On Tuesday, February 28, RMU welcomes Glen Meakem for an evening lecture and discussion.
Mr. Meakem is a successful technology entrepreneur, and host of "Glen Meakem on the Weekend," a radio program which broadcasts across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. His show offers information and insights on how individuals and our nation can be more successful. Glen's unique perspective has been shaped by his experiences as founder, chairman, and CEO of the B2B internet success Freemarkets, Inc, which he founded in 1995, took public in 1999, and sold to Ariba in 2004. In 2005, Glen co-founded Meakem Becker Venture Capital, a firm that invests in early stage start-up companies. Glen also served as an officer in the United States Army Reserve and is a veteran of the First Gulf War. He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard and his MBA from Harvard Business School.
The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a welcome gathering and complimentary soft drinks, coffee, and snacks. The presentation and discussion will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a break at 8:00. There will also be a post-event meeting and discussion with Mr. Meakem at 9:30.
For more information about Mr.Meakem, you can visit his website at http://glenmeakem.com/
Post written by Greg Chapman
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Alumni Open House on Tuesday, March 6
On Tuesday, March 6, RMU will be hosting an Alumni Open House from 5:30- 7 p.m. with the purpose of showcasing the new business building.
The main gathering point of the event will be the President's Reception Area and Conference Room.
The Open House will consist of a tour of the state-of-the-art Business Building as well as demonstrations of the PNC Trading Center and ATI Center.
Attendees can also learn the latest about RMU's online and masters programs.
In addition, Admission and Career Services representatives will be present as well as the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) and Off-campus Programs.
The main gathering point of the event will be the President's Reception Area and Conference Room.
The Open House will consist of a tour of the state-of-the-art Business Building as well as demonstrations of the PNC Trading Center and ATI Center.
Attendees can also learn the latest about RMU's online and masters programs.
In addition, Admission and Career Services representatives will be present as well as the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) and Off-campus Programs.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Business Building Gets Mainstream Attention
RMU's new School of Business Building has received a lot of attention locally from students, faculty, alumni, businesses and so forth, but it also recently gained some recognition from the PR NewsWire, a national press release agency..
PR Newswire is the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators.
Below are two snapshots from PR Newswire of the Business Building being displayed in both New York and Las Vegas!
PR Newswire is the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators.
Below are two snapshots from PR Newswire of the Business Building being displayed in both New York and Las Vegas!
These snapshots were sent out in September 2011
Written by Greg Chapman
Edited by Cathleen Jones
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
2012 AMA Career Fair
This year's RMU AMA Career Fair turned out to be a success! RMU students had the chance to network with major companies and learn about internships and post-graduation employment opportunities. There were numerous employers present, including Coca-Cola, Giant Eagle, PNC, The Pittsburgh Steelers, and many more. Approximately 200 students took advantage of this great networking opportunity.
Here are some photos from the event:
Here are some photos from the event:
Post written by Kelly Kane
Bombardier Transportation Job Openings in Pittsburgh
Bombardier Transportation currently has positions available. To search through Bombardier's job postings around the world, go to http://www.bombardier.com/ and select "Careers."
Post written by Kelly Kane
Interview with Dr. Jacobs, new Vice Provost of Research and Graduate Study
Dr. Derya Jacobs has given 11 years of service to Robert Morris, some of those years as the Dean of the School of Business. Recently, she has taken a new position at Robert Morris: Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Study.
Dr. Jacobs graduated from the University of Missouri School of Science and Technology and prior to her time at RMU served at Old Dominion University as an Assistant Professor, Graduate Director of Engineering, Management, and Engineering Systems Management, Interim Department Head, and Associate Dean for the College of Engineering and Technology. When asked why she chose RMU after her time at Old Dominion, Dr. Jacobs stated that the school's rapid growth at all levels is what attracted her the most. She was intrigued by the opportunity to play a prominent role in the University's future and help students in whatever way she could.
Her new role as Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies is one that she takes on with great pride and enthusiasm. One of her main responsibilities is to work towards gaining external funding for several school related programs, such as Global Experience Learning, K-12 Programs, Student Engaged Learning, and Graduate and Undergraduate research. She also works towards gaining funds for Applied and Discipline-Based Faculty research.
