The NNU SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team received its ninth Regional Champion award and placed in the top 10 percent of competing teams at the national competition, earning the title of Second Place Runner-Up League Champions. National competition was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in May, 2010. The presenting team consisted of Loren Pounds, MaryJo [...]
The Association of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) recently announced that Dr. Bill Russell received the 2010 Teaching Excellence Award for Region 7. As a regional recipient, Russell will now be considered for the 2010 ACBSP International Teaching Excellence Award, to be announced in June. The ACBSP recognizes individuals each year who exemplify teaching excellence [...]
A group of 25 MBA students and faculty returned Saturday, March 20 from an 9 day tour of Portugal and Spain. Students engaged in cultural exploration and business tours, as well as participating in several class sessions for the course, Managing in a Global Economy. Dr. Karen Jones, Director of the ABA (formerly STEP) program, [...]
SIFE members are working hard to collect 500 pairs of running shoes for recycling and recirculating to those in need. See the video from KTVR-TV, and then return to this page.
Northwest Nazarene University’s President Dr. David Alexander announced the appointment of Dr. Stephen Mountjoy as Dean of the School of Business today. Dr. Mountjoy was previously the Acting Dean, noted in this blog on August 6, 2009. Dr. Samuel Dunn, Vice President for Academic Affairs, noted Dr. Mountjoy is highly qualified for his responsibilities as [...]
Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick was guest speaker at the monthly KBOI/NNU Business Breakfast Series, held on Tuesday, February 16 at the Brandt Center. Representative Minnick was introduced to attendees by Dr. Bill Russell, who directs the Business Breakfast program from NNU’s perspective. NNU administrative responsibilities relating to the events are handled by administrative assistance Kendra [...]
We congratulate Dr. Teri and Joe Whilden at the birth of their son, Benjamin Scott Whilden. Benji was born Tuesday morning, January 26 at 12:13 AM, weighing 4 pounds and 15 ounces and measuring over 17 inches long. He declined comment regarding his birthing experience, but we expect to hear more from him soon.
01.22Brenda Johnson
Professor Brenda Johnson recently passed her doctoral comprehensive exams and is now beginning the dissertation writing process. She is working for her Doctor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Management at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. Her working dissertation title is, “Does performance appraisal satisfaction and intrinsic motivation significantly affect job satisfaction, organizational commitment, [...]
“Get experience in your area.” “Start your job search early.” “Many companies rarely post jobs so call on your connections.” These were some of the good statements of advice from seven business graduates who discussed the topic, “Transitioning Into the Working World”. The event was held December 1st and sponsored by the NNU Accounting Club. [...]
As the end of the year draws near we approach what is often called “the season of giving.” But giving, particularly to charitable causes, during a recession is hard for everyone. The Idaho Department of Labor reported this week that state unemployment reached 9 percent for the first time since June 1983. Both those working [...]