http://www.business.illinois.edu/publications/news_home.aspxThe latest news in the College of BusinessThis weekend Illinois hosts teams from Indiana University, the University of Iowa, Purdue University and the University of Minnesota to compete in the College?s MBA Strategy Case Competition.News_Item.aspx?ID=733News_Item.aspx?ID=733Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CSTDr. Morton Lane now directs the MS Financial Engineering Program.http://msfe.illinois.edu/directorhttp://msfe.illinois.edu/directorTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CSTVice President Avijit Ghosh, Professor Madhu Viswanathan, and Gretchen Winter differ somewhat in their assessments of how well Toyota is handling its problems.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/miscellaneous/2010-02-06/professors-toyota-must-be-upfront-customerhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/miscellaneous/2010-02-06/professors-toyota-must-be-upfront-customerMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CSTSrinivas Venugopal, a first-year ILLINOIS MBA student, recently received notice that his submission won first place in the 2009 Base of Pyramid Narrative Competition.News_Item.aspx?ID=732News_Item.aspx?ID=732Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CSTFinance professor George Pennacchi advocates a model in which banks are required to have "separately capitalized subsidiaries" and deposits collateralized by "extremely safe securities" including Treasuries, "top-rated commercial paper or top-rated bank CDs."http://www.thedeal.com/newsweekly/features/cover-stories/what-is-a-bank.phphttp://www.thedeal.com/newsweekly/features/cover-stories/what-is-a-bank.phpFri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST2000 students and 116 recruiters attended the Spring 2010 Business Career Fair at the Activities and Recreation Center.News_Item.aspx?ID=728News_Item.aspx?ID=728Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CSTRajkumar Sithavan, an international MS-Tech Management student from India who graduated from the College of Business in 2009, landed the perfect job using an unlikely source.News_Item.aspx?ID=724News_Item.aspx?ID=724Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CSTFinance Professor George Pennacchi dissects the proposed Obama administration banking regulation reforms in an interview with News Bureau Business & Law Editor Jan Dennis.http://illinois.edu/lb/article/72/34837/page=1/list=listhttp://illinois.edu/lb/article/72/34837/page=1/list=listTue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CSTRepresenting ILLINOIS at the national level, Jingjing Li, David Robb, Ben Sanchez, Grant Stoffle and Peter Van Eck win the PwC xTreme Accounting competition for the second consecutive year.News_Item.aspx?ID=720News_Item.aspx?ID=720Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTWalmart is the newest corporate affiliate of The Hoeft Technology & Management program, the undergraduate minor degree that bridges the Colleges of Business and Engineering.News_Item.aspx?ID=721News_Item.aspx?ID=721Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTAn engineering student blogs about entrepreneurship on campus and mentions the Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership.http://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?p=4537http://blog.admissions.illinois.edu/?p=4537Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTDean Hedeman, who is present at the national xTreme Accounting competition in New York, sent the above text message at 2:59 p.m., Friday, January 22nd.News_Item.aspx?ID=717News_Item.aspx?ID=717Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTFinance Professor David Ikenberry is quoted in a story about a historic split of Berkshire Hathaway Class B stock shares.http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/2010-01-20-berkshire-approves-stock-split_N.htmhttp://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/2010-01-20-berkshire-approves-stock-split_N.htmThu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Jeffrey Brown explores the question and others blog on it.http://businesspublicpolicy.com/?tag=university-of-illinoishttp://businesspublicpolicy.com/?tag=university-of-illinoisTue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTPreliminary research looking at 50 years of published work in the top 5 accounting journals shows the Department of Accountancy has had a substantial impact on the accounting literature.News_Item.aspx?ID=714News_Item.aspx?ID=714Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Kindt backs up his views on the prospect of more video gambling with facts and figures.http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x1769697798/In-My-View-More-video-gambling-is-bad-for-statehttp://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x1769697798/In-My-View-More-video-gambling-is-bad-for-stateFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTSusan Czochara, senior product manager of Northern Trust [Defined Contributions] Solutions Group interviews Professor Jeffrey Brown about his research and defined contribution plans. The linked feature was excerpted from Northern Trust's regular newsletter.http://www.business.illinois.edu/publications/news/2009/jeff-brown-POV-Fall09.pdfhttp://www.business.illinois.edu/publications/news/2009/jeff-brown-POV-Fall09.pdfThu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTAdam Keene ('10) is one of five recipients of the AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship Award for 2009-2010. The $2,500 award is granted to accounting, finance, or infomration systems majors with a minimum 3.0 g.p.a. and who demonstrate leadership, academic excellence and future career interests in accouting and business.http://ceae.aicpa.org/NR/rdonlyres/1BAB1BAE-14C1-4737-B1D6-E86437930C1B/0/200910AICPAAccountempsSchohttp://ceae.aicpa.org/NR/rdonlyres/1BAB1BAE-14C1-4737-B1D6-E86437930C1B/0/200910AICPAAccountempsSchoMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Don Fullerton Don Fullerton, a UI economist who specializes in research on energy and environmental policy, covers the basics of a cap and trade economy. Audio is included.http://environmentalalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/12/thoughts-on-carbon-cap-and-trade-from-u.htmlhttp://environmentalalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/12/thoughts-on-carbon-cap-and-trade-from-u.htmlFri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTAs long as Medicaid provides a safety net, many people won't believe they need long-term care insurance, says University of Illinois business professor Jeffrey Brown, a former member of the Social Security Advisory Board. The nudge of automatic enrollment could help, he says. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091228/ap_on_he_me/us_health_care_long_term_carehttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091228/ap_on_he_me/us_health_care_long_term_careThu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CSTA College of Business scholarship fund has been established in Hardy?s honor.News_Item.aspx?ID=703News_Item.aspx?ID=703Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTA team of five ILLINOIS students took first place in the xACT case competition hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers on campus. The team now moves to the national case competition in New York this January.News_Item.aspx?ID=702News_Item.aspx?ID=702Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTDebate over legalizing online gambling is gaining steam as governments face mounting deficits. John Kindt, professor at University of Illinois is among those leading the charge against legalizing online gambling.http://www.firstbusinessx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1799&Itemid=76http://www.firstbusinessx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1799&Itemid=76Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTMatthew Gitelis, junior in finance, and his team took third place at the national level in the Tulane Energy Trading Competition.News_Item.aspx?ID=701News_Item.aspx?ID=701Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe Business Instructional Facility, which opened last year, was awarded platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, rating system, the standard for sustainability in construction.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/12/10/ui_business_structure_among_elite_for_sustainabilihttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/12/10/ui_business_structure_among_elite_for_sustainabiliThu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe Department of Finance in the College of Business, and the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are pleased to announce the launch of the Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MSFE) degree program.News_Item.aspx?ID=697News_Item.aspx?ID=697Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe state-of-the-art Business Instructional Facility has earned the world's highest honor for sustainable, environmentally friendly construction and design. It is the first business facility at a public university to earn platinum certification through LEED, a U.S. Green Building Council rating system that is the standard for measuring sustainability in construction.News_Item.aspx?ID=691News_Item.aspx?ID=691Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTA gut-level connection with workers may be the key to encouraging whistle-blowing that could chip away at an estimated $652 billion lost to fraud annually by U.S. businesses, an ongoing University of Illinois study suggests.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1207workplace.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1207workplace.htmlTue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTFinance Department Head Charles Kahn comments on Square, a new startup based in San Francisco and headed by Twitter cofounder Jack Dorsey.http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/24068/?a=fhttp://www.technologyreview.com/computing/24068/?a=fTue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTJohn Warren Kindt, a business and legal policy professor at the University of Illinois, said gambling revenue at its root is problematic because it takes money from those who can least afford it and turns it into corporate profits that have little economic spin-off.http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091206/BUSINESS/912060319http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091206/BUSINESS/912060319Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor John Kindt says U.S. Rep. Barney Frank?s renewed push to overturn the decades-old ban on online gambling would put the nation at risk of an economic collapse rivaling the 2007 sub-prime mortgage crisis that sparked a deep and lingering global recession.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1203gambling.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1203gambling.htmlFri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST"A lot of business students are excited coffee will be so accessible," said Britt Anselmo, a junior in Business, whose classes are primarily located at BIF. "I always see people there studying really late, so I think it is a great complement to the building and perfect for the students that utilize it."http://the217.com/articles/view/espresso_royale_to_open_new_store_in_business_instructional_facilityhttp://the217.com/articles/view/espresso_royale_to_open_new_store_in_business_instructional_facilityFri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTOn November 7, Mark Paik, a senior in finance and accountancy was honored as this year's Student Laureate of ILLINOIS in a ceremony held in Springfield, Ill.News_Item.aspx?ID=686News_Item.aspx?ID=686Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Yunchuan "Frank" Liu provides some insight into the Cyber Monday shopping phenomenon.http://www.wicd15.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wicd_vid_1437.shtmlhttp://www.wicd15.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wicd_vid_1437.shtmlTue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Ruth V. Aguilera, an expert on comparative corporate governance and a fellow at the Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society, discusses the recession-fueled unrest over wages and bonuses in an interview with News Bureau Business & Law Editor Jan Dennis.News_Item.aspx?ID=684News_Item.aspx?ID=684Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTAccountancy professor Jessen Hobson would like to see the campus avoid a furlough solution to the budget crisis.http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/11/20/illinois-economy-leaves-university-few-optionshttp://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/11/20/illinois-economy-leaves-university-few-optionsMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTWelcoming a new grand-child and hosting a 30th birthday party for her daughter-in-law are among the many activities occupying Lois Meerdink's life in retirement.http://news.illinois.edu/ii/09/1119/meerdink.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/ii/09/1119/meerdink.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe first Josef and Margot Lakonishok Deanship is awarded to Larry DeBrock.News_Item.aspx?ID=681News_Item.aspx?ID=681Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTAccording to these reports and others, student populations are particularly vulnerable to VGM gambling addiction and will get hooked at double the adult addiction rates ? creating a larger, expensive, new generation of gambling addicts.http://www.dailyillini.com/opinions/2009/11/19/video-gambling-machines-represent-new-crack-cocaine-fhttp://www.dailyillini.com/opinions/2009/11/19/video-gambling-machines-represent-new-crack-cocaine-fFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTEnterprising honors student Jeremy Nuzzo shares an opportunity to lunch with Warren Buffett with his fellow honors students. They and Dean Hedeman trek to Nebraska and learn the business icon is "down to earth, modest, and hilarious!"News_Item.aspx?ID=677News_Item.aspx?ID=677Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTA team of four College of Business students took first place in the KPMG Global Case Competition and will now compete in the national round of the competition hosted in Athens, Greece in January.News_Item.aspx?ID=678News_Item.aspx?ID=678Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTA team of 3 ILLINOIS MBA students and 1 Masters of Finance student placed third in the Kellogg/American Bankruptcy Institute Corporate Restructuring case competition; judging for the competition was held at the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago on November 6.News_Item.aspx?ID=679News_Item.aspx?ID=679Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTHonors students build connections in China and Turkey.http://ilint.illinois.edu/mt/iir/online/2009/10/cyrs.htmlhttp://ilint.illinois.edu/mt/iir/online/2009/10/cyrs.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTBP America Head of Supply and Trading, Andy Milnes gave the Alan M. Hallene Lecture in the Alice Campbell Alumni Center on October 28, 2009.News_Item.aspx?ID=673News_Item.aspx?ID=673Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTThere is wisdom in experience, and Teresa Iannoconi, a Partner at KPMG, has both. With a resume that includes 13 years at KPMG, more than 19 years working at the SEC, and a stint as an accounting educator, Iannoconi has acquired a wealth of knowledge. She shared that knowledge and her wisdom during her recent presentation to students.News_Item.aspx?ID=669News_Item.aspx?ID=669Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTDon Fullerton and other prominent economists discussed climate change and it is being combated on national and international levels. The event was sponsored by the Center for Business and Public Policy, the Institute of Government and Public Affairs, and the Environmental Change Institute.News_Item.aspx?ID=671News_Item.aspx?ID=671Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST"Compulsive gamblers will increase by 100 to 500 percent when gambling is introduced" says John Kindt, professor of business administration.http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20091108-OPINION-911080315http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20091108-OPINION-911080315Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessors Scott Weisbenner, Murillo Campello, and Heitor Almeida along with doctoral student Bruno Laranjeira find that firms with heavy long-term debt that came due amid the nation's recent credit crisis slashed investments more than three times as much as companies whose paybacks ducked the meltdown.News_Item.aspx?ID=667News_Item.aspx?ID=667Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTMadhu 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.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1109viswanathan.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1109viswanathan.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTAccountancy student Ernest Baker launches his job search via Twitter with a little moxie and a lot of writing.News_Item.aspx?ID=663News_Item.aspx?ID=663Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTJohn Kindt comments on C-U consideration to ban video gambling.http://www.dailyillini.com/news/champaign-urbana/2009/11/03/county-board-city-councils-could-deal-vihttp://www.dailyillini.com/news/champaign-urbana/2009/11/03/county-board-city-councils-could-deal-viWed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe Samuel K. Gove Illinois Legislative Internship Hall of Fame will honor five individuals who have served as legislative interns at the state Capitol. Gretchen A. Winter and four others will be inducted during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion on Monday, November 16, 2009.http://www.uis.edu/newsbureau/events/2009/10/illinois-issues-five-join-legislative.htmlhttp://www.uis.edu/newsbureau/events/2009/10/illinois-issues-five-join-legislative.htmlTue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTStephanie Chin '08, member of the Houston Corps of Teach for America, instills some Illini Pride among her middle school students. (Includes Video)News_Item.aspx?ID=659News_Item.aspx?ID=659Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTShoppers 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.