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Students Invited to Devise 'Milking the Rhino' Solutions
Penn State will host the inaugural "Milking the Rhino: Innovative Solutions Showcase" at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Pattee Library's Foster Auditorum. The showcase will be the culmination of two weeks of students' efforts to develop appropriate, innovative and sustainable solutions to empower indigenous communities to leverage wildlife and natural resources for self-determined development in Africa.
University to Host Advanced Invention to Venture Workshop
The College of Engineering and Smeal College of Business will host the Advanced Invention to Venture (AI2V) workshop Nov. 20 to 23 at the University Park campus.
THON Season Has Begun
The Penn State IFC/Panhellic Dance Marathon (THON) is a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer.
Interested in an MBA?
If you are interested in obtaining your MBA degree directly after completion of your undergraduate studies, learn more here.
SmealConnect for Smeal Juniors
As a Smeal College junior, you now have access to the college’s online networking community: SmealConnect.
IdeaPitch Contest for Student Entrepreneurs Accepting Applications
The third annual IdeaPitch competition, hosted by the Farrell Center for Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Penn State's Smeal College of Business, is now accepting applications from Penn State students who have an idea for a viable business venture.
Smeal Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Events, Films, and Cuisine
Penn State's Smeal College of Business is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with events and special programs beginning today.
Deloitte CEO Kicks Off Executive Insights Guest Speaker Series
Penn State's Smeal College of Business will welcome Barry Salzberg, chief executive officer of Deloitte LLP, to campus on Oct. 2 as the first speaker in this year's Leadership in Focus: Executive Insights guest speaker program.
Fall 2009 Supply Chain Career Fair/Coffee House
The Fall 2009 Supply Chain Career Fair will be held on September 23-24, 2009. The Supply Chain Coffee House will be held on September 22, 2009.
Smeal Study Abroad Partner's Fair
Interested in Study Abroad? Come to the Smeal Study Abroad Partner's Fair.
Making the Most of Month One
Advice on how to make the most out of your first month at Penn State and the Smeal College of Business.
Spring 2009 Commencement Speaker
Shelly Lazarus, chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, will speak at Smeal's Commencement on Sunday, May 17, 2009.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Many undergraduates do research, but some students go that extra mile. In some cases, it can be an extra thousand miles.
2009 Student Leadership and Service Awards
The 2009 Student Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony honored Women in Business and Gus Colangelo, Associate Dean.
Accepted Student Program
Wide-eyed and curious students filled the HUB Friday, trying to learn all they could about Penn State. These were not Penn State students however, at least not yet.
Making the Most of Your Internship
Learn to make the most of your internship this summer by using our quick tips.
New Business Casual Blog
Smeal has launched a new blog with faculty commentary and breaking business news.
The Accepted Student Program
The Smeal College of Business is busy making new members of the Penn State community feel welcome.
Business Etiquette at the Nittany Lion Inn
Ever wonder which fork to use at a fancy restaurant? Students found that answer last night in the Nittany Lion Inn during the Smeal Etiquette Dinner.
Supply and Demand at the Supply Chain Career Fair
Last Tuesday and Wednesday, the Business Building played host to the Supply Chain Career Fair. The event, which drew over 30 companies and 400 students, gave supply chain and MIS students the ability to meet with supply chain oriented organizations.
Get Started on the START Conference
The START (Striving Towards Awareness and Respect for Tomorrow) conference was started ten years ago by students within Smeal. Their goal was simple: promote diversity and respect in the workplace and learn more about the culture of businesses.
Supply Chain Coffee House
Students interested in supply chain fields got an up-close and personal look at employers last night. The Supply Chain Coffee House, put on by a collaborative effort between the Supply Chain faculty and SCMA, or the Supply Chain Management Association.
Resume Tips
When meeting with potential employers, there are several things the must be kept in mind. Perhaps the most important of these is the resume.
The Annual Smeal College Big Event
Penn State’s Business Building truly lived up to its name as it played host to the annual Smeal College Big Event Tuesday night.
