Upcoming Events
Professional Program Mandatory Informational Meeting
Kevin Roach and Casey Johnson
February 10 – February 28, 2012
10:30 a.m.
– 8 p.m.
If you are interested in the Professional Program, this informational meeting will give you a chance to learn more about the program and ask questions. You must attend the meeting to apply to the program.
MBA Venture Challenge
February 16, 2012
8 a.m.
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The Venture Challenge (formerly known as the Tech Transfer Challenge) is an integral part of the Mays Full-Time MBA Program that asks teams of MBA students to assess the commercial viability of an existing firm, which is based upon research at Texas A&M. Each firm has solid intellectual property and a CEO moving the firm forward. MBA students will deliver a 2 minute elevator pitch as well as a 15 minute “venture pitch” presentation to judges from the business and academic community.
http://cnve.tamu.edu/programs/venture-challenge/
Executive Guest Speaker
Frank Velasco III '92
February 17, 2012
11:30 a.m.
– 12:30 a.m.
Mr. Frank (Trey) Velasco '92, will talk to MKTG 321 students about issues in target marketing, focusing especially on the rapidly growing Hispanic market.
Dean's Executive Speaker Series
John Tippit
February 17, 2012
8 a.m.
– 8:50 a.m.
Dean's Executive Speaker
Dean's Executive Speaker Series
Tony Liberto '86
February 20, 2012
8 a.m.
– 8:50 a.m.
Dean's Executive Speaker
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
Ariel Beegle, Sarah Peters
February 20, 2012
3:55 p.m.
– 6:45 p.m.
Ariel Beegle and Sarah Peters from HEB will speak to MKTG 442 students.
Center for Retailing Studies- Guest Speaker
Vicki Spencer
February 21, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– 12:25 p.m.
Vicky Spencer will speak to students at MKTG 425.
Guest Speaker
Bill Byrne
February 24, 2012
9:45 a.m.
– 11:15 a.m.
Mr. Byrne is speaking to the BUSN 302 "Business of College Sports" class to give his strategic view for the Texas A&M Athletic Department. He will share his experiences working in intercollegiate athletics and how it has led him to where he is today. He will give us an update on renovation plans for Kyle Field, as well as updates on future construction projects. Finally, he will discuss A&M's move to the Southeastern Conference, his vision for the future, and answer students' questions.
Graduate Business Career Management Conference
Brandon Coleman, Jr.
February 24, 2012
9 a.m.
– 12:30 p.m.
The topic of this year's event is Personal Branding. Mr. Coleman will speak with our Graduate Business students on how to create your Personal Brand for a successful career. Following his keynote presentation, Mike Mouser of ClientFIRST will speak on Launching Your Brand.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
Ric Anderson
February 27, 2012
11:30 a.m.
– 2:40 p.m.
Ric Anderson from Anderson Brand will speak to MKTG 322 and MKTG 325 students.
Executive Speaker
Thomas Pruitt
February 28, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– 12:25 p.m.
Mobile Application Development
n/a
February 28, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– noon
Guest Speakers from DELL for INFO 439 Classes- Robin Starnes
Mr.
Rich White
February 28, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– 1 p.m.
Guest speaker for INFO 364 Classes- Laura Li
Professional Program Mandatory Informational Meeting
Dr. Annie McGowan and Casey Johnson
February 28, 2012
7 p.m.
– 8 p.m.
If you are interested in the Professional Program, this informational meeting will give you a chance to learn more about the program and ask questions. You must attend the meeting to apply to the program.
Women in IT
March 2, 2012
11 a.m.
– 5 p.m.
Linking IT: mobilizing the world
WIT is an event for women to network and learn from other women who are currently building their careers in IT.
Guest Speaker
Dave South
March 2, 2012
9:45 a.m.
– 11:15 a.m.
Mr. South will speak to the BUSN 302 "The Business of College Sports" class about his role as the play-by-play voice of Aggie Football, Men's Basketball, and Baseball. He will discuss his career and how it has led him to Aggieland, as well as providing an overview of the importance of radio in college sports. He will also give career advice, discuss his favorite moments at Texas A&M, and he will answer student questions.
Dean's Executive Speaker Series
Josh Davis
March 5, 2012
11:10 a.m.
– 12:25 p.m.
Dean's Executive Speaker
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
David Mebane
March 6, 2012
12:45 p.m.
– 5:10 p.m.
David Mebane from Spoons will be speaking to MKTG 409 and MKTG 621 students.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
Larry Davis, Austin Moede
March 7, 2012
4:10 p.m.
– 5:35 p.m.
Larry Davis and Austin Moede from HEB will be speaking to FINC 629 students.
Mr.
Terrell Miller
March 7, 2012
5 p.m.
– 8 p.m.
Guest Speaker for INFO 446 Class- Mat Shamburger
Mr.
