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Students Gain Real-World Experience In Marketing Case Competition, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson Dec 2012

Students Gain Real-World Experience In Marketing Case Competition, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson

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It happened on Friday, Nov. 30, however, when students participated in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business’s first-ever Marketing Case Competition, for a client whose specialty just happens to be beards.


Professor Ronda Callister Spoke At Tedxusu On “Reducing Barriers To Women’S Contributions”, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Dec 2012

Professor Ronda Callister Spoke At Tedxusu On “Reducing Barriers To Women’S Contributions”, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Professor Ronda Callister had to compete to become one of just eight presenters at the first ever TEDxUSU event, held in November. She used her requisite “18 minutes of innovative ideas” to describe the powerful, world-changing effects that would likely ensue from enabling women to become full contributors to human well-being and progress.


Inc. Magazine Introduces Hire Power Awards Honoring America's 100 Top Job Creators, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Dec 2012

Inc. Magazine Introduces Hire Power Awards Honoring America's 100 Top Job Creators, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Logan-based Conservice Utility Management and Billing has been featured in the inaugural ranking of Inc.’s Hire Power Awards, recognizing the private businesses that have generated the most jobs in the past three years.


Dog Eat Dog World: Challenges Of An Entrepreneurial Start-Up, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, David Herrmann Dec 2012

Dog Eat Dog World: Challenges Of An Entrepreneurial Start-Up, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, David Herrmann

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It was my boss who got me thinking about taking a leap of faith and starting my own business. It proved to be a leap I survived even though I had a faulty parachute.


Nate Stephens Earns Two Best Paper Awards, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson Nov 2012

Nate Stephens Earns Two Best Paper Awards, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson

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It is a rare thing for an author to win a best paper award for his or her published research. It is even more unusual, however, for an author to win two of those awards in the same year. Yet Nate Stephens, assistant professor of accounting, has done just that for research published in the Accounting Horizons and Issues in Accounting Education journals.


Huntsman Lecturer Tells Of Unexpected Ethical Test, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Alan Warnick Nov 2012

Huntsman Lecturer Tells Of Unexpected Ethical Test, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Alan Warnick

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Several years ago, when I was a company’s affirmative action officer, I found myself in an awkward position when I found out that company leaders wanted to know if a leading candidate for an open position was Jewish before they made their hiring decision.


Glenn Mcevoy Earns Library Faculty Award, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson Nov 2012

Glenn Mcevoy Earns Library Faculty Award, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson

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The Merrill-Cazier library has recognized Dr. Glenn McEvoy for his contributions to the library with the Library Faculty Award, a recognition earned by only one faculty member each year.


Company With Huntsman Roots Predicts 91% Of Political Races Correctly, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Steve Eaton Nov 2012

Company With Huntsman Roots Predicts 91% Of Political Races Correctly, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Steve Eaton

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After traveling by bus for three months to 48 states logging 18,000 miles, contacting more than 3,000 politicians, participating in a drag race with a pig bus and a “slow walk” with a presidential candidate, the leaders of PoliticIt decided to take a break this week.


Open Political Discussion At Work Can Have Benefits, Drawbacks, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Christine Arrington Nov 2012

Open Political Discussion At Work Can Have Benefits, Drawbacks, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Christine Arrington

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Political discussion at work can actually strengthen an employee’s job satisfaction and commitment to the organization, but only if the discussion is characterized as “an exchange of perspectives” with “give and take,” rather than as “political pressuring” to agree with a supervisor’s political ideas. This was the surprising preliminary finding of an innovative, nationally representative study of couples in which both the employee and spouse were surveyed on how political discussions at work can impact the work and home life of employees.


Huntsman School Recognized By The Cfa Institute, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari Nov 2012

Huntsman School Recognized By The Cfa Institute, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari

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he Jon M. Huntsman School of Business is one of just 20 schools in the United States to be recognized by the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute for the work it is doing to prepare students to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst© designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.


