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C E LE B R ATI N G 40 Y E A R S
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Since its founding in 1979, Business Week has been the heart of
professional development in the College of Business at Illinois State.
Every year, College of Business students apply to be a part of a
team of dedicated business students who put together professional activities throughout the year that culminate in a week-long series of events in February. These events are designed to promote professional development, leadership skills, and networking.
Forty years on, the College of Business continues to build upon
this tradition. This year, we are reflecting on the lessons we’ve learned and are working hard to continue to improve as students and as businesspeople. We are proud to represent the College of Business, and we look forward to the years to come.
Proof of Attendance Slips will be provided at the conclusion of: • Professional Development Dinner - February 11 • Transition Seminars - February 12 • Business Week Keynote Address - February 14
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CO R P O R ATE PARTN ERS Platinum Partners Nicor Gas Enterprise
Lead Partners COUNTRY Financial Visionary Eye Partners
Supporting Partners Caterpillar John Deere
Featured Partners Professional Development Dinner Nicor Gas Transition Seminars Visionary Eye Partners Corporate Social Responsibility Case Competition Caterpillar and COUNTRY Financial
M O N DAY FEB R UARY 1 1
P RO F E S S I O N A L D E V E LO P M E NT D I N N E R Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Uptown Normal 5:15pm - 8:30pm | 5:00pm Check-in
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER DANIELLE KIRGAN
’96 Business Administration Chief Human Resources Officer | Macy’s, Inc. Danielle Kirgan was named Chief Human Resources Officer of Macy’s, Inc. in October 2017. As chief human resources officer, Kirgan is responsible for the full range of human resource functions, including strategy, associate relations, organizational development (corporate, field and logistics), talent and performance management, compensation and benefits, and training and development. Previously, Kirgan was Senior Vice President/People at American Airlines since October 2016. In that role, she was responsible for all global human resource functions for the airline, including talent acquisition, training and talent development, compensation, benefits and diversity. Prior to joining American Airlines, Kirgan held various leadership positions at Darden Restaurants, where she most recently served as chief human resources officer. Kirgan has also held leadership roles in human resources for ConAgra Foods, W.W. Grainger and TeleTech Holdings. Kirgan holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Illinois State University. Business Professional Attire is recommended.
REGISTER AT: Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek
TU E S DAY FEB R UARY 12
TR A N S ITI O N S E M I N A R S State Farm Hall of Business - Various Rooms 6:15pm - 7:05pm - Session 1 | 7:15pm - 8:05pm - Session 2 | 8:15pm - 9:00pm - Networking The transition from college to corporate life can be daunting, but with well-directed guidance from experienced professionals, students can achieve success. The topics covered in each seminar were chosen to better prepare students as they enter their prospective industries. Each seminar is constructed to provide unique insights that students would not otherwise gain. To help ease the transition, distinguished College of Business alumni will be returning to campus to share their experiences. The alumni chosen are masters in their specific fields of expertise and will be providing valuable perspectives. The Transition Seminars are free, however registration is required. Students needing proof of attendance slips will be required to attend two seminars. All seminar options will be repeated during the second session, allowing students to participate in discussions. Following the last Transition Seminar, there will be a networking reception in the COUNTRY Financial Atrium. The reception will provide students with a great opportunity to individually connect with seminar speakers. Refreshments will also be provided. Business Casual or Casual Attire is recommended.
REGISTER AT: Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek
(Registration closes on Friday, February 8 at midnight)
TR A N S ITI O N TO P I C S
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Intercultural Relations (International Business) | SFHB 145
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No Debt About It (Personal Finance) | SFHB 131
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Incorporating It All (Balance Social and Work Life) | SFHB 356
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What’s Next? (What to Expect After College) | SFHB 149
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Landing the Dream Job (Networking) | SFHB 139
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Managing Diversity (Diversity in the Workplace) | SFHB 135
Thinking globally and acting locally is more than just a slogan. International Business alums will share how their global perspective affects business and life decision making. Corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and embracing short term solutions with long term effects are some examples of how global thinking enriches business decisions.