John McClellan
March 19, 2012
1 p.m.
– 3 p.m.
Guest Speaker for INFO 616 Classes- Rich Metters
Ideas Challenge Workshop 1
March 20, 2012
6:30 p.m.
– 9:30 p.m.
Ideas Challenge workshops are designed to help you students work through the process of evaluating and developing a viable business idea. A very large proportion of previous years’ winners attended workshops.
You only need to attend one of these sessions.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speakers
Dianne Tiffan, Kelly Alfaro, Shelley Batten
March 20, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– 12:25 p.m.
Dianne Tiffan, Kelly Alfaro, and Shelley Batten from Academy will be speaking to MKTG 425 students.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
Rachel Bishop
March 21, 2012
8 a.m.
– 2 p.m.
Rachel Bishop from Walgreens will be speaking to MKTG 347 students.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
Rich White
March 21, 2012
11:30 a.m.
– 1:30 p.m.
Rich White from HEB will be speaking to MKTG 322 and 325 students.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
Dave Mannon
March 21 – March 22, 2012
11:30 a.m.
– 2 p.m.
Dave Mannon from Altria will be speaking to MKTG 321 students.
Executive Speaker
Mr. Thomas Gibbs
March 22, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– 12:25 p.m.
Project Management and PMO
Mr.
Thomas Gibbs
March 22, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– noon
Guest Speaker for INFO 439 Classes- Robin Starnes
Mr.
Rob Auslander
March 26, 2012
1 p.m.
– 3 p.m.
Guest Speaker for INFO 616 Classes- Rich Metters
Mr.
Mike Hnatt
March 28, 2012
5 p.m.
– 8 p.m.
Guest Speaker for INFO 446 Class- Matt Shamburger
Start Up 101 (First Session)
April 3, 2012
6 p.m.
– 9:30 p.m.
Start-Up 101 is a workshop series held for students and community members interested in someday running their own business. The workshop is led by a variety of established entrepreneurs, Texas A&M former students, and other business professionals. This unique workshop introduces students to the core issues of how to transform an idea into an operating business.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
John Turner
April 5, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– 12:25 p.m.
John Turner from Lone Star College will be speaking to MKTG 440 students.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
Marc Eckart
April 5, 2012
12:45 p.m.
– 2 p.m.
Marc Eckart from Barnes & Noble will be speaking to MKTG 321 students.
Start Up 101 (Second Session)
April 10, 2012
6 p.m.
– 9:30 p.m.
Start-Up 101 is a workshop series held for students and community members interested in someday running their own business. The workshop is led by a variety of established entrepreneurs, Texas A&M former students, and other business professionals. This unique workshop introduces students to the core issues of how to transform an idea into an operating business.
Executive Speaker
Ms. Cassandra Corley
April 10, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– 12:25 p.m.
Managing MIS
Ms.
Cassandra Corley
April 10, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– noon
Guest Speaker for INFO 439 Classes- Robin Starnes
Start Up 101 (Third Session)
April 17, 2012
6 p.m.
– 9:30 p.m.
Start-Up 101 is a workshop series held for students and community members interested in someday running their own business. The workshop is led by a variety of established entrepreneurs, Texas A&M former students, and other business professionals. This unique workshop introduces students to the core issues of how to transform an idea into an operating business.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
David Mebane
April 18, 2012
11:30 a.m.
– 2:40 p.m.
David Mebane from Spoons will be speaking to MKTG 322 and MKTG 325 students.
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
Siiri Dougherty
April 19, 2012
9:35 a.m.
– 12:25 p.m.
Siiri Dougherty from jcpenney will be speaking to MKTG 425 students.
Mr.
Ron Ozment
April 20, 2012
8 a.m.
– 1 p.m.
Guest speaker for INFO 364 Classes - Haoying Sun
Center for Retailing Studies-Guest Speaker
Ron Ozment
April 20, 2012
8 a.m.
– 12:20 p.m.
Ron Ozment from HEB will be speaking to INFO 364 students.
Ideas Challenge Finalist Workshop
April 25, 2012
6:30 p.m.
– 9:30 p.m.
In addition to a general introduction and information session, finalist the workshop will focus on the process of developing a business idea, and will emphasize different parts of the idea development process.
Ideas Challenge
May 2, 2012
8 a.m.
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Each spring, the Ideas Challenge asks students from across campus, "What is your big idea?" We challenge everyone from freshmen to doctoral students to dream up the next great product or service and enter their big idea in this campus-wide competition.
Members of the business and academic worlds judge each submission and the top 40 are named finalists. On judging day, the finalists present their concept to judges from the business community who also pepper them with questions.
2012 Dean's Distinguished Scholar Series
Dr. Vijay Govindarajan
September 14, 2012
10:30 a.m.
– noon
Dean's Distinguished Scholar Series Lecture