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LSU Connect offers virtual networking

The E. J. Ourso College of Business will soon launch LSU Connect, a virtual networking platform. LSU Connect is free to all business alumni and friends of the college. Be one of the first to join LSU Connect by preregistering by Sunday, April 15. Early-bird invitations will be emailed on Wednesday, April 18. Preregister today and prepare to connect from the comfort of your computer or mobile device.

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The Business Education Complex has seen an influx of visitors this spring.We are pleased to welcome friends from the SEC and beyond.

Held March 7-9, the 3rd Annual SEC Business School Diversity Conference drew diversity officers, educators, and business professionals from around the country. View our Facebook album >> LSU will host the 2018 SEC MBA Case Competition on April 12-14. The event will feature teams of MBA students solving a business problem facing Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, a Louisiana-based restaurant company. Full story >>

Showcasing Student Achievement

Flores MBA Association Raises $18,020 for Children's Hospital Full story >>

LSU Students to Present at the 2018 SAS Global Forum Full story >>

Sales Students Earn Team, Individual Honors at Bayou Sales Challenge Full story >>

Management Senior Receives International Student Scholarship Full story >>

Accounting Senior Named Outstanding Supplemental Instructor Full story >>

Business Students Claim Undergraduate Research Honors Full story >>

Conferences and competitions can be a defining experience for our students. A gift to the Dean's Excellence Fund can defray costs associated with these opportunities.

Department of Finance Welcomes Executive-in-Residence Robert M. Stuart Jr., former national head of middle market corporate banking at Capital One, has joined the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business Department of Finance as an executive-in-residence. Stuart will advise the department on opportunities to better prepare students and will help facilitate greater interaction between the industry and the department in research, strategic analytics, and executive education. Full story >>

2018 Hall of Distinction On March 16, Claire L. Cagnolatti (Dallas, Texas) and Maurice "Skip" J. Robichaux III (Denver, Colorado) were inducted into the E. J. Ourso College of Business Hall of Distinction. We congratulate these talented alumni. View our Facebook album >> Read more >>

GEAUXING AHEAD

Upcoming Events

April 8 Keep the Pace Race April 13 PSI Golf Tournament

April 18 An Evening with Jay Ducote Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of the LSU Alumni Association May 11 Diploma Ceremony

May 31 Deadline for LSU 100 Nominations/Applications November 3 College Tailgate Party LSU vs. Alabama - Save the Date

LAGNIAPPE

Accomplished Alumni

Jaime Glas '12 has launched Hot Stuff Safetywear, a fashion-forward line of safety apparel. Full story >>

FierceCEO recently profiled Sparkhound CEO and Dean's Advisory Council member Shawn Usher '92, '98. Full story >>

Phil Adra '05, '06 was named to the list of Atlanta's Top Advisors Under 40 for the sixth year in a row. More information >>

Robert J. Crifasi '81 was elected to lead the Club Managers Association of America Board of Directors. Full story >>

Evening with Chef Jay Ducote The Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of the LSU Alumni Association invites you to enjoy an evening with Jay Ducote, LSU alumnus and celebrity chef. The gathering is sponsored by Cane Land Distilling Company and will feature Ducote's delicious food and drink specials from Cane Land. Wednesday, April 18 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cane Land Distilling Company, 760 St. Philip St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 $15 per person includes food (cash bar) Reserve your space now, space is limited. You do not have to be a member to attend. More details, buy tickets >>

Want to be a Tiger Taster? Have you ever wondered how companies come up with new food products? Consumer feedback is an integral part of the new product development process. If you want to voice your opinion, please join Tiger Tasters. The LSU AgCenter Sensory Services lab needs volunteers to be part of its consumer panel database. They will recruit consumers to participate in various product testings. You will be contacted when product tests fit your profile.  To join Tiger Tasters, just complete the  survey. Your information will be not be shared.

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