ADVISER
Luckner, Warren

Warren Luckner

Finance

CBA210

P.O. Box 880490

Lincoln, NE 68588-0490

+1-402-472-1981

Fax: +1-402-472-5140

wluckner2@unl.edu

Actuarial Science Club

actuarial science

The UNL Actuarial Science Club provides students with better understanding of the actuarial profession and careers, promotes actuarial science in educational institutions, assists students in preparing for the professional actuarial examinations and fosters close relationships among students in the common pursuit of an actuarial career.

Students who are actively engaged in extracurricular activities often have the opportunity to network with business professionals and learn from their real world experience. Participation in student organizations can also help students build their resume and thus give them advantages in today’s rigorous job market.


CO-ADVISERS
Ron Hansen
(402) 472-2055

Bruce Ludden
(402) 472-2235

Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness Club

To stimulate interest in agricultural/business related fields. Provides an opportunity for students to shadow professionals in their field.


ADVISER
Schniederjans, Marc

Marc Schniederjans

Management

CBA 272

P.O. Box 880491

Lincoln, NE 68588-0491

+1-402-472-6732

Fax: +1-402-472-5855

mschniederjans1@unl.edu

Alpha Kappa Psi

alpha kappa psi

Alpha Kappa Psi is America’s oldest, largest and most successful professional business fraternity since it was established in 1904. Recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders, Alpha Kappa Psi continuously strives to build a strong bond of brotherhood and foster lifelong learning amongst its members. Today, it has expanded to include 250,000 lifetime members throughout the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

Qualified candidates:

  • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Do not need to be a business major
  • Are provided with an instant network with other brothers and businesses around the world

CO-ADVISER
Simon, Rob

Rob Simon

Marketing

CBA 328

P.O. Box 880492

Lincoln, NE 68588-0492

+1-402-472-4562

Fax: +1-402-472-9777

rsimon2@unl.edu

CO-ADVISER
Welton, Steven L

Steven L Welton

Marketing

CBA 329

P.O. Box 880492

Lincoln, NE 68588-0492

+1-402-472-6230

Fax: +1-402-472-9777

swelton3@unl.edu

American Marketing Association

Marketing students wanting to make the most out of their education at CBA may want to consider joining the American Marketing Association student organization.

The UNL AMA Chapter assists students, faculty and marketing practitioners deepen their marketing expertise, provides exposure to cutting-edge marketing practices and fosters a marketing community based on knowledge sharing. american marketing association

Activities often involve guest speakers and forums. Students are also invited to participate in national contests or case competitions. To help students gain a broader and deeper view of marketing, marketing professionals are assigned to members as mentors. All marketing majors are encouraged to join and actively participate.


ADVISER
Cosgrove, Debra M

Debra M Cosgrove

Accountancy

CBA 384

P.O. Box 880488

Lincoln, NE 68588-0488

+1-402-472-0525

Fax: +1-402-472-4100

dcosgrove2@unl.edu

Beta Alpha Psi

beta alpha psi

Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary organization for financial information students and professionals. The primary objective of Beta Alpha Psi is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field. This includes promoting the study and practice of accounting, finance and information systems; providing opportunities for self-development, service and association among members and practicing professionals; and encouraging a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility.

Beta Alpha Psi is open to all accounting, finance, and information systems students who:

  • Are enrolled in a 300 level or higher class in their area of study
  • Have been at UNL for at least one semester
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Have a GPA of at least 3.0 within their major

ADVISER
Asarta, Carlos J

Carlos J Asarta

Economics

CBA 355

P.O. Box 880489

Lincoln, NE 68588-0489

+1-402-472-3003

Fax: +1-402-472-9700

asarta@unl.edu

Beta Gamma Sigma

The mission of the international honor society Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to foster personal and professional excellence, to advance the values of the society, and to serve its lifelong members.

Recruitment for Beta Gamma Sigma is by invitation only. Invitations are sent out in the spring semester. Invitations for this organization are based on excellent academic standing. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma signals to prospective employers you at the "best in business".

Members benefits include:

  • Network with other young business professionals
  • Variety of social events throughout the year
  • Lifetime recognition as a member of Beta Gamma Sigma

ADVISER
Williams, Glenn

Glenn Williams

Finance

CBA 236

P.O. Box 880490

Lincoln, NE 68588-0490

+1-402-472-6985

Glenn.Williams@unl.edu

Big Red Investment Club

big red investment club

The Big Red Investment Club is dedicated to providing it’s members with hands-on investing experience. Working in teams, members gain a complete knowledge of financial modeling and both equity and debt markets.

