December 2007
Latest News: December 2007
Professor Earns Best Paper Honor For 'Theory Of Intraperson Games'
The editorial board of the Journal of Marketing has selected Min Ding, associate professor of marketing at Penn State's Smeal College of Business, as the 2007 recipient of the Harold H. Maynard Award for his paper "A Theory of Intraperson Games," which appeared in the April 2007 issue of the journal.
Executive MBA Students Raise $12,000 For Pediatric Cancer Fight
Students in the Smeal College of Business Executive MBA Program raised about $12,000 over the weekend with a a silent auction and other fund-raisers to help in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Op-Ed: Saying 'Thank You' Can Open More Doors Than You Think
"These days, in local, national, and international relationships, there
are far too few 'thanks' being expressed," writes Pat Cataldo, associate dean for executive education, in his monthly column. "Increase your statements of
appreciation and you are likely to encounter many positive reactions. This is more than a matter of my opinion. Several workplace surveys
conducted within the past year reveal the impact that an honestly
expressed 'thanks' can have on colleagues, co-workers, and clients."
Penn State, Smeal Students Place In International Trading Competition
Two Smeal College of Business students finished in the top 10 and Penn State ranked third out of more than 100 students and 12 colleges and universities who participated in the Texas A&M Inter-University Forex Trading Competition.
Competition Aims To Find, Nurture New Business Ideas At Penn State
Penn State students, faculty, and staff who have an idea for a viable business venture are invited to enter a new competition that will equip them with the tools, skills, and resources necessary to successfully pitch their ideas to investors, while providing exposure to potential backers.
Donald And Peg Hambrick Establish Smeal Research Fund With $100,000 Gift
Donald Hambrick, Smeal Chaired Professor of Management at Penn State's Smeal College of Business, and his wife, Peg Hambrick, have given $100,000 to support academic research in Smeal's Department of Management and Organization.
