Bowling Green State University
June 2017
College of Business
Going Beyond Business as Usual
A message from the Dean
Greetings from the College of Business. We have a long list of good news to share!

We recently graduated nearly 250 business students who are already Going Beyond Business As Usual. Ninety percent of students have jobs or are interviewing. The average salary of our graduates is $51,500 which is higher than the national average and among the highest of any business school in Ohio.

These successes are possible only through the dedication of our staff and faculty (including the winners of our Faculty Excellence Awards), the support of our business community partners, and the hard work of our students.

A couple weeks ago, our Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership also achieved the incredible honor of being one of just 20 centers worldwide recognized by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for its commitment to creating and incubating cutting-edge business innovations and fostering entrepreneurship. AACSB is the world's premier business school accrediting agency.

E-Week

Just a couple weeks before that announcement, we celebrated a phenomenal E-Week with an estimated 4,000 students, faculty members, staff, alumni and business leaders from throughout the region on campus to attend our events.

Three BGSU alumni – Maribeth S. Rahe '70, '16 (Hon), Peggy Schmeltz '50, '70 and David Stickler '83 -- were inducted into the Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame; four of eight business ideas received some form of funding by Falcon Investors at The Hatch; and pursuing your passion was the focus at the Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship. Alumni presented to students throughout the week at Lunch and Learns, providing remarkable perspective to upcoming entrepreneurs. Please note that E-Week 2018 moves two weeks later, to April 16-20.

Fall 2017

Looking ahead, our fall class is taking shape and we expect high enrollment of new students, along with high retention from the freshman to sophomore year.

We are gearing up for the fall Women in Leadership Conference, the Business Analytics Symposium, Homecoming and Family Weekend. Mark your calendars:

Family Weekend - September 8-10
Homecoming - October 13-15
Women in Leadership - October 20
Business Analytics - October 27

We hope to see you at these events this fall! In the meantime, have a fun and relaxing summer, and please let me know of any success stories you would like to share. Biz News will return in September.

Warm regards,
Dean Ray Braun
Dean Ray Braun '80
@DEANRAYBRAUN

Maurers make visionary investment to new College of Business Administration building Maurers make visionary investment to new College of Business Administration building
Trustees announce private gifts, approve naming of new College of Business Administration building Trustees announce private gifts, approve naming of new College of Business Administration building
Student chapter of American Marketing Association among top 5 percent worldwide Student chapter of American Marketing Association among top 5 percent worldwide
Meet the 2017/18 Student Ambassadors New students join Student Ambassador program
Student Highlights
Jennifer Mosholder named recipient of 2017 Karl E. Vogt Outstanding Senior Award Jennifer Mosholder named recipient of 2017 Karl E. Vogt Outstanding Senior Award
Rob Everard: Business of the world
Derwin Pritchett Derwin Pritchett "sells" his way to top finish at national sales competition
Sarah Hercules is making the most of her BGSU experience Sarah Hercules is making the most of her BGSU experience
Alumni Highlights
Maryrose Sylvester Maryrose Sylvester '87 "charges up" new GE startup, Current
William D. McCleave among 10 honored alumni William D. McCleave '82 among 10 honored alumni
Amanda Christian keeps BGSU graduates in the supply chain Amanda Christian '98 keeps BGSU graduates in the supply chain
Michael Gasbarro picked up Michael Gasbarro '78 picked up "tricks of the trade" at BGSU
Faculty research projects and updates
Arka Roy optimizing radiation therapy for cancer patients Arka Roy optimizing radiation therapy for cancer patients
Hokey Minn explores impacts of mass transit Hokey Min explores impacts of mass transit
Dwayne Gremler explores emotional convergence in service relationships Dwayne Gremler explores emotional convergence in service relationships
Ken Snead develops new accounting method Ken Snead develops new accounting method
Biz Bits
Jared Poff, CFO, senior vice president of finance at DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse), shared business development and corporate finance career information to students during the Finance Speaker Series. Poff was introduced by Finance Department Chair, Dr. Sung Bae (right). Jared Poff '95, CFO, senior vice president of finance at DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse), shared business development and corporate finance career information with students during the Finance Speaker Series. Poff was introduced by Finance Department Chair, Dr. Sung Bae (right).
The Dean's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODI) has organized celebrations to teach students, faculty and staff about regional and international cultures. The Dean's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODI) has organized celebrations to teach students, faculty and staff about regional and international cultures.
Three human resource staff members from Dana recently met with students, faculty, staff and the dean. Pictured are students Jennifer Mosholder, Morgan Smith and Jonathan Wenning; from Dana, Chrissy Sarantou, Katie Heinold and Jennifer Kraemer; and Associate Professor, Finance, Mingsheng Li. Three human resources staff members from Dana recently met with students, faculty, staff and the dean to discuss the profession and its opportunites. Pictured are students Jennifer Mosholder, Morgan Smith and Jonathan Wenning; from Dana, Chrissy Sarantou, Katie Heinold and Jennifer Kraemer; and Associate Professor, Finance, Mingsheng Li.
The Sales Education Foundation (SEF) has named College of Business Administration among its The Sales Education Foundation (SEF) has named College of Business Administration among its “Top Universities for Professional Sales Education.” This recognizes the college’s work to help elevate the sales profession and to prepare students for successful careers in professional selling.
Executive Briefings this semester have featured alumni Brady Young, principal owner, president and CEO of Strategic Risk Solutions, Inc., and James E. Adams, vice president of strategic planning and performance management at Owens-Illinois, Inc. Executive Briefings this semester have featured alumni Brady Young '82, principal owner, president and CEO of Strategic Risk Solutions, Inc., and James E. Adams '92, vice president of strategic planning and performance management at Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Students in Dr. Amelia Carr's MGMT 3300 course toured Lubrizol Corporation's plant in Bowling Green, Ohio, where they learned about supply chain management activities including raw material suppliers, logistic of incoming materials and outgoing products, customer requirements and more. Students in the MGMT 3300 course, led by Dr. Amelia Carr, management chair/professor, toured Lubrizol Corporation's plant in Bowling Green, Ohio, where they learned about supply chain management activities including raw material suppliers, logistics of incoming materials and outgoing products, customer requirements and more.
The Business Career Accelerator has been certified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), adding to the resources and expertise available to our students. The Business Career Accelerator has been certified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), adding to the resources and expertise available to our students.
Students who are a part of The Business District have visited the Toledo Walleye, where they met with staff members including the executive vice president and general manager; and Spangler Candy, where they met with the store/museum manager and the corporate controller. Students who are a part of The Business District visited the Toledo Walleye, where they met with staff members including the executive vice president and general manager; and Spangler Candy, where they met with the store/museum manager and the corporate controller.
To our guests with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.