In the short time I had to speak with Dr. Jacobs, it was overwhelmingly easy to see how enthusiastic she is about the present and future of Robert Morris, and how much she cares about the students here. In her time at RMU, she has worked tirelessly to make sure that all students get the best possible education and experience. She has done an exemplory job in presenting students with opportunities to grow themselves professionally and personally. In a final message to the students, Dr. Jacobs wished to tell students to take advantage of working with faculty and an engaged learning experience. She also urges students to participate in any kind of global experience they can. Doing so will not only make you more marketable in the professional world but also provide you with an experience that is impossible to duplicate.
Written by Greg Chapman
Dr. Jacobs graduated from the University of Missouri School of Science and Technology and prior to her time at RMU served at Old Dominion University as an Assistant Professor, Graduate Director of Engineering, Management, and Engineering Systems Management, Interim Department Head, and Associate Dean for the College of Engineering and Technology. When asked why she chose RMU after her time at Old Dominion, Dr. Jacobs stated that the school's rapid growth at all levels is what attracted her the most. She was intrigued by the opportunity to play a prominent role in the University's future and help students in whatever way she could.
Her new role as Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies is one that she takes on with great pride and enthusiasm. One of her main responsibilities is to work towards gaining external funding for several school related programs, such as Global Experience Learning, K-12 Programs, Student Engaged Learning, and Graduate and Undergraduate research. She also works towards gaining funds for Applied and Discipline-Based Faculty research.
In the short time I had to speak with Dr. Jacobs, it was overwhelmingly easy to see how enthusiastic she is about the present and future of Robert Morris, and how much she cares about the students here. In her time at RMU, she has worked tirelessly to make sure that all students get the best possible education and experience. She has done an exemplory job in presenting students with opportunities to grow themselves professionally and personally. In a final message to the students, Dr. Jacobs wished to tell students to take advantage of working with faculty and an engaged learning experience. She also urges students to participate in any kind of global experience they can. Doing so will not only make you more marketable in the professional world but also provide you with an experience that is impossible to duplicate.
Written by Greg Chapman
Interview with Dr. Litzinger, New Interim Dean of SBUS
On December 1st, 2011, the School of Business welcomed a new Interim Dean, Dr. Patrick Litzinger. Dr. Litzinger has given 34 years of service to RMU as a Professor, Department Head, and now Interim Dean of the School of Business, all while being an outstanding ambassador of not only the Business School, but Robert Morris University as a whole.
Dr. Litzinger obtained his Undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as his Masters of Art and Economics and Ph.D. Prior to his time at Robert Morris, Dr. Litzinger taught at Thiel College in Greenville Pennsylvania for two years. After his time at Thiel, he was offered positions at three other institutions, but decided that Robert Morris was the best choice for him. In 2004, he obtained the position of Department Head for Economics and Legal Studies. With this he took on a variety of administrative responsibilities such as overseeing faculty, scheduling classes, and assisting students with scheduling and degree progress issues.
Upon hearing about the vacant position as Interim Dean of the School of Business, he decided that he would be the best person to fill it, and obtained it, taking on the duties as Chief Faculty Member and Administrator for the School of Business. These duties require that he oversee administrative issues and work with all faculty to ensure that RMU students get the best possible experience. On the topic of what has been the most challenging adjustment he has had to make in his new position, Dr. Litzinger stated that determining how to budget time between all of his duties has been the most daunting aspect of his new position.
While taking on these new duties, Dr. Litzinger also retains some of his previous duties as Head of the Economics and Legal Studies Department. When asked how he balances his new responsibilities as Interim Dean with his duties as Department Head, he said that the support he has received from all faculty members has helped him tremendously. He also wished to give a special thanks to the Associate Deans, Dr. Gayle Marco and Dr. Darlene Motley, as well the Administrative Coordinator Maureen Brant, and Administrative Assistants Laura Whitaker and Linda Sivak, without whom he stated he would not be able to accomplish as much as he does.
In his time as Department Head for Economics and Legal Studies, Dr. Litzinger has worked hard to get his students involved in networking with professionals, an initiative he wishes to spread throughout the entire School of Business and all of RMU with his new role as Interim Dean. Dr. Litzinger believes that being involved in professional networking throughout one's academic career pays endless dividends, a sentiment shared by many faculty members.
In a final message to students, Dr. Litzinger wishes students all the best in their academics, urging them to continue to take their education seriously, and the School of Business will continue to support all students as they work towards obtaining their degrees and entering the professional world.