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1102shop.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1102shop.htmlMon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTDon Fullerton and other prominent economists slated to discuss climate change in Deloitte Auditorium.http://environmentalalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/panel-of-experts-to-address-economic.htmlhttp://environmentalalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/panel-of-experts-to-address-economic.htmlMon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTBusiness Administration Professor Madhu Viswanathan will be presented the Bharat Gaurav Award from the India International Friendship Society this winter.News_Item.aspx?ID=655News_Item.aspx?ID=655Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTBob Daugherty knows his audience. As the U.S. Sourcing Leader for PwC he oversees campus recruiting. So when he spoke to students about "Positioning Yourself in a Challenging World" at the recent Accounting Lyceum, they got advice from someone who knows what they're up against.News_Item.aspx?ID=656News_Item.aspx?ID=656Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTAshton Clark '10 and Ryan Clark '10 presented their online ticketing system "UTicketIt," which is a management and registration company that enables individuals to sell and buy tickets online.http://www.dailyillini.com/news/2009/10/23/students-present-product-ideas-at-entrepreneur-competitiohttp://www.dailyillini.com/news/2009/10/23/students-present-product-ideas-at-entrepreneur-competitioFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTFullerton, an expert on the economic impact of environmental regulations, will outline cost-effective options to reduce carbon emissions at a Nov. 30 global warming conference for European Union tax commissioners in Brussels, Belgium.News_Item.aspx?ID=651News_Item.aspx?ID=651Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe Center for Business and Public Policy are sponsoring a forum on global warming held in BIF on Nov. 3.News_Item.aspx?ID=652News_Item.aspx?ID=652Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST11 companies are coming to the College of Business on Saturday, October 24, to participate in the Business Diversity Exchange.News_Item.aspx?ID=653News_Item.aspx?ID=653Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTAs international cooperation becomes more and more important in the business world, an increasing trend is for business schools to send their students to study abroad, says Christine Gozdziak, director of the International Programs office for the College of Business.News_Item.aspx?ID=654News_Item.aspx?ID=654Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTAfter putting off her job search to pass the CPA exam, Krisinda Doherty returned to the Champaign campus last month for the university's career fair.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=32539&seenIt=1http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=32539&seenIt=1Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTRecruiters are angling for a chance to bring veterans into their companies, pursuing them more aggressively than ever before. One way some are doing this is by participating in the MBA Veterans Career Conference in Chicago, which organizers are billing as the first event of its kind.http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/blogs/mba_admissions/archives/2009/10/a_career_fair_f.htmlhttp://www.businessweek.com/bschools/blogs/mba_admissions/archives/2009/10/a_career_fair_f.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe 2010 Military Friendly Schools List honors the 15% of the country's colleges and universities that do the most to welcome military veterans and enhance their experience as students.http://www.militaryonlinecollege.org/military-colleges/2010-military-friendly-schools-list.htmlhttp://www.militaryonlinecollege.org/military-colleges/2010-military-friendly-schools-list.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Don Fullerton has been invited to be the keynote speaker at a conference of European Union tax commissioners in Brussels, Belgium, on November 30th.News_Item.aspx?ID=647News_Item.aspx?ID=647Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTJohn Kindt, professor of business administration, weighs in on contentious gambling issue facing Ohio citizens.http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/oct/17/friends-foes-of-casino-issue-wager-high-on-its/?newswatchhttp://www.vindy.com/news/2009/oct/17/friends-foes-of-casino-issue-wager-high-on-its/?newswatchTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTA team of students from the University of Illinois won second place today (Oct. 16) in the 2009 Solar Decathlon design competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Winners of the international contest were announced this morning in Washington, D.C., by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman.News_Item.aspx?ID=639News_Item.aspx?ID=639Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTNolan Miller, professor of finance, has recently been selected as a Faculty Research Fellow of the prestigious National Bureau of Economic Research for his contributions to the field of economics.News_Item.aspx?ID=643News_Item.aspx?ID=643Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTColumbus reporter gains insight from Professor Kindt and others on the impact of adding casinos to Ohio capital landscape.http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/editorials/stories/2009/10/11/hallett11.ART_ART_10-11-0http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/editorials/stories/2009/10/11/hallett11.ART_ART_10-11-0Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTWhat does Ernest Almonte hope people will say 20 or 30 years from now when they write about the current recession? The auditor general of Rhode Island and current chairman of the board of directors of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants hopes companies and individuals will be thanking their CPAs.News_Item.aspx?ID=638News_Item.aspx?ID=638Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe 2010 College Sustainability Report Card gave high marks to the University for its sustainability efforts in key areas.News_Item.aspx?ID=640News_Item.aspx?ID=640Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTFinance Professor Don Fullerton is interviewed about U.S. and European pollution control measures.http://www.firstbusinessx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1708&Itemid=76http://www.firstbusinessx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1708&Itemid=76Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Brown concludes, ?perhaps the best lesson investors can draw from the recent bear market ? both concerning retirement in general and annuities in particular ? is not to wait until it?s too late to begin such planning.?http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/business/economy/11stra.html?_r=1http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/business/economy/11stra.html?_r=1Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTAbdel-Khalik and Brown talk about educating accountancy students on International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRS.http://www.dailyillini.com/news/illinois/2009/10/08/illinois-accountancy-schools-ahead-in-teaching-ihttp://www.dailyillini.com/news/illinois/2009/10/08/illinois-accountancy-schools-ahead-in-teaching-iThu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTLisa Ephraim, senior in Accountancy, pays it forward to the Champaign community as an Evans Scholar.http://www.dailyillini.com/diversions/2009/10/07/caddie-award-benefits-ui-studenthttp://www.dailyillini.com/diversions/2009/10/07/caddie-award-benefits-ui-studentWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTSeve 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.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1006recession.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1006recession.htmlWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTPhantom repurchase programs are rare, and most are rooted in sound economic motives that generally pay off for both companies and investors, said David Ikenberry, a University of Illinois finance professor and researcher for the study.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1007stock.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1007stock.htmlWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST"President B. Joseph White is a distinguished scholar and thought leader of world renown," said Larry DeBrock, dean of the College of Business in a prepared statement. "We are fortunate to have Dr. White continue as the James F. Towey Professor of Business and Leadership in the College of Business."http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/10/06/university-administrators-react-to-president-whitehttp://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/10/06/university-administrators-react-to-president-whiteTue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTLast week EU's finance ministers and governors of central banks met in Goteborg, Sweden. Don Fullerton, an expert on taxation and environmental economics, was invited to speak about cost-effective policies for reducing carbon dioxide emissions.http://tinyurl.com/ybhlq5vhttp://tinyurl.com/ybhlq5vMon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTFaculty, students, and friends of the College of Business celebrated the investiture for Professor Murillo Campello?s appointment as the Alan J. and Joyce D. Baltz Professor last Thursday in the Deloitte Auditorium of the Business Instructional Facility.News_Item.aspx?ID=628News_Item.aspx?ID=628Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe formal investiture ceremony for Mark Peecher's appointment as the Deloitte Professor to be held on October 30, 2009.News_Item.aspx?ID=622News_Item.aspx?ID=622Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTKevin Jackson, assistant professor in the College of Business, created a class project for his Accountancy 301 class that blends education with community service; a project where the students create balanced scorecards for non-profit organizations in the community.News_Item.aspx?ID=623News_Item.aspx?ID=623Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSTAfter a long wait, Hedeman's honors students are going to visit with Warren Buffett.News_Item.aspx?ID=619News_Item.aspx?ID=619Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTWork experience was not all Kyle Giglio, a Masters of Accounting Science student, gained from his summer internship in the New York office of KPMG.News_Item.aspx?ID=621News_Item.aspx?ID=621Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTBusiness student Bailey Hatch is held up as shining example of how interns can impact a company.http://www.masstransitmag.com/print/Mass-Transit/Publishers-Comment/1$9579http://www.masstransitmag.com/print/Mass-Transit/Publishers-Comment/1$9579Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTFive futures traders, all alumni, were honored at a dedication ceremony in the Market Information Lab located in the Business Instructional Facility, Wednesday afternoon.News_Item.aspx?ID=617News_Item.aspx?ID=617Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST"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.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/fashion/weddings/20FIELD.html?_r=1http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/fashion/weddings/20FIELD.html?_r=1Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTFinance professor Heitor Almeida doesn't think Chicago's status looks good heading into the International Olympic Committee's decision on Oct. 2 in Copenhagen.http://www.dailyillini.com/sports/pro-sports/2009/09/24/problems-persist-in-chicagos-olympic-bidhttp://www.dailyillini.com/sports/pro-sports/2009/09/24/problems-persist-in-chicagos-olympic-bidThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTJoe Simon, a joint MBA and Architecture student, manages a volunteer project to enter the 2009 Department of Energy Conservation Decathalon.http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/09/22/ui-solar-paneled-house-ready-to-win-in-decathlonhttp://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/09/22/ui-solar-paneled-house-ready-to-win-in-decathlonWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor John Kindt comments on a capital bill linked to gambling.http://www.southtownstar.com/news/1785089,092309pokerside.articlehttp://www.southtownstar.com/news/1785089,092309pokerside.articleWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTIkenberry responds to the question, "Would topping the 10,000-point mark on the Dow have any tangible meaning for the economy and investors, or is the milestone just symbolic?http://illinois.edu/lb/article/72/29741http://illinois.edu/lb/article/72/29741Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST"There is certainly a correlation between graduate school applicants and the economy," McCabe said. "We have certainly seen an increase in applications this year. Students have decided to take advantage of these economic times to advance their degrees."http://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/09/21/economy-still-affecting-graduate-studentshttp://www.dailyillini.com/news/campus/2009/09/21/economy-still-affecting-graduate-studentsMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTJohn 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."http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/09/10/county_committee_puts_gambling_issue_on_holdhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/09/10/county_committee_puts_gambling_issue_on_holdMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTJohn 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.http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090917/EDIT03/909200309/1055/NEWS/Ohio+s+billion-dollar+gamblehttp://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090917/EDIT03/909200309/1055/NEWS/Ohio+s+billion-dollar+gambleMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTDressed in suits and armed with resumes, hundreds of students came to the ARC to attend the 2009 College of Business Career Fair.News_Item.aspx?ID=604News_Item.aspx?ID=604Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTIf conversations outside Deloitte Auditorium after the year's first Accounting Lyceum are any indication, students have lots of questions about the changes and current challenges facing the auditing profession. Fortunately, Robert J. Kueppers, the deputy chief executive officer of Deloitte LLP and the speaker at September's Lyceum, has some answers, and he shared them with the nearly 300 students who attended the presentation.News_Item.aspx?ID=601News_Item.aspx?ID=601Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe Obama administration is setting precedents and regulations that risk interfering with an economy whose chief strength is innovation, she said.http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_13318650http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_13318650Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor John Kindt weighs in on story about declining gambling revenues.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/us/10gambling.html?_r=1http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/us/10gambling.html?_r=1Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Gregory Northcraft, the Harry J. Gray Professor of Executive Leadership in the Department of Business Administration, has accepted the position of Associate Dean of Faculty for the College of Business, pending Board of Trustees approval.News_Item.aspx?ID=598News_Item.aspx?ID=598Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe formal investiture ceremony for Murillo Campello's appointment as the Alan J. and Joyce D. Baltz Professor to be held on October 1, 2009.News_Item.aspx?ID=599News_Item.aspx?ID=599Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe College of Business kicked off the fall semester with sunshine, free ice cream and pizza at its annual Business Quad Day on Tuesday, August 25.News_Item.aspx?ID=594News_Item.aspx?ID=594Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTIn the midst of the economic downturn, the University of Illinois College of Business is providing scholarships to Central Illinois residents adversely affected by the economy.News_Item.aspx?ID=593News_Item.aspx?ID=593Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTRajshree 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.http://www.edmondsun.com/news_tab3/local_story_245165113.htmlhttp://www.edmondsun.com/news_tab3/local_story_245165113.htmlThu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTRural marketplaces represent the next frontier of socio-economic growth. They offer value-creation opportunities to private enterprises and public and civic institutions alike.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125187240878878743.htmlhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB125187240878878743.htmlWed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTA College of Business environmental policy expert will outline the economic impact of pollution regulations at a meeting of European Union finance ministers that will be a springboard for upcoming negotiations on a new international treaty to combat global warming.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0901conference.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0901conference.htmlTue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSTU of I Korean Finance Alumni Members donate $1000 to help defray job-hunting expenses for recent Ph.D. students in finance who are on the job market.News_Item.aspx?ID=587News_Item.aspx?ID=587Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST"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.