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Feb 21 11:02 AM

Shad Kearns Wins Online Business Management Simulation
Students at CBA are making a habit of competing and winning in an online business management simulation that includes over 3,500 students worldwide. Shad Kearns captured first place during the fall 2011 semester before graduating with degrees in both finance and marketing.

Feb 10 10:02 AM

Student Ethics Code Launches for CBA Students
Wall Street, Fortune 500 Companies and businesses across the world continually discuss the importance of ethics in business. A group of CBA students decided to stop talking and start doing, writing a new student ethics code.

Dec 21 10:12 AM

Finance Major Bailey Ryan Marches to Her Own Beat
Finance major Bailey Ryan takes pride in marching to the beat of her own drum. Ryan, who is active in many collegiate activities, is welcoming in 2012 by performing with the Cornhusker Marching Band at the Capital One bowl game.

Dec 13 6:12 AM

William G. Altstadt Outstanding Faculty Award Goes to Dr. Bredthauer
Dr. Jeff Bredthauer, lecturer of finance at CBA, was honored with the "William G. Altstadt - Outstanding Faculty Award" for the Fall of 2011 by the local chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. Bredthauer received his doctoral degree in finance from UNL earlier this year.

Nov 23 3:11 PM

Dr. Donna Dudney Focuses on Practical Research Results
Dr. Donna Dudney has always made practical research results a focus of her work, stemming in part from her own career in the banking industry. The impact her research has made to public policy makers and investment decision-makers is a product of an approach that recognizes those working in commerce today.

Oct 21 3:10 PM

Dr. Lockhart Research Recognized at National Levels
Dr. Brandon Lockhart has recently had his paper, “Shareholder Returns, Trade Credits, and Operating Constraints” recognized by the Financial Management Association (FMA) Conference as a semi-finalist for top corporate paper among those to be presented at the annual meeting in Denver during October 19-22.

Oct 20 8:10 AM

Renowned Alumnus Dr. Russell Fuller Born to be Part of Big Red!
“There’s something about Nebraska,” investment advisor Dr. Russell Fuller noted. “You’re born here and your blood is red and it stays red." Fuller recently came back to campus to present a seminar on his research to faculty and grad students of the CBA finance department.

Oct 12 9:10 AM

Senior Actuarial Science Major Julia Menez Excels at Raikes School
CBA senior, Julia Menez, proves that great things can be accomplished while involved in multiple academic programs. The actuarial science major has discovered a whole new world of opportunity at the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management.

Sep 21 11:09 AM

Dr. Farrell Speaks at Symposium Examining Representation of Women on Corporate Boards
Dr. Kathleen Farrell, senior associate dean of the UNL College of Business Administration, is speaking at the inaugural Catalyst Corporate Board Governance Symposium being held in Toronto. The symposium is looking at the representation of women in top management and on corporate boards.

Sep 7 9:09 AM

2011-12 Faculty Promotions Announced by College of Business Administration
Dr. Sam Allgood, Dr. Fiona Nah and Dr. Geoffrey Friesen also received promotions at the UNL College of Business Administration this academic year. All three have played significant roles in advancing the strategic goals of the College.

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Department Events

Feb 23 10:00 AM - Feb 23 2:00 PM

“Meet the Firms” Financial and Insurance Career Fair
Embark on an exciting career in financial services! ...And meet the companies who could hire you! Put your best foot forward and come meet representatives from the following companies: * Ameritas Financial * Continuum Financial * Farm Bureau Financial Services * New York Life Insurance Company * Northwestern Mutual Financial Network * State Farm * The Principal Financial Group All firms are Equal Opportunity Employers. Ideal Candidates for this Career Path: * You have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself. * You are self-driven and desire to be compensated for your results. * You effectively communicate with others and explain complex ideas in an easily understood manner. * You enjoy helping others. * You enjoy meeting people and learning about their lives, goals, and dreams. Visit www.nafsir.org to learn more!

Feb 23 4:00 PM - Feb 23 5:00 PM

The Admissions Interview
Interested in attending graduate or professional school and need to prepare for the admissions interview? Attend this session to learn more about how to prepare for and ace this unique interview.

Feb 23 5:30 PM

3-2-1 Quick Pitch Competition

Mar 1 6:00 PM - Mar 1 7:30 PM

Dean's MBA Reception in Omaha
Join Dean Donde Plowman and MBA alumni, faculty and students for the Dean's MBA Reception on Thursday, March 1, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at West Corporate Headquarters, 11808 Miracle Hills Drive, in Omaha. Find out how the UNL MBA program can help you achieve your career goals! Hors d'oeuvres will be provided and business attire required. Please RSVP by Thursday, February 23 at http://cba.unl.edu/mbareception

Mar 2 12:00 AM

Last day to change a course registration to or from "Pass/No Pass"
Academic Year 2011-2012: Spring Semester

Mar 5 12:00 AM

Early Registration for Summer Sessions 2012 begins

Mar 12 5:30 PM

Nebraska Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Celebrating the Nebraska Entrepreneur of the Year. Prior to the reception there will be an opportunity to check out the start-up business ventures that will compete in the Nebraska Innovation Challenge the following day.

Mar 13 8:00 AM

Nebraska Innovation Challenge
Center for Entrepreneurship will host the 25th Annual Innovation Competition (formerly called New Ventures World Competition) at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln. This competition is one of the longest running business plan competitions in the world.

Mar 18 12:00 AM - Mar 25 12:00 AM

Spring Vacation
(UNL offices are open Monday through Friday)

Mar 26 12:00 AM - Apr 12 12:00 AM

Priority Registration begins for Fall Semester 2012

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