BIz
Notes
4th Edition August 14, 2015
TO:
Faculty and Staff, School of Business
ALUMNI
Thank you Chris and Debra.
Two Henderson State University graduates have established two scholarship
endowments at the university. Chris and Debra Wewers of Little Rock donated a total of $200,000 for scholarships to assist
full-time students at Henderson State. Chris says “Debra and I are excited at the opportunity to give back to Henderson
State by paying forward what we received at Henderson. We know firsthand the tremendous springboard these types of
funds can provide to students as both of us were blessed to earn scholarships that helped us earn our degrees; the impact
that had on our lives is immeasurable and instilled in us a commitment to ‘pay it forward.’”
Chris is chief financial officer for Southern Bancorp and a member of the Henderson State University Foundation Board
of Directors. He graduated from Henderson in 1992 with an accounting degree. The Christopher M. Wewers Scholarship
Endowment will benefit students in Henderson’s School of Business.
Debra is a 1993 graduate of Henderson with a degree in elementary education. The Debra L. Nutt Wewers Scholarship
Endowment benefits students studying education in Teachers College, Henderson.
“Chris and I have discussed how we could give back to Henderson, recognizing the importance of education and
empowerment and their ability to positively change individuals and families forever,” Debra Wewers said. “In endowing
these scholarships, we are putting our words and thoughts into action by creating opportunities for generations to come.”
Chris and Debra’s son, Stephen, is following in his parents footsteps and will be a freshman at HSU this fall; Stephen will
join the Reddies on the football field.
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Congratulations John. John Caver promoted. Optus in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is pleased to announce that John
Caver has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Sales. Caver has been with Optus for about a year and a
half as a Solutions Sales Manager. He will leverage his more than 15 years of sales leadership experience in
telecommunications to lead the sales division to success in 2015 and years to come. John, a water sports enthusiast,
holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree from Henderson State University and has received many honors and
awards for sales achievements throughout his career. John maintains residences in Jonesboro and Hot Springs where he
lives with his wife, Stacy. John is a member of the Business Advisory Council for the HSU School of Business.
FACULTY SUCCESSES:
CLAAR’s Book nears 7,000 in Print: Professor Victor Claar’s book (with coauthor Robin Klay) Economics in Christian
Perspective: Theory, Policy and Life Choices (IVP Academic, 2007) is now in its ninth printing, with over 6700 copies in print
to date.
Jennifer Zarzosa will serve on the "Teaching in 2015" panel at the Marketing Ethnic Faculty Association in Chicago,
August 14, 2015.
Congratulations Alan: Alan Blaylock passed the June 2015 CFA Level II exam and is in the process of registering
for the June 2016 Level III exam. “The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential has become the most respected and
recognized investment designation in the world” (CFAI website). The CFA program requires fulfilling educational, work
experience, and testing requirements. Candidates must pass three 6-hour exams offered every June (and also December
for Level I). The curriculum incorporates the following broad topic areas: Ethical and professional standards, Quantitative
methods. Economics, Financial reporting and analysis, Corporate finance, Equity Investments, Fixed-Income Investments,
Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning. Alan is Associate Professor of Finance
and is faculty Advisor/instructor to students managing the Ross Whipple Student Investment Fund in the School of
Business. More information about the CFA program as well as other programs offered by the CFA Institute can be found
at www.cfainstitute.org.
Congratulations Lucas: The Aviation Dept. at HSU shares in congratulating Lucas Nunley on completing his
certification on Certified Flight Instructor II, an additional rating to his current Flight Instructor certification. This
accomplishment will allow Lucas to teach more complex instruction to the progressing aviation students, better utilizing
his skills and abilities as well as the equipment available to him and his students.
STUDENT SUCCESSES:
MARKETING MAJOR Living his dream: Asbery to fish in FLW Forest Wood Cup. Theron Asbery knows what it’s like to
chase a dream ….. On the water OR in the classroom at HSU. Theron excels at both; he is a student at HSU majoring in
Marketing and fishes competitively.
http://grandlakenews.com/news/article_99bcd5be-aed3-51b8-8a61-5dde60c116f.html?mode=jqm
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
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.
FACULTY OPPORTUNITIES
Announcing the 64th Annual Meeting of ACTEB. Arkansas College Teachers of Economics & Business
Submit a paper or abstract, or just come and network with other business faculty from around the state. Encourage
students to come and present their research too! No fee for students if they do not attend the lunch seminar. Great for
their resume! Paper Sessions will be held on Teaching and Higher Education, Management/Marketing, Economics and
Accounting/Finance (including papers on personal finance).
Conference Date:
WEB Pages:
Friday, September 25, 2015
University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, AR
Keep Watching !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.hsu.edu/Academics/SchoolOfBusiness/index.html
DATES to REMEMBER:
Tuesday, August 18th
9am-Noon:
1pm-5pm:
Wednesday
Student Move-In Day (Dorms) at HSU
Aug 19
Thursday, August 20th
7:30am-1pm:
7:30-8:00 am:
8:00-11:55:
Noon-1pm:
1:15pm-4:30
Department Chairs Workshop/Discussion, EDC 108
New Faculty Academic Workshop, EDC 108
Faculty Fall Conference, Garrison Grand Ballroom (all faculty attend)
Continental Breakfast
Update faculty on major issues and changes.
Buffet Lunch/social time, Garrison Grand Ballroom
College/department meetings. MO 207 for Business Faculty
6:00-9:00 p.m. Employee Picnic. Garrison Grand Ballroom & Quad (Hosted by
President Jones & Family)
Friday, August 21st
8am-5pm:
Monday, Aug 24
Classes Begin
Tuesday, Aug 25
FALL CONVOCATION. This event will focus on FRESHMAN students and our
Academy of Scholars (formerly Founders Day).
8:30 Reception for Academy of Scholars at Captain Henderson House
Business School honoree: Mrs. Shannon Curtin
Group VP & Gen Mdse Manager for Beauty and Personal Care @ Walgreens
9:30 Dean
10:00 Henderson Seminar: Nathan Campbell
11:00 Luncheon for Inductees
12:30 Convocation (some Faculty in attendance robed in Academic Regalia)
Welcome by President
Charge to Freshman Class by Outstanding Faculty Member
2:00 Reception in foyer 2nd floor of Mooney Hall;
Mrs. Curtin interacts with students in the School
Thursday, Aug 27
August 31
September 7:
September 10:
12:00 – 1:30
Faculty/Student Networking Luncheon. Patio Area South Mooney
12:00 – 12:50 Business Mentorship Experience opening luncheon MO 209
Labor Day — No classes
2:30 – 5:00
BAC Meeting
5:00 – 6:00
BAC Dinner
7:00
First Home Football Game
ACTEB University of Ozarks, Clarksville
Fall Break — No classes
5:00 – 7:00
G-60 pitch
September 25
October 15-16:
October 30:
November 13:
November 25-27:
December 3
ALUMNI DAY
9:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 2:30
3:00 – 5:00
6:00 – 8:00
Registration & Drop/Add — all departments/colleges will have faculty
Available to help students during these published hours.
Alumni engaging Students (Concurrent Sessions)
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
December 10-11:
December 14-17:
December 21:
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