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111862331http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111862331Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CSTPete Lisowsky was awarded the 2009 ATA/PwC Outstanding Tax Dissertation Award. The award was given at the American Taxation Association luncheon in New York. News_Item.aspx?ID=582News_Item.aspx?ID=582Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CSTKindt keynotes House and Senate forum on gambling.http://www.wickedlocal.com/belmont/news/x1322956862/Opponents-of-expanded-gambling-gear-up-with-closhttp://www.wickedlocal.com/belmont/news/x1322956862/Opponents-of-expanded-gambling-gear-up-with-closThu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CSTTwenty-six College of Business students will be engraved on the newest Bronze Tablet placed in the Main Library this fall.News_Item.aspx?ID=580News_Item.aspx?ID=580Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CSTThis fall, the university expects to have about 30 LEAD alumni among its undergraduates according to Victor Mullins, associate dean of the college.http://www.newsgazette.com/news/local/2009/08/01/minority_teens_consider_business_careershttp://www.newsgazette.com/news/local/2009/08/01/minority_teens_consider_business_careersMon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe First Busey Corporation Board of Directors elect Gregory B. Lykins as Chairman of the Board.News_Item.aspx?ID=578News_Item.aspx?ID=578Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSTOn 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=577News_Item.aspx?ID=577Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Jeff Brown and alumna Maureen O'Hara '75 are elected to the TIAA Board of Trustees.News_Item.aspx?ID=576News_Item.aspx?ID=576Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSTFor the past six years, the University of Illinois has been part of a coalition between the top business organizations and top business schools in America, including Duke University, Stanford, Dartmouth, and University of Pennsylvania.News_Item.aspx?ID=575News_Item.aspx?ID=575Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSTHarry Jack Gray, president of Harry Gray Associates of Florida, alumnus and friend of ILLINOIS died Wednesday. He was 89.News_Item.aspx?ID=573News_Item.aspx?ID=573Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSTManagers 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.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0709privileges.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0709privileges.htmlThu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSTWASHINGTON - An array of government-created insurance agencies - which have long charged bargain-rate premiums to banks, credit unions, and brokerages - are seeking to make up for massive shortfalls in their insurance funds by raising fees and premiums, many of which are likely to be passed on to consumers.http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/07/02/consumers_likely_to_face_increased_http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/07/02/consumers_likely_to_face_increased_Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSTRon Watkins of Illinois Business Consulting was interviewed on WDWS-AM's Central Illinois Business radio program hosted by Alex Ruggieri. Watkins provided an introduction to IBC, the unique student consulting organization supported by the College of Business.News_Item.aspx?ID=570News_Item.aspx?ID=570Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSTCharles Kahn, chair of the finance department, discusses the new, far-reaching regulations proposed by the Obama administration that would affect nearly every phase of banking and the financial markets.News_Item.aspx?ID=569News_Item.aspx?ID=569Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CSTJust as business entrepreneurs create value to transform industry; social entrepreneurs are catalysts for change within the modern society.News_Item.aspx?ID=566News_Item.aspx?ID=566Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CSTTop-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 recessionhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0612dialogue.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0612dialogue.htmlFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CSTA list of the students honored last April at the College annual awards banquet.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0610business.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0610business.htmlThu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CSTMassive bailouts and other moves by the U.S. government to stem a near-epic economic meltdown could set the U.S. economy back by more than a half-century, a University of Illinois business expert warns.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0609economicgrowth.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0609economicgrowth.htmlTue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe Illinois CPA Society has presented a Special Award of Merit to Ira Solomon, CPA, Ph.D, head of the Department of Accountancy and R.C.Evans Endowed Chair in Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Solomon officially received the award last month at the Society's Annual Banquet honoring new CPAs and outstanding educators.News_Item.aspx?ID=563News_Item.aspx?ID=563Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CSTFinance Department's Financial Literacy Program competition delivers high returns.News_Item.aspx?ID=561News_Item.aspx?ID=561Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CSTKindt covers the ills of bringing gambling to Danville, IL, including the attraction of ILLINOIS students.http://illinoishomepage.net/media_player.php?media_id=355391http://illinoishomepage.net/media_player.php?media_id=355391Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CSTOn Sunday May 3rd, The Council of Presidents Hustle for Humanity exceeded all expectations when 188 enthusiastic supporters joined the 5K run/walk. Approximately $3,500 was raised for Habitat for Humanity.News_Item.aspx?ID=559News_Item.aspx?ID=559Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTGambling proponents are "Going for the quick buck," Kindt says. "It's short-term gain for them, and long-term pain for everyone else."http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=296661http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=296661Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTAre the Obama administration?s new automobile emissions and mileage standards attainable?http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25789http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25789Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=556News_Item.aspx?ID=556Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 CST"How do we go from research and early stage development to creating a high-tech manufacturing base? That remains a challenge," says Avijit Ghosh, vice-president of technology and economic development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=31790http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=31790Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTLawrence 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=532News_Item.aspx?ID=532Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe following University of Illinois' students received Illinois CPA Society Excel Awards for their performance on the CPA Exam: Daniel Homan; William Guska; Nisa Agrawal; Joseph Manzo; and, Michael VanAcker.News_Item.aspx?ID=553News_Item.aspx?ID=553Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTAuthors found that downsizing could be linked to a drop in a companys reputation, but that the effect was not uniform.http://www.economist.com/business/management/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13570384http://www.economist.com/business/management/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13570384Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 CST"A Minute With" interview with expert Don Fullerton.http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25789http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/25789Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTAs tuition rises to offset economy-driven revenue declines, business schools will face a stiffer challenge to maintain enrollment among lower-income students.http://www.recruitingtrends.com/online/news/1472-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSShttp://www.recruitingtrends.com/online/news/1472-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSSWed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTBrown says raising taxes or reducing the growth of benefits are the only real options to rescue Social Security, which will start running cash deficits in 2016, and Medicare, which already is outspending the taxes dedicated to the program.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0515awareness.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0515awareness.htmlWed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 CST"Restructuring and credit events like a bankruptcy are the likely focus of insider trading now, playing the role that buyouts used to play" says Tim Johnson.http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB124165615179094197-lMyQjAxMDI5NDAxNzYwNTc2Wj.htmlhttp://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB124165615179094197-lMyQjAxMDI5NDAxNzYwNTc2Wj.htmlThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe MS Tax Program's Convocation Ceremony for its 4th graduating class was held on May 3rd at the University Club in Chicago. The 29 students graduating received a Masters of Science in Taxation (MST) degree. Over 200 guests were in attendance for the celebration.News_Item.aspx?ID=546News_Item.aspx?ID=546Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTLast week, a guest speaker whom the Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society helped bring to campus ? Harry Markopolos ? was asked his opinion of college ethics training.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/05/10/ui_delivering_experience_dealing_with_ethical_dilehttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/05/10/ui_delivering_experience_dealing_with_ethical_dileMon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTKindt says Rep. Barney Frank's (D-MA) effort to overturn 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is "outrageous."http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/internet_gamble02.htmlhttp://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/internet_gamble02.htmlMon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTDiversity in university business schools - and ultimately the U.S. workforce - could be another casualty of a deep and lingering economic downturn, says Dean Larry DeBrock.News_Item.aspx?ID=551News_Item.aspx?ID=551Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTJohn W. Kindt, a professor of business and legal policy, says supporters of a renewed push to lift the ban on online gambling are betting that it will pay off in easy new tax dollars, but the stakes are too high.http://www.physorg.com/news160410905.htmlhttp://www.physorg.com/news160410905.htmlFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTJonathan Kepniss (ACCY) and Victoria Ku (FIN) received a plaque and cash award at Loyola Marymount University?s 11th annual Intercollegiate Business Ethics Competition.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0507ethics.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0507ethics.htmlThu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTKindt, who testified in support of the current law banning online gambling, says legalizing gambling would inflame problems already linked to casinos.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/internet_gamble02.htmlhttp://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/internet_gamble02.htmlThu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 CSTChristopher Petersen and David Chonowski received the 2009 student leadership award from the Graduate Business Forum, a global organization established in 1983 to cultivate student leaders from the world?s top business schools.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0427leadership.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0427leadership.htmlTue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe global recession is forcing many business school professors to rethink the lessons they have been teaching.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=31694&seenIt=1http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=31694&seenIt=1Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTIra Solomon, CPA, Ph.D., who heads the Department of Accountancy and holds the R.C. Evans Endowed Chair in Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is the 2009 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education award from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.News_Item.aspx?ID=540News_Item.aspx?ID=540Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society plans a national conference that would assemble top business experts to examine causes of the deepest economic crisis since the Great Depression and explore policy solutions.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0427conference.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0427conference.htmlMon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTThis award identifies Illinois as being within the top 8 of nearly 150 collegiate AMA chapters across the United States and Canada.News_Item.aspx?ID=542News_Item.aspx?ID=542Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe 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.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0416gambling.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0416gambling.htmlFri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe James A. Gentry Case Competition in Corporate Finance took place Saturday, April 4.News_Item.aspx?ID=362News_Item.aspx?ID=362Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTCongratulations to the 2009 Johnson and Johnson University of Illinois Case Competition winning team comprised of Kyle Branyik, Jason Febery, Angela Jiang, Alysia Lehner, and Lisandro Tsai. The team finished second in the National Competition on Friday, April 3, 2009 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The competition is part of JNJ's management training/leadership development program which is the second largest in the country.News_Item.aspx?ID=513News_Item.aspx?ID=513Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/04/06/faculty_member_named_dean_of_ui_college_of_busineshttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/04/06/faculty_member_named_dean_of_ui_college_of_businesMon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe University of Illinois will be represented again in the Department of Professional Practice (DPP) Rotational Program. Heather Doxey was selected from the Chicago KPMG LLP office to participate in the 2009 program when she graduates from the University of Illinois Department of Accountancy with a Master of Accounting Science degree this spring.News_Item.aspx?ID=530News_Item.aspx?ID=530Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTWhile day-to-day ups and downs can be misleading, finance professor David Ikenberry says broader stock market trends are a good indicator of how the economy is faring and whether it?s on the rise or sputtering.News_Item.aspx?ID=534News_Item.aspx?ID=534Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSTTwo MBA students win V. Dale Cozad New Venture Competition awards for their ideas.News_Item.aspx?ID=527News_Item.aspx?ID=527Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.tampabay.com/news/business/workinglife/article984001.ecehttp://www.tampabay.com/news/business/workinglife/article984001.eceMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0316conference.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0316conference.htmlMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/2009/03/13/clothing_search_engine_a_winning_ideahttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/2009/03/13/clothing_search_engine_a_winning_ideaFri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=436654http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=436654Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://carolinanewswire.com/news/News.cgi?database=0001news.db&command=viewone&id=805&op=thttp://carolinanewswire.com/news/News.cgi?database=0001news.db&command=viewone&id=805&op=tMon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://tinyurl.com/bls89lhttp://tinyurl.com/bls89lFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22583http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/22583Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://esciencenews.com/articles/2009/03/02/markets.still.a.good.litmus.test.economy.finance.expert.http://esciencenews.com/articles/2009/03/02/markets.still.a.good.litmus.test.economy.finance.expert.Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSTWith 4 recessions under his belt, David Burritt, the CFO of Caterpillar knows that hard times can lead to opportunities.News_Item.aspx?ID=508News_Item.aspx?ID=508Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSTCollege of Business students and administrators interacted with Deloitte partners and professionals at the dedication of the new Deloitte Auditorium in the Business Instructional Facility on February 13, 2009.News_Item.aspx?ID=506News_Item.aspx?ID=506Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://world.kbs.co.kr/english/culturenlife/culturenlife_seoulreport_detail.htm?No=2519http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/culturenlife/culturenlife_seoulreport_detail.htm?No=2519Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTUpon retiring from YUM! Brands, Illini Pat Roxworthy will join Global Hyatt as their top tax advisor.News_Item.aspx?ID=505News_Item.aspx?ID=505Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://tinyurl.com/cknxrahttp://tinyurl.com/cknxraTue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTVideo 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=501News_Item.aspx?ID=501Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.abcnews.go.com/Business/Economy/story?id=6926195&page=1http://www.abcnews.go.com/Business/Economy/story?id=6926195&page=1Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTRecognizing 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=500News_Item.aspx?ID=500Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTBarry Salzberg spoke at an Accountancy Lyceum, sharing his tips for personal success in the industry.News_Item.aspx?ID=493News_Item.aspx?ID=493Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://tinyurl.com/d6ho88http://tinyurl.com/d6ho88Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://tinyurl.com/bc2v9bhttp://tinyurl.com/bc2v9bMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.starbulletin.com/editorials/20090213_Gaming_no_stimulus_for_Hawaii_economy.htmlhttp://www.starbulletin.com/editorials/20090213_Gaming_no_stimulus_for_Hawaii_economy.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTPanelists at the College of Business told students that some job-hunting tips are useful in good times and bad --- be focused and organized, know the job you're looking for, do some networking and find a mentor. But they also say it helps to be flexible.News_Item.aspx?ID=499News_Item.aspx?ID=499Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe synergy of Clark?s entrepreneurial spirit and his education in ILLINOIS? inter-disciplinary Hoeft Technology & Management Program led to his recent winning of the 2009 Student Leadership Award from the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference.http://illinois.edu/pc/article/1442/19628/page=1/list=listhttp://illinois.edu/pc/article/1442/19628/page=1/list=listFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST2007 Grammy award winner and Business Web Services Manager Meagan Hennessey was nominated for a Grammy in 2008.News_Item.aspx?ID=495News_Item.aspx?ID=495Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTRyan and Ashton Clark, twin brothers and juniors in Business and Engineering, have launched several successful Web-based businesses over the past four years and plan to launch more in the coming months.http://tinyurl.com/cdazalhttp://tinyurl.com/cdazalMon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTCampello's research finds that financially constrained companies have quickly burned through their cash reserves and are having great difficulty finding new sources of funding. The current lack of liquidity is causing constrained companies to make drastic cuts to capital spending, hiring, and research and development, thereby threatening their very survival.http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/dc6de81e-f2b9-11dd-abe6-0000779fd2ac.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/dc6de81e-f2b9-11dd-abe6-0000779fd2ac.htmlFri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe Department of Accountancy has partnered with industry leaders at Deloitte and thought leaders at the College of Business?s Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society to produce educational videos and case studies.News_Item.aspx?ID=490News_Item.aspx?ID=490Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTPanelists from the College of Business, Busey Bank, University Alumni Career Center, the Library, and an alumnus respond to questions about finding work.http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0204panel.htmlhttp://news.illinois.edu/news/09/0204panel.htmlThu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://esciencenews.com/articles/2009/02/03/slash.corporate.investment.creating.long.term.problemshttp://esciencenews.com/articles/2009/02/03/slash.corporate.investment.creating.long.term.problemsWed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST"We see what firms are doing in the aftermath of the credit crisis, but we don't see what they're not doing," said U. of I. finance professor Murillo Campello. "And what this research shows is that what they?re not doing is pursuing projects that could help build and sustain the U.S. economy for the next 10 years."News_Item.aspx?ID=485News_Item.aspx?ID=485Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST"We definitely have felt the impact (of the recession)," said Lois Meerdink, assistant dean for Business Career Services. "We have about a third fewer companies coming to our career fair versus last spring."http://tinyurl.com/b3eykjhttp://tinyurl.com/b3eykjMon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe twin brothers and business partners have accomplished more in their eight years in business than many people do in an entire career.News_Item.aspx?ID=504News_Item.aspx?ID=504Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CSTMore than 2500 students from 42 schools competed but only one team of 5 ILLINOIS accountancy students walked away winners of a national competition sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.News_Item.aspx?ID=481News_Item.aspx?ID=481Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST110 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. News_Item.aspx?ID=480News_Item.aspx?ID=480Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CSTJohn Kindt, Professor of Business Administration, was a recent guest on the Curtis Sliwa radio show. Kindt spoke on the topic of lotteries and gambling.News_Item.aspx?ID=479News_Item.aspx?ID=479Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Almeida wins prestigious award for his paper, "The Risk-Adjusted Cost of Financial Distress."News_Item.aspx?ID=476News_Item.aspx?ID=476Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CSTGeorge Pennacchi takes over as managing editor of The Journal of Financial Intermediation and Murillo Campello is appointed associate editor.News_Item.aspx?ID=477News_Item.aspx?ID=477Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CSTGood 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=475News_Item.aspx?ID=475Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CSTThe senior vice president and general counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company spoke about issues surrounding his company's role in the Gulf Coast cleanup following Hurricane Katrina.News_Item.aspx?ID=472News_Item.aspx?ID=472Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTJared Marchiando, Julia Buhnerkempe, Kassandra Hasty, Allison LaBelle and Adam West advanced to the national finals of the PricewaterhouseCoopers xACT competition.News_Item.aspx?ID=470News_Item.aspx?ID=470Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTBusiness 199 proves successful for incoming freshmen wanting a head start on their undergraduate education and a career in business.News_Item.aspx?ID=471News_Item.aspx?ID=471Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTILLINOIS is the first of the LEAD participants to organize an international trip for students. Organizers are hoping to make the trip an annual event and expand it beyond students currently participating in LEAD.News_Item.aspx?ID=467News_Item.aspx?ID=467Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTIt should be no surprise that Conrad Hewitt '58, the chief accountant of the Security and Exchange Commission, graduated from the College of Business at ILLINOIS.News_Item.aspx?ID=469News_Item.aspx?ID=469Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTTop auditing scholars from around the country came to Champaign to attend the 18th Symposium on Audit Research, sponsored by KPMG LLP, Oct. 2-4, 2008.News_Item.aspx?ID=466News_Item.aspx?ID=466Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTThree experts in the financial world discussed hedge funds and other investments in the context of the current financial crisis.News_Item.aspx?ID=461News_Item.aspx?ID=461Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe 2008 Paul A. Samuelson Award goes to Jeffrey R. Brown, professor of Finance in the College of Business at ILLINOIS.News_Item.aspx?ID=463News_Item.aspx?ID=463Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTRyan Clark is selected for the prestigious 2009 Student Leadership Award presented by the BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference.News_Item.aspx?ID=464News_Item.aspx?ID=464Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTNews_Item.aspx?ID=459News_Item.aspx?ID=459Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTOn November 18, students from the entire College of Business flooded Lincoln Hall Theater at to witness the first Mr. Business Pageant competition.News_Item.aspx?ID=460News_Item.aspx?ID=460Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSTFinance professor Jeffrey R. Brown says Obama "clearly hit the ball out of the park" by nominating a team led by Timothy Geithner, Lawrence Summers, Christina Romer and Peter Orszag. Orszag was a recent guest speaker at the College of Business, where he addressed the fiscal challenges facing the nation's healthcare industry.News_Item.aspx?ID=458News_Item.aspx?ID=458Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CSTNews_Item.aspx?ID=453News_Item.aspx?ID=453Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CSTDennis M. Nally, chairman and senior partner for PwC LLP, gives tips for success.News_Item.aspx?ID=457News_Item.aspx?ID=457Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CSTCollege of Business Honors Program juniors beat the U.S. teams and more on Friday.News_Item.aspx?ID=446News_Item.aspx?ID=446Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTIn light of the current turmoil in the stock market, what advice do you have for investors? No. 1, take a deep breath.http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/17815http://illinois.edu/pc/article/72/17815Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTNative Argentinian and University of Illinois alumnus Cesar Pelli is the architect behind the new Business Instructional Facility, a $64 million building at the corner of Sixth Street and Gregory Drive in Champaign.http://tinyurl.com/5tcf7phttp://tinyurl.com/5tcf7pTue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTJohn Kindt, a longtime gambling critic and professor of business and legal policy, calls gambling a drag on the economy and predicted that someday there will be a reaction akin to the public anger over Wall Street.http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/1224422,4_1_JO16_GAMBLING_S1.articlehttp://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/1224422,4_1_JO16_GAMBLING_S1.articleTue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTNews_Item.aspx?ID=442News_Item.aspx?ID=442Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTNews_Item.aspx?ID=443News_Item.aspx?ID=443Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTMadhu 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=444News_Item.aspx?ID=444Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTCharles "Chuck" Blahous spoke to College of Business students on October 15th about Social Security.News_Item.aspx?ID=452News_Item.aspx?ID=452Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTAnother multi-billion-dollar taxpayer bailout could lie ahead, this time to rescue a cash-strapped government program that insures pensions of 44 million American workers and retirees, a University of Illinois finance professor warns.http://www.huliq.com/11/70743/another-bailout-government-pension-insurer-could-be-nexthttp://www.huliq.com/11/70743/another-bailout-government-pension-insurer-could-be-nextThu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=454News_Item.aspx?ID=454Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTVictor Mullins' "Straight Talk" meetings help freshmen succeed.News_Item.aspx?ID=439News_Item.aspx?ID=439Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTCharles Kahn (FIN) concurs with consumer fears that service will suffer as banks consolidate.http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/apwire/87bf3f57b8196e16758998b3ff19571f.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/apwire/87bf3f57b8196e16758998b3ff19571f.htmFri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST"It's like saying you're a Minnesota Twins fan who didn't like the outcome of the game, so you try to change the rules on how they keep the score," Solomon said.http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-thu-mark-to-market-oct02,0,660234.storyhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-thu-mark-to-market-oct02,0,660234.storyFri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTYiming Chang, sophomore in Accounting, peddled her biked from New York to Seattle, as part of Illini 4000 for Cancer.News_Item.aspx?ID=438News_Item.aspx?ID=438Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTAccountants are the latest group in the government's cross hairs, as congressional leaders renegotiating a $700 billion bailout package blame accounting rules for deepening the financial crisis.http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-thu-mark-to-market-oct02,0,660234.storyhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-thu-mark-to-market-oct02,0,660234.storyThu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTOctober 1st opened the new season of Roundtables for the College of Business, and it was certainly an interesting and informative start. The guest speaker was Mary Kay Haben, Group Vice President and Managing Director in Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company's North America Sector. Haben called on her experience and insight in her presentation at this Business Leadership Roundtable, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers.News_Item.aspx?ID=456News_Item.aspx?ID=456Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CSTCharles P. Blahous, deputy assistant to the president for economic policy and deputy director of the White House National Economic Council, and Conrad Hewitt, a U. of I. graduate who has been chief accountant for the SEC since 2006 will each present lectures next month on the ILLINOIS campus.News_Item.aspx?ID=433News_Item.aspx?ID=433Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTU.S. News and World Report regularly ranks the ILLINOIS Real Estate Program in its Top 10 Real Estate Programs in the U.S. You can understand why when students are getting cutting-edge courses like Finance 490: Real Estate Development.News_Item.aspx?ID=434News_Item.aspx?ID=434Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTBCS facilitates student internships through programs like InternConnect and the Illinois Board of Higher Education Work Study Grant.News_Item.aspx?ID=432News_Item.aspx?ID=432Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTOn September 9, the College of Business Honors Program started a new tradition by hosting its first college-wide lecture for all students in the College of Business. Jimmy John Liautaud told approximately 200 students his success story starting in 1983 when he opened his first sandwich shop to the present.News_Item.aspx?ID=429News_Item.aspx?ID=429Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTStudent organizations are trying a different approach to an old standard. Instead of asking their members to attend functions established by recruiters, they are asking recruiters to sell them first on each company. This "Reverse Career Fair" took place September 15th and 16th in the newly constructed Business Instructional Facility.News_Item.aspx?ID=427News_Item.aspx?ID=427Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTResearch by business administration professor Deepak Somaya regarding the migration of workers to other companies is featured in The Wall Street Journal.http://wsj.com/article/SB122160027085044781.htmlhttp://wsj.com/article/SB122160027085044781.htmlWed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTCongress 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=426News_Item.aspx?ID=426Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTJohn Kindt, a professor of business and legal policy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, said casinos have raked in millions, effectively paying off their debts, since the state first legalized the business in the early 1990s.http://www.pjstar.com/business/x1662899745/Gaming-industry-strained-by-soft-economyhttp://www.pjstar.com/business/x1662899745/Gaming-industry-strained-by-soft-economyMon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTDavid Sinow, Clinical Professor of Finance in the College of Business at the University of Illinois, discusses personal finance matters on his monthly call-in show at WILL AM 580.News_Item.aspx?ID=425News_Item.aspx?ID=425Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTBruce Piller and Philip Bach of KPMG LLP spoke to students on September 11 about audit quality and professional skepticism.News_Item.aspx?ID=421News_Item.aspx?ID=421Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTHurricane Ike threatened to send already steep gasoline prices soaring, despite a steady decline in crude oil prices, a College of Business finance professor says.News_Item.aspx?ID=422News_Item.aspx?ID=422Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTKent Monroe, a professor of business administration at Illinois, is one of the developers of a new scale for measuring compulsive buying.http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2008/09/16/New_test_identifies_shopaholics/UPI-71811221540181/http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2008/09/16/New_test_identifies_shopaholics/UPI-71811221540181/Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST'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.'http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/13/us/13lottery.htmlhttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/13/us/13lottery.htmlFri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CSTILLINOIS business students filed into the $60 million Business Instructional facility across from Wohlers Hall, which they helped pay for through the Student Clean Energy Fee. $261,500 of the yearly proceeds were allocated to purchase photovoltaic cells installed on the roof. The building is designed to save campus $300,000 each year.http://media.www.dailyillini.com/media/storage/paper736/news/2008/08/28/News/New-Business.Facility.Mhttp://media.www.dailyillini.com/media/storage/paper736/news/2008/08/28/News/New-Business.Facility.MThu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CSTSolar panels, a green roof, natural ventilation, and other features may help the 160,000-square-foot Business Instructional Facility save $300,000 a year in energy costs and earn a gold or platinum rating in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.http://chronicle.com/blogs/architecture/2337/green-building-news-new-structures-at-u-of-illinois-at-http://chronicle.com/blogs/architecture/2337/green-building-news-new-structures-at-u-of-illinois-at-Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CSTCollege 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=413News_Item.aspx?ID=413Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CSTEffective 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=414News_Item.aspx?ID=414Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CSTIn Kiplinger Finance Professor Jeffrey Brown comments on investors' reluctance to embrace annuities.http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/09/make_your_own_pension_annuity.htmlhttp://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/2008/09/make_your_own_pension_annuity.htmlTue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CSTWhen the term "green" is applied to buildings, it typically refers to features that reduce energy consumption. The new business instructional facility has all of these things, but also incorporates a feature that is literally green, its roof.News_Item.aspx?ID=411News_Item.aspx?ID=411Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CSTHandshakes and other people skills, ethics training and social awareness are just a few aspects of a back-to-basics business course that will begin this fall in the College of Business, aimed at instilling professional responsibility to guide students through their careers.News_Item.aspx?ID=410News_Item.aspx?ID=410Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CSTDavid Sinow, Clinical Professor of Finance in the College of Business at the University of Illinois, discusses personal finance matters on his monthly call-in show at WILL AM 580.News_Item.aspx?ID=408News_Item.aspx?ID=408Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CSTBusiness 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=404News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=400News_Item.aspx?ID=400Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CSTMichael Pratt, professor of business administration at ILLINOIS has insight into the success of Glenview, Illinois-based publishing company Shakespeare Squared.http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/june/193718.htmlhttp://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/june/193718.htmlMon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTResearch suggests stock splits can signal better performance for companies, at least in the short term.http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/yourmoney/chi-ym-started-0629jun29,0,932696.storyhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/business/yourmoney/chi-ym-started-0629jun29,0,932696.storySun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe 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.http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/careers/2008/06/19/using-what-you-know-about-coworkers-pay.hhttp://www.usnews.com/articles/business/careers/2008/06/19/using-what-you-know-about-coworkers-pay.hThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTRachel Schwartz, who edits a scholarly journal on accounting practices, is serving as an unpaid consultant to the Champaign county board. She said that data supplied on Champaign County Nursing Home finances paints a rosier portrait than documents filed with the state.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2008/06/18/professor_nursing_homes_finances_in_dire_straitshttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2008/06/18/professor_nursing_homes_finances_in_dire_straitsWed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTTime Warner Inc., Dell Inc., and CBS Corp. made combined purchases of more than $13 billion in their own shares last year, and all have losses to show for it. This story explores buyback effects for a few large companies.http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_en&refer=home&sid=acwNkBj.9Kw4http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_en&refer=home&sid=acwNkBj.9Kw4Fri, 13 Jun 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=398News_Item.aspx?ID=398Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTAcquisition by private equity firms has become increasingly common in recent years in both the U.S. and Europe, with deals growing rapidly in both number and size, notes Michael S. Weisbach in a paper presented at a recent Wharton conference. In that paper, Weisbach and coauthors document, among other things, the greater the leverage applied to a deal, the greater the price it has tended to command.http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=1969http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=1969Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe College of Business at the University of Illinois honored its students in April at its annual awards banquet.News_Item.aspx?ID=395News_Item.aspx?ID=395Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTDuring her lecture on March 26, alumna Mary Kay Haben of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company left her audience with a strong message to take with them: leadership and ethics constitute reputation and there is nothing more important than how people perceive your character.News_Item.aspx?ID=396News_Item.aspx?ID=396Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTIn the Chicago Tribune finance professor Don Fullerton comments on how higher gas prices are affecting the workplace.http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-sat-commuting-gas-prices-jun07,0,3979653.storyhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-sat-commuting-gas-prices-jun07,0,3979653.storyTue, 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=392News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=393News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=390News_Item.aspx?ID=390Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe topic of women in the boardroom was the focus of a recent College of Business Roundtable, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Participants in the panel discussion included UIUC almnae Doris Christopher of Pampered Chef, Ann Cresce of Chicago Climate Exchange, and Jean Reagan of TranzAct Technologies, Inc.News_Item.aspx?ID=391News_Item.aspx?ID=391Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CSTAmericans' usual fuel-saving shortcuts could give way to dramatic changes affecting the nation's auto, housing and even job markets if gasoline prices stay at record highs nearing an average $4 a gallon nationwide, a College of Business finance professor says.News_Item.aspx?ID=389News_Item.aspx?ID=389Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 CSTJessica Tarica, Master of Accounting Science graduate, was awarded a post-graduate assistant position with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Projects that she will be assigned to include conducting research on the Accounting Standards Codification and evaluating the US GAAP Taxonomy.News_Item.aspx?ID=387News_Item.aspx?ID=387Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 CSTConrad W. Hewitt, the Commission?s Chief Accountant, announced the selection of Donal Byard, Susan Krische, and Roger Martin as Academic Accounting Fellows beginning this summer. Academic Accounting Fellows serve as research resources for Commission staff by interpreting and communicating research materials as they relate to the SEC.News_Item.aspx?ID=388News_Item.aspx?ID=388Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 CST"You are going to work hard no matter where you go so find a job you love" was the sage advice from Christine Cole, senior vice president and chief financial officer of McDonald's USA, to a group of more than 100 students from the Department of Accountancy. Cole addressed the crowd at a departmental lyceum on Thursday, April 3, following her talk, "A View of SOX from the CFO Suite."News_Item.aspx?ID=386News_Item.aspx?ID=386Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 CSTJohn Veihmeyer, Americas Chairman of KPMG International and Deputy Chairman of KPMG LLP, spoke to accounting students on April 10 about the sustainability of the accounting profession; a question on many people's minds due to recent events that have occurred in the field. Veihmeyer proudly reported, "The profession is stronger today than it has ever been in my career."News_Item.aspx?ID=385News_Item.aspx?ID=385Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 CSTThere's been a lot of talk about the bear market. In order to help understand its complexities and our fears in dealing with it, the College of Business hosted a Finance Roundtable on April 9th. The session, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, featured a panel of experts, all of whom are alumni.News_Item.aspx?ID=384News_Item.aspx?ID=384Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 CST57 MSF students managed portfolios of US and international equities for a period of approximately six months. The competition was organized by the University of Illinois Securities Exchange Simulation (UISES).News_Item.aspx?ID=382News_Item.aspx?ID=382Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 CSTAmbac Financial Group Inc.'s net worth is shrinking as it writes down bad assets linked to subprime mortgages, but another potential problem elsewhere on its balance sheet could also eat into the company's value.http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSN2935551520080429http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSN2935551520080429Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 CSTOn March 27th, Dr. Scott Weisbenner helped alumni dive into knowledge about participant choices in pension plans. Weisbenner, assistant professor in the Department of Finance, was the speaker for the Deep Dive Workshop, part of the Roundtable series sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers.News_Item.aspx?ID=378News_Item.aspx?ID=378Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTMore than $150 billion in federal tax rebates will be doled out soon - cash the government hopes will boost the economy. But Don Fullerton, a visiting professor in the finance department, says taxpayers should do what's best for them - even if it means squirreling the money away.News_Item.aspx?ID=375News_Item.aspx?ID=375Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTAlpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity at ILLINOIS raised $1,650 from corporate sponsors to turn a basement storage room at the Center for Women in Transition's Forbes House into an exercise room. Residents are excited about the Center's focus on health and the convenience of having their own facility.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2008/04/17/group_gives_residents_a_place_to_workhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2008/04/17/group_gives_residents_a_place_to_workWed, 23 Apr 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!News_Item.aspx?ID=377News_Item.aspx?ID=377Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe University of Illinois Moms Association has named Nisa Agrawal (ACCY '08) as the undergraduate recipient of its 2008 Humanitarian Award. The annual award is given to people who have developed innovative approaches to community service work and have translated their ideas into practical results.News_Item.aspx?ID=372News_Item.aspx?ID=372Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTAccording to College of Business finance professor, Heitor Almeda, a proposed merger of Delta and Northwest airlines likely won't drive up the cost of flying, but that could change if the deal sparks a flurry of consolidation among U.S. air carriers.News_Item.aspx?ID=373News_Item.aspx?ID=373Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTPeter R. Orszag, director of the Congressional Budget Office, will talk about health care and opportunities in the nation's core fiscal challenge on April 22 at the University of Illinois.News_Item.aspx?ID=366News_Item.aspx?ID=366Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTSome Wall Street analysts are hailed as stars whose forecasts dramatically affect stock prices. However, according to a new study by College of Business finance professor, Louis Chan, the gap between analysts is small and ultimately doesn't give investors as much of an edge as Wall Street brokerage firms lead them to believe.News_Item.aspx?ID=370News_Item.aspx?ID=370Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTBarry Salzberg, CEO of Deloitte LLP, shared his vision of the next five years for the accounting profession with a large audience of accountancy students on March 27. Salzberg happily reported that "today the corporate and professional worlds are open to anyone, from any background, as long as you are smart, skilled, and willing to work. The doors have been flung open to people from all backgrounds."News_Item.aspx?ID=371News_Item.aspx?ID=371Fri, 11 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=368News_Item.aspx?ID=368Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe Bush administration's sweeping plan to overhaul the nation's financial regulatory system could compound the credit crisis it seeks to cure, two College of Business finance professors say.News_Item.aspx?ID=365News_Item.aspx?ID=365Fri, 04 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=363News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=380News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=360News_Item.aspx?ID=360Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CSTIt was the culmination of many months worth of work when the students of Mr. T Squad took top honors and $6000 in the Philip Morris/James Scholar Case Competition. Only the investment of effort was not limited to just those eager freshmen. Included were committed deans and their staff members, Philip Morris representatives, alumni, development officers, and even the president of the University, B. Joseph White.News_Item.aspx?ID=356News_Item.aspx?ID=356Tue, 25 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=357News_Item.aspx?ID=357Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CSTTough market periods tend to make businesses more aggressive with their estimates and allocations, increasing the potential for fraudulent behavior. Professor Ira Solomon believes improvements in auditing technology and accounting practices are necessary to avoid corporate collapses like the ones involving Enron and WorldCom.http://www.financialstandard.com.au/index.php?id=12034http://www.financialstandard.com.au/index.php?id=12034Fri, 14 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=352News_Item.aspx?ID=352Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CSTProfessor 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.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2008/03/02/celebration_puts_the_spotlight_onhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2008/03/02/celebration_puts_the_spotlight_onTue, 04 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=350News_Item.aspx?ID=350Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CSTDavid Sinow, Clinical Professor of Finance in the College of Business at the University of Illinois, discusses personal finance matters on his monthly call-in show at WILL AM 580.News_Item.aspx?ID=344News_Item.aspx?ID=344Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CSTOn February 6th, Associate Dean Victor Mullins hosted the first Spring Student Success Seminar entitled "The Keys to Academic Success in the College of Business". The seminar was open to all students in the College of Business and focused mainly on how to overcome the everyday struggles that business students face. The event addressed the issue of how academic success is tied to the utilization of available resources.News_Item.aspx?ID=351News_Item.aspx?ID=351Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CSTFinance professor Jeffrey R. Brown will be nominated by President Bush to serve on the board of trustees for the nation's Social Security and Medicare programs. If approved by the Senate, Brown will serve as one of two public trustees. The oversight board also includes the secretaries of treasury, labor, and health and human services and the commissioner of Social Security.News_Item.aspx?ID=342News_Item.aspx?ID=342Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CSTPlaying a hunch is as ingrained in financial markets as short selling, margin buying and the opening bell. But a new study by Finance professor Tim Johnson shows that gut feelings don't necessarily pay off when it comes to deciding the best time to trade.News_Item.aspx?ID=341News_Item.aspx?ID=341Tue, 12 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=337News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=338News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=340News_Item.aspx?ID=340Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CSTIra Solomon, Accountancy Department Head, explains why hiring trends for accounting students are often counter-cyclical. Even though the strength of the economy is weakening, accounting is the No. 1 bachelor's degree in demand by employers.http://www.accountancyage.com/accountancyage/news/2208940/accountants-demand-despitehttp://www.accountancyage.com/accountancyage/news/2208940/accountants-demand-despiteFri, 01 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=332News_Item.aspx?ID=332Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTW. Kurt Meier was promoted in January to Deputy Chief of Appeals at the IRS. As an adjunct lecturer, Meier also co-teaches the Tax Policy and Procedures course for the Department of Accountancy's MS Tax Program.News_Item.aspx?ID=333News_Item.aspx?ID=333Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTThe U.S. economy is sputtering amid a lingering housing slump and growing jitters on Wall Street, but whether a recession lies ahead is still anyone?s guess, a trio of University of Illinois economic experts say.http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/08/0129recession.htmlhttp://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/08/0129recession.htmlTue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTOn January 16, 2008, College of Business graduates Al Goldstein and Steve Joung showed twenty-somethings and non-twenty-somethings alike how they grew a small business into a large and very profitable entity. The Twenty-Something Leaders in Business Roundtable, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, featured speakers Goldstein and Joung, President and Chief Operating Officer, respectively, at CashNetUSA.News_Item.aspx?ID=330News_Item.aspx?ID=330Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTIra Solomon, Jay Rich (UIUC Ph.D. 1997), and frequent Visiting Professor, Ken Trotman, received the 2008 Notable Contributions to the Auditing Literature Award for their co-authored article, "The Audit Review Process: A Characterization from the Persuasion Perspective." The award was presented at the annual meeting of the American Accounting Association Auditing Section.News_Item.aspx?ID=329News_Item.aspx?ID=329Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Emeritus Hanns Martin Schoenfeld has been bestowed an Honorary Doctorate of Social and Economic Science from the Karl Franzens Universitaet Graz. This honor is in recognition of his outstanding academic merits. The award will be presented June 26, 2008.News_Item.aspx?ID=328News_Item.aspx?ID=328Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTA new study co-authored by Tim Johnson, Professor of Finance, is cited in The Wall Street Journal. The article examines the correlation between the increased number of leveraged buyouts and the rise of insider trading.http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2008/01/22/the-ma-boom-the-biggest-for-insider-trading-evah/http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2008/01/22/the-ma-boom-the-biggest-for-insider-trading-evah/Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTDavid Sinow, Clinical Professor of Finance in the College of Business at the University of Illinois, discusses personal finance matters on his monthly call-in show at WILL AM 580.News_Item.aspx?ID=343News_Item.aspx?ID=343Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTMichael Weisbach, Professor of Finance, and two faculty members at top international business schools?Brandon Julio ?05 MS Finance (London Business School), and Woojin Kim ?03 MS Finance, ?06 Ph.D. Finance (Korea University Business School), authored a study looking at the structure of corporate debt issues. They indentified a strong impact of recession on a bond?s quality and that companies are more likely to issue convertible debt during times of slow growth or recession.http://www.financialweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080114/REG/215803943/1036http://www.financialweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080114/REG/215803943/1036Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CSTFinance Department Head, Professor David Ikenberry co-authored study of long-term stock performance for companies who buy back their own stocks. Except in those cases where companies make heavy use of discretionary accruals, buybacks usually indicate future performance above market averages.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/16/business/yourmoney/16stra.html?ref=businesshttp://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/16/business/yourmoney/16stra.html?ref=businessThu, 20 Dec 2007 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=323News_Item.aspx?ID=323Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Ira Solomon presented testimony before the Treasury Department Advisory Committee on the Auditing Profession on December 3, 2007 in Washington DC. The Committee is focused on the future viability of the public accountancy profession. Professor Solomon's testimony was entitled "Human Capital and Its Impact on Audit Quality."News_Item.aspx?ID=322News_Item.aspx?ID=322Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe University of Illinois team consisting of Rahul Bhangare, Cassidy Buss, Anthony Griglione, Colleen Murray, Michael Notton, and Jillian Urbelis won the Deloitte Midwest Audit and Enterprise ?Risk Services (AERS) Case Study Competition. ?As the winning team, they will have the opportunity to participate in the Deloitte National Case Study Competition in Scottsdale, Arizona this spring. ? News_Item.aspx?ID=318News_Item.aspx?ID=318Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CSTMarketing professor Lan Chaplin co-authored a study on children and materialism that will appear in the December edition of the Journal of Consumer Research. As the year's biggest gift-giving holiday nears, she discusses her findings in an interview with the University of Illinois News Bureau.http://www.uiuc.edu/minutewith/lanchaplin.htmlhttp://www.uiuc.edu/minutewith/lanchaplin.htmlFri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CSTThere's been a revolution in accounting and its initials are IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards. This was the topic of discussion on November 14th, when the College of Business presented the Accountancy Roundtable. The featured speaker was Tessie Johnson of PricewaterhouseCoopers, sponsor of the event.News_Item.aspx?ID=313News_Item.aspx?ID=313Thu, 29 Nov 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=312News_Item.aspx?ID=312Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTA woodworker in Guatemala hopes to expand his business. A maid in Ecuador dreams of establishing a craft stand. A young woman in Africa wants to open a salon. None has a credit history, none has collateral, but all have workable ideas and a need for capital. Microfinance institutions attempt to fill this lending void.News_Item.aspx?ID=307News_Item.aspx?ID=307Tue, 27 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?News_Item.aspx?ID=308News_Item.aspx?ID=308Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTAnyone caught up in the housing meltdown or the gyrating stock market might want to know why corporate financial statements didn?t give fair warning of what was to come. One way to understand how this economic tsunami struck without more warning is to look at the financial system through the eyes of accounting and finance specialists. Three accounting experts at the College of Business explain what financial data can tell investors, and what it can't.News_Item.aspx?ID=309News_Item.aspx?ID=309Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTDon Fullerton considers himself an environmentalist, but he readily concedes that like-minded folks may fervently disagree. That's because Fullerton, a visiting professor of finance, is an environmental economist. He believes that the environmental benefits ought to exceed economic costs of any program to reduce or clean up pollution.News_Item.aspx?ID=310News_Item.aspx?ID=310Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTAnyone who follows financial news is likely to see a growing number of stories about corporations that are buying back their stock. What?s missing from the individual stories is the larger picture: the large number of buybacks is reshaping the U.S. economy by rapidly shifting hundreds of billions of dollars from unproductive uses to new ventures.News_Item.aspx?ID=311News_Item.aspx?ID=311Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTDavid Sinow, Clinical Professor of Finance in the College of Business at the University of Illinois, discusses personal finance matters on his monthly call-in show at WILL AM 580.News_Item.aspx?ID=306News_Item.aspx?ID=306Sun, 25 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=305News_Item.aspx?ID=305Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe strategic partnership between the University of Illinois Department of Accountancy and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Business School has been extended for an additional five years. This partnership is a collaboration for the purpose of enhancing individual accountancy courses and the accountancy curriculum as a whole at NTU. Several research exchanges and collaborations have been stimulated by the strategic partnership.News_Item.aspx?ID=302News_Item.aspx?ID=302Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CSTAlumni and guests were treated to insights regarding leadership in the private equity industry on October 25th by Avy Stein, a graduate of both the University of Illinois and the Harvard Law School. Stein was the featured speaker at the Business Leadership Roundtable, presented by the College of Business and sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers.News_Item.aspx?ID=301News_Item.aspx?ID=301Tue, 30 Oct 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=299News_Item.aspx?ID=299Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTRussell G. Weiman ('73 Accountancy), National Managing Partner of Assurance and Advisory Practices, Grant Thornton LLP, put it bluntly when he told students attending his Lyceum presentation on October 18 that the challenges and opportunities in the accounting profession today are immense but equal.News_Item.aspx?ID=300News_Item.aspx?ID=300Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTAnnetta Culver, Senior Director of MBA Career Services, addresses the changing needs of part-time MBA students. Unlike other programs, part-time MBA students at Illinois are allowed to participate in career fairs and information sessions. "As demands change, the level of service and response to those demands will have to change," Culver says.http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/oct2007/bs20071024_759970.htmhttp://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/oct2007/bs20071024_759970.htmThu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTDavid Sinow, Clinical Professor of Finance in the College of Business at the University of Illinois, discusses personal finance matters on his monthly call-in show at WILL AM 580.News_Item.aspx?ID=296News_Item.aspx?ID=296Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTIn recognition of Professor A. Rashad Abdel-Khalik's far-reaching contributions to the field of accounting over the past 40 years, National Taiwan University is hosting a symposium in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Economics (APJAE) in his honor. The symposium will be in late December in Taiwan.News_Item.aspx?ID=297News_Item.aspx?ID=297Wed, 24 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=295News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=291News_Item.aspx?ID=291Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTAs the leader of Navigant Consulting?s largest global practice group Timothy Hart has testified in arbitration courts in the United States and around world. And, all too often today, a focus of such testimony is fraud.News_Item.aspx?ID=289News_Item.aspx?ID=289Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTIn his September 13 presentation Bruce Piller, managing partner with KPMG LLP, said a healthy degree of professional skepticism goes a long way in enhancing the quality of an audit. In fact, he said, it's essential.News_Item.aspx?ID=290News_Item.aspx?ID=290Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CSTApproximately 80 Midwest college students interested in the commercial real estate field will participate in the first Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation semi-annual Career Day. A select group of students from the College of Business were invited to attend, and also helped plan the event.News_Item.aspx?ID=287News_Item.aspx?ID=287Thu, 11 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=285News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=279News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=280News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=281News_Item.aspx?ID=281Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CSTJudith Gebauer, a professor of business administration at Illinois, said workers want top-of-the-line technology to take care of business while they're away from the office. "If people can't depend on the technology," she said, "they won't use it."http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/07/0917technology.htmlhttp://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/07/0917technology.htmlFri, 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=275News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=276News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=277News_Item.aspx?ID=277Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CSTGeorge Pennacchi, Professor of Finance, examines the current subprime mortgage crisis in this episode of the Illini Business Podcast. Pennacchi puts the current situation in historical context, explores the roots of the issue, and outlines the effects on the broader capital markets.News_Item.aspx?ID=278News_Item.aspx?ID=278Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CSTDavid Sinow, Clinical Professor of Finance; and John Micetich, President and CEO of Kensington Financial and Adjunct Lecturer in the College of Business at the University of Illinois discuss personal finance matters.News_Item.aspx?ID=286News_Item.aspx?ID=286Fri, 21 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=271News_Item.aspx?ID=271Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CSTRecognizing the potential student talent represented in the MSA program KPMG's Campus Recruiting team partnered with Business Career Services to develop a pilot program called "Learning About Business Behavior" (LABB) for MSA Students in the Class of 2008. Through this program, students gained a greater understanding of business, improved communication skills and developed a network of contacts.News_Item.aspx?ID=272News_Item.aspx?ID=272Thu, 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=269News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=270News_Item.aspx?ID=270Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CSTActing Dean Greg Oldham announced that, effective August 16, 2007, Professor David Ikenberry assumes the position of Associate Dean for Executive Education in addition to continuing as Chair of the Finance Department.News_Item.aspx?ID=268News_Item.aspx?ID=268Tue, 28 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=266News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=264News_Item.aspx?ID=264Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSTWinners of a newly-established Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) internship scholarship are getting an inside glimpse this summer into some of the most prestigious capital and private equity firms in the country. The IVCA Scholarship Program was created in 2007 to interest minority students in a venture capital or private equity career.News_Item.aspx?ID=262News_Item.aspx?ID=262Fri, 27 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=260News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=261News_Item.aspx?ID=261Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSTProfessor David Ikenberry discusses how the economy?s largest companies, driven by accumulated cash on their balance sheets, are pushing money back into the capital markets.http://www.firstbusinessx.com/webex/0707/0716webexBonanza.htmlhttp://www.firstbusinessx.com/webex/0707/0716webexBonanza.htmlWed, 18 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=257News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=258News_Item.aspx?ID=258Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSTFinance faculty members Zoran Ivkovich and Scott J. Weisbenner address the herding effects of "keeping up with the Joneses" in research that shows investors favor the stocks their neighbors are buying.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/15/business/yourmoney/15stra.html?_r=1&oref=sloginhttp://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/15/business/yourmoney/15stra.html?_r=1&oref=sloginTue, 17 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=252News_Item.aspx?ID=252Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CSTFaculty member Josef Lakonishok and his wife, Margot, have established the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Decanal Chair in Business, an endowed position to be held by the dean of the College of Business. The endowment will also establish the Lakonishok Doctoral Fellowship in the department of Finance.News_Item.aspx?ID=251News_Item.aspx?ID=251Fri, 15 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=246News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=240News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=241News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=242News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=243News_Item.aspx?ID=243Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 CSTCollege of Business women alumna, students and friends continue to leave their mark on the University, the nation, and the world. The Development Office has launched a new program for Women in Business and Philanthropy that will support these exceptional women.News_Item.aspx?ID=244News_Item.aspx?ID=244Tue, 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=239News_Item.aspx?ID=239Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 CSTA team of students from the College of Business was named "Rookie of the Year" in a regional competition in Chicago last month.News_Item.aspx?ID=237News_Item.aspx?ID=237Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTWhy do business professionals land in the Wall Street Journal as yet another sour story? Tim Flynn, Chairman, CEO of KPMG had answers and solutions in his Lyceum presentation, "Integrity ? the key to success."News_Item.aspx?ID=235News_Item.aspx?ID=235Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTMike Shaw teaches students to think through the management challenges, and business opportunities, of information technology strategy.News_Item.aspx?ID=232News_Item.aspx?ID=232Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTUniversity students help local high schoolers understand the ins and outs of the marketplace, one trade at a time.News_Item.aspx?ID=233News_Item.aspx?ID=233Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTTheodore Sougiannis, who has been with the College for more than 17 years, was recently named the KPMG Professor of Accountancy.News_Item.aspx?ID=234News_Item.aspx?ID=234Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe current tax environment is one of increasing regulations, a strong economy, significant merger and acquisition activities, and globalization, J. Richard Stamm, National Partner-In-Charge of Tax, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP told students during his April Lyceum presentation.News_Item.aspx?ID=236News_Item.aspx?ID=236Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTMichael Moskow, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, shared his thoughts on the economy and contemporary issues in the financial services industry during an April visit.News_Item.aspx?ID=231News_Item.aspx?ID=231Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTAs global vice chair of strategy, communications and regulatory affairs for Ernst & Young, LLP, Beth Brooke focuses on developing the firm's strategic direction and shaping its position on public policy. At an April Lyceum presentation, "Current and Future Regulatory Landscape in Accountancy," Brooke offered some insights and predictions on this topic.News_Item.aspx?ID=230News_Item.aspx?ID=230Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTA delegation of faculty from Tzu Chi College of Technology in Taiwan visited the Department of Accountancy the week of April 9th. The focus of the visit was to learn firsthand about the Project Discovery curriculum via course observation and group discussions with UIUC faculty. The Project Discovery curriculum emphasizes active learning through numerous problem-solving exercises (e.g., cases, group exercises, projects, and simulations) combined with a conceptual understanding of accounting.News_Item.aspx?ID=229News_Item.aspx?ID=229Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTOn Saturday, March 31st, the first James A Gentry Finance Case Competition was held for graduate finance students in the MSF program. The event was a great success with 7 teams participating.News_Item.aspx?ID=228News_Item.aspx?ID=228Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTFrank Nekrasz has more to teach his accounting students than what's in a textbook. When he takes a seat in a Wohlers lecture hall the first day of class, students often assume he's a student rather than the instructor. It could be the black leather jacket and the long goatee. Or maybe it's the bald head and the skull tattoos. But whatever it is, when he moves to the front of the class to introduce himself, one thing is certain. "I've challenged their assumptions."News_Item.aspx?ID=245News_Item.aspx?ID=245Sun, 01 Apr 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=247News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=248News_Item.aspx?ID=248Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTAmerican business runs on money. Without it, the best inventions will never become tomorrow?s promising startups, and even mature businesses will wither and die. But the sources of business financing are rapidly changing. Hundreds of billions of dollars from private equity financing have poured into the business world, bringing about a fundamental restructuring of the American economy.News_Item.aspx?ID=249News_Item.aspx?ID=249Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 CSTCollege of Business Dean Avijit Ghosh is among five panelists who will discuss the future of business schools at the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International Conference and Annual Meeting. The College is one of the sixteen founding members of AACSB.News_Item.aspx?ID=226News_Item.aspx?ID=226Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CSTOn March 16, Grant Thornton LLP presented a check for $30,000 to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This is the first installment of a $300,000 donation to be made over the next ten years for the university?s new Business Instructional Facility.News_Item.aspx?ID=225News_Item.aspx?ID=225Thu, 29 Mar 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?News_Item.aspx?ID=223News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=224News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=221News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=222News_Item.aspx?ID=222Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CSTAssociate professor Madhu Viswanathan on teaching the poor how to become better-informed buyers and sellershttp://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/07/0319india.htmlhttp://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/07/0319india.htmlMon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CSTAssociate Professor Madhu Viswanathan on how teaching the poor how to become better-informed buyers and sellers helps combat poverty.http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/07/0319india.htmlhttp://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/07/0319india.htmlMon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CSTMeagan Hennessey leads a double life. By day she is the College's Manager of Business Web Services. In her spare time, she wins Grammy Awards. Hennessey and her husband manage a label dedicated to historical recordings. They were nominated for their album Lost Sounds: Blacks and the Birth of the Recording Industry 1891-1922. The ceremony was February 11 in Los Angeles.News_Item.aspx?ID=218News_Item.aspx?ID=218Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 CSTIn response to the question during his February Lyceum presentation, "How do CEOs effectively lead and manage change?", Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Tax LLP, Chester (Chet) J. Wood asked a question himself: "When things happen out of your control, and indeed they will, how are you going to deal with it?"News_Item.aspx?ID=216News_Item.aspx?ID=216Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe Business Career Fair, held January 30-31, brought together a record number of companies, students and alumni for a chance to network and to exchange information. The number of participating companies, 160 total, increased over last year's winter fair by 20 percent.News_Item.aspx?ID=217News_Item.aspx?ID=217Mon, 26 Feb 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=213News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=214News_Item.aspx?ID=214Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSTAllen Poteshman, an associate professor of finance in the College of Business, has won the 2006 Geewax, Terker, and Company Prize for Investment Research working paper.News_Item.aspx?ID=209News_Item.aspx?ID=209Mon, 29 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=210News_Item.aspx?ID=210Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe College's Department of Accountancy recently was recognized to an unprecedented extent by awards for auditing excellence from the American Accounting Association. At a recent conference, University of Illinois faculty, and alumni garnered four of a possible six awards for excellence in research, education, and service to the profession.News_Item.aspx?ID=211News_Item.aspx?ID=211Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe Department of Finance in the College of Business has been recognized for excellence in scholarly output, according to a new ranking system that evaluates institutions throughout the country.News_Item.aspx?ID=212News_Item.aspx?ID=212Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSTGetting wrapped up in holiday gift giving is a cultural expectation, says Professor Cele Otnes in the Chicago Sun Times.http://www.suntimes.com/business/185578,CST-FIN-Xmas25.articlehttp://www.suntimes.com/business/185578,CST-FIN-Xmas25.articleWed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSTAssistant Professor Yunchuan "Frank" Liu suggests in Businessweek that traditional retailers think carefully before developing an online retail presence.http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/dec2006/bs20061220_740656.htmhttp://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/dec2006/bs20061220_740656.htmWed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSTThe Office of Undergraduate Affairs in the College of Business has won a $5,000 grant from the Chancellor's Task Force on Civic Commitment in the 21st Century to help fund the startup of its Social Entrepreneurship Summer Institute (SESI). SESI is a summer program that will educate students, through service learning, about civic engagement and societal needs.News_Item.aspx?ID=205News_Item.aspx?ID=205Fri, 22 Dec 2006 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=204News_Item.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.News_Item.aspx?ID=202News_Item.aspx?ID=202Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe College of Business has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Trust to support a markets information laboratory. The laboratory will be housed in the new Business Instructional Facility.News_Item.aspx?ID=203News_Item.aspx?ID=203Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CSTIn mid-November, nine student team finalists participated in a venture capital competition sponsored by the Golder Center with a top prize of $2,000. Their challenge? Convince their "Senior Partners" that a proposed investment was worthwhile by developing a proposal and making their argument to the panel of judges.News_Item.aspx?ID=201News_Item.aspx?ID=201Thu, 30 Nov 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=199News_Item.aspx?ID=199Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 CSTAfter four or more years on campus, many alumni have fond memories of their time at the University of Illinois. That's why, when the members of the Management Committee at Much Shelist were discussing giving back to their alma mater, there was little debate at the Chicago-based law firm.News_Item.aspx?ID=200News_Item.aspx?ID=200Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Cele Otnes comments on marketing to tween girls in the Chicago Sun Times.http://www.suntimes.com/business/133771,CST-FIN-libbylu13.articlehttp://www.suntimes.com/business/133771,CST-FIN-libbylu13.articleThu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 CSTIt?s official ? Associate Professor Jeff Brown is a member of the Social Security Board.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2006/11/08/ui_professor_finally_taking_his_seathttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2006/11/08/ui_professor_finally_taking_his_seatThu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 CSTAssociate Professor Jeff Brown comments on the value of inflation-protected annuities for retirees in US News and World Report.http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/061103/3annuity.htmhttp://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/061103/3annuity.htmFri, 03 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.News_Item.aspx?ID=195News_Item.aspx?ID=195Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CSTLanny Arvan, new Chief Information Officer and Associate Dean for eLearning at the College of Business, knows first-hand how online learning tools can benefit students. One of his economics students improved from failing a first test to receiving an "A" in the course with computer-based, real-time homework assistance.News_Item.aspx?ID=194News_Item.aspx?ID=194Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CSTEighty percent of all publicly traded firms are audited by one of the Big Four accounting firms. That may be good for the Big Four's bottom line, but it leaves companies with few choices, and puts the capital market at risk, said Cono Fusco, Managing Partner-Strategic Relationships with Grant Thornton LLP.News_Item.aspx?ID=193News_Item.aspx?ID=193Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CSTPresident George W. Bush has appointed Jeffrey R. Brown, an associate professor of Finance, to the Social Security Advisory Board.News_Item.aspx?ID=192News_Item.aspx?ID=192Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CSTState Farm and the State Farm Companies Foundation have pledged $500,000 to support the College's $75 million fund-raising initiative, Investing in Excellence. The gift, to be made over five years, will fund classroom space in the new Business Instructional Facility.News_Item.aspx?ID=191News_Item.aspx?ID=191Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CSTJohn Clarke, who heads The Hoeft Technology & Management Program, will also lead the Illinois Business Consulting Program.News_Item.aspx?ID=189News_Item.aspx?ID=189Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CSTMary Kay Kretch Haben, Thomas D. Vogelsinger, and David J. Seiler will provide new leadership for University of Illinois Alumni Association Board of Directors.News_Item.aspx?ID=190News_Item.aspx?ID=190Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Theodore Sougiannis has been appointed the KPMG Distinguished Professor of Accountancy. By conferring the KPMG Professorship on Professor Sougiannis, the College recognizes and celebrates his many contributions in the field of Accountancy and to his Department and the College.News_Item.aspx?ID=188News_Item.aspx?ID=188Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Mu Xia conducts study to help entrepreneurs and investors evaluate online sharing communities from a business point of view.News_Item.aspx?ID=185News_Item.aspx?ID=185Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CSTThis summer the College hosted its third Leadership and Development (LEAD) Program, designed to increase the number of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students who enroll in the College of Business.News_Item.aspx?ID=186News_Item.aspx?ID=186Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Joseph Finnerty explores the underlying problems facing the current system and offers practical solutions.News_Item.aspx?ID=182News_Item.aspx?ID=182Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CSTFounder and chairman of The Pampered Chef Doris Christopher will deliver the V. Dale Cozad Lecture in Entrepreneurship on September 12, 2006.News_Item.aspx?ID=181News_Item.aspx?ID=181Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Allen Poteshman speaks to the powerful incentives driving traders to the options market in a New York Times article.http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/13/business/yourmoney/13stra.html?ref=businesshttp://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/13/business/yourmoney/13stra.html?ref=businessSun, 13 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CSTResearch by Tiffany Barnett White shows that companies should invest in good website design, which encourages trust by consumers.http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/06/0801websales.htmlhttp://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/06/0801websales.htmlTue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 CSTAssistant Professor Joe Broschak comments on company social events and their value to employees.http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/stories.nsf/0/CF9DFABDD642BE3A862571BA0006CDC0?OpenDocumenthttp://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/business/stories.nsf/0/CF9DFABDD642BE3A862571BA0006CDC0?OpenDocumentMon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTState decisions on casino gambling are not driven by "valid government decision making" says Kindthttp://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2006/07/30/high_stakes/http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/articles/2006/07/30/high_stakes/Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe Economist cited research by Michael Weisbach in a late July article.News_Item.aspx?ID=176News_Item.aspx?ID=176Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTA casino venture in Florida is very generous to the builder, says Business Administration Professor John Kindt who studies the gaming industry.http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGB6B2JQRPE.htmlhttp://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGB6B2JQRPE.htmlWed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTAssociate Professor Nicholas Petruzzi has been honored as the first Gutman Teaching Excellence Fellow.News_Item.aspx?ID=175News_Item.aspx?ID=175Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTFinance faculty member Roger Cannaday is retiring but not leaving the College.News_Item.aspx?ID=172News_Item.aspx?ID=172Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTAn editorial in the Arizona Star takes issue with Kindt's comments about the impact of online gambling.http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/137745http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/137745Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor John Kindt comments on the House vote to prohibit use of credit cards to pay for online gambling.http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/12/ap/politics/mainD8IQB60O0.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/12/ap/politics/mainD8IQB60O0.shtmlWed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTCharles Linke, retired professor of finance, is evaluating the potential earnings of Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Thomas for a libel suit.http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060710-025711-5584rhttp://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060710-025711-5584rTue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor John Kindt calls online gambling the "crack cocaine" of gambling.http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/07/10/ap2868628.htmlhttp://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/07/10/ap2868628.htmlTue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTRichard Engelbrecht-Wiggans was named as the IBE Distinguished Professor of Business Administration this month.News_Item.aspx?ID=168News_Item.aspx?ID=168Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CSTAllen Poteshman was honored this month with a research award.News_Item.aspx?ID=167News_Item.aspx?ID=167Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CSTPursuit of the perfect wedding could be at the heart of the so-called "Bridezilla" syndrome.News_Item.aspx?ID=165News_Item.aspx?ID=165Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe Executive MBA Program offered by Warsaw University and the University of Illinois is ranked first in Poland.News_Item.aspx?ID=166News_Item.aspx?ID=166Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CSTLois Meedink received the 2006 Bechtel Award this month.News_Item.aspx?ID=163News_Item.aspx?ID=163Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CSTSeven PhD students received financial support for their studies from the Irwin Family FoundationNews_Item.aspx?ID=164News_Item.aspx?ID=164Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CSTIf you have a smart cell phone, a BlackBerry, or another hand-held device, the Urbana campus has a service just for you!News_Item.aspx?ID=162News_Item.aspx?ID=162Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CSTAn Illinois panel that includes BA's Michael Pratt concluded that institutional review boards are overregulating human subjects research while underprotecting participants.News_Item.aspx?ID=160News_Item.aspx?ID=160Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CSTAn appellate court ordered the Illinois Gaming Board to issue a license but noted that the license can be revoked.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=20973http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=20973Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe public, observes John Kindt, is becoming acclimated to gambling.http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/business/14738493.htmhttp://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/business/14738493.htmMon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CSTMedicaid has expanded far beyond its original mission. Jeffrey Brown's research is cited in a Heartland Institute report.http://www.heartland.org/Article.cfm?artId=19080http://www.heartland.org/Article.cfm?artId=19080Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTBusiness programs strive to balance educating about today's technology and looking to the future.http://www.cioinsight.com/article2/0,1540,1961589,00.asphttp://www.cioinsight.com/article2/0,1540,1961589,00.aspTue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTIllinois CIBER has four more years to impact international business education and research.News_Item.aspx?ID=157News_Item.aspx?ID=157Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTTwo PhD students are recipients of $9,000 FMC Technologies Fellowships for the 2006-07 academic year.http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/06/0517fmc.htmlhttp://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/06/0517fmc.htmlThu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTDavid Ikenberry comments on hedge fund attempt to elect its candidates to board of directors.http://www.wkyt.com/Global/story.asp?S=4905913&nav=4CALhttp://www.wkyt.com/Global/story.asp?S=4905913&nav=4CALTue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTGraduation is both an end and a beginning. Receiving a degree is the end of one cycle of education and, for most, the beginning of a career.News_Item.aspx?ID=153News_Item.aspx?ID=153Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTSeveral students in the College of Business were honored with campus awards for leadership.News_Item.aspx?ID=154News_Item.aspx?ID=154Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTDavid Ikenberry comments on Massey Energy's costly purchase of stock since the beginning of the month.http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/virginia/dp-wv--masseystock0511may11,0,3155195.story?coll=dp-hehttp://www.dailypress.com/news/local/virginia/dp-wv--masseystock0511may11,0,3155195.story?coll=dp-heFri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTConsulting might seem like a dream job but is it? One business administration class offers a taste of consulting.News_Item.aspx?ID=149News_Item.aspx?ID=149Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTSteve D'Arcy research at NCSA uses data mining techniques to look for patterns in insurance claims.http://access.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Stories/Darcy/http://access.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Stories/Darcy/Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTResearch by Allen Poteshman, Neil Pearson, and Sophie Ni is the basis of a New York Times article by Mark Hulbert.News_Item.aspx?ID=146News_Item.aspx?ID=146Sun, 07 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor emeritus Kent Monroe comments on consumer reactions to coupons for prescription drugs.http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/14513633.htmhttp://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/14513633.htmSun, 07 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTThree scholars and administrators offered their thoughts on the future of higher education during a panel discussion that kicked off the groundbreaking celebration.News_Item.aspx?ID=144News_Item.aspx?ID=144Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe College ceremonially broke ground on April 28 for the new Business Instructional Facility, a celebration attended by more thant 250.News_Item.aspx?ID=145News_Item.aspx?ID=145Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTTwo finance students recevied honorable mentions in a campus search for ourstanding student employees.News_Item.aspx?ID=142News_Item.aspx?ID=142Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe auditing profession is in good health and getting stronger believes Timothy FlynnNews_Item.aspx?ID=143News_Item.aspx?ID=143Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTNeil Pearson, professor of finance, was named as the Brandt Distinguished Professor in May.News_Item.aspx?ID=141News_Item.aspx?ID=141Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe MS Tax Program in Chicago announces the graduation of its inaugural class on May 7, 2006.News_Item.aspx?ID=140News_Item.aspx?ID=140Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTJohn Kindt comments on virtual gambling and its impact.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/tech/news/3816923.htmlhttp://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/tech/news/3816923.htmlTue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTIllinois MBA graduates Lin Gao and Hubert Lin are climbing the corporate ladder and living in China, Lin Gao's homeland.http://www.dailyherald.com/special/crossingchina/part2.asphttp://www.dailyherald.com/special/crossingchina/part2.aspTue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTC.K. Prahalad delivered the Hallene Lecture in April, focusing his comments on opening new markets for business among the world's five billion poor.News_Item.aspx?ID=135News_Item.aspx?ID=135Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTPursuing an advanced degree part time and in the evening is an attractive option for many.http://www.news.uiuc.edu/ii/06/0420/ptmba.htmlhttp://www.news.uiuc.edu/ii/06/0420/ptmba.htmlThu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTWhen the U. of I. announced last month it would offer full MBA scholarships to military veterans, the news flew across the state's National Guard email network. http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0417/p01s02-legn.htmlhttp://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0417/p01s02-legn.htmlMon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTThree MBA students, doing business as Illini Professional Services, are consulting for area companies.http://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/2006/04/16/trio_from_mba_program_making_their_markhttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/business/2006/04/16/trio_from_mba_program_making_their_markMon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTMark Stachnik will work for a year helping to set accounting standards.News_Item.aspx?ID=130News_Item.aspx?ID=130Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTA team of six College of Business students placed first in the annual competition.News_Item.aspx?ID=129News_Item.aspx?ID=129Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTIllinois MBA students placed third in the CIBER international case competition that attracted teams from across the globe.News_Item.aspx?ID=126News_Item.aspx?ID=126Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTWho should get the contract to provide test kits for influenza vaccines? That was the CIBER case challenge.News_Item.aspx?ID=128News_Item.aspx?ID=128Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTFinance alumnus Mark Vonnahme was named the first Fox Family Professor in March.News_Item.aspx?ID=123News_Item.aspx?ID=123Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Business Administration John Kindt testified before a House subcommittee about Internet gambling.News_Item.aspx?ID=127News_Item.aspx?ID=127Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTDeloitte & Touche strives to reinforce a positive work-life balance for its employees and believes a good balance helps them make ethical decisions.News_Item.aspx?ID=122News_Item.aspx?ID=122Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe Eastern Shawnee tribe is interested in building a casino along the Tuscarawas River. John Kindt comments on who will benefit.http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/news/local/states/ohio/counties/stark_county/14258330.htmhttp://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/news/local/states/ohio/counties/stark_county/14258330.htmWed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTJohn Kindt comments on a proposed casino in Ohio, which currently does not allow gambling.http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=420&A=17543http://www.gamblingmagazine.com/managearticle.asp?C=420&A=17543Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe Turkish state minister for foreign trade, Kursad Tuzmen, visited campus at the end of March, his first trip to Urbana since receiving an MS in 1991.News_Item.aspx?ID=120News_Item.aspx?ID=120Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe new center, with support from the Deloitte Foundation, will develop innovative learning experiences focused on professional responsibilities.News_Item.aspx?ID=119News_Item.aspx?ID=119Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTClient and service provider representatives discussed the perils of financial reporting in a March Accountancy Lyceum.News_Item.aspx?ID=131News_Item.aspx?ID=131Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe author of the international best seller "The Fortunre at the Bottom of the Pyramid" will deliver the Hallene Lecture on April 21.News_Item.aspx?ID=118News_Item.aspx?ID=118Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTDavid Ikenberry, who has been studying stock buybacks for more than a decade, explains why share repurchases may be a good idea. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/04/03/8373026/http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/04/03/8373026/Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTNot all international careers are the same. Similarly, the preparation for an international career is different.News_Item.aspx?ID=117News_Item.aspx?ID=117Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTDeloitte & Touche USA LLP Chairman of the Board Sharon L. Allen will deliver the Leighton Lecture on leadership, integrity and the changing business environment on March 30. News_Item.aspx?ID=115News_Item.aspx?ID=115Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTWhile the Bush administration's efforts to change Social Security have faltered, the ticking time bomb of a revenue shortfall has not gone away, says Finance's Jeff Brown. http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/06/0317socialsecurity.htmlhttp://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/06/0317socialsecurity.htmlFri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTTwo PhD students in BA will benefit from BP's generosity.News_Item.aspx?ID=113News_Item.aspx?ID=113Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTFinalists from across campus competed for over $50,000 in prizes and services during the sixth annual V. Dale Cozad Business Plan Competition.News_Item.aspx?ID=112News_Item.aspx?ID=112Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTMotorola executive Steven Strobel shared his personal philosophy of work during the Hallene Lecture.News_Item.aspx?ID=110News_Item.aspx?ID=110Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTHundreds of Illini converged in Chicago on for the annual Spring Luncheon.News_Item.aspx?ID=111News_Item.aspx?ID=111Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTArbitrage traders are taking a risk that an announced deal won't go through, says David Ikenberry.http://www.thestreet.com/pf/stocks/brokerages/10271978.htmlhttp://www.thestreet.com/pf/stocks/brokerages/10271978.htmlTue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTResearch by David Ikenberry about stock buybacks cited.http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.buyback05mar05,0,7535519.story?coll=bal-business-headlinhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.buyback05mar05,0,7535519.story?coll=bal-business-headlinMon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe College's MBA programs are partnering with the Illinois Veteran Grant program to offer free tuition to returning veterans.News_Item.aspx?ID=107News_Item.aspx?ID=107Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTAn innovative program that provides non-business students with an understanding of business fundamentals has exceeded expectations.News_Item.aspx?ID=108News_Item.aspx?ID=108Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CST?Changing the Way We Change? is the focus of the 2006 conference for MBA students who have an interest in consulting.News_Item.aspx?ID=105News_Item.aspx?ID=105Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe Auditor General of Rhode Island held a discussion about fraud with Business students in February.News_Item.aspx?ID=103News_Item.aspx?ID=103Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTIssues in international and global management was the subject of the MBA study trip during winter break.News_Item.aspx?ID=104News_Item.aspx?ID=104Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CSTA record number of companies are buying their own stock back but is that good news for investors? David Ikenberry comments.http://www.investors.com/editorial/IBDArticles.asp?artsec=16&issue=20060227http://www.investors.com/editorial/IBDArticles.asp?artsec=16&issue=20060227Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTHow to be successful in the business world and effectively balance your personal and professional life was the focus of the Women in Business conference.News_Item.aspx?ID=100News_Item.aspx?ID=100Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTSolar power will supply some of the energy for a new College of Business buildinghttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2006/02/27/business_buildingwill_havesolar_panelshttp://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2006/02/27/business_buildingwill_havesolar_panelsMon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTCollege faculty presented information sessions for visitors from the Russian Center for Citizen Initiatives.News_Item.aspx?ID=99News_Item.aspx?ID=99Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTLike a modern Paul Revere, Rhode Island Auditor General Ernest Almonte delivers a message of fiscal awareness on a personal and governmental level.News_Item.aspx?ID=98News_Item.aspx?ID=98Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTMSF graduate Suresh Sharma never anticipated that institutions of higher education would be the setting for his professional career.News_Item.aspx?ID=95News_Item.aspx?ID=95Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CST"My job is a page torn directly out of the case studies," says Tyler Shaffer, a 2004 graduate of the MSF program.News_Item.aspx?ID=96News_Item.aspx?ID=96Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTInvestors regularly exaggerate how bad things are for companies doing poorly and how good things are for companies growing strongly.http://www.investors.com/breakingnews.asp?journalid=34576255&brk=1http://www.investors.com/breakingnews.asp?journalid=34576255&brk=1Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTReal estate entrepreneur Sam Zell explained to an overflow crowd how his unique outlook and willingness to take risks made him a success.News_Item.aspx?ID=93News_Item.aspx?ID=93Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTEntrepreneurial milestones were the theme of Paul Magelli?s Lunchbox Lecture presentation in late January.News_Item.aspx?ID=92News_Item.aspx?ID=92Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe 2005 winners of the Steven N. Miller Entrepreneurial Scholarships demonstrate a zealous passion for entrepreneurship.News_Item.aspx?ID=89News_Item.aspx?ID=89Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTSupport for the LEAD program in Business took a giant step forward with a contribution from the Philip Morris Aid to Education Fund.News_Item.aspx?ID=90News_Item.aspx?ID=90Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTHaving an employee who is already Bloomberg certified provides an advantage to the employer and can make a student a stronger job prospect.News_Item.aspx?ID=88News_Item.aspx?ID=88Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 CSTGuilt is a growth industry, especially around Valentine's Day. Ritual consumption expert Cele Otnes comments on the difference between the sexes on this most romantic of holidays.http://www.cleveland.com/search/index.ssf?/base/business/11384409013510.xml?bxbiz&coll=2http://www.cleveland.com/search/index.ssf?/base/business/11384409013510.xml?bxbiz&coll=2Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CSTSurvey results reveal students are showing up, participating, and paying more attention in new technology-enriched classrooms.http://www.sys-con.com/read/177226.htmhttp://www.sys-con.com/read/177226.htmTue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CSTTwenty years ago, Jimmy John Liautaud took a chance on a big dream and opened his first gourmet sub shop.News_Item.aspx?ID=6News_Item.aspx?ID=6Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CSTTwo of the nine recipients of the Elijah Watt Sells award in 2004 were from the University of Illinois.News_Item.aspx?ID=7News_Item.aspx?ID=7Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CSTInternships provide important insight into what a company and potential career path offer.News_Item.aspx?ID=8News_Item.aspx?ID=8Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CSTThree research proposals have been accepted for funding under the KPMG and University of Illinois Business Measurement Research Program.News_Item.aspx?ID=9News_Item.aspx?ID=9Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CSTThe International Trade Center offers businesses the opportunity to expand their profits by exporting.News_Item.aspx?ID=4News_Item.aspx?ID=4Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CSTProfessor Jeffrey Brown serves on the National Academy of Social Insurance Study Panel, "Uncharted Waters: Paying for Benefits from Individual Accounts in Federal Retirement Policy."http://www.nasi.org/about/spotlight/jeffrey-brownhttp://www.nasi.org/about/spotlight/jeffrey-brownMon, 19 Jan 2004 00:00:00 CST