Prof. [Stephen] Hawk. He demonstrated practical applications to class teachings. He also, in a Securities Analysis Class in late '79 or early '80, suggested to the class that it might be the one time in our lifetimes where it might pay to borrow against every asset we own and buy 30-year Treasury Bonds. I will never forget that comment. Jim Janikowski, BBA '82

Roger Formisano. Through Roger's classes I became interested in the insurance industry, ultimately leading to me becoming a health actuary. Through his lectures, Roger demonstrated that he had a lot of real-world experience. Gary Butzlaff, BBA '89, MBA '92

Jim Blakely. He was articulate, extremely knowledgeable, personable and fair. He understood the pressures of being a student during some very trying social times and was willing to listen and help. Howard Carver, MBA '67

Bob Pricer. He showed me that entrepreneurism could be an exciting and profitable career path. He encouraged me to pursue my own business. He provided me with guidance, insight and support along the way. Chuck Martin, MBA 2001

There were three most influential professors, each for a different reason:

• Howard Westing laid the foundation for many of my future scholarly research activities.
• Harry Wolfe laid the foundation for many of my future marketing consulting and research activities.
• Frank Graner (shown at right) laid the foundation for me to invest in the stock market to ensure my financial security.

It's almost impossible to select "the most influential" professor because so many were so good. Certainly my advisor, Howard Westing, was an incredible individual. While I did not have Dr. Westing for any classes, the thoughtful guidance and his very real concern for me as an individual represented qualities I always appreciated and will never forget. As a scared kid who did his undergraduate at Oshkosh and was coming for an MBA at the big one,Dr. Westing's encouragement and words of wisdom were instrumetal in settling me down and helping me to be successful. Bret Goodman, MBA '72

Being in the first class to graduate from the new Commerce Building. Jim Homme, BBA '57

Developing lasting personal and professional relationships with classmates. Gordon E. Miracle, BBA '52, MBA, '58, PhD '62

I wish I had learned the value of career development and networking. Laura Rauman, BBA '92

International business, including customs, mores and the need to communicate in multiple languages. Howard Carver, MBA '67