Student Loans, Car payments, credit card bills, rent: How in the world does a “20-something” person handle all these expenses while also investing in their future? Financial Experts will be able to guide you on how to not only have fun with your money, but also make sure you are prepared for the long haul.
24 hours seems like a lot until you are trying to balance work, school, family, friends, working out, hobbies, and sleep. Many times, individuals feel like they need to sacrifice activities in order to incorporate time to work enough hours in the week. Professionals will be discussing their tactics to schedule enough time to achieve work standards along with satisfying personal needs.
You’ve just four years to achieve your degree, Congratulations! But now this new chapter in your life might have you thinking, what’s next? Debunk the mystery. Recent ISU Alumni are here to share their experiences on life after college and give you the inside scoop on what you can expect after getting your degree.
Networking has a more critical role today in finding jobs than ever before. With so many different strategies for networking, it’s sometimes hard to find the one that works best for you. Listen to and visit with Human Resource professionals as they share advice on what you can do to today to help yourself network and get in contact with the right people for your future.
Many companies are now seeking for diverse individuals to complete their needs. But there are two problems that arise when hiring diverse individuals. First: how do we know what counts as diversity? Secondly: how do we include these diverse individuals to feel important? Diversity goes beyond the surface and includes goals, values and personalities. Come find out how you are counted as a diverse individual and what you can do to include others.
WE D N E S DAY FEB R UARY 13
I NTE R N ATI O N A L B U S I N E S S S H OWCA S E State Farm Hall of Business | Room 357 5:30pm - 6:30pm
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER ROSANNA FUGATE
’08 International Business & Marketing Leadership Development Program Coordinator Tesla Rosanna Fugate leads global merchandising efforts in brick and mortar retail at Tesla. She is responsible for sales for over 350 locations which contribute $20M in annual revenues. In 2018, Rosanna doubled merchandise revenues in North America retail locations and oversaw expansion into 15 new locations in China, the Netherlands, Canada and the United States. Prior to Tesla, Rosanna worked in Samsung’s Global Strategy Group in Seoul, South Korea where she was responsible for projects supporting Samsung’s growth in emerging markets and industries. She launched her career at MetLife in the Chicago suburbs and New York City and held a number of roles including a position in the Chief of Staff office for the Latin America region in which she managed initiatives related to regional governance, executive travel, communications, and quarterly reporting. Throughout her career, Rosanna has been passionate about supporting others in their professional development. At MetLife, she led an affinity group which was recognized for its best practices in employee recruitment and retention. At Samsung, Rosanna established the first diversity & inclusion training for the Global Strategy Group. Rosanna received her BS in International Business and Marketing from Illinois State University in 2008 and her MBA from the Harvard Business School in 2016. While at Illinois State, Rosanna was a member of the International Business Club and held leadership positions within Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Rosanna currently resides in Oakland, California. Business Casual or Casual Attire is recommended.
No registration is needed to attend this event.
WE D N E S DAY FEB R UARY 13
I N S P I R E : TR IV IA N I G HT A N I G HT O F CO M PE TITIO N Hancock Stadium Club 6:15pm - 8:00pm
In celebration of Business Week’s 40th Anniversary, the Business Week Team is proud to present the first ever INSPIRE: Trivia Night. This is a fun event where students and staff are invited to form teams and compete for exciting prizes. Teams of 5-8 people will answer questions in a variety of categories as well as compete in various mini-games throughout the night. INSPIRE: Trivia Night is a great way to let loose and have some fun in the middle of the week among some of the more serious Business Week events. This year, we have the honor of having College of Business Associate Dean, Dr. Terry Noel as our Trivia Night host. Dr. Noel is a professor in the College of Business and has a background in improvisation. Food will be provided for all participants, so grab some friends and test your trivia knowledge! Casual Attire is recommended.
