http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_all.aspxThe latest news in the Department of Business AdministrationBusiness 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=404http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=404Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CSTBusinesses 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=400http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=400Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CSTTen 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=398http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=398Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe College of Business at the University of Illinois honored its students in April at its annual awards banquet.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=395http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=395Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTWorn 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=392http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=392Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTSummer 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=393http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=393Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTCorporate 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=390http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=390Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTEach 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!http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=377http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=377Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTEach 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=368http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=368Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTFive 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=363http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=363Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTGambling 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=380http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=380Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTWhat 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=360http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=360Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CSTAccording 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=357http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=357Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CSTAccording 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=352http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=352Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=350http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=350Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CSTBill 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=337http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=337Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CSTProvost 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=338http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=338Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CSTWeb 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=340http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=340Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CSTBhavik 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.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=332http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=332Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTThanks to a gift from 3M the new Business Instructional Facility will have a respite for intellectual engagement known as the 3M Student Lounge. The space promises to be a popular student meeting place once the building opens in the fall of 2008.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=323http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=323Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CSTOn November 3rd Business Council hosted the first ever Business Diversity Conference at the Illini Union for over 100 students. The conference focused on the importance and the benefits of diversity in the corporate world. The event helped students learn about diversity issues companies are facing by offering interactive workshops.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=312http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=312Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTIt is no secret that Americans work more hours and have fewer paid vacations than any other developed country. Recent media reports have observed that many are not even taking the little bit of vacation they have accrued. So, if employers are offering paid vacation, however paltry, why are people not taking it all?http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=308http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=308Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTProvost Linda Katehi announced that Professor Larry DeBrock, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Acting Associate Dean of the Faculty in the College of Business, has agreed to become Interim Dean of the College of Business, effective January 1, 2008, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=305http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=305Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTVan Dukeman ('80 alumnus), President and CEO, First Busey Corporation, was a guest speaker in October. Dukeman addressed MBA and MSF students and said that he is happy to take on any competition - from behemoth to smaller banks.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=299http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=299Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTJoin the University of Illinois in celebrating 60 years of Indian independence by attending "India Sixty," a symposium addressing major issues in India. The free event, which is co-sponsored by the College of Business, will take place November 2-3, 2007.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=295http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=295Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTUniversity of Illinois President B. Joseph White today announced that he has recommended Avijit Ghosh, dean of the College of Business at the Urbana-Champaign campus, to serve as the next vice president for technology and economic development for the three-campus University system.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=291http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=291Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTCombining an MBA with architecture can create some bright accomplishments. Joe Simon, who is currently pursuing a joint MBA and master of architecture degree, was one of 200 University of Illinois students and faculty advisors participating in an international competition to build a 100 percent solar powered house.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=285http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=285Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe College of Business 2007-2008 Roundtable Series, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, kicked off on September 19 with an Innovation Management Roundtable held in Chicago. The series is designed to enhance professional development and cultivate a regional network among working professionals, faculty and alumni.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=279http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=279Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CSTIn an email announcement to faculty and staff, Greg Oldham, acting Dean for the College, announced the appointments of four new College of Business Faculty Fellows: Ruth Aguilera; Murillo Campello; Timothy Johnson, and; Scott Weisbenner.