Watch Some Of The Excellent Presentations From The 36th Annual Accounting Conference, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Oct 2012

Watch Some Of The Excellent Presentations From The 36th Annual Accounting Conference, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The 36th Annual Accounting Accounting Conference was an outstanding success thanks to a blockbuster lineup of presenters.


Vijay Kannan Tells About Scary Night In Vietnam, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Vijay Kannan Oct 2012

Vijay Kannan Tells About Scary Night In Vietnam, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Vijay Kannan

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Even experienced overseas travelers can slip up, and this can lead to interesting adventures. Yet, when I found myself in a police station in rural Vietnam late one night, I wasn’t sure how much I would enjoy that one particular “adventure" I had.


Tim Gardner Says Liberal Studies Degree Proved Good Foundation, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson Oct 2012

Tim Gardner Says Liberal Studies Degree Proved Good Foundation, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Allie Jeppson

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Tim Gardner is skilled at Jeopardy. His knack for remembering bits and pieces of random knowledge is a hidden talent he developed, in part because he earned his undergraduate degree in liberal studies.


Professor Stacey Hills Connected With Students, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari Oct 2012

Professor Stacey Hills Connected With Students, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari

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Executives and professors often talk of having an open-door policy. Stacy Hills’ open door policy doesn’t have to be stated. Anyone who passes by her office can see it.


36th Annual Accounting Conference, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Sep 2012

36th Annual Accounting Conference, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The 36th Annual Accounting Conference on October 25 promises to be the best in years. The conference will present the latest information relevant to today's accounting environment. Presentations will include leading-edge information on tax laws, audit updates, and financial statement reporting.


My Favorite Professor: Professor Ben Blau Connects Finance To Real World News Of The Day, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Boone Bowles Sep 2012

My Favorite Professor: Professor Ben Blau Connects Finance To Real World News Of The Day, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Boone Bowles

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Dr. Ben Blau, a professor of finance, has a unique philosophy when it comes to teaching, a philosophy that he explains to his students before every difficult assignment or impossible midterm exam. He believes that professors who make students think that they are thinking are loved, while professors who actually make students think are hated. “My goal,” Dr. Blau quips, “is to become your least favorite professor.”


Dr. Diana Thomas Researches How Political Entrepreneurs Affect Rules Of Economic Exchange, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Sep 2012

Dr. Diana Thomas Researches How Political Entrepreneurs Affect Rules Of Economic Exchange, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The research interests of Dr. Diana Thomas stretch across the globe.


Endowed Professorship From Dr. Vern Buehler Will Be Held By Dr. Chris Fawson, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Sep 2012

Endowed Professorship From Dr. Vern Buehler Will Be Held By Dr. Chris Fawson, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Dr. Chris Fawson, credited with playing a key role in the recent progress of the Huntsman School of Business, will now hold a professorship endowed by a professor who helped shape the direction of the school 40 years ago, Dr. Vern Buehler.


Huntsman School Of Business To Offer Mba Program At Byu-Idaho, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Sep 2012

Huntsman School Of Business To Offer Mba Program At Byu-Idaho, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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This January it will become much easier for people in the Rexburg, Idaho, area to become Aggies.


Scott Schaefer Is Known For His Research Into Workplace Dynamics, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Sep 2012

Scott Schaefer Is Known For His Research Into Workplace Dynamics, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Scott Schaefer, who was recently appointed as a Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Visiting Professor, is recognized for his research using economic theories to explore how people relate to each other within organizations. During the fall 2012 semester, he will teach an undergraduate managerial economics class at the Huntsman School and will hold several seminars for faculty and students.


New Professor, Merideth Thompson, Has Studied Impact Of Abusive Work Situations, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari Sep 2012

New Professor, Merideth Thompson, Has Studied Impact Of Abusive Work Situations, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Nadiah Johari

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Having an abusive boss can create workplace stress that can easily translate into problems at home. For eight years, Merideth Thompson , a new professor at the Huntsman School of Business, has done research to gain insight into how a troubled work situation can impact the family.


