BIz
Notes
5th Edition Sept 2, 2015
TO:
Faculty and Staff, School of Business
A FUN Time was had by All ………… at the Alpha Kappa Psi ….. “Welcome and
meet the Faculty” Party!!!
Students and Faculty gathered on the south patio last week and enjoyed fun, food, fellowship and games. Some faculty
were taught “balancing acts” by some accounting students. Some students lingered a while and got to know each other
better …. Contemplating the future …. As they watched the markets slide on stock values.
ALUMNI
Shannon Curtin named to Academy of Scholars. Shannon and husband John visited our campus last week when Shannon
was inducted into the HSU Academy of Scholars. The induction was a part of the CONVOCATION where the Charge to Excel
was given to the freshman class by Outstanding Faculty Member Dr. Bradley Rowland.
Shannon is group vice president and general merchandising manager for beauty and personal care at Walgreens,
headquartered in Deerfield, IL. Curtin’s team is responsible for purchasing the beauty and personal care merchandise
portfolio within Walgreens 8,229 store chain. She is also charged with developing the selling programs and educational
curriculum for the 26,000+ store Beauty Advisors. Curtin's most recent work includes integrating the Boots beauty
portfolio within the US marketplace, launching a new, award-winning consumer-facing magazine "Discover Beauty Within"
exclusive to Walgreens, and introducing new sensory services within the walls of Walgreens beauty.
Shannon spoke to students in the HSU freshman seminar class and students attending a reception in her honor. She will
be joining the BAC and returning to campus sharing with students, successes about leadership.
Curtin earned a B.A. in business management from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR, in 1999 and was Miss
Henderson in 1998. She is on the board of CEW, and a member of the Chicago Art Institute Auxiliary Board. In 2013,
Beauty Inc. included Curtin within its “Top 40 under 40,” and MMR noted her as one of the “Most Influential Women in
Retail” in both 2013 and 2014. Shannon was listed among the “50 Most Influential People in Beauty” by WWD Beauty Inc.
2014, Women Worth Watching 2014 receipt, by Diversity Magazine, and was recognized as Chicago's top 40 under 40 by
Crain's Chicago Business. Curtin lives in Lincolnshire with husband John, and children, Amelia 2 years and Samuel 6 months.
FACULTY SUCCESSES:
Congratulations ROS!!!! Wow……… Dr. Roslyn Roberts.
Ros just received the following mail: “Dear
Roslyn, Congratulations! Your examiner reports are in (attached) all three examiners elected to award you your degree
so no further revisions need to be undertaken. This is a tremendous achievement. Well done!” We are so happy for you
ROS and know it’s been a long journey……one well deserved. Our big hearty Congratulations. Now you can “relax and
go publishing!!”
Congratulations Victor: Dr. Victor V. Claar is recipient of the Faculty Excellence Award representing the School of Business
at Henderson State University. The award is for Creative or Scholarly Activity. Dr. Claar is Professor of Economics at
Henderson and beginning his 7th year of teaching. Receiving his PhD from West Virginia University, Dr. Claar is active in
scholarly work with publications in numerous major referred journals and has authored two books.
STUDENT SUCCESSES:
CONGRATULATIONS ABBY! A big congratulations to Abby Phillips (MBA 2014, BBA Acc 2013). Abby reports “It has been
a YEAR since I passed the … CPA Exam and I can finally put the letters CPA after my name? I am beyond excited that my
hard work has paid off.” We are so happy for you and proud of your accomplishments.
MARKETING INTERN: Marketing student John Kennedy has accepted a marketing internship position at Oaklawn in Hot
Springs for the fall semester.
WEB PAGE DESIGNER: MBA Student Mallory Turner will be working with the Dean to maintain our electronic
communications in the School of Business. Mallory will maintain the web-page, electronic monitors, and social media.
Mallory will assist in this role until the newly hired secretary has an opportunity to adjust to their new job assignment and
learn web-page management.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Remind STUDENTS:
Mark your Calendars! Registration will begin soon for the
Explore Majors Fair
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Garrison Grand Ballroom
The purpose of this event is to provide all students, but especially freshmen, sophomores, and undeclared students, the
opportunity to access faculty, staff, and students from all academic departments in one location to assist in answering
academic inquiries. The event allows students to be exposed to the variety of major options available at HSU so they can
learn about specific requirements for majors, curriculum, and career options.
Additionally, networking is made easier for students who are already decided and want to meet faculty and staff from their
academic department and begin to build relationships. Also, they can meet students with similar interests which can lead to
friendships and peers relationships. Student representatives, ambassadors, club members, etc. are highly encouraged to
represent departments.
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The Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce is working with Start Up Junkie to host G 60 PITCH YOUR STARTUP in
Arkadelphia on October 30. Shelley Loe of the Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce says: “HSU and OBU
Students and Faculty are encouraged to participate in the event which is fast becoming the Mid South’s premier
entrepreneur pitch contest”. G 60 is sponsored by Wi Winrock International. The two links below provide information
and videos about G 60.
http://www.g60contest.com/
http://www.startupjunkieconsulting.com/portfolio/g60/
This year’s event will be on OCTOBER 30, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m. in Hickingbotham Hall on the OBU Campus.
WEB Pages:
Keep Watching !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.hsu.edu/Academics/SchoolOfBusiness/index.html
DATES to REMEMBER:
September 7:
September 10:
September 10:
September 24
September 25
October 6
October 9
October 15-16:
October 23
October 29
October 30:
November 13:
Labor Day — No classes
Guest Lecture Series. Willie Hansburg
2:30 – 5:00
BAC Meeting
5:00 – 6:00
BAC Dinner
7:00
First Home Football Game
Guest lecture Series: Dee Braezeale
ACTEB University of Ozarks, Clarksville
Explore Majors Fair
8:15 – 3:00 …Fall Faculty Retreat
Fall Break — No classes
5:30 Business School Alumni Reception
Guest Lecture Series: Ashley Campbell
5:00 – 7:00
G-60 pitch
ALUMNI DAY
9:00 – 11:00
Alumni engaging Students (Concurrent Sessions)
11:00 – 2:30
3:00 – 5:00
6:00 – 8:00
November 25-27:
December 3
December 10-11:
December 14-17:
December 21:
Mock Interview Competition
BAC Meeting
School of Business Etiquette Dinner
Hall of Fame Inductee
Thanksgiving Break — No classes (Tues. evening classes at instructor discretion)
12:30 – 1:15
Business Mentorship Experience closing luncheon- Garrison
Restricted Days
Final Exams
Final Grades Due, no later than 8:30am
Please send your GOOD NEWS and HAPPENINGS to dawkinl@hsu.edu for inclusion in Biz Notes.
Louis
Louis Dawkins, Dean
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Henderson State University
Box 7801 • Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
870-230-5377