College of Business Administration
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| 101 | Register now for UNI workshop on building culture to maximize performance Enrollment deadline is Sept. 25 Public Relations News Release 2009:60, p.1 |
"Building a Motivating Culture to Maximize Performance" participants will learn how to identify what is important to their employees, analyze and identify people-based and reward-based motivators, and develop recognition and reward processes. | |
| 102 | Register now for UNI workshop on organization and time management Enrollment deadline is Sept. 23 Public Relations News Release 2009:35, p.1 |
The workshop is called "Managing Multiple Priorities: Organization and Time Management. Participants will learn how to handle pressure and stay focused as deadlines near. They also will review time organization management techniques. | |
| 103 | UNI's Roe completes Nicaraguan internship Public Relations News Release 2009:20, p.1 |
Tyler Roe, a native of Omaha, Neb., is a summer 2009 graduate with dual degrees in economics and Spanish. He traveled to the village of Siares in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, for the "Socio-Economic Reality of Central America" liberal arts capstone course. | |
| 104 | Register now foMr UNI business workshops on interviewing tMechniques, practices of successful managers Enrollment deadlines are Sept. 9 and 10 Public Relations News Release 2009:14, p.1 |
The workshops are called "Are You the One for Me? Behavioral Interviewing Techniques" and Sharpen Your Saw: Skills and Practices of Successful Managers." The workshop will teach interviewers when and how to probe deeper into answers. | |
| 105 | UNI to 'paint Des Moines purple' Public Relations News Release 2008:600, p.1 |
The event will include networking, discussions, a student and alumni panel and presentations. Attendees will hear about leadership, partnerships, skill building initiatives and other topics throughout the day. | |
| 106 | Register now for UNI workshop on survival skills for the first-time supervisor Enrollment deadline is July 17 Public Relations News Release 2008:594, p.1 |
Workshop participants will learn how to build new relationships with former peers, define their natural leadership style and create a plan for rewarding and disciplining appropriately as a new manager. Jim Howan will facilitate the workshop. | |
| 107 | Register now for UNI workshop on business etiquette Enrollment deadline is July 3 Public Relations News Release 2008:578, p.1 |
Participants will learn what is appropriate when communicating on the job, observe examples of acceptable and unacceptable communication and identify proper business attire."The workshop will teach the written and unwritten rules of etiquette in business. | |
| 108 | Small businesses recovering from summer of disasters Public Relations News Release 2008:572, p.1 |
Of businesses contacted, 124 identified themselves as directly affected by the natural disasters and many of these shut down in the days following the disasters. Thirty-four percent reported they have either permanently closed or significantly downsized. | |
| 109 | UNI Business finance students win 2009 Krause Challenge Public Relations News Release 2008:538, p.1 |
The Krause Challenge began in 1998 when Krause, founder and chairman of Kum & Go convenience stores, provided a one-time gift of $400,000. The gift created a program for finance students to personally experience stock market fluctuations. | |
| 110 | 'Purple and Old Gold' awards announced at University of Northern Iowa commencement Public Relations News Release 2008:523, p.1 |
The awards, recognizing meritorious scholarship or conspicuous achievement in particular areas, were presented to 57 seniors during the commencement exercises. The awards were first presented in 1939. Students listed. | |
| 111 | UNI business students continue service work, study in Nicaragua Public Relations News Release 2008:520, p.1 |
Each year the team hears a variety of speakers on economic and social issues in towns such as Siares, Matagalpa, and Managua, Nicaragua. A large segment of the trip is spent in a rural community, such as Siares, completing a service project. | |
| 112 | Down economy drives UNI program to revamp Web site for Iowa small businesses Public Relations News Release 2008:517, p.1 |
The Regional Business Center has been putting rural entrepreneurs in touch with experts, small-business resources and their peers since 2001, assisting nearly 3,000 Iowa entrepreneurs in 14 counties. The newly rebuilt community at www.myentre.net is free. | |
| 113 | Welcome from the deans Northern Iowan 105:54, p. |
Farzad Moussavi, Dean of the College of Business Administration, stresses exceptional classes and the faculty's interest in student success; photo. | |
| 114 | Academic resources aid students Northern Iowan 105:54, p. |
Help is available for college students from several sources at the University of Northern Iowa; photo. | |
| 115 | University of Northern Iowa to host commencements in the UNI-Dome May 9 Public Relations News Release 2008:506, p.1 |
More than 1,500 students are eligible to participate including the members of the Class of 1959 who will be attending their Golden Reunion. Sandy Stevens of Glen Ellyn, Ill., will welcome the new graduates as alumni. | |
| 116 | Register now for UNI workshop on behavioral interviewing techniques Enrollment deadline is May 4 Public Relations News Release 2008:489, p.1 |
The workshop "Are You the One for Me? Behavioral Interviewing Techniques," is designed for workshop participants to identify common faults of interviewing practices. It will identify which questions should be asked during an interview based on the job. | |