REGISTER AT: Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek
TH U R S DAY FEB R UARY 14
H A LL O F FA M E DAY
Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts 3:30pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER WENDY CAMA
’90 Accounting Partner, Crowe LLP Ms. Wendy Cama is the Managing Partner of the New York Local Office and leads the Northeast Regional Audit Group at Crowe. She serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee at Crowe Horwath LLP and remains active in serving financial services and public company audit clients. Wendy joined Crowe in 1990 from Laventhol & Horwath and was elected Partner in 2003, when she relocated to Livingston, N.J. She opened a Crowe office in that city and served as the Livingston Local Office Managing Partner. She is an Active Member of Women Leading @ Crowe (Crowe’s women’s leadership group) and acts as a Performance Manager and Mentor to several women in the firm. Wendy is also involved in many national accounting and banking associations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Council, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Center for Audit Quality, Financial Managers Society and several New Jersey and New York accounting and banking associations. Additionally, she serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County, and on the board of Junior Achievement of New Jersey. She was named one of NJBIZ’s Best 50 Women in Business in 2016. She is a Graduate of Illinois State University. Business Casual or Casual Attire is recommended.
No registration is needed to attend this event.
CO LLE G E O F B U S I N E S S H A LL O F FA M E DAY 201 9
Each year highly successful individuals are welcomed back to campus to be inducted into the College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame. These distinguished individuals range from seniorlevel executives in top corporations around the world, to highly ambitious entrepreneurs. Their achievements not only attest to their commitment to excellence but also add value to our College of Business Programs and the Illinois State University brand for all graduates.
CLASS OF 2019 Bill Feid ’82 Accounting Managing Partner, Actium Ventures
Jim Offerdahl ’78 Accounting Chief Financial Officer, Bazaarvoice
Catrine Charron, ’88 MBA Principal and Founder, Netchannels
Jay D Bergman, ’70 Business Administration President, Petco Petroleum Corp
Service Award Drs. Carson and Iris Varner Illinois State University
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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GOLF OUTING | October 2018 From job interviews to client pitches, the game of golf can be a great way to secure that dream job or land that huge sale. Golf in a professional setting isn’t so much about hitting your drive down the middle of the fairway, but rather knowing the ins and outs of proper etiquette on the course. At the Business Week Golf Outing, students participate in a clinic taught by Stacey Miller, Assistant PGA Professional. At the clinic, students have the opportunity to take some swings at the driving range, chip and putt at the putting green, and learn from Stacey about different rules and etiquette guidelines before they hit the course. At the golf outing, three students are paired with a business professional for a 4-man scramble. Students are able to take their lessons into action and also get some valuable networking opportunity with various professionals.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CASE COMPETITION | November 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the initiative to embrace responsibility for a company’s actions and encourage a positive impact on society through activities involving consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders, and the environment. CSR goes beyond what is required by regulators and promotes the betterment of business practices for sustained positive change for consumers, employees, communities, and stakeholders. This year, Business Week’s Corporate Social Responsibility Day was sponsored by COUNTRY Financial. The 2018 Business Week Case Competition was a unique opportunity for students to apply research, analytical, and presentation skills. Teams of two to five students developed a solution to a real-life business problem within a three-hour time frame and then presented to a panel of judges. Following the first round, the competition was narrowed to three teams that presented once again to a larger panel of judges in competition for a prize of $3,000 split between the top teams.
TH E B U S I N E S S WE E K M ENTO R PROG R AM Most Fortune 500 Companies have an established mentor program. To name a few, companies such as Google, Caterpillar, and General Electric (GE) have established mentor programs. The Business Week Mentor Program helps students develop the professional skills necessary to succeed in their career path. Many Fortune 500 Companies have mentor programs. At Illinois State University, the College of Business aims to help provide guidance for students in the early stages of their career. Specifically, mentors will serve as role models who: • • • •
Reinforce the importance of active participation in registered student organizations Teach proper business professional attire, etiquette, interaction, and networking Create dialogue about courses, internships, and career preparation essentials Provide service-leadership opportunities
Since its formation in 2011, the Mentor Program has increased in prestige and design. Mentors are selected based on proven academic success and extracurricular involvement, coupled with recommendations from the College of Business faculty. Mentors are dedicated to providing their assigned mentee(s) with the best possible Business Week experience. Mentor/Mentee pairs get acquainted with one another throughout two pre-Business Week events designed and implemented by the Mentor Program Team. In addition, the pairs attend training sessions led by alumni Eric Hoss ’87, MBA ’90, and Tim Pantaleone ’07, followed by an induction ceremony. To conclude their participation in the program, they attend Business Week events together and make use of the skills developed throughout their mentorship.
