ban would reverse recession, new book says

(04/17/2009) - The three-volume series of academic and government reports recommends that the U.S. and other countries follow the lead of Russia, which has seen an economic boost since it virtually abolished legalized gambling in 2006-07. 

Faculty Member Named Dean of UI College of Business

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V. Dale Cozad Awards Presented to MBA Students

(03/23/2009) - Two MBA students win V. Dale Cozad New Venture Competition awards for their ideas. 

U. of I. to Host International Consumer Behavior Conference

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Does This Fit or Match? Regulatory Focus Effects on New Product Team Decision-Making

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In-Store Video Ads a Boon to Retailers, A Peril for Traditional Media

(02/23/2009) - Video advertising in stores is a moneymaker for retailers, but a growing threat to already cash-strapped print and broadcast media, according to a new study co-written by a University of Illinois business professor. 

Gov. Quinn Visits College of Business

(02/19/2009) - Recognizing the College of Business for its leadership in corporate, social and environmental responsibility, the Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn signed the Sustainable University Compact at BIF. 

State Can't Gamble Its Way Out of Trouble (Kindt)

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Experts to Discuss Finding Work in a Sour Economy

(02/05/2009) - Panelists from the College of Business, Busey Bank, University Alumni Career Center, the Library, and an alumnus respond to questions about finding work. 

ILLINOIS Graduates Still in High Demand

(01/26/2009) - 110 top businesses and organizations and more than 2,000 job seekers will attend the 15th annual Winter Business Career Fair at the campus Activities and Recreation Center on Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3.  

Podcast: Kindt on State Lotteries

(01/23/2009) - John Kindt, Professor of Business Administration, was a recent guest on the Curtis Sliwa radio show. Kindt spoke on the topic of lotteries and gambling. 

Shavitt: Doubts make consumers more willing to reevaluate brands

(01/05/2009) - Good news for companies seeking to retool the image of seemingly ingrained brands, such as McDonald’s efforts to promote salads and other healthful menu options. 

2008

Podcast: Marketing to Poor Consumers

(10/20/2008) - Madhu Viswanathan, Associate Professor of Business Administration, talks about how companies can market to poor consumers without being seen as exploiting them, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal's Erin White. 

New CIBER Director Announced

(10/16/2008) - The College is pleased to announce that Glenn Hoetker, Associate Professor of Business Administration, has accepted the position of Director of the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), a joint center of the College of Business and the Office of International Programs and Studies. 

Rethinking the "War for Talent"

(09/24/2008) - Research by business administration professor Deepak Somaya regarding the migration of workers to other companies is featured in The Wall Street Journal. 

Kindt: Ban on Betting Would Boost Ailing Economy

(09/23/2008) - Congress should resurrect the nationwide gambling ban to help soothe a fragile U.S. economy shaken by the worst credit and financial crisis in decades, a College of Business professor and national gambling critic says. 

New Test Identifies Shopaholics

(09/16/2008) - Kent Monroe, a professor of business administration at Illinois, is one of the developers of a new scale for measuring compulsive buying. 

Accessibility of Gambling

(09/12/2008) - 'The accessibility of the lotteries is a plus for them,' says U. of I. business administration professor John Kindt. 'They're in everybody's back yard.' 

New Business Facility Blends Instruction, Sustainability

(08/19/2008) - College of Business students will study this fall in a new, $60 million-plus building filled with high-tech classrooms, counseling and career services, and a state-of-the-art laboratory that simulates real-time market trading. 

College Appoints Northcraft as New Associate Dean of Faculty

(08/15/2008) - Effective August 16, 2008, Professor Gregory Northcraft is the Interim Associate Dean of Faculty. Northcraft was named the Harry J. Gray Professor of Executive Leadership in the Department of Business Administration in 1999 and he holds an appointment in the School of Labor and Employment Relations. 

Sara A. Greenstein Named Associate Chancellor for Alumni Relations

(07/03/2008) - Business alumna Sara Greenstein has been named vice president/associate chancellor for alumni relations at the University of Illinois Alumni Association. She previously held the position of senior vice president, chief commercial officer for Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in Northbrook, Ill. 

Study: Personal Information in E-mail Marketing can Backfire

(07/01/2008) - Businesses risk chasing away prospective customers when they send chummy e-mails that bandy around people's names, hobbies and other personal information to pitch sales, according to a new study of the popular marketing tool. 

Pratt: Meaningful Work Leads to Happier Employees and a Healthier Company

(06/30/2008) - Michael Pratt, professor of business administration at ILLINOIS has insight into the success of Glenview, Illinois-based publishing company Shakespeare Squared. 

Northcraft on Negotiating in US News

(06/19/2008) - The hardest part of salary negotiating is that employees often don't know whether an offer is good, says Gregory Northcraft, a professor in the College of Business at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, and coauthor of Get Paid What You're Worth. 