Kohl’s Seeks Student Hires at the Company of the Month Event
Students discussed job opportunities with Kohl’s representatives during the Company of the Month event in the atrium of the business building.
Students Get Global at International Conversations
International students and study abroad participants discussed their experiences with fellow students during International Education Week.
Weathering the Economic Storm
The current economic crisis and job market may have you on the edge of your seat, but avoid hitting the panic button, according to Smeal experts.
Wall St. Discussion Live Broadcast In Trading Room
A panel of finance and economic experts will discuss the financial crisis and the future of the global economy on Wednesday in New York City, and the event will be broadcast live in Smeal's Trading Room for students who would like to view it.
BusinessWeek Surveys
Smeal seniors: Please take a few moments today to complete BusinessWeek's Undergraduate Business Programs survey. Your participation is vital.
Job Hunting during the Financial Crisis
Video is now available online from Smeal’s forum for students concerned about the financial crisis and its impact on the job market. The Oct. 24 discussion featured several career and economic experts sharing their insights on the crisis, how it happened, and what it means for students as they prepare to enter the workforce.
Smeal Student Mentors Help First-Year Students Plan for the Future
First-year students sought advice from mentors at the Smeal Student Mentors Scheduling Social in the atrium of the Business Building on Wednesday.
Learning by Example: Students get Internship-Savvy
You shouldn’t wait until after graduation to get your foot in the professional door, according to interns at the First Annual Smeal Internship Night.
The Financial Crisis and the Job Market
Smeal is hosting a panel of experts on Oct. 24 to discuss the current financial crisis and how it will affect students preparing to enter the workforce.
Your World, Your Vision: Ernst & Young Reaches out to Students and their Communities
Following the Ernst & Young professional development event, Chris Cable presented an opportunity for students to get involved in a competition facilitated by the company.
Wise Words Delivered at Ernst & Young Event
Smeal College of Business students sought advice from two Penn State alumni employed with the Ernst & Young accounting firm on Monday.
Undergrad Research Grants
Smeal has financial grants available to undergraduate students who want to engage in research projects related to their academic and professional goals.
Companies Connect with Students at Supply Chain Career Fair
Hundreds of Penn State students in hot pursuit of career opportunities swarmed through more than 70 recruiting company booths at the two-day Supply Chain Career Fair last week.
The “Dean Is In” Provides Informal Advisory for Students
Students lined up in the atrium of the Business Building last Tuesday, eager to meet with Dean James Thomas of the Smeal College of Business during this monthly event known as the “Dean Is In.”
Students Network at Johnson & Johnson Career Fair
Johnson & Johnson hosted a career fair on Wednesday night, in an effort to recruit Penn State students into their ever-expanding industries.
Invention To Venture Workshop
Penn State will host a one-day workshop on the basics of technology commercialization and entrepreneurship from 8:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, in Alumni Hall at the HUB-Robeson Center.
Wiffle Ball Tournament
The Smeal Student Society is holding a Wiffle Ball Tournament from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, on the lawn between the Business Building and Park Avenue.
Sustainable Supply Chains Lecture
Two Johnson & Johnson executives will discuss sustainability in supply chains at Penn State’s Smeal College of Business next month as guest speakers for the Spisak Lecture in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Fall Speaker Series
Executives from Caterpillar, Dell, and Verizon will visit Smeal this fall for the college's guest speaker series, Leadership in Focus: Executive Insights.
Senior Wins $10,000
For the second time this year, a startup business idea generated at Penn State has won a national competition for the nation’s best small business idea.
Sports Business Meeting
Smeal's Center for Sports Business & Research, which launched in January, has formed a new advisory board consisting of leading industry experts from sports finance, management, and marketing.
Spend More On Pitchers
Major League Baseball teams with more highly skilled and experienced pitchers and catchers fare better than those with equally skilled and experienced position players, according to a new report coauthored by a professor at Penn State's Smeal College of Business.
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