ENEWS for Undergrads
News for and about the NC State College of Management Undergraduate student community. Submit ENEWS items to College Communications by Wednesday of each week.
Career Fair coming up Feb. 8
The semester may have just started, but it's also time to start exploring opportunities for internships and jobs. The College of Management-CHASS career fair is a great place to meet with recruiters; so far, 80 organizations have registered as participants. ... read more
Wachovia Executive Lecture Series begins Feb. 12
Robert A. Niblock, chairman and CEO of Lowe's, is this year's first Wachovia Executive Lecture presenter. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the leader of one of the nation's leading companies. With more than 1300 stores in 49 states, Lowe's was ranked 42 on the FORTUNE® 500 in 2005, and was named 2003, 2004 and 2005 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. ... read more
Study Abroad Grants Available
The National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is requesting applications for its 2007-2008 Study Abroad grant program. Both members of Phi Kappa Phi as well as non-members are eligible to apply. Phi Kappa Phi is a national honor society established in 1897 to recognize and promote academic excellence in all disciplines of higher education. Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest, largest, and most selective of all such honor societies. The NC State chapter was established in 1923.
Phi Kappa Phi will award 50 study abroad grants of $1000 each. Eligible undergraduates are those who have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. By February 15, 2007, applicants must:
1) have earned at least 30 credit hours, but no more than 90 credit hours of academic credit;
2) be accepted into an accredited study abroad program; and
3) have at least two semesters (or equivalent) remaining in residence at their home institution after completing the study abroad experience.
The study abroad program must be taken between May 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008. Applications should be submitted directly by the student to Phi Kappa Phi headquarters and must ARRIVE by February 15, 2007. Additional eligibility requirements, as well as application forms, are available on the national AKP website's scholarships/study abroad pages. For additional information, please contact Phi Kappa Phi National Headquarters.
Undergrads helping with College Marketing/Communications Activities
This semester, students in the two sections of BUS 465, the Integrated Marketing Communications Project class taught by Claudia Kimbrough, are working with the college's communications office. They'll be putting to use the marketing and research practices that they've been learning about while conducting focus groups, a website usability test, and working with COMSAB to promote a year-end event for students that also showcases the college's student organizations. Watch for more news and activities at their semester-long project evolves, and consider participating if invited to a focus group or other research activity.
New Website
The college's new website was launched this month by the college's Communications Office. The navigation was upgraded based on feedback from students and staff througout the college.
One feature of the new site is an online calendar that will soon include an rss feed option, plus podcasts of public lectures, such as the Wachovia Executive Lecture Series. Student organization officers are encouraged to submit items for the college calendar. Also, please contact the Webmaster if you notice any broken links or would like to make suggestions for continued improvement.