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Join Executive-in-Residence duo keynote presentation featuring Brian Umbenhauer and Geoff Tuff

Brian Umbenhauer and Geoff Tuff — principals at Deloitte and Executive-In-Residence duo — at the W. Frank Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation titled “Innovation at the speed of your customers” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Woolsey Hall Auditorium. To attend, participants must RSVP by emailing jenn.lopez@wichita.edu by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/join-executive-in-residence-duet-keynote-presentation-featuring-brian-umbenhauer-and-geoff-tuff/

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Two Wichita area students named 2023 Jabara Scholars in Entrepreneurship

The W. Frank Barton School of Business has chosen two recipients to receive the 2023 Professor Fran Jabara Scholarship in Entrepreneurship. This year’s winners are Kayla Atkinson from Andover Central High School and Caleb Lowry from Eisenhower High School. They will each receive more than $32,500 spread over four years to attend Wichita State and major in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/20/two-wichitans-named-2023-jabara-scholars-in-entrepreneurship/

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Five WSU groups presented with November Rick Rewards

… Rick Rewards go to more than 100 WSU employees working their hardest every day for our Shocker community. Congratulations to everyone in Financial Aid; Financial Operations and Business Technology; OneStop; the Registrar’s Office; and the Graduate School! Rick Rewards are presented each month by President Rick Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/17/five-wsu-groups-presented-with-november-rick-rewards/

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Shocker Racing is looking for new team members

Students are invited to join the Shocker Racing Formula SAE Team. Students of all majors are welcome to join to help the club with manufacturing, designing and handling the business of the formula car and club. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. every Thursday and Friday in 204 John Bardo Center. Questions about the organization can be directed to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/14/shocker-racing-is-looking-for-new-team-members/

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Center for Entrepreneurship offers funding opportunities for small businesses

Students with business ideas can apply for funding to help make their idea a reality. There are a total of three funds offering support to student startups through the Center for Entrepreneurship: Women for Women Innovation Fund Don Hackett Support for Entrepreneurialism Fund Moral Family Fund for Innovation The applications for all three funds close Friday,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/09/center-for-entrepreneurship-offers-funding-opportunities-for-small-business/

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Curriculum Vitae: Victoria Sherif, Ph.D.

…Sherif, V. (2018). Voices that matter: Rural high school youth on leadership. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership: International Perspectives on Team Leadership Special Issue, 3(2). Available at: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1207465 Rous, B., Sherif, V., & Singleton, P. (2018). Kentucky’s…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/cles/_cv/VictoriaSherifCV.php

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Barton School to host ribbon cutting, remarks for new ‘Entrepreneur’ sculpture

Woolsey Hall, the new academic building and home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business, is now home to the Chris Brunner, WSU alum, sculpture, “The Entrepreneur.” A ribbon cutting ceremony to honor Brunner and “The Entrepreneur” will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 in Woolsey Hall. A reception will follow featuring remarks from Brunner as well as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/26/barton-school-to-host-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-entrepreneur-sculpture/

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Barton School alums pave the way to launch a $500,000 student-managed investment fund

Wichita State alums Erin and Kyle Cummings have donated $250,000 to launch the W. Frank Barton School of Business Student-Managed Investment Fund. The generous contribution will provide students with new applied learning opportunities as they invest real money in stocks, bonds and more. The remaining $250,000 will be reallocated from existing WSU Foundation …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/14/barton-school-alums-pave-the-way-to-launch-a-500000-student-managed-investment-fund/

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Ulrich Museum hosts tour of the art of Woolsey Hall

Join Trish Higgins, gallerist and curator, for a tour of the works on display in Woolsey Hall, WSU’s newest academic building and home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business, on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Explore a variety of paintings, sculptures and other media by local and regional artists of all ages. Refreshments will be available starting at 10 a.m., and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/17/ulrich-museum-hosts-tour-the-art-of-woolsey-hall/

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Haley judges Financial Times awards for impactful research

