The Master Plan for November 9, 2009
MBAs meet and greet
William Christiansen, finance department chairman, shared key insights at Thursday’s “Eye on the Economy” reception in Tallahassee for MBA alumni, students and prospective students. About 70 people attended the event, including Bruce Lamont, associate dean for graduate students, pictured from left, and Caryn Beck-Dudley, dean of the College of Business.
Learn from an expert
Tom Barron, president of Capital City Bank, will be discussing the banking and finance industry at 11 a.m. Thursday in Starry Conference Room, 214 Rovetta Business Building. Barron, MBA 1980, joined Capital City in 1974 as a trainee. He has been a commercial loan officer and president of Second National Bank and Industrial National Bank. He was named president of Capital City Bank in 1995.
Barron has also served as chair of the Southeastern Community Blood Center, chair of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, chair of the United Way of the Big Bend and president of the Community Bankers of Florida. The event is cosponsored by the MBA Association and the Congress of Graduate Students. A light lunch will be provided.
Remember to register
Registration continues through Dec. 4 for spring classes. College of Business schedules for on-campus master's students are posted in the COB Graduate Student Organization in Blackboard. On-campus students needing help may contact Jennifer Boyles, coordinator for on-campus master's students. Online students should receive information from online registrars Kim Burkes(MBA students) or Freddi Robinson (MIS or RMI students) before registering.
MAcc alums share insights
Women in Accounting is hosting guest speakers from the PricewaterhouseCoopers Tuesday night. The session begins at 7 p.m. in 334 Rovetta Business Building. Speakers include Kelly Bentz, Leigh Anne Lattin, Kristen Scott, Brian Avila and Jackie Williamson.
Chrissy Wright Burke, a MAcc graduate and one of the founders of Women in Accounting, recently came to speak to the student club and brought along her coworker, Laya Pant. Wright is working as a tax associate at RSM McGladrey in Jacksonville. Courtney Sherman, club president, said: “Chrissy explained to the members that as a student she worked best alone studying and completing assignments, but already in two months working at McGladrey she has realized that the most important thing is to work with your colleagues. She learned that if you do not ask questions you will be completely lost and that being the best alone will not help you. You have to help and be helped to make your work and your company the best.” Event attendees included Niki Oyarzun, Women in Accounting vice president, pictured from left, Burke, Sherman and Pant.
Taking strides against cancer
The MBA Association raised $425 at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in October. Donations are still being accepted on the team’s Web site.
Participants included Katharyn Van Petten, pictured in front from left, Erin Pennington, Payal Patel, Jessica Rivero, Alishia Hendels, Lindsey Bursevich, and in back, Joseph Piotrowski, left, and Jim Spencer.
Attention, graduates
Mark your calendars for “Coffee with Caryn” from 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 2 in Weichelt Lounge, 220 Rovetta Business Building. Graduating students are invited to drop in for coffee and conversation with Dean Caryn Beck-Dudley. For more information, contact Leslie Mille, director of alumni relations.
The RSVP link is now available for master’s graduates wanting to participate in the Master’s Hooding Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 in the room 101 of the new classroom building. RSVPs are required. Graduates will need to wear their cap and gown, which should be picked up between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Nov. 30- Dec. 4, in 315 Oglesby Union. Online students should arrange pickup with Kim Burkes, online registrar. For other questions about the hooding ceremony, contact Joanna Southerland, event coordinator.
The College of Business event is held the night before campuswide commencement. See the registrar’s Web site<http://registrar.fsu.edu/services/graduation/> for more information on all things graduation. Students traveling to Tallahassee should consider making hotel reservations as early as possible.
Kudos, colleagues
Kevin Cook, MBA student, was recently the guest of Rotary Club of Tallahassee. “Lunch with a Rotarian” program gives students the opportunity to network with local professionals in their fields of interest. The Rotary Club partners with the college’s Student Leadership Council to make it possible. The SLC is no longer accepting fall applications, but Jeremy Reams of the SLC encourages interested students to apply early in the spring.
Marcus Gadson, MBA student, pictured at left, received the Outstanding Student Award at the FSU Black Alumni Association Awards of Distinction during Homecoming festivities. Read more about Gadson’s successes.
Freddi Robinson, online registrar for MS-MIS and MSM-RMI students will graduate this semester with a master’s degree in information studies. Robinson will participate in the upcoming College of Business Master’s Hooding Ceremony. She will be hooded by Barry Diskin, real estate professor.
Lauren Turner, MBA 2009, has accepted a job as customer operations sales analyst for the McKesson Corporation in Alpharetta, Ga. According to McKesson’s Web site, the company is the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America, supplying more than 40,000 U.S. healthcare locations with medicines, and the nation’s leading healthcare IT company.
Gain public service experience
Gov. Charlie Crist invites graduate students to apply for the 2010-11 Gubernatorial Fellows program. Participation in the program provides Florida college and university students with high-level experience and insight into how government operates. Terin Barbas, who completed her MBA this year, is a current fellow. For more information see the program’s Web site.
Recognize dedicated faculty
Has a faculty member made a difference in your professional development? Consider nominating someone for the Graduate Faculty Mentors Awards. Nomination forms can be found on the Graduate School's website.
Library help available
Trip Wyckoff, business subject specialist at Strozier Library, has started a blog highlighting business research resources. Check out “Tripping Thru Business.” Wyckoff also has Tuesday office hours for those needing research help: 12-3 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. He can reached by e-mail or phone, (850) 645-1475.
Upcoming events, key dates
- Nov. 11 – Veterans Day, campus closed
- Nov. 13 – Deadline for late drop with Dean’s permission
- Nov. 20 – Financial aid exit interview must be completed for all students with federal loans graduating must be completed.
- Nov. 26-27 – Thanksgiving holiday, campus closed
- Dec. 11 – College of Business Master’s Hooding Ceremony
- Dec. 12 – FSU Commencement Ceremony
- Dec. 16 – Grades available online