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Town hall scheduled for Barton School staff, faculty

President Rick Muma and Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, are conducting a town hall for W. Frank Barton School of Business staff and faculty. The town hall begins at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 and will be conducted via Zoom.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/13/town-hall-scheduled-for-barton-school-staff-faculty-2/

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Town hall scheduled for Barton School staff, faculty

President Rick Muma and Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president, are conducting a town hall for W. Frank Barton School of Business staff and faculty. The town hall begins at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 and will be conducted via Zoom.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/18/town-hall-scheduled-for-barton-school-staff-faculty/

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Procter & Gamble SVP named Barton School’s Executive-in-Residence

The Barton School of Business proudly announces Tadd Fowler as its spring 2024 Executive-in-Residence. He currently holds the position of senior vice president at The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). In his role as Executive-in-Residence, Fowler will deliver a dynamic keynote presentation open to the public, conduct mentoring sessions for students, deliver…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/07/procter-gamble-svp-named-barton-schools-executive-in-residence/

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Fund provides entrepreneurial seed money

Building a business can be challenging and costly. Luckily, Wichita State students have access to seed money from the Moral Family Fund for Innovation, which can be used to build and grow a startup venture. Applications close Nov. 18. Apply before it is too late.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/27/fund-provides-entrepreneurial-seed-money/

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Students can earn up to $5,000 in seed money from Women for Women Innovation Fund

The Women for Women Innovation Fund offers up to $5,000 for women who are part- and full-time Wichita State students to build and grow startup businesses. Apply today and turn your idea into a business with cash to help you commercialize it. Applications close Nov. 18.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/27/students-can-earn-up-to-5000-from-women-for-women-innovation-fund/

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Retirement celebration for Janet Jensen set for Dec. 13

…celebration for Janet Jensen, 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the Woolsey Hall Fidelity Bank Ballroom Jensen retired as senior student success specialist in the Barton School of Business on Dec. 3. Light refreshments will be served.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/retirement-celebration-for-janet-jensen-set-for-dec-13/

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Stop by the Metroplex for lunch, last-minute shopping

Stop by and join the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Hughes Metropolitan Sports Complex for some one-stop shopping. Browse gift items from over 50 local small businesses all under one roof, hosted by the SBDC. “We really wanted to give local small businesses an extra…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/11/stop-by-the-metroplex-for-lunch-last-minute-shopping/

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OCPD for Students

…edge students need to stand out through hands‑on workshops, real‑world challenges, and direct engagement with employers, supported by Meritrust Credit Union. Biz Golf Business Dining Etiquette Business Golf 101 is one of the Barton School’s most sought‑after experiences, turning business students into confident country‑club‑ready professionals through…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/OCPD/ocpd-employment-resources.php

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Barton School, Envision team up to feature artist

Art created by an artist with a visual impairment is now on display at Woolsey Hall, home of WSU’s Barton School of Business, in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Nick Wooding is the newest Barton School featured artist. His mixed media pieces can be found on the third floor of Woolsey Hall.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/09/barton-school-envision-team-back-up-to-feature-artist/

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Trailblazers revealed: The founding members of the Barton School’s Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund

The Barton School of Business has finalized the inaugural group for the Erin and Kyle Cummings $500,000 Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). The class consists of 30 students from across the world representing 10 majors. “This represents the epitome of applied learning. The unmatched experiences and opportunities to invest real money will be a substantial…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/07/trailblazers-revealed-the-founding-members-of-the-barton-schools-cummings-student-managed-investment-fund/

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Rudd Scholars at Wichita State: Alia Michaelis

…established the Rudd Foundation in 1994 and in 2018 the Rudd Scholars Program began honoring the Midwestern values that strengthen character and lead to a lifetime of success in business, community, and family. Alia Michaelis, senior biochemistry major, was a recipient of the 2020 Rudd Scholarship.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/14/rudd-scholars-at-wichita-state-alia-michaelis/

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Break from finals with lunch, local shopping at Holiday Market

Stop by and join the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Hughes Metropolitan Sports Complex for some one-stop shopping. Browse gift items from over 50 local small businesses all under one roof, hosted by the SBDC. “We really wanted to give local small businesses an extra…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/11/break-from-finals-with-lunch-local-shopping-at-holiday-market/

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Rudd Scholars at Wichita State: Bayle Sandy

…established the Rudd Foundation in 1994 and in 2018 the Rudd Scholars Program began honoring the Midwestern values that strengthen character and lead to a lifetime of success in business, community, and family. Bayle Sandy, senior economics and political science major, was a recipient of the 2020 Rudd Scholarship.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/25/rudd-scholars-at-wichita-state-bayle-sandy/

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Attend the upcoming Entrepreneurship Research Series on market research

Is forming a startup is a good idea? The answer is research. Any business can thrive by understanding industry trends, identifying competitors and determining its target market. Join WSU Libraries from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 in 217 Ablah Library for its next workshop in the Entrepreneurship Research Series, “Market Research for Startups.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/14/attend-the-upcoming-entrepreneurship-research-series-on-market-research/

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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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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/