Two BA Graduate Students Receive Fellowships

(06/11/2008) - Ten University of Illinois graduate students have been awarded a $9,000 FMC Technologies Inc. Fellowship for the 2008-2009 academic year, including two from the College of Business. 

College Honors Students at Annual Banquet

(06/10/2008) - The College of Business at the University of Illinois honored its students in April at its annual awards banquet. 

Diverse Job Responsibilities Yield Multiple Benefits

(06/04/2008) - Worn thin from wearing too many hats at work? Turns out all of that on-the-job juggling can yield career and even personal benefits, not just stress and burnout, according to new research by a University of Illinois business professor. 

A Minute with Cele Otnes

(06/04/2008) - Summer means wedding gowns and receptions, not just shorts and cookouts. Getting hitched will continue without a hitch this summer despite an economic downturn, says Cele Otnes, who co-authored a 2003 book on the allure of the lavish wedding. 

Kraatz and Love: An Image of Betrayal and Opportunism in Corporate Downsizing

(06/02/2008) - Corporate reputations take a beating when scandals erupt, faulty products force recalls or earnings tumble, yielding sell-offs that leave investors jittery. But new research by two business professors shows the polished image is so fragile that it can tarnish even when firms make moves with the blessing of powerful stakeholders. 

Congratulations to Senior 100

(04/23/2008) - Each year, the University of Illinois Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Ambassadors recognize 100 outstanding seniors through the Senior 100 Honorary. A number of those outstanding seniors are from the College of Business. Congratulations! 

Business Teachers Ranked as Excellent, Fall 2007

(04/07/2008) - Each semester the University of Illinois publishes the "List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students," based on voluntarily submitted evaluation forms from instructors across campus. The most recent list, which was just released, features a large contingent of College of Business faculty. 

College to Host International Marketing Symposium

(04/03/2008) - Five pioneers will be honored for their contributions to the field of marketing during the Paul D. Converse Symposium April 17-19. The symposium is held every four years, presenting achievement awards that constitute a "Marketing Hall of Fame." The department of business administration and the Central Illinois chapter of the American Marketing Association sponsor the event. 

Kindt: Round-the-Clock Casinos Bad for Society

(04/03/2008) - Gambling addictions and drunken driving are among life-changing problems that could worsen if Illinois allows casinos to take bets 24 hours a day, a College of Business professor who has studied gambling for more than two decades says. 

Confused About Business Majors....Not for Long!

(03/26/2008) - What do I want to do with my life? Business Career Services has helped answer this question with their Job Shadow Program. Every freshman and sophomore in the College of Business has the opportunity to submit their resumes to different companies and participate in a one-day job shadow program. This experience helps them see whether or not they want to pursue a career in that industry. 

Weak Job Market is Actually Mad for Grads

(03/25/2008) - According to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, College of Business graduates are in high demand this year. As Boomer retirements approach, some believe companies are scrambling to fill their ranks with a lot of promising talent. 

Study: Franchisee Training Key to Success

(03/06/2008) - According to a new study advanced, in-depth training on everything from bookkeeping to dealing with customers and suppliers is a key to survival for franchise outlets, said Steve Michael, a professor of business administration in the College of Business. 

Viswanathan Honored at Annual Innovation Celebration

(03/04/2008) - Professor Madhu Viswanathan and other notable contributors were honored by the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation and the University for their efforts supporting the technological development of Champaign County. 

Co-workers Influential in Organizational Change

(02/27/2008) - The seeds of workplace change may come from the top, but take root from the bottom up, according to a new study co-written by Janet Bercovitz, professor of Business Administration. 

Qualls receives Distinguished Marketing Educator Award

(02/08/2008) - Bill Qualls, Professor of Business Administration, received the 2008 Distinguished Marketing Educator of the Academy of Marketing Science. This honor was bestowed in recognition of his contributions to the field of Multicultural Marketing in the United States. The award was presented at the 2008 Academy of Marketing Science-Cultural Perspectives in Marketing Conference. 

Dean Search Update

(02/08/2008) - Provost Linda Katehi and Dean Robert Easter, Chair of the Dean's Search Committee, spoke with faculty and staff at a town hall meeting on January 25th. Katehi shared with the crowded room her satisfaction with the great team assembled to find the next dean. She expressed her commitment to helping the College find and secure the best possible candidate. 

Study: Web Sites Influence Users

(02/07/2008) - Web surfers may get more than just the music, videos and news updates they were looking for when they log onto trendy next-generation sites such as Last.fm, YouTube and Digg, according to new research by Mu Xia, Professor of Business Administration. 

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Gets Business Plan

(01/30/2008) - Bhavik Rathod, a current MBA student who works for Illinois Business Consulting at the College of Business, spearheaded a project for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. The Commission needed expert advice for structuring a new online store to sell rare and popular products related to Abraham Lincoln to customers nationwide. 

 

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