Global Get Together!

Dear RMU Community,

Take a break from final exams and come to relax at the semester’s last

First Thursdays Global Get Together

this Thursday, May 2nd 2:30-4:30 pm

at the Wheatley Café

A round of applause and special thanks to this month’s special sponsor:

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences International Programs

This Thursday's menu will feature Latin America, with a focus on Nicaragua:

Ensalada Repollo - Nicaraguan Cabbage Salad

Gallo Pinto - Red beans and rice

Churrasco - Nicaraguan Style Steak

Cacerola De Berenjena - Eggplant Casserole

Brazilian Coffee

Cookies and more!

Come to relax at this free and fun social event!

The First Thursdays Global Get Together event series is sponsored by

Saudi Student House           

Carpe Mundum

Hispanic Student Association

MOSAIC

Center for Global Engagement

Center for Student Success

Office of Student Life

RMU Employee Wellness Fair 2013

The Employee Wellness Fair took place last Tuesday April 16th, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the John Jay Gym.

This employee appreciation event was open to students and the wellness event featured:

Wellness Education
Free Health Screenings
Chair Massages
Light Lunch
and raffle prizes such as Ipads and goodie bags.

Many companies such as PNC, Highmark, TransAmerica hosted tables at this healthy event for RMU employees.
 

Summer 2013 Internship Available

Tickets for Kids is recruiting for summer interns!  

Do you know someone who is interested in the field of arts and culture? How about sports marketing?  Or someone who wants to support children?  Staff of Tickets for Kids interact with all these constituencies on a daily basis, and interns have a chance to experience all aspects of the daily operation of a fast-paced nonprofit organization.

Internship projects can be tailored to capitalize on a candidate's specific skill set and area of interest.  This is a great opportunity for someone looking for nonprofit management, development, database management, and/or marketing experience. 

If interested, please email resume to info@ticketsforkids.org. 

Include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in working with Tickets for Kids Charities.  No phone calls please.

Visit their website for more information:

http://www.ticketsforkids.org/imis15/TFKLive/About_Us/Join_Our_Team/TFKLive/Join_Our_Team.aspx

April 29th

Who will win this year's Stress Relief Kits at the SBUS cookout on April 29th?  Come on down and find out :-)

School of Business Cookout!

School of Business Students,

In recognition of your accomplishments and celebration of another academic year,  Dean Beehler and the Business Faculty invite you to join us for a

Cookout

April 29, 2013

11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Massey Gardens

Right outside Massey Hall

 

Come by any time during this time period!

 

Enjoy a meal on the School of Business.

Prizes will be awarded throughout the day.

Please RSVP to Linda Sivak at sivak@rmu.edu by April 23rd so we will have enough food for everyone :-)

Dr. Minutolo and RMU Featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette!

RMU's own Dr. Minutolo was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for his efforts in the United Way's Money in Your Pocket Coalition.

RMU is one of the 11 sites where military veterans and low-income families can get free assistance on processing their income tax returns. 

To read the full article, visit the link below:
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/nonprofits-provide-free-tax-assistance-682691/

Chance at a $2500 Scholarship! Apply by April 19th

Apply by April 19th for a chance to win the Cengage Learning "A Slice of Your Life" Scholarship!

There's more than one way to peel an orange, and there's more than one way to learn. Cengage is asking students to get creative and put together a short video that illustrates their identity as a unique learner.

Cengage is awarding a $2500 scholarship to the creator of the best video.

To learn more, please visit:
http://www.cengagesites.com/CL/1270/slice/

RMU Career Fair 2013!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Moon Township Campus- Sewall Center Arena 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Open to RMU Students and Alumni Only Professional Dress Required Bring Plenty of Resumes Free registration at the door the day of the event or register on ColonialTRAK.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet representatives from local and national companies and organizations. Employers will be looking for individuals for full-time positions, as well as internships and co-ops.

You will also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of graduate schools.

Preparation for the Event:

In anticipation of the event, we encourage you to take the time to prepare yourself and your resume.

By Preparing Your Resume & Researching Employers/Graduate Schools Before The Event:

For more information visit http://careercenter.rmu.edu/career-fair

Let's give a round of applause for our award winning faculty!