Dr. Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Excellence, serves on the panel of judges for the Financial Times’ prestigious annual awards for research that has a societal impact. In the Financial Times article, “Academic research award: tipping point for action,” Haley and other judges highlight…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/19/haley-judges-financial-times-awards-for-impactful-research/

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Barton School announces keynote panel of experts on analytics and artificial intelligence

The Barton School of Business will host its latest James P. Schwartz Speaker Series event on how to harness the transformational impact of analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). The event will occur from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Woolsey Hall Auditorium. It will consist of a keynote panel discussion featuring industry experts in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/barton-school-announces-keynote-panel-of-experts-on-analytics-and-artificial-intelligence/

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Attend the Woolsey Resource Fair Sept. 19-20

The Business Student Success Center invites all students, staff and faculty to visit Woolsey Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19-20 for a university-wide resource fair. This is an opportunity to check out the new amenities including student study spaces and resources on campus. There will be over 16 organizations represented at the resource fair to assist…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/attend-the-woolsey-resource-fair-sept-19-20/

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Barton School entrepreneurship keynote set for Nov. 9

Basil Hourani — co-founder and executive partner at Capital7 and the fall 2022 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the W. Frank Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation, along with Navin Thukkaram — lead investor at Skykick and founder of NT Capital — as part of the James Schwartz Lecture Series, “Lessons learned from $3 billion in exits.”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/26/entrepreneur-in-residence-keynote-presented-by-basil-hourani-and-navin-thukkaram/

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Haley speaks to The Wire China about China buying US agricultural land

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Excellence at the Barton School, spoke to The Wire China about the country-wide legislation on purchases of United States agricultural land by the Chinese government. An expert on China and emerging markets, Usha testified before Congress on the acquisition of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/24/haley-speaks-to-the-wire-china-about-china-buying-us-agricultural-land/

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Andy Schlapp promoted to VP of strategy and government relations

…of the university and alignment of goals and resources to that end. He will continue to also serve as the executive director of the board of trustees and director of NIAR Business Development. Schlapp joined WSU in 2008 as director of government relations prior to being promoted to executive director in 2020.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/24/andy-schlapp-promoted-to-vp-of-strategy-and-government-relations/

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Barton School appoints new chair of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences Department

The Barton School of Business’ Department of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences (FREDS) has appointed Dr. Mehmet Barut as its new department chair. Dr. Barut will serve as chair for three years starting in fall 2023. He is a professor of supply chain management within the department and was elected by FREDS Department faculty. “I’m honored that my…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/25/barton-school-appoints-new-chair-of-finance-real-estate-and-decision-sciences-department/

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Barton School keynote presentation scheduled for March 22

Susan Thomas — founder and CEO of 10Fold and the spring 2023 entrepreneur-in-residence at the Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation, “An Entrepreneur’s Journey: Finding the Why to Drive Your Success,” as part of the James Schwartz Lecture Series. The keynote event is at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the Woolsey Hall Auditorium.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/barton-school-keynote-presentation-scheduled-for-march-22-2/

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Barton School keynote presentation scheduled for March 22

Susan Thomas — founder and CEO of 10Fold and the spring 2023 entrepreneur-in-residence at the Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation, “An Entrepreneur’s Journey: Finding the Why to Drive Your Success,” as part of the James Schwartz Lecture Series. The keynote event is at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the Woolsey Hall Auditorium.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/08/barton-school-keynote-presentation-scheduled-for-march-22/

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Barton School showcases third art installation from Envision Arts

Woolsey Hall, the home of the Barton School of Business, has a new art installation in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Patrick McCowan is the third artist who is visually impaired to be featured on the third floor of the Barton School. “Students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Barton School have found a lot of joy, perspective and inspiration…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/21/barton-school-showcases-third-art-installation-from-envision-arts/

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Duane Nagel named Barton School marketing chair

The W. Frank Barton School of Business has selected Dr. Duane Nagel as chair for the college’s marketing department. Nagel has worked within the Barton School for more than six years as an assistant and associate professor. His academic research examines how brands engage and co-create/collaborate with their various stakeholders through technology.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/18/duane-nagel-named-barton-school-marketing-chair/