| 117 | University Book & Supply recognizes excellence in non-tenured faculty Public Relations News Release 2008:473, p.1 |
Five non-tenured faculty members will be honored this spring with the UBS Outstanding Teaching Award. The award, recognizes outstanding teaching skills and contributions to their profession by faculty who have not yet been tenured. Faculty members listed. | |
| 118 | Register now for UNI workshop on building a motivating culture to maximize performance Enrollment deadline is April 24 Public Relations News Release 2008:447, p.1 |
Participants will have the opportunity to identify what is truly important to employees, analyze and identify people-based and reward-based motivators, develop recognition and reward processes, and learn how to energize multiple dimensions at work. | |
| 119 | UNI faculty to be recognized for community engagement Public Relations News Release 2008:440, p.1 |
The 2009 Veridian Credit Union Community Engagement Award recipients are: Fred Abraham, Cliff Chancey, Richard Featherstone, Linda Nebbe, and Gabriela Olivares-Cuhat. | |
| 120 | Winners of essay contest get opportunity to study abroad as part of a new course Northern Iowan 105:45, p.1 |
Global Skills course allows students to study in Dalian, China, for three weeks during June. | |
| 121 | College of Business Administration Announces Alumni in Residence Public Relations News Release 2008:428, p.1 |
Jeff Provost, Office Managing Partner at the Kansas City office of Deloitte & Touche, LLP and 1984 UNI graduate, will serve as the Department of Accounting Alumnus in Residence. Provost's responsibilities include overall client service satisfaction. | |
| 122 | UNI graduate to intern with FESCO in China Public Relations News Release 2008:414, p.1 |
Kelly Murphy, daughter of Tim and Kathy Murphy of Waterloo, will spend six months interning at Foreign Enterprise Service Co., Ltd (FESCO) in the Dalian Development Zone in northeast China. | |
| 123 | UNI's Pi Sigma Epsilon Chapter to compete in national convention Public Relations News Release 2008:399, p.1 |
Pi Sigma Epsilon Chapter - Epsilon Theta students will use contemporary professional skills and business knowledge to compete for awards including the Lewis F. Gordon Top Gold Chapter, and other. They will be accompanied by Matthew Bunker. | |
| 124 | Four UNI students win international business practices essay contest Public Relations News Release 2008:383, p.1 |
Samantha Smith, Joe Burke, Nick Hanson, and Alex Mutschler have selected to participate in new Global Skills course, a short-term study abroad program in Dalian, China. The program will provide students with Chinese language and global business skills. | |
| 125 | Register now for UNI workshop on managing a multi-generational staff Enrollment deadline is Feb. 25 Public Relations News Release 2008:381, p.1 |
The management workshop, "First Time Supervisor Survival Skills," participants will learn why it's important and how to build new relationships with former peers; define their natural leadership style; gain strategies for managing conflict. | |
| 126 | Iowa Energy Poll report: Money motivates Iowans to conserve energy; Iowa Energy Poll, 2008, results give benchmarks for energy-related knowledge, Public Relations News Release 2008:360, p.1 |
The results from the Poll identified factors that influence Iowans in energy-related matters. Iowans may weigh many factors when making energy-related decisions, but money is behind many of them, including vehicle purchses, buying appliances, and more. | |
| 127 | Register now for UNI workshop on managing a multi-generational staff Enrollment deadline is Feb. 25 Public Relations News Release 2008:356, p.1 |
Workshop participants will examine the cultural events and life experiences of each generation; learn to identify and appreciate the differences between generations and how to leverage those generations within a team; and practice how to manage conflicts. | |
| 128 | UNI Executive Development Center honors 11 Public Relations News Release 2008:334, p.1 |
The Business and Management Certificate Program is designed to provide individuals with a strong foundation of the critical business skills to be successful in today's competive business world. People who graduated are listed. | |
| 129 | Register now for UNI workshop on managing multiple priorities Enrollment deadline is Feb. 10 Public Relations News Release 2008:328, p.1 |
The management workshop, "Managing Multiple Priorities: Organization and Time Management," participants will learn why many people struggle with organization and time management and how to use a prioritizing plan. | |
| 130 | Graduate Student Highlight Northern Iowan 105:31, p.5 |
Brief biographical interview with Ali Algarrous; photo. | |
| 131 | Business tuition on the rise Northern Iowan 105:30, p.1 |
Additional revenue collected from business students will go toward the hiring of seven new faculty members. The result will be decreased class size and the addition of flexibility to the business program; photo. | |
| 132 | Win $700 in CBA talent competition Northern Iowan 105:30, p.9 |
Plans for the College of Business Administration's fifth annual Talent Search announced. | |
| 133 | Register now for business etiquette workshop at UNI Enrollment deadline is Jan. 27 Public Relations News Release 2008:313, p.1 |
Workshop participants will learn what is appropriate and not appropriate when communicating by telephone, cell phone, e-mail and voicemail; ovserve examples of acceptable and unacceptable ways to communicate and be able to identify the subtle nuances. | |
| 134 | Award nominations sought for UNI faculty engaged with community Community Engagement Awards recognize involvement through teaching, research Public Relations News Release 2008:296, p.1 |