Compensation:

  • Each fall, top individual performers are eligible for a trip to either New York City or Chicago
  • Leading teams are selected to enter national competitions

Candidate Qualities:

  • Previous investing experience
  • Great interest in financial markets
  • Business related career path
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Works well in teams

ADVISER
Bolin, Bede A

Bede A Bolin

Undergraduate Programs

CBA 114D

P.O. Box 880405

Lincoln, NE 68588-0405

+1-402-472-2310

Fax: +1-402-472-7950

bbolin2@unl.edu

Business Learning Community Student Advisory Board

blc student advisory board

The SAB BLC is a newly orchestrated organization within the College of Business Administration. The board consists of former members of the Business Learning Community who were selected to be on the board and provide a second-year experience with the two communities. The purpose of the advisory board is to support the two learning communities within the College of Business, the Business Learning Community (BLC) and the newly created College of Business Administration Connects community (CBAC).

The student advisory board has, within their mission have several outcomes:

  1. Provide support to the two business learning communities including activity support, study sessions movie nights, game nights, special events
  2. Fund raising
  3. Programming including Homecoming, fall and spring community business trips, the Big Event
  4. Provide for a second-year experience in a community

CO-ADVISER
Buss, D'vee K

D'vee K Buss

Undergraduate Programs

CBA 114

P.O. Box 880405

Lincoln, NE 68588-0405

+1-402-472-2310

Fax: +1-402-472-7950

dbuss1@unl.edu

CO-ADVISER
Geppert, John

John Geppert

Finance

CBA 229

P.O. Box 880490

Lincoln, NE 68588-0490

+1-402-472-3370

Fax: +1-402-472-5140

jgeppert1@unl.edu

CBA Student Advisory Board

The College of Business Student Advisory Board represents the CBA student body as a whole. It exists to promote the functions of the UNL College of Business and promote the general welfare of the college and its students. Members of the board serve to bring the students' ideas and concerns to the faculty, staff, and administration.

cba student advisory board

The CBA Student Advisory Board hosts a variety of events throughout the year. These events include:

  • Reading Program
  • Dead Week Donuts
  • Poppin' Into Finals
  • Guest speakers

ADVISER
Davis, Mark S

Mark S Davis

Undergraduate Programs

CBA 114

P.O. Box 880405

Lincoln, NE 68588-0405

+1-402-472-2310

Fax: +1-402-472-7950

mdavis1@unl.edu

CBA Student Ambassador Program

cba student ambassador program

Student Ambassadors assist with various recruiting events. Proudly representing CBA, ambassadors utilize creative approaches to better market the college and communicate with prospective students.

Student Ambassadors:

  • Practice leadership skills through recruitment events and campaigns
  • Build and customize their own personal network inside or outside of CBA
  • Receive exclusive invitations to attend prestigious events

We are looking for individuals who are outgoing and are always ready to be put on the spot. If you are proud of being a part of CBA, please consider sharing your experiences with perspective students by joining our group.


ADVISER
Nelson, Samuel A

Samuel A Nelson

Center for Entrepreneurship

CBA 217B

P.O. Box 880487

Lincoln, NE 68588-0487

+1-402-472-0898

samuel.nelson@huskers.unl.edu

Collegiate Entrepreneurs of the Heartlands

Seeks to create a network to address issues important to young entrepreneurs, such as gaining credibility despite youth, developing an awareness of franchising, and creating an opportunity for networking. Guest speakers include successful entrepreneurs.


ADVISER
Miller, Laurie

Laurie Miller

Economics

CBA 366

P.O. Box 880489

Lincoln, NE 68588-0489

+1-402-472-3371

lmiller29@unl.edu

Delta Sigma Pi

delta sigma pi

Delta Sigma Pi is a co-ed, professional business fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students or commerce, and further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture, and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.

Recruitment occurs every semester and Delta Sigma Pi welcomes all business majors. Meetings are on Monday evenings at the Nebraska Union. Every semester we hold several community service, social and professional events. Delta Sigma Pi provides members with the opportunity to:

  • Form close bonds with fellow students in CBA
  • Learn from experienced business professionals
  • Utilize an extensive international network of fellow members

Delta Sigma Pi is truly focused on building strong networking skills. Our famous saying is "You’ll never have a business class without a deltasig in it." Whether you need a tutor for schoolwork or help finding an internship, Delta Sigma Pi facilitates the growth of every student's career and business savvy.


ADVISER
Nelson, Samuel A

Samuel A Nelson

Center for Entrepreneurship

CBA 217B

P.O. Box 880487

Lincoln, NE 68588-0487

+1-402-472-0898

samuel.nelson@huskers.unl.edu

Enactus (formerly Students in Free Enterprise - SIFE)

enactus

Enactus integrates philanthropy and business to make a real difference in our community. We are looking for passionate, entrepreneurial minded students to create new projects focused on helping people in-need. Enactus gives students real-world experience of working to solve difficult social problems. If you want to be a part of this exciting change contact the adviser. Members of Enactus have the opportunity to:

  • Give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of others
  • Position yourself as a leader in a very competitive job market
  • Meet passionate, driven, fun-loving individuals like yourself

ADVISER
Osterthun, Stephanie M

Stephanie M Osterthun

Graduate Programs

CBA 139

P.O. Box 880405

Lincoln, NE 68588-0405

+1-402-472-9841

sosterthun2@unl.edu

MBA Student Association

mba student association

The UNL MBA Student Association is an elected student group that aims to enrich the business education of Nebraska MBA students. It hopes to foster continual development of the program through an emphasis on both networking and academic participation.

