School of Business Gazette
News of the People & Happenings in the UW-Madison School of Business
School of Business Gazette, May 2004
Message from the Dean
- The first schoolwide Annual Report
- This month’s Retirement Celebration
Madison Civic Leader Honored with Gift
Bruce D. Neviaser, chairman/founding director of the Great Lakes Companies Inc., Madison, has pledged $1 million to the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship to honor his father, Dan Neviaser, a prominent Madison businessman and civic leader.
Student Team Wins $10,000 in Burrill Competition
A team that developed a special device for diagnosing spine problems won first place in the G. Steven Burrill Technology Business Plan Competition.
School of Business Golf Outing
The Graduate Business Association (GBA) will host the first-ever School of Business Golf Outing for Junior Achievement October 1, 2004, at University Ridge Golf Course.
Wisconsin Again Places in Big Ten Case Competition
A team of MBA students from the UW-Madison School of Business placed third in the annual Big Ten Case Competition.
Risk Management Honors Loren D. Mortenson
Loren D. Mortenson was honored with the 2004 Risk Management and Insurance Distinguished Friend Award.
Faculty/Staff News
News about the activities of School of Business faculty and staff.
Celebration of Excellence Honors Faculty, Staff and Students
The 2004 Celebration of Excellence was held in April to honor outstanding undergraduate students and distinguished faculty and staff.
IN THE NEWS
Recent media coverage of School of Business students, faculty and staff.
STUDENT NEWS
- Accounting Student to Intern at FASB
- Two Risk Management Students Receive National Recognition, Spencer Scholarships
- Undergraduate Office Sponsors Students at Diversity Conference
GRADUATION EVENTS
- Master's Graduation Celebration: May 6
- Master's Graduation Brunch: May 16
- Undergraduate Commencement Celebration: May 16
Real Estate Faculty
Highlights of recent activities by Real Estate faculty.
Economic Outlook Attracts Business Leaders
Business leaders from throughout Wisconsin, northern Illinois and eastern Iowa attended an Economic Outlook conference held in March.
School of Business Offers Advising in Residence Halls
The Undergraduate Programs Office (UPO) provides convenient academic advising services in Sellery and Witte Halls.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
- Evening MBA Attends Education Fair
- Real Estate Department Gives Scholarships and Awards
- Guidant Spring Ball
- Business Library Adds Computers
Entrepreneurship Students Make Semifinals of National Competition
Two teams of MBA students from the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship advanced to the semi-final round of the 4 th Annual Jungle Business Plan Challenge.
WPUI Holds Telecommunications Roundtable
The Wisconsin Public Utility Institute cosponsored a telecommunications roundtable with Trails Media’s Corporate Report Wisconsin.
About the School of Business Gazette
The next issue of the School of Business Gazette will be distributed June 1. Submissions should be sent by May 26 to Lari Fanlund.