Veridian Credit Union will fund up to five Community Engagement awards, one for a faculty member in each of the five undergraduage colleges.The wards were initiated in 2007 to recognize the efforts of faculty and inspire partnerships among faculty. More. | |
| 135 | Six UNI Business students to compete at Operation Stimulus in Denver, Jan. 22-24 Public Relations News Release 2008:288, p.1 |
Students competing in the Jerry R. Foster Student Competition at the 28th Annual Operation Stimulus will participate in educational workshops and career networking and interviewing opportunities, and hear from industry speakers. | |
| 136 | UNI leadership development program for professionals begins Jan. 28 Enrollment deadline is Jan. 16 Public Relations News Release 2008:286, p.1 |
The Leadership Development Certificate Program is designed for experienced managers who will soon be in senior leadership positions and guiding their organizations through change and competition. | |
| 137 | Board of Regents approve differential tuition for UNI College of Business Administration Public Relations News Release 2008:270, p.1 |
This will be the first year of a three-year implementation. The surcharge will fund: faculty and curriculum expansion, improved professional skills development for students, and financial aid. | |
| 138 | UNI leadership development program for professionals begins Jan. 28 Enrollment deadline is Jan. 16 Public Relations News Release 2008:248, p.1 |
The program is designed for experienced managers who will soon be in senior leadership positions and guiding their organizations through change and competition. Patricipants are challenged to analyze concepts from their organizations' perspective. | |
| 139 | UNI's Bowen re-elected to International Economic Development Council Board Public Relations News Release 2008:229, p.1 |
LaDene H. Bowen, senior project manager of the University's Institute for Decision Making,will serve a two-year term. The IEDC is headquartered in Washington, D. C. Its mission is to provide leadership and excellence in economic development. | |
| 140 | Register now for UNI workshop focused on business management Enrollment deadline is Nov. 21 Public Relations News Release 2008:222, p.1 |
The workshop is called, "Getting Results that Support the Vision: The Job of Successful Supervisors and Managers." Participants will learn how to articulate a solid understanding of where the company wants to go. | |
| 141 | UNI Business teams return with multiple awards from national mediation competition Public Relations News Release 2008:221, p.1 |
Seven College of Business Administration students led the University to first place in the "Best New Schools" category at the ninth annual American Mock Trial Association Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament held at John Marshall Law School in Chicago. | |
| 142 | UNI's MyEntreNet receives national award for business assistance Public Relations News Release 2008:219, p.1 |
MyEntreNet is an entrepreneurship development system that has created dynamic, sustainable entrepreneurial development in 14 rural counties and one urban region in Iowa. It offers a unique approach to economic development. | |
| 143 | Iowa residents asked about energy-awareness Surveys to provide baseline data, help understand Iowans' energy-related decisions Public Relations News Release 2008:207, p.1 |
The Iowa Energy Poll consists of three different surveys: a general energy survey, a transportation survey and a housing survey. Ron Padavich hopes to repeat the survey in subsequent years to measure changes in attitudes and behaviors over time. | |
| 144 | University of Northern Iowa one of the best business schools Northern Iowan 105:19, p.6 |
The Princeton Review names business school among the top in the nation. The Princeton Review is considered an objective, independent source that offers a useful profile for students. | |
| 145 | UNI President Ben Allen Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.16 |
President Allen and other UNI officials attended the Commencement program for the UNI MBA program in Hong Kong; photo. | |
| 146 | Princeton Review ranks UNI College of Business Administration as one of the best Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.17 |
College is included in "Best 296 Business Schools". | |
| 147 | Seminar on Economic Policy at UNI Thursday night, Oct. 30 Public Relations News Release 2008:188, p.1 |
Panelists will discuss why the country is in a financial crisis, how it will affect students and what people should be doing in response, among other issues. | |
| 148 | Register now for UNI workshop focused on employee motivation Enrollment deadline is Nov. 7 Public Relations News Release 2008:180, p.1 |
"Tapping Employee Energy: Motivating to Maximize Performance," will help workshop participants learn to focus on what staff members truly want and acquire skills to analyze and identify people-based and reward-based motivators. | |
| 149 | UNI selected as one of the 'Best Business Schools' by Princeton Review Public Relations News Release 2008:161, p.1 |
According to Robert Franek, Princeton Review vice president-publishing, "We select schools for this book based on our high regard for their academic programs and offerings, institutional data we collect from the schools, and the students candid opinions. | |
| 150 | UNI honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research, professional service Public Relations News Release 2008:153, p.1 |
Three faculty members were honored this fall for outstanding teaching, research and professional service, receiving awards valued at $1,000 each. Recipients are: John R. Groves, Lisa K. Jepsen, and Daniel J. Power. |