Written by Greg Chapman
Dr. Litzinger obtained his Undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as his Masters of Art and Economics and Ph.D. Prior to his time at Robert Morris, Dr. Litzinger taught at Thiel College in Greenville Pennsylvania for two years. After his time at Thiel, he was offered positions at three other institutions, but decided that Robert Morris was the best choice for him. In 2004, he obtained the position of Department Head for Economics and Legal Studies. With this he took on a variety of administrative responsibilities such as overseeing faculty, scheduling classes, and assisting students with scheduling and degree progress issues.
Upon hearing about the vacant position as Interim Dean of the School of Business, he decided that he would be the best person to fill it, and obtained it, taking on the duties as Chief Faculty Member and Administrator for the School of Business. These duties require that he oversee administrative issues and work with all faculty to ensure that RMU students get the best possible experience. On the topic of what has been the most challenging adjustment he has had to make in his new position, Dr. Litzinger stated that determining how to budget time between all of his duties has been the most daunting aspect of his new position.
While taking on these new duties, Dr. Litzinger also retains some of his previous duties as Head of the Economics and Legal Studies Department. When asked how he balances his new responsibilities as Interim Dean with his duties as Department Head, he said that the support he has received from all faculty members has helped him tremendously. He also wished to give a special thanks to the Associate Deans, Dr. Gayle Marco and Dr. Darlene Motley, as well the Administrative Coordinator Maureen Brant, and Administrative Assistants Laura Whitaker and Linda Sivak, without whom he stated he would not be able to accomplish as much as he does.
In his time as Department Head for Economics and Legal Studies, Dr. Litzinger has worked hard to get his students involved in networking with professionals, an initiative he wishes to spread throughout the entire School of Business and all of RMU with his new role as Interim Dean. Dr. Litzinger believes that being involved in professional networking throughout one's academic career pays endless dividends, a sentiment shared by many faculty members.
In a final message to students, Dr. Litzinger wishes students all the best in their academics, urging them to continue to take their education seriously, and the School of Business will continue to support all students as they work towards obtaining their degrees and entering the professional world.
Written by Greg Chapman
Thursday, February 2, 2012
"Sustainable Enterprises of the Future" Conference
Robert Morris University's School of Business is proud to announce that they will be sponsoring their 4th Annual "Sustainable Enterprises of the Future" International Conference on April 18, 2012.
The conference will be held at the Robert Morris University's Moon Township campus. For more information about the conference please go to the School of Business website: www.rmu.edu/SusEntConf
Post written by Kelly Kane
AMA Career Fair - Monday, February 13, 2012
The RMU American Marketing Association is hosting a CAREER FAIR on Monday, February 13, 2012 in the International Suite located on the 3rd floor of the Sewall Center.
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
ALL MAJORS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Professional attire is recommended.
Don't miss out on this career-enhancing opportunity!
Don't miss out on this career-enhancing opportunity!
Post written by Kelly Kane
Price Waterhouse Coopers Minority Student Recruiting
On March 26, 2012, The Department of Accounting and Taxation and Price Waterhouse Coopers will be hosting the Minority Student Recruiting Event. This event is open to minority students currently enrolled in community colleges and who have an interest in pursuing a career in accounting. The program, which will run from noon until 4:30 on March 26 at the Holiday Inn, which will include panel sessions and a networking session.
Post written by Kelly Kane
$2500 Somma "Integrity First" Scholarship
Four $2500 grants will be awarded to four School of Business students for Fall 2012
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Student must have at least an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher
- School of Business student must be considered at least a sophomore by Fall 2012
- Transfer students should have at least 9 credits from RMU
- Applications will be available on the RMU website or may be picked up on the 3rd floor of Massey Hall from Linda Sivak or by sending a request for an application to sivak@rmu.edu
- The deadline is February 20, 2012
- School of Business Ethics Committee and the Somma family will judge applications
- Scholarship recipients will be notified by August 1, 2012
*All candidates who compete in the Integrity First case competition will earn an entry on the Undergraduate Research category of their Student Engagement Transcript (SET)!! The SET, which is a companion to your academic transcript, is an official University endorsement of your undergraduate research projects, leadership roles, community service hours, international study trips, internship experiences, and much more!
Post written by Kelly Kane
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