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=280http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=280Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CSTCele Otnes, Professor of Business Administration, discusses Apple's recent decision to drop the price of its iPhone in this edition of the Illini Business Podcast. Otnes touches on a variety of marketing topics, including Apple's reputation as a "merchant of cool", customer loyalty, early adopters, and the difficulties associated with entering new markets.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=281http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=281Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CST"On time and on budget!" This is the mantra of Dean Avijit Ghosh and University officials that is keeping construction crews and contractors in step with the new Business Instructional Facility being built on the corner of Sixth and Gregory. It officially opens on the first day of fall semester classes in August of 2008.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=275http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=275Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CSTIn a work world that increasingly thrives on social networking, University of Illinois College of Business students and alumni now have the opportunity to remain connected to their alma mater for life, electronically connected, that is, through a new College email account.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=276http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=276Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CSTRoom 370 Wohlers Hall will henceforth be known as the Wolfson Faculty Lounge. Alumnus Mark Wolfson and his wife Sheila have named the Faculty Lounge through a generous $250,000 gift to the College. In making this gift, Wolfson said that honoring the faculty was a personal priority.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=277http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=277Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CSTCollege of Business faculty and staff, upper classman and corporate sponsors alike rolled out the red carpet for this year's 560 College of Business incoming freshmen and new transfer students.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=271http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=271Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CSTIt's never too early to network. This is mantra of the Future Business Alumni Leaders (FBAL), a student future alumni group run by students who wish to get a jump start on networking even before they graduate. Now in its third year, the organization has an especially active schedule with a host of events planned to leverage professional relationships among College alumni.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=269http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=269Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CSTWhile the functional disciplines of accounting, finance, organizational behavior and new product development all play a critical role in the success of a company, strategy is key, says Glenn Hoetker, associate professor of Business Administration. Hoetker teaches a new course with the MS Tech Program called Technology Strategy.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=270http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=270Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CSTNow in its fourth year, the University of Illinois College of Business is one of twelve universities chosen to participate in the Leadership and Development (LEAD) program. In July 2007, 30 rising seniors graduated from the 3-week intensive program. LEAD is an opportunity to attract African Americans, Hispanic and Native Americans who enroll as undergraduates in the College of Business.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=266http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=266Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe College of Business is pleased to announce that Professor Randall Westgren has been appointed to head the Department of Business Administration. Westgren assumes the position from long-serving head Huseyin Leblebici who will continue to enjoy research and teaching pursuits in the College.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=264http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=264Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe College of Business announces it has created five new majors for Department of Business Administration students. Beginning in the fall of 2007, all students enrolled in the department will need to elect one of five new majors, and one of two new concentrations if they pursue a Management degree.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=260http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=260Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSTOn June 16, 41 proud students graduated as the 14th class of the Warsaw-Illinois Executive MBA program. For the past five consecutive years, the program has been ranked #1 by an influential Polish weekly business magazine.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=261http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=261Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSTDean Avijit Ghosh announced the appointments of Professors Joseph Mahoney and Cornelia "Cele" Otnes to endowed faculty positions. Professor Otnes will be appointed as Investors in Business Education Professor of Marketing and Professor Mahoney as the Investors in Business Education Professor of Strategy, both in the Department of Business Administration.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=257http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=257Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSTDean Avijit Ghosh took great pride in announcing the appointment of two College of Business professors to endowed chairs. Professor Rajshree Agarwal will be appointed as the John Georges Professor of Technology Management and Strategy in the Department of Business Administration. Professor Jeffrey Brown will be appointed as the Karnes Professor of Finance.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=258http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=258Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe Social Entrepreneurship Summer Institute (SESI) is a new summer program that provides local non-profit groups with an introduction to basic business principals taught by faculty from all three College departments, as well as outside consultants and faculty from other University colleges.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=252http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=252Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe University of Illinois announced a record $100 million gift commitment from MBA alumnus Thomas Siebel during the kick-off of the largest fundraising effort in the 140-year history of the University.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=246http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=246Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CSTGlenn Hoetker, Scott Weisbenner and Martin Wu have achieved tenure and will be promoted to rank of associate professor. Rajshree Agarwal , Jeffrey Brown and Michael Pratt have also been promoted to full professor.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=240http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=240Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 CSTMaintaining alumni connections, integrity and a stellar reputation were the underlying themes in the convocation and graduation ceremonies for the class of 2007. Three accomplished alumni addressed graduates, proud parents, friends, and families at the May 12th event.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=241http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=241Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 CSTThanks to an innovative job shadowing program in the College of Business, more than 400 freshman and sophomores were matched with 122 companies last year to demonstrate in very concrete ways how classroom skills relate to the workplace.