Events such as football tailgates, golf tournaments and weekly outings are used to bring the MBA student body together and build meaningful, long-term connections. MBASA also encourages participation in case competitions of all types to provide students with valuable experience as they apply lessons learned in the classroom to a competitive setting.

With Nebraska's entry into the academically prestigious Big Ten Conference and a new building on the horizon, this is an exciting time for the program and its students. The MBASA hopes to build on that excitement by helping students graduate with the tools and connections they need to be successful in an ever-changing business environment.



ADVISER
Rosalee Swartz
(402) 472-5234

National Agri-Marketing Association

Through NAMA, students learn first-hand from professionals in marketing, advertising, communications, sales, and promotion about the various career opportunities available in agri-marketing. Develop personal contacts and working relationships with agri-marketing professionals. One of the greatest benefits for students is the opportunity to develop effective managerial, leadership, and presentation skills.


ADVISER
Davis, Mark S

Mark S Davis

Undergraduate Programs

CBA 114

P.O. Box 880405

Lincoln, NE 68588-0405

+1-402-472-2310

Fax: +1-402-472-7950

mdavis1@unl.edu

Multicultural Business Student Association

multicultural business student association

The Multicultural Business Student Association (MBSA) is open to all students. It's purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to meet other business students, interact with business faculty/dean, network with business contacts, enhance leadership/communication skills, and get involved with other business and university organizations. Members of this organization will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop and practice leadership skills
  • Gain business connections
  • Attend social and networking events
  • Participate in business tours

ADVISER
Thompson, Eric

Eric Thompson

Economics

CBA 347

P.O. Box 880489

Lincoln, NE 68588-0489

+1-402-472-3318

Fax: +1-402-472-9700

ethompson2@unl.edu

Omicron Delta Epsilon

The International Honor Society for Economics – open to undergraduate and graduate students.

ODE’s main objective is to recognize students of high achievement and to promote the study of economics. ODE gives you the opportunity for active involvement but ODE does not require any special commitments.

Membership is open to all students (not simply majors) who have taken at least 12 hours of economics with no grade lower than “B” and achieved an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

If you are interested in applying, please contact our faculty sponsor, Professor Thompson (347 CBA, 472-3318) or stop by the Department of Economics office (340 CBA) and request an application form.


ADVISER
Davis, Mark S

Mark S Davis

Undergraduate Programs

CBA 114

P.O. Box 880405

Lincoln, NE 68588-0405

+1-402-472-2310

Fax: +1-402-472-7950

mdavis1@unl.edu

Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA)

Future Business Leaders of America

phi beta lambda

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is the oldest and largest national organization for students preparing for careers in business leadership. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career success.

Members of PBL will have opportunities to:

  • Develop and practice leadership skills
  • Gain business connections
  • Attend social events
  • Participate in conferences and competitions

ADVISER
Friend, Scott B

Scott B Friend

Marketing

CBA 321

P.O. Box 880492

Lincoln, NE 68588-0492

+1-402-472-0660

Fax: +1-402-472-9777

scott.friend@unl.edu

Pi Sigma Epsilon

Pi Sigma Epsilon is the only national co-ed fraternity for college students interested in furthering their sales, marketing and management skills. Students interested in gaining business experience through marketing group projects and community service projects are encouraged to join.


ADVISER
Combs, Gwendolyn M

Gwendolyn M Combs

Management

CBA209

P.O. Box 880491

Lincoln, NE 68588-0491

+1-402-472-3400

Fax: +1-402-472-5855

gcombs2@unl.edu

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

society for human resource management

The UNL student chapter of SHRM is open to all levels and majors, and provides students with opportunities to:

  • Learn more about the HR field
  • Network with HR professionals
  • Become familiar with goals and the experience of HR club members
  • Participate in conferences and competitions

Here are some of the things that its members do as an organization:

  • Organize orientations and other socials
  • Attend local and national seminars and workshops
  • Participate in mentoring programs
  • Go on field trips to area organizations
  • Participate in research and discussions
  • Interact with students from other universities

ADVISER
Dudney, Donna

Donna Dudney

Finance

CBA 243

P.O. Box 880490

Lincoln, NE 68588-0490

+1-402-472-5695

Fax: +1-402-472-5140

ddudney@unl.edu

Undergraduate Women in Business

undergraduate women in business

The Undergraduate Women in Business group is open to all undergraduate students at the university. The purpose of this organization is to elevate your potential, service and life. Our main objective is to serve as a resource for students to network and get involved in the College of Business Administration.

We generally hold meetings twic a month with the purpose of providing information and encouragement through speakers, networking events and social events. The club actively partners with women's groups on campus and in the community, and participates in several service activities throughout the year.