School of Business Gazette > September 2005

School of Business Gazette, September 1, 2005

BusinessWeek Features Wisconsin MBA Program

The new Wisconsin MBA program was featured in an article on specialized MBA degree programs in the Sept. 5 edition of BusinessWeek.  

New Assistant Dean for Master’s Programs Named

Gary Lessuise, a School of Business alumnus and long-time manager with Ford, is the new assistant dean for master's programs, starting Sept. 6.

School of Business Forum to Explore Classroom Climate

The School of Business, in conjunction with Associated Students of Madison, will host an interactive forum for faculty, staff and students on Sept. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Grainger Hall.

Undergraduate Business Program Rises to #12 in Nation

The latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of undergraduate business programs places UW-Madison 12th among all business schools in the U.S., up two spots.

Marketing Professor Among Most Cited for Research

Jan Heide, Irwin Maier Chair of Marketing, has been identified as one of the most highly cited researchers in his field.

Ted Beck Accepts New Position with National Endowment

Associate Dean for Executive Education and Corporate Relations Ted Beck is leaving the School of Business to become president and CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education.

Faculty-Staff News

  • Edward W. (Jed) Frees
  • Gerry George
  • Jim Wade
  • Min Shi
  • Rob Kozinets
  • Kerry Vandell
  • R.D. Nair.
  • Louise Macky
  • Daniel Olszewski
  • Stefanie K. Halverson
  • Timothy M. Keune
  • Jim Duff
  • Joann Hoffman
  • Kelly Young
  • Jamie Hoff
  • Ann Van Ess
  • Sarah Tueting
  • Nagamani Adibhatla .
  • Christi Balas
  • Carole Volk
  • Robert Wargolet
  • Karleen Kleemann

Forbes Ranks MBA Program in Top 50

The latest Forbes ranking of MBA programs places the School of Business 42nd among all business schools, 17th among public programs.

In the News

News of the people and programs of the School of Business.

Walk-in Photo Session Set for Sept. 7

A walk-in photo session for School of Business faculty and staff will be offered Wednesday, Sept. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. in 5120 Grainger Hall.

Laptops and Batteries Available to Students in Library

Students who want to use a laptop computer, or who need additional power for their own laptops, can find help in the Business Library.

Twenty-first Annual Career Forum to Be Held Sept. 14

The twenty-first annual School of Business Career Forum will be held on Wednesday, Sept.14 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kohl Center.

Celebration for New Undergraduate Business Students Set

The Business Career Center and the Undergraduate Programs Office will host a New Business Student Celebrationfor new business students on Sept. 7 from 5 to 6 p.m.

New Journal of Consumer Research Scholarship Offered to Doctoral Students

A new scholarship funded by the Journal of Consumer Research (JCR) will provide $2,500 to a doctoral student enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.

CIBER Sponsors Airport Program

David C. Jensen, deputy airport director of the Dane County Regional Airport, will discuss the airport's connection to international business and trade.

Family Business Center to Explore Family Dynamics and Family Governance

Kelin Gersick of Lansberg-Gersick & Associates LLC will be the keynote speaker at the Family Business Center program, "Family Dynamics and Family Governance"

About the Gazette

The next issue of the Gazette will be published Oct. 1. Please send articles for the next issue by Sept. 26 to Lari Fanlund lfanlund@bus.wisc.edu.