20
Apr
Human Resource Students Win Texas HR Games Competition
Human resource students from the UTSA College of Business placed first and second in the Texas HR Games competition sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management this spring. The students advanced to the Southwest Central regional competition in Salt Lake City last weekend and placed second and third. Other competitors were Arizona State, Mesa… Read more »
18
Apr
Learn About Career Opportunities with Centex Homes
The Construction Management program will be hosting a career seminar with Centex Homes at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 in BB 2.06.04. The seminar is free and open to the public. The seminar will include presentations by Centex executives in the areas of marketing, finance and construction management. A recruiter from the Centex Southwest… Read more »
1
Apr
Learn About Careers in Finance During April 6 Panel Discussion
The Department of Finance will be hosting a seminar on “Careers in Finance” from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 in JPL 4.03.08. The lecture is free and open to the public. The presentation will include a panel discussion by current finance professionals. Panelists include Carlos Barbosa, vice president of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking; Albert… Read more »
21
Mar
Accounting Department Hosting Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament
The Department of Accounting in the UTSA College of Business will host their 13th annual golf tournament Monday, April 25 at The Palmer Course at The Westin La Cantera. A shotgun start begins at 1:30 p.m. An awards dinner follows. The tournament benefits the Kathleen Reymann Keil Memorial scholarship fund. Players will receive green fees,… Read more »
7
Mar
Learn about Careers in Marketing During March 10 Seminar
The Department of Marketing will be hosting a seminar on “Careers in Marketing” from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 in JPL 4.03.08. The lecture is free and open to the public. The presentation will include a panel discussion by current marketing professionals. Panelists include Carolyn Bacon, marketing communications director at the YMCA of San… Read more »
4
Mar
Business Scholars Program Receives Innovation Award
The Business Scholars Program in the College of Business was recently recognized with the 2005 Innovative Achievement Award from the Southwestern Business Dean’s Association. The Business Scholars Program was established in 2002 as a mentoring program for economically disadvantaged and/or first-generation college students pursuing careers in business. This program was designed to help students make a smooth… Read more »
4
Mar
China Program Graduates 100th Student
The Liu’s Family Foundation U.S. – China Business Education Initiative program in the UTSA College of Business celebrated a milestone this fall with the graduation of its 100 th student from the certificate program. The program was established in 1998 following a $1 million donation from Hong Kong businessman Richard Liu. In 2003, Liu doubled his support… Read more »
4
Mar
Center for Global Entrepreneurship Established
The Center for Global Entrepreneurship was established in the College of Business in Fall 2004 to meet the educational and career needs of emerging market entrepreneurs and those who support them. The center is led by Executive Director and Interim Dean Lynda de la Viña and David Lingelbach, associate director. Lingelbach directs the center’s day-to-day operations under the supervision of… Read more »
4
Mar
Faculty Member Named Top Finance Researcher in the World
Don Lien, professor of economics in the College of Business, was named the top finance researcher in the world. The rankings, provided by the SIRCA financial ranking system, were based on his research from 2000-2005 in the top 17 finance journals. Lien’s primary field of interest is in the futures market with supporting areas in… Read more »
4
Mar
College Obtains Membership in BALAS
The UTSA College of Business has increased its international presence by becoming a member of The Business Association of Latin American Studies (BALAS). The college is one of only a dozen universities in the United States with institutional member status. BALAS is the first international business and economics professional association to focus exclusively on the… Read more »
28
Jan
Business Students Encouraged to Apply for Prestigious Archer Fellowship
College of Business students are invited to attend an information session at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 in the Willow Room of the University Center (2.02.12) to learn more about the prestigious Archer Center Fellowship Program. The Bill Archer Fellowship Program was established by the UT System in conjunction with Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer… Read more »
28
Jan
Two College of Business Alumni Honored as top 40 Under 40 by the San Antonio Business Journal
College of Business alumni Neal Klepach and James Traaa were recognized today as rising stars by the San Antonio Business Journal in their 10 th annual “40 Under 40” awards breakfast. The awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the community, and who are poised to do even more. Klepach is director of operations for Miller Curtain… Read more »
