2020 LSU100 and LSU ROARING 10 Nominations Now Open
LSU Executive Education announces the opening of nominations for the 2020 LSU100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses and for the LSU ROARING10: Highest Revenue Generating Tiger Businesses.
The LSU100 is a highly competitive program that identifies, recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses in the world and the LSU ROARING 10 list recognizes and celebrates the ten highest revenue generating LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses. Companies must apply each year in order to be considered for either list.
The nomination period for the 2020 LSU100 and ROARING10 will close on
May 31, 2020.
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LSU's championship run earned $200 million in free advertising for the university
LSU raked in more than $200 million in free advertising in the seven weeks the world was watching the university football team complete its record-setting perfect season. Senior Instructor, Tommy Karam, talks about how LSU is at an all-time high from a brand perspective.
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LSU Career Expo
Career Expo is largest recruiting event, drawing over 225 employers from across the country each semester, and over 2,500 students and alumni. Students and alumni of all majors and classifications network with professionals to learn more about career options, graduate and professional programs, find out about open jobs, and explore their intended career fields.
Wednesday, February 5
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PMAC
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MBA Association Gala this Spring
The 5th Annual Flores MBA Association Gala will be held on
Friday, March 13, 2020 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at the Capitol Park Museum! This year, the gala will benefit the
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, a local organization dedicated to providing educational, personal, and college-prep resources to high-achieving and under-resourced high school students in the Baton Rouge area. We are excited to extend our hand into the community and make an incredible impact on BRYC and their high school fellows!
Tickets are available for $50 and can be purchased below. Attendees are also highly encouraged to purchase additional tickets for guests. Those who are interested in donating to BRYC can also do so.
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2020 PSI Golf Tournament at Top Golf
Come and take a swing at the fifth annual LSU Professional Sales Institute Golf Tournament.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Noon - Lunch and Networking
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Golf Tournament
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Awards and Speed Selling event
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STUDENTS, ALUMNI & FACULTY RECOGNIZED
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LSU MPA Alumnus of the Year Award - Call for Nominations
The Department of Public Administration is seeking nominations for the annual MPA Alumnus of the Year Award to be presented during the Department’s Honors Luncheon on April 24, 2020.
Nominations must include a letter stating the basis for the nomination. The letter must include a listing of the applicable achievements of the nominee and state the reasons that they are uniquely qualified to receive the award. Although not required, additional letters of support are welcome.
The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Friday, February 28th. Nomination letters should be submitted by email to
pa@lsu.edu.
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Don Chance Releases Textbook: Financial Risk Management: An End User Perspective
Don M. Chance, a professor in the LSU Department of Finance and James C. Flores Endowed Chair of MBA Studies, is the author of the just-released textbook
Financial Risk Management: An End User Perspective. This book is credited with leveling the playing field for individuals on the “buy-side” by offering information to educate corporate and institutional users of risk management products with the essential knowledge needed to be an intelligent buyer, incorporating principles that the buy-side should be well versed in to enable them to ask the right questions and avoid being misled by the complexity that is often presented by the sell-side.
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Andrew Schwarz discusses Cybersecurity 2020: A Perilous Landscape
Cybersecurity is a very serious issue for 2020 -- and the risks stretch far beyond the alarming spike in ransomware.
In addition to the daily concerns of malware, stolen data and the cost of recovering from a business network intrusion, there is the very real danger of nefarious actors using cyberattacks to influence or directly impact the outcome of the 2020 U.S. general election.
SDEIS Professor, Andrew Schwarz, discusses cloud security in TechNewsWorld's article about cybersecurity.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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LSU Flores MBA Online Information Session
Join us for this online information session to learn more about the Flores MBA Program and the new
Online Focused MBA
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The Flores MBA Program rigorously prepares students to enter the business world with an advanced degree from a premier university. We offer cutting-edge course work, personal counseling, and outstanding job opportunities at an exceptional value.
Register for the session via the link below or contact Leah Whitmire at
lwhitm3@lsu.edu
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2/13/2020, 12:30 p.m. (online)
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Executive Education: Rising Stars Program
Rising Stars is a three-day emerging leader program, focusing on the transition from management to leadership and a participant’s personal growth, advancement and success.
The program is taught using a combination of interactive learning experiences, lecture, case studies and self-evaluation tools. Class size and professional diversity of both participants and faculty affords the opportunity for invaluable networking and the development of long-lasting professional relationships. It helps organizations improve employee retention, develop a pipeline of future leaders and groom high-performing employees for growth.
Early Bird Deadline: Saturday, February 15
Standard Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 12
2020 Course Dates: April 20 - 22, 2020
Course Location: LSU Business Education Complex, Baton Rouge, LA
Course Times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
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Wednesday, February 5
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PMAC
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Wednesday, February 5
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lod Cook Alumni Center
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MBA Infosession
Thursday, February 13
12:30 p.m.
Online
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Executive Development Program
February 17-19, 2020
BEC
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M
PA Alum of the Year Nominations Close
Friday, February 28
5:00 p.m.
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MBA Alumni Association Gala
Friday, March 13
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Capitol Park Museum
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Accounting Regional Research Seminar
Friday, March 20
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Executive Development Program
March 24-25, 2020
BEC
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Hall of Distinction Banquet
Friday, April 3
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PSI Golf Tournament
Thursday, April 16
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Top Golf
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Executive Education: Rising Stars
April 20-22, 2020
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Accounting Awards Banquet
Thursday, April 23
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Public Administration Honors Luncheon
Friday, April 24
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LSU100 Nominations Close
Sunday, May 31
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