Recently several of the School of Business faculty attended the 20th American Society of Business and Behavioral Studies Conference.

ASBBS emphasizes quality and collegiality with a lasting impact. ASBBS screens all papers and paper proposals and publishes only the accepted articles in the Proceedings. All articles published in the refereed journals are double blind reviewed. The Journals publish theoretical and empirical papers submitted by the faculty members and practitioners. Most of the published articles in the refereed journals are drawn from papers presented in the annual conference.

Every year, Dr. Rudd takes a trip to present at the ASBBS conference in Las Vegas. In February 2013, Robert Morris University faculty brought home four Best Paper Awards.

Best Paper Award Winners:

Dr. Richard J. Mills, Hospitality and Tourism Professor

Current Trends and Practices that Implement Eco-Energy Programs in Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Dr. Zane Dennick-Ream, Finance Professor & Dr. Frank Flanegin, Finance Professor

Creating an AACSB Technology Class for Finance Majors Utilizing; Bloomberg, EDGAR, Yahoo Finance, and Microsoft Excel

Dr. Denis Rudd

The Impact of Exchange Rates on Casino Revenues in Major US Gaming Markets

Other presented papers at the ASBBS Conference by RMU:

Dr. Patrick Litzinger, Economics Professor

Analyzing Financial and Economic Rivalries Between China and India Their Consequences on the World Economy for International Finance

Dr. Frank Flanegin, Finance Professor

Dr. Patrick Litzinger, Economics Professor

Dr. Denis Rudd, Hospitality and Tourism Professor

Denis Rudd II

Utilizing Replication Analysis and Probability in Teaching Finance and Economics

Jacqueline Klentzin, Management Professor

Can Mars and Venus significantly effect rating scales in Marketing Research

Michele T. Cole and Louis B. Swartz

Understanding Academic Integrity in the Online Learning Environment: A Survey of Graduate and Undergraduate Business Students

If you see them in the hallways be sure to congratulate them for their awards and their efforts to represent RMU!

43rd Annual Student Recognition Awards Ceremony, Wednesday March 20th, 2013

This annual tradition at RMU recognizes students who have achieved excellence in scholarship, leadership and service to the university and community. Pictured above are the award winners and the School of Business Dean Dr. Beehler.

Dean’s Scholar Awards (Undergraduate Programs) recognize currently enrolled degree students who have achieved a 3.5 QPA for three consecutive terms (excluding summer) while taking at least six credits each term, do not have a grade lower than a C, and have earned at least 45 credits at RMU.
 

Outstanding Academic Awards recognize students who have achieved excellence within their area of concentration.

Check out the Award Winners!

Outstanding Accounting Student Award

Stephanie A. Vanscavish

Major: Accounting

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Outstanding Senior Award

Elizabeth A. Martina

Major: Accounting

Outstanding Economics Student Award

Joshua P. Blum

Major: Finance and Accounting

Currently enrolled in the Integrated Master’s Program for Information Security and Assurance

Outstanding Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Award

Lindsey M. Sobolosky

Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management 
Minor: International Business

Outstanding Hospitality and Tourism Management Association Service Award

Rachel E. Foutz

Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management

 

Outstanding Human Resource Management Student Award

Carly E. Cancilla

Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management

Outstanding McGraw Hill/Irwin Management Student Award

Una Japundza

Major: Management

 

Outstanding Marketing Student Award

Lacey J. Vallery

Major: Marketing

Outstanding Management Student Award

Zachary T. Freeman

Major: Management

 

Outstanding Economic Student Award

Jessica R. Duffy

Major: Economics
Minor: Legal Studies

School of Business Graduate and Undergraduate “Poster” Conference Spring 2013

Receive individual or group recognition for your research, professional application, and/or “client” involvement from the RMU Community!

The “Poster” Conference is designed to give School of Business students the opportunity to present group projects, group research, individual projects, and individual research to the RMU community.

The second “Poster” Conference is scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2013 in the Business Building and Garden area. Come out to the School of Business Cookout and check out the “Poster” conference!