April 2012

EKU SBDC Success Story: Jackson's Restaurant Opens in Richmond, KY

Jackson's Restaurant is an All-American down home kind of eatery. Its country-style lunch buffet lends itself to a scrumptious menu of homemade meatloaf, fried pork chops, greens, fried potatoes, home-style green beans, macaroni and cheese, pone cornbread, along with homemade pies and fudge.

100% of EKU Agriculture Students Applying to Vet School Have Been Accepted

(l-r) Dr. Laurie Rincker, Alexandra Zilliox, Stacy Thacker, Kevin Petit

Three students majoring in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine program applied for admission to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine for the Fall 2012 semester. Stacy Thacker, a junior from Lancaster, KY., Alexandra Zilliox, a junior from Cold Spring, KY., and Kevin Petit, a senior from Stanford, KY., have been accepted and will begin the professional degree program in Fall 2012.

Dr. Glen Kleine Capstone Presentations - Spring 2012 Photos

The Dr. Glen Kleine Spring 2012 Capstone Presentations were held on April 26, 2012 at the EKU Business and Technology Center Auditorium.

EKU Aviation Participates in Airport Open House

Jimmy Pfeifer, 10, of Lexington checks out the tail of an airplane used by stude

Airport fuel sales up 34 percent; Jet traffic also increases
By Bill Robinson, Register Editor
The Richmond Register

RICHMOND — The ceiling was too low for the Young Eagles to fly but the barbecue was superb as Eastern Kentucky University, the fixed-base operator for Madison Airport hosted an open house Saturday.

International Business Senior Wins Collegiate Business Concept Challenge

An Eastern Kentucky University senior is now well on her way to turning her business concept into a true business venture after winning $1,000 in cash and an offer of donated office space.

Public Relations major to speak at Commencement

Three separate Spring Commencement ceremonies at Eastern Kentucky University on Saturday, May 5, will recognize a total of 2,207 degree candidates. Keynote speakers include the commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command, the president of the University of Michigan and the senior safety advisor to the director of Army safety.

Study Abroad in China: Fall 2012

11-Day Study Abroad Trip to China

Fall 2012 Semester: November 1st to the 11th

Cities to be visited: Beijing, Shanghai, and Suzhou

Open to All College of Business & Technology Majors/MBA Students

PGM Students Attend National PGA Leadership Conference

The PGA Golf Management University Leadership Conference, supported by Callaway Golf, was held April 14-15, 2012 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Each of the 20 accredited PGA Golf Management universities send two student representatives who possess leadership qualities at their respective schools to attend this prestigious conference.

Group Helps with Tornado Relief Efforts; University-Wide Initiative Taking Shape

CBT faculty Rick Griebenow helps to remove debris.

By Stephanie Cole
Student Writer, EKU Public Relations

Outstanding Co-ops and Interns Announced

EKU School of Business students were recognized at the Annual Outstanding Co-op/Intern of the Year Award Ceremony. Employers nominate student employees whose achievements were acknowledged at a ceremony in the EKU Student Services auditorium on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Awang to Serve on Diversity Issues Panel

Dr. Faridah Awang, Professor of Corporate Communication and Technology, has been invited to participate as a panelist at The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Social Justice Conference.

The conference will be held on EKU's campus in the Perkins Building April 10-11.

2012 Critical Thinking Teaching of the Year Awards Announced

Congratulations to Deborah Givens, Marie Mitchell and Stephen Haggerty from the Department of Communication! They each have been named as one of the 12 2012 Critical Thinking Teachers of the Year. And congratulations to Jayne Violette, who is one of the 21 runners-up for the award.

Your own world’s best boss

Work doesn’t have to be work.

In fact, business is pleasure for 22-year-old junior public relations major Andrew Pennington, an entrepreneur who chose to pursue what he’s most passionate about.

CBT Faculty / Staff Recognized for Years of Service

Eastern Kentucky University held its 2012 Employee Recognition Luncheon on April 3.

At this the 35^th annual luncheon, these College of Business and Technology employees were recognized for their dedicated continuous service. Congratulations on achieving these milestones in service to EKU!

35 Years

Janna Vice, Provost and Professor in MMIB

Dr. Glen Kleine Capstone Presentations - Spring 2012

2012 Capstone Presentation winner Jake Higgins

The Spring 2012 Dr. Glen Kleine Capstone Presentations will be held on:

Thursday, April 26, 2012
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Business & Technology Center Auditorium (BTC 049)
EKU Campus

Hear the very best presentations from courses in Business and Technology.

EKU SAM Students Bring Home Second from National Case Competition

EKU’s Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) did well in representing the university this year. This year’s team won second place in the Las Vegas competition held March 29 to April 1. Last year the team placed third in the international SAM Case Competition Conference in Orlando, Fl.

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