Vern Beuhler Endowed Professorship Will Be Held By Dr. Chris Fawson, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Sep 2012

Vern Beuhler Endowed Professorship Will Be Held By Dr. Chris Fawson, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Dr. Chris Fawson, credited with playing a key role in the recent progress of the Huntsman School of Business, will now hold a professorship endowed by a former professor who helped shape the direction of the school 40 years ago, Dr. Vern Buehler.


Researcher From The University Of Chicago Comes To Huntsman School Of Business, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Klydi Heywood Aug 2012

Researcher From The University Of Chicago Comes To Huntsman School Of Business, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Klydi Heywood

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Devon Gorry took her first economics class at Dartmouth College simply because her brother majored in the subject.Having always had a passion for math and science, Dr. Gorry found she enjoyed the application of mathematical reasoning to real-world problems.


Huntsman Professors Find Ways To Make “Green” More Macho, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Aug 2012

Huntsman Professors Find Ways To Make “Green” More Macho, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Last spring, Huntsman marketing professors Cathy Hartman and Edwin Stafford got a chuckle over an Ogilvy Earth study that found green was too pink. Specifically, the ad agency reported that men, in general, resist environmentally-preferable behaviors and products, such as carrying reusable shopping bags at the supermarket, drinking from reusable water bottles, or driving gas-electric hybrid Priuses, because they perceive environmentalism as inherently too feminine.


Cowboy Hats May Have Saved Huntsman Professors From Arrest In Russia, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Randy Simmons, Charles G. Koch Aug 2012

Cowboy Hats May Have Saved Huntsman Professors From Arrest In Russia, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Randy Simmons, Charles G. Koch

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“Chris tells me you are coming to Russia with me,” Dwight Israelson said to me one day last March. Professors Chris Fawson and Dwight Israelsen have worked for several years with officials at North Ossetia State University to establish an inter-university agreement to exchange faculty and students. Chris was unable to go this year, so he drafted me to be his replacement. I did not think I had committed to go, but it appeared I had been drafted so I agreed to go.


Ryan Dent, '00, Promoted To Partner, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Aug 2012

Ryan Dent, '00, Promoted To Partner, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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Ryan Dent was recently promoted to Partner in the Assurance practice at PwC, LLP. His promotion coincides with his relocation back to Salt Lake City after spending four years on the East Coast working in PwC’s National Office and serving banking and other financial services clients in New York City. Ryan will lead the Salt Lake City financial services practice at PwC providing audit and advisory services to banking and other financial clients throughout the region. Ryan’s experience leading audit engagements of public and privately owned companies for over 12 years, including his work as a technical consultant in the …


Larzette G. Hale – A Leader Who Made An Impact, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Jun 2012

Larzette G. Hale – A Leader Who Made An Impact, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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The June 2012 issue of the Journal of Accountancy lists Larzette G. Hale as one of 125 people who “left a mark on the accounting profession.” In celebration of the AICPA’s 125th anniversary, the Journal of Accountancy identified 125 people who have made a significant impact on the profession since 1887.


New Professor To Teach Business Law And Ethics At Usu, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Jun 2012

New Professor To Teach Business Law And Ethics At Usu, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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At first, John Ferguson wanted to be a preacher.But at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, Dr. Ferguson found a mentor who had something else in mind.This mentor encouraged Dr. Ferguson to go to law school. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts, Dr. Ferguson chose a place where he could pursue both a law degree and be involved with the ministry. He selected Vanderbilt University.


Jack Peterson Retires, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business Jun 2012

Jack Peterson Retires, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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After 29 years of dedicated service to thousands of students at Utah State University, Jack Peterson will retire on June 30,2012. Jack has taught financial, managerial, and audit courses throughout his teaching career; his versatility and ability to deliver a quality course each and every time has made him an extremely valuable part of the School of Accountancy. He has the unique ability to make each student feel important and valued.


Huntsman School To Become Home For Business Education Journal, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business May 2012

Huntsman School To Become Home For Business Education Journal, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

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A journal on innovation in business education is coming to the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.