STUDENT MENTORS BUSINESS WEEK 2019 Aakash Shah Aleks Subotin Alexander Ostojic Aubrey Henson Autumn Boliard Baylee Burklund Carlos Rubio Cody Matthis Connor Blanchette Daniel Hester Drake Bertrand Drew Klein Dylan Simios Emily Krinninger Gabriella Hoeflich Hanah Olson
Hannah Carroll Hunter DeFrees Isaac Teubel Jack Dombrowski Jack Shackley Jackie McClain Jacob Reedy Jared Spiegel Jenna Chervinko Jessica Flack Jillian Kenny Jillian Kozlowski John Fougerousse Jorge Gutierrez Joseph Nordyke Julia Grendzinski
Kaitlyn Marquardt Karen Ketay Kate Pankhurst Kwame Blankson Kyle Mallen Kyle Vitale Luke Mance Luke Reiser Macie Brown Malin Quande Haugen Matthew Chau Megan Jackson Megan Smalter Melissa Mutters Michael Wang Molly Velbeck
Nathaniel Hill Nicole Grendzinsk Pat Broderick Patrick Schoeben Rebecca Zarchy Ryan Glotzbach Seth Newkirk Stephan Bonilla Steven Smith Tiffany Harmon Troy Beaugureau Virgel Caval Zach Teubel
J O I N TH E TE A M B US I N E S S WEEK
If you’re serious about building real-world skills, making valuable contacts with alumni and industry partners, and are ready to create amazing opportunities for your peers, think about applying to be on the 2019-2020 Business Week Team. The Business Week Team students are an elite group selected by an application and interviewing process in the spring. Members work in direct partnership with the College of Business Dean’s Office. Members spend the fall semester brainstorming and organizing a powerful week of interactive events designed to help students build essential soft skills and professional understandings. A small team also manages the Business Week Mentor Program, where members promote individual and registered student organization involvement, handle registration, run all Business Week events, and analyze the outcomes. Information about the 2020 Business Week team can be found at Business. IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek or in the dean’s office on the fourth floor of the State Farm Hall of Business. From underclassmen to graduate students, all business majors are welcome to apply for this premier leadership opportunity at: Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek.
Front Row: Carrie Happel, Bryce Pietrowiak, Emily Clinton, Gabe Babecki, Tyler Savaglio, Dayyana Ibragimova Middle Row: Connor Hoegger, Ashley Dierkes, Amanda Anderson, Tyler Kennedy, Trevor Smith, Brandy Teague, Allison Levine, Kaitlyn Smith, Mairead McGillian, Adelai McKinzie Back Row: Jacub Gawlik, Kristy McKay, Joey Elwood, Brian Phillips, Anthony Binotti, Nick Dall
B U S I N E S S WE E K 2 01 9 TE AM M EM B ERS Executive Team Bryce Pietrowiak, President Nick Dall, Vice President Emily Clinton, Vice President of Logistics Carrie Happel, Vice President of Marketing Marketing Assistant Amanda Anderson Golf Outing Coordinator Connor Hoegger Professional Development Dinner Coordinators Brian Phillips Dayyana Ibragimova Transition Seminar Coordinators Kristy McKay Anthony Binotti INSPIRE Coordinators Ashley Dierkes Tyler Kennedy
Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinators Joey Elwood Brandy Teague Mentor Program Coordinators Tyler Savaglio Adelai McKinzie Assistant Mentor Program Coordinators Kaitlyn Smith Mairead McGillian IT Specialist/ Campus Relations Gabe Babecki 40th Year Coordinators Allison Levine Jacub Gawlik Advisor Steve Vandiver
If you would like information about being a part of the 2020 Business Week Team, contact any 2019 Business Week team member, or complete an application at:
Business.IllinoisState.edu/BusinessWeek #BusinessISU