LSU Alum Travels to Kenya and Donates 465 Mobility Devices
Michael Panther is from the war-torn young nation of South Sudan, Africa. Illness and war experiences left him in a wheelchair. In most parts of Africa, people with disabilities are usually excluded from schools.
On September 8-19 this year, Living With Hope took a team of physical therapists, mechanics and support personnel to Kenya to help distribute wheelchairs through Michael's foundation,
Living with Hope.
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LSU Graduate’s Finance Career Takes Him Around the World
LSU graduate Marios S. Kalochoritis’ 20-year finance career has taken him around the world.
“I live in Cyprus and travel across our three offices, as well as visiting clients in other parts of the world,” Kalochoritis said. “I founded the company Loggerhead Partners. It has offices in Dubai; Cyprus; and Zurich, Switzerland. It is a multi-family office with a specialization in promoting the United Arab Emirates, or UAE, zero tax jurisdiction. The UAE has zero corporate and zero personal taxes. The government has a number of fees that companies and individuals pay, but absolutely no tax.”
Kalochoritis is originally from Cyprus, a small island in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. He attended LSU from 1993 to 1997.
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Traffic Records User Conference Held
The
Traffic Records User Conference
was a one-day conference held Tuesday, July 30, at the LSU Business Education Complex. Conference presentations focused on law enforcement and other traffic records, data users and stakeholders.
The conference hosted about 130 professionals from across the state. These professionals consisted of EMS professionals, law enforcement officers, and government officials from public health, highway safety and the courts. Most importantly, all the major levels of government/administration in Louisiana were represented, including federal, state, parish and local authorities, as well as organizations from the private sector.
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Econometrics Emeritus Professor Recognized for Contribution to “Principles of Econometrics”
R. Carter Hill, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Econometrics in the department of economics, was recognized for co-authoring Principles of Econometrics by the LSU Office of Innovation and Technology. According to the publisher’s website, “Principles of Econometrics, Fifth Edition, is an introductory book for undergraduate students in economics and finance, as well as first-year graduate students in a variety of fields that include economics, finance, accounting, marketing, public policy, sociology, law and political science."
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LSU to Offer Certified Credit Analyst Program
he Department of Finance in LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business in partnership with the Louisiana Bankers Association is responding to the needs of industry with the LBA/Ourso Credit Analyst Education Program which provides education and training for new hires or experienced bankers who are transitioning into commercial lending.
The program uses curriculum provided by the American Bankers Association (ABA) for the ABA Certificate in Business and Commercial Lending, which focuses on financial statement analysis and commercial lending. The course will familiarize lenders with both audited and unaudited statements and will fill any gaps in understanding of credit analysis and underwriting. At the successful completion of the program, attendees receive their ABA Certificate in Business and Commercial Lending.
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Is Entrepreneurship the New MBA?
After the collapse of financial markets in 2007-2008, ambitious college grads started looking outside the world of finance for jobs. The tech industry, still in its relative infancy, became the new Holy Grail.
Is Entrepreneurship the New MBA?
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The Relationship between Investors and Entrepreneurs is like Dating
You’re a bright-eyed entrepreneur with a viable product that customers are using and you’re considering taking the company to the next level. To grow, however, you need cash investments. So, how do you court investors?
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Baton Rouge Bike Share program launches
Bike sharing programs have been shown to dramatically decrease traffic, reduce energy consumption, decrease harmful gas emissions, improve public health generally, and promote economic growth while providing urban residents with a convenient and time-saving travel mode.
Baton Rouge's Gotcha bike share program kicked off Thursday, July 18, 2019. Available for immediate use, the system includes 500 electric pedal-assist bikes across 50 mobility hubs throughout the city, Louisiana State University, and Southern University.
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STUDENTS & ALUMNI RECOGNIZED
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Accounting Major Vivian Carter Awarded Prestigious PCAOB Scholarship
Accounting major Vivian Carter of Homer, La., has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB. The PCAOB Scholarship Program awards funds to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accounting degree program at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. The Program is merit-based and awarded to select students who demonstrate interest and aptitude in accounting and auditing while maintaining and demonstrating high ethical standards.
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E. J. Ourso College Recognizes Student Scholarship Recipients
LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business recently announced student scholarship recipients for the 2018-19 academic year. The students are listed below by hometown:
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Eighteen Business Tigers Named to SEC Spring Honor Roll
Out of 65 LSU student-athletes, 18 E. J. Ourso College of Business students were named to the 2019 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll Wednesday by Commissioner Greg Sankey. The Spring accolades recognize the LSU sports of baseball, golf, beach volleyball, tennis and track & field.
