Former Kraft executive Paula Sneed presents ideas for creating your future November 01, 2011 - In Nov. 2011, Paul Sneed delivered an inspirational speech to Concordia students entitled “Creating Your Future.” Sneed shared lessons learned throughout her career and provided career advice to students.
How technology can help your business October 27, 2011 - Local business professionals learned some valuable, cost-efficient tips on how to grow their businesses at the President’s Business Leaders Networking Event, which was held by Concordia University Chicago’s College of Business on Oct. 27, 2011.
Concordia-Chicago business professor admitted to Bar of the Supreme Court October 12, 2011 - College of Business professor Craig Lusthoff was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States on October 12, 2011. He traveled to Washington, DC, where he was formally sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts in the courtroom of the US Supreme Court Building, in the presence of the other eight members of the Supreme Court.
Women in Management welcomes Prof. Dellegrazie September 20, 2011 - College of Business professor Beth Dellegrazie was invited to give a presentation to Women in Management, Near West Cook Chapter on September 20, 2011 at the Carlton Hotel in Oak Park, IL.
Concordia University Chicago announces new dean and new community-focused MBA September 15, 2011 - Concordia University Chicago welcomes George Vukotich, PhD, as the new dean for its College of Business, and it is also introducing a new Community Cohort MBA degree for professionals in the River Forest and Oak Park area.
College of Business offers new multicultural marketing course August 17, 2011 - “Marketers can no longer afford to approach domestic markets as one homogenous group,” said Assistant Professor John Hildebrand. “Understanding the subcultures within your market can mean the difference between failure and success.”
Concordia MBA graduate named chairperson of Girls in the Game August 09, 2011 - Concordia University Chicago MBA graduate Jen Groh has been named chairperson of the board of directors for Girls in the Game, a nonprofit organization providing sports, nutrition and leadership programming to girls.
New MBA concentrations offered at Concordia-Chicago June 01, 2011 - Students in the MBA program at Concordia University Chicago can now choose from seven different concentrations including Not-for-Profit Management, Sports Management, Accounting, Health Care, Leadership and Change Management, School Business Management, and Banking and Financial Institutions.
Business students learn global strategy in Costa Rica May 19, 2011 - Students from the College of Business at Concordia University Chicago were immersed in global business in Latin America this spring. Students and faculty members traveled to Costa Rica from May 9 to May 18, 2011, as part of a new global strategy course, now offered during spring semester. The study abroad program exposes students to both international trade and culture
Working mom completes MBA with dual concentration May 07, 2011 - Anyone who has completed grad school or is considering attending would be inspired by Rhonda Bollinger, a working mom with three children. Rhonda graduated from Concordia-Chicago’s MBA program on May 7, 2011, with a very ambitious approach to her education.
Concordia supports Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago February 24, 2011 - Hundreds of nonprofit professionals from Chicago gathered recently to recognize the city’s Outstanding Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year. Concordia-Chicago’s College of Business continued its support of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago (YNPN) by sponsoring its 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 24, 2011.
Business student gains hands-on experience in Beijing February 01, 2011 - College of Business student Nan Yang will complete a three-month internship this summer with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the financial district of Beijing, China. She will work with the company’s audit department on internal controls and financial statements.
Students recognized with Lusthoff Scholarship January 15, 2011 - Concordia University Chicago recently awarded the 2011 Lusthoff Scholarship to Laura Hawkinson, Eric Olgaard, and Kelly Simmons.
Students develop marketing plans for Chicago businesses January 01, 2011 - Marketing students got a chance to apply their classroom knowledge to real business practice. They worked in teams to develop integrated marketing communications plans for Chicago-area businesses.