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Jun
Business Students Place Second in National Competition Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State
A team of undergraduate human resource students from UTSA’s College of Business placed second nationally in a management case study competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The students received $2,000 and a certificate for their achievement. Team members were Joanna Barrerra, Danae Bennett, Suzanne Ricketts, Sylvia Rodarte and Lorena Segovia. “I am extremely… Read more »
2
Jun
Application Deadline Nears for Fall HACU Internships in Washington, D.C.
Numerous paid internships are available for UTSA business students who would like to spend the fall semester in Washington, D.C. The application deadline for the program, sponsored by the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU), is June 17, 2005. Selected students will start employment as interns on August 25 and complete their assignment on… Read more »
12
May
College of Business Names Faculty Award Winners
Six College of Business faculty members were honored at the University’s Faculty Honors Convocation in May. Faculty members received honors for excellence in teaching, core curriculum teaching and research.In the teaching excellence category, Michael Anderson, lecturer III, in the Department of Management Science and Statistics received the President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Non-Tenure Track Teaching. Anderson… Read more »
12
May
College of Business Staff Award Winners Announced
College of Business staff awards were instituted this year by Dean Lynda de la Viña. The awards recognize the accomplishments of professional and classified staff members who excel in their job duties in the college. Three recipients were chosen to receive the Dean’s Excellence Award and each received $250 and a commemorative plaque during the… Read more »
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May
College of Business Names Faculty Award Winners
Five faculty members were honored for excellence in the areas of teaching, research and service at the College of Business Awards Banquet May 5. Mark Leung, associate professor of management science, received the E. Lou Curry Teaching Excellence Award. The college’s premier teaching award, the E. Lou Curry Award is presented in memory of Lou… Read more »
12
May
College of Business Faculty Receive Administrative Promotions
Two faculty members in the College of Business have recently received new administrative assignments. “I wish to congratulate both of these individuals as they undertake these new roles and responsibilities,” said Dean Lynda de la Viña. “I wish them the best.” Martha Fasci, associate dean for the Downtown Campus, has been promoted to assistant vice… Read more »
29
Apr
Business Auditorium to be Dedicated in Honor of Benefactor Richard Liu
Philanthropist and international businessman Richard S. Liu will be honored by President Ricardo Romo at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 5 during official dedication ceremonies renaming the Business Auditorium to the Richard S. Liu Auditorium. Liu established the Liu’s Family Foundation U.S. – China Business Education Initiative in 1998, and he has since contributed $3 million to the… Read more »
29
Apr
Citibank Hiring May Graduates for Client Financial Analyst Positions
Citibank’s Service Center is looking to hire 16 UTSA May graduates for Client Financial Analyst positions. These graduates will be placed in a special training and development program aimed at accelerating their success as new hires. The average earnings (base and incentive) of incumbents in these jobs is $50,000 annually. These full-time telephone based jobs… Read more »
28
Apr
NSHMBA Accepting Applications for Graduate Student Scholarships
The National Society of Hispanic MBA’s is accepting applications for their scholarship program. NSHMBA provides financial assistance to outstanding Hispanic students pursuing a master’s degree in business administration. Eligible applicants must have a Hispanic background, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, be enrolled in an accredited MBA program for Fall 2005, have a… Read more »
21
Apr
Entrepreneur Gary Hoover to Present M.B.A. Signature Series Lecture April 27
Gary Hoover, founder of Hoover’s.com, will present “The Eight Keys to Building a Lasting Enterprise” during the M.B.A. Association Signature Series at 7 p.m. April 27 in the University Room (2.06.04) in the Business Building at the University of Texas at San Antonio 1604 Campus. The event is sponsored by the M.B.A. Association and is… Read more »
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 »