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MBAAA to host all MBA Alumni and Students for Jazz and Cocktails
The LSU Flores Alumni Association will host all LSU MBA alumni and incoming and current MBA students to Jazz and Cocktails Aug. 22, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to network while enjoying music and refreshments. Jazz and Cocktails conclude the MBA orientation, serving as an excellent opportunity to get to know classmates and alumni.
he LSU Flores MBA Alumni Association exists to mentor the LSU Flores MBA Program’s students, fund strategically imperative curricula, and connect alumni to the college and the students. Our relevancy is determined by achievement of key metrics through giving our time, talent, and treasure necessary to add value to the program and our membership.
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2019 LSU Sports Kickoff Party
The Greater Baton Rouge LSU Alumni Chapter will host its annual LSU Sports Kickoff Party August 15 at the Lod Cook Alumni Center.
The evening will include the latest recruiting updates, LSU Coaches Feud with Team D-D Breaux vs Team Beth Torina, and a Style Show featuring 2019 Fashions from Lod Cook Gift Shop. Attendees will also enjoy a Buffet Dinner, Door Prizes, and a Silent Auction.
All Proceeds are used to provide Scholarships for Local LSU Students
To purchase tickets contact:
Jim Parr (941) 379-3445 or parrbuster@aol.com
JP Chaze (225) 364-2373 jp@terminsurancerate.com
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Alumni and Friends Invited to E. J. Ourso College of Business Annual Tailgate
The E. J. Ourso College of Business will host the 2019 Business Alumni Tailgate Saturday, October 26, 2019 (LSU v Auburn) in the Business Education Complex Courtyard and Rotunda. The tailgate begins four and half hours before kickoff and ends one hour before kickoff..
Business alumni, friends, and guests are invited to enjoy food, drinks and music. The tailgate is free to attend, and one meal ticket and one beverage ticket will be issued to each guest at check-in. A cash bar will be available for all additional drink purchases.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Project Management Professional Certification Exam Prep Course
This course is an intensive four-day PMI Project Management Professional Certification Prep course designed to prepare one for the Project Management Institute’s PMP Certification exam. This course is a good choice for project managers wishing to complete a certification review course in a concentrated time period. This course meets PMI’s 35 educational hour requirement for PMP certification and covers knowledge tested as well as provides certification exam testing tips and techniques to help you achieve a passing certification score.
Achieving your PMP certification is still a quick way to re-energize your career and create new opportunities for professional growth. LSU Executive Education's exam prep program is led by Edwel Programs. Edwel Programs, a PMI Registered Education Provider has a 25-year track record of using accelerated learning solutions to help students pass the project management certification exam.
Registration Deadline: August 6, 2019
Program Dates: August 26-29, 2019
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Certified Credit Analyst Education Program
The Department of Finance in LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business in partnership with the Louisiana Bankers Association is responding to the needs of industry with the LBA/Ourso Credit Analyst Education Program which provides education and training for new hires or experienced bankers who are transitioning into commercial lending.
The program uses curriculum provided by the American Bankers Association for the ABA Certificate in Business and Commercial Lending which focuses on financial statement analysis and commercial lending. The course will familiarize lenders with both audited and unaudited statements and will fill any gaps in understanding of credit analysis and underwriting. At the successful completion of the program, attendees receive their ABA Certificate in Business and Commercial Lending.
Registration Deadline: August 9, 2019
Program Dates: September 12, 13; October 17, 18; November 7, 8, 2019 and January 16, 17; February 6, 7 and March 5, 6, 2020.
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Rising Stars Program
This three-day highly interactive program is designed to groom high potential employees for professional growth. This program helps organizations:
- Improve employee retention
- Support the growth and development of its’ employees
- Develop a pipeline of future leaders
- Inspire employees
- Educate employees on how to be a leader in situations where they may lack formal authority or title
- Groom high performing employees for professional growth and advancement
Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 15, 2019
Standard Registration Deadline: September 23, 2019
Program Dates: October 7-9, 2019
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Executive Development Program
The transition from management to enterprise-level executive is more than just a promotion. It requires development across all aspects of leadership, ranging from communication and networking to relatability and organizational engagement. Today’s executives are required to develop and communicate their organization’s strategy and principles, balance competing priorities, and make tough decisions, all while developing future talent. This non-consecutive comprehensive, six-day program combines executive coaching, self-assessment, experiential learning, and much more to prepare leaders to meet their organization’s needs of today, while still focusing on developing solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.
This educational experience is completed in less than four months.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: November 15, 2019
Standard Registration Deadline: January 24, 2020
Program Dates: February 17-19, 2020 and March 23-25, 2020
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October 16-17
SAS User's Group Conference
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October 17- 18
Fall Holiday
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