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=242http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=242Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 CSTMany foreign companies have voluntarily listed their stocks on United States exchanges. When they do so, they put themselves under the jurisdiction of U.S. securities laws, U.S. regulators, and, potentially, U.S. courts. Why would they do this when they could so easily avoid this web of oversight by staying out of U.S. stock markets? The answer is that it saves them a lot more than it costs.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=243http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=243Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe College of Business announced it will provide financial help of up to $3,500 a year to undergraduate students enrolled full-time whose families have demonstrated financial need. The Scholarships will begin in the 2007-2008 academic year, with up to $80,000 to be awarded to each entering class. When fully implemented, a total of $320,000 will be available annually.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=239http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=239Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 CSTTo Professor Madhu Viswanathan, understanding the 4 billion people who live in poverty and the potential they represent as consumers and entrepreneurs is all about life lessons first, business lessons second.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=247http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=247Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTA mere generation or two ago, a strong back, stamina, and loyalty were a guarantee of regular employment. But with the rise of the high-technology sector and the gradual shifting of the economy away from agriculture and manufacturing, brainpower is the name of the game these days.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=248http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=248Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTWhat happens when an American company conducting business in an emerging market uses a one-size-fits-all business strategy, and fails to heed the warnings of its foreign managers that dire consequences are imminent?http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=223http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=223Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe MBA Service Club raised more than $4,500 for the annual March Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Mahomet Lake. The student club exceeded their fundraising goal of $2,000, with the incentive that if the monetary goal was reached, College of Business Dean Avijit Ghosh and MBA Dean Mary Miller would join the hearty MBAs and plunge.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=224http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=224Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe College's Roundtable Series, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, is a successful series of lecture presentations designed to enhance professional development. The series runs from September 2006 through May 2007 and covers topics designed to meet the current and future issues facing business professionals.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=221http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=221Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CSTMarch marked the 47th year that the College of Business family has met in Chicago to honor the achievements of outstanding faculty and College of Business alumni at the annual Spring Luncheon. This year's audience included more than 600 individuals, the largest crowd in attendance to date.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=222http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=222Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CSTCorporate governance is a sensitive topic. At a recent forum in China sponsored by the Illinois Global Business Initiative, business professionals, government leaders and faculty tackled corporate governance as a conference topic in a first of its kind event.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=213http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=213Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSTWhat do elephants and lizards have to do with making a great leader? In his recently published book, B. Joseph White, the University of Illinois President and James Towey Professor of Business Administration, weaves lively stories from his own leadership journey and explains his analogy that defines the universal nature of leadership.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=214http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=214Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSTCele Otnes, a professor of marketing in the College of Busines, isn't surprised that "The Queen" is an Oscar nominee. She is researching and writing a book on the British Royal Family as a "brand" and says Americans can't get enough of the Royals.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=210http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=210Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe long hours and late nights paid off for four Business students - they beat a team from Indiana University in Quad Squads, a reality television show on MTV's university network. Their prize? Braggin' rights, computer software, and a chance to intern with Microsoft.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=204http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=204Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CSTRelatively little is known about how materialistic values develop in childhood and adolescence, says Lan Nguyen Chaplin, an assistant professor of business administration in the College of Business. Yet one thing is certain - children's self-esteem plays a big role in that process.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=202http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=202Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CSTA ten-week program offered by the College of Business gives graduates students in non-business programs the chance to add another credential to their resumes. The Certificate in Business Administration Program for Graduate Students is designed specifically for non-business graduate students who want the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a variety of business ventures.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=199http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=199Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 CSTAn interdisciplinary look at developing new markets? That's been done. A class in product development? Ditto. But a course that combines new product development and the broader issues of poverty and sustainability in emerging markets, taught from both a business and an engineering perspective? Now that's something new.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=195http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=195Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Mu Xia conducts study to help entrepreneurs and investors evaluate online sharing communities from a business point of view.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=185http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=185Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CSTAssociate Professor Nicholas Petruzzi has been honored as the first Gutman Teaching Excellence Fellow.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=175http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=175Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTRichard Engelbrecht-Wiggans was named as the IBE Distinguished Professor of Business Administration this month.http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=168http://www.business.uiuc.edu/ba/FSDB/news_article.aspx?ID=168Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST