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NEWS
 A
Minute With David Ikenberry
The
growing influence of activist shareholders is the subject
of a Q & A with David Ikenberry, professor of finance,
whose research focuses on issues related to stock market returns.
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 Brown
Warns About Future of Social Security
While
the Bush administration’s efforts to change Social Security
have faltered, the ticking time bomb of a revenue shortfall
has not gone away, says Jeffrey Brown, associate professor
of finance. More»
Business
Plan Competition Expands, Includes Social Division
The
sixth annual Cozad Business Plan competition drew teams of
students, faculty, and subject experts from across the campus,
all competing for over $50,000 in prize money. More»
Record
Applications for Illinois, College of Business
Joining
the Illinois undergraduate family is getting harder. A record
number of applicants and holistic evaluation of credentials
means the competition is fierce for students who are considering
the Urbana campus.
News-Gazette article»
Chicago
Sun-Times article and College
of Business sidebar
Business
Certificate Program Sees Surge in Enrollment
Interest
in an innovative program that provides non-business students
with an understanding of business fundamentals has exceeded
expectations. More»
Preparation
for International Career Varies
Not
all international careers are the same. Similarly, the preparation
for an international career is different depending on which
sector -- corporate, non-profit, government, and entrepreneur
-- attracts a student. More»
IBC
Institute
Some
of tomorrow’s corporate leaders will be gathering in
Chicago on April 7, 2006, for Institute, a conference targeting
top MBA students from across the country who have an interest
in consulting. More»
Poland Study Trip Opens Eyes
MBA
students studied in Poland during the winter break. Being
outside the US and in a markedly different business, economic,
and social enironment had a strong impact on the students.
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MBA
scholarship for vets
The
College's MBA programs are partnering with the Illinois Veteran
Grant program to offer tuition to returning veterans. More»
People
Spring
Luncheon Honors Alumni, Teachers
Almost
600 Illini converged in Chicago earlier this month for the
46th annual Spring Luncheon honoring outstanding teachers
and loyal College of Business alumni. More»
Internship
Leads to Career
Bryant
Evans had a summer internship with Cozad Asset Management
in Champaign while he was a student. Now he's a portfolio
manager and a member of the firm's executive committee. More»
Events
- Second
Tuesdays, Chicago, April 11 [For
more info]
- Young
Alumni "Financial Strategies for Tomorrow's Economy",
Chicago, April 19, [For
more info]
- Hallene
Lecture, Champaign, April 21 [For
more info]
- Future
of Education Panel Discussion, Champaign, April 28 [For
more info]
- Groundbreaking
Ceremony, Champaign, April 28 [For
more info]
- Second
Tuesdays, Chicago, May 9 [For
more info]
Links
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Developing
your personal toolbox to benefit yourself and your company
was Steven Strobel's theme during his Hallene Lecture, sponsored
by the Hoeft Technology & Management Program. Strobel
'80 advocated becoming a "preferred employee." 
The Dean's Note