2018

Maryrose Sylvester ’88 shares core pieces of advice with Class of 2018 Dec 17, 2018 9:33 AM Alumna Maryrose Sylvester ’88 shared her core pieces of advice with the BGSU Class of 2018 on December 14 at the Stroh Center. Sylvester addressed the candidates from the Graduate College and the colleges of Business; Health and Human Services; Musical Arts; Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering; and BGSU Firelands.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Brandon Peebles plans to make an impact in criminal justice Dec 3, 2018 4:18 PM The criminal justice program at BGSU attracted graduate student Brandon Peebles because he wants to make a positive impact in the community. Peebles credits his experiences and opportunities at BGSU for landing a full-time youth adviser position with the Juvenile Residential Center of Northwest Ohio.

Spending Christmas in Puerto Rico Nov 26, 2018 10:27 AM Coming from Puerto Rico, my holidays are distinguished by music, food, and the sense of celebrating. So much so that the island has one of the longest holiday celebrations. Being a Christian nation, native people take the Nativity of Jesus very seriously. In many houses, you start noticing Christmas decorations just after Halloween.

Christmas Means Dual Celebrations for Business Student Hervin Singh Nov 26, 2018 10:24 AM Senior Hervin Singh is specializing in finance and insurance. This last summer he interned on Wall Street at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., a Japanese bank in Midtown Manhattan. Hervin is an Indian international but born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and he shares his holiday celebrations in both Dubai and India.

Spring Festival Marks China’s Largest Holiday Nov 26, 2018 10:17 AM Jia Zhang is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Analytics program. Her undergraduate studies included studying both Tianjin Polytechnic University and at BGSU. Jia remained at BGSU to continue her education. She describes her native country’s holiday celebrations.

Austria’s Celebration of the Holidays Has Deep Religious Meaning Nov 26, 2018 10:14 AM Marco Berlinger is an MBA student who has fond holiday memories of his native country of Austria. Here is his account of what is celebrated in Austria during the holiday season.

BGSU College of Business hosts Business Analytics Symposium Nov 20, 2018 3:41 PM The Bowling Green State University College of Business hosted the annual Business Analytics Symposium, inviting leading analytics experts to campus to discuss the trends in big data. Keynote presentations featured speakers from global companies such as Owens Corning, Google and Comcast.

BGSU Sales Competition Winners Announced; Will Compete Nationally Nov 9, 2018 10:28 AM Students competed for one of the top two coveted spots in the BGSU Sales Competition. The first and second place finishers automatically compete at the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NSCS) in the spring, with the third place finisher as an alternate.

Summer experience puts BGSU student one step closer to his dream Oct 29, 2018 7:00 AM Hervin Singh, an Indian international student born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a finance and insurance major who came to Bowling Green State University in the fall of 2015 with one dream: to work on Wall Street.

Alumnus Carves a Huge Path to Success with Leading Construction Company Oct 24, 2018 10:44 AM “Even in college I knew what I wanted to be someday - to manage a huge procurement team, be a chief procurement officer at a Fortune 100-type company, but I also had a keen eye toward construction, and wanted to leave a mark on the world.” These words describe the aspirations of David Hammerle, a 1982 BGSU graduate who earned a degree in Procurement and Materials Management, and Production and Operations Management.

BGSU breaks ground for Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center Oct 15, 2018 11:36 AM More than 100 people attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center during Homecoming activities at Bowling Green State University. The project includes a complete renovation of Hanna Hall and a 50,000 square-foot addition.

BGSU business student wins prestigious leadership award Oct 5, 2018 3:04 PM Every year, the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) chooses one student to receive its prestigious Student Voluntary Service Award. Of more than 6,000 applicants in supply chain and operations management nationwide, the 2018 recipient is Bowling Green State University’s Greg Wobser.

Biking for a cause Oct 1, 2018 12:00 AM This summer, BGSU’s Nicholas Taylor advocated and raised funds for people with disabilities through the 30th Annual Journey of Hope: A Cross-Country Ride to Benefit People with Disabilities. Journey of Hope is one of three summer events the Pi Kappa Phi’s owned-and-operated philanthropy arm, The Ability Experience, offers to its members.

BGSU Student Wins Regional Sales Competition Sep 27, 2018 10:51 AM Sophomore Hayden Kuzma beat out approximately 30 students from 15 business schools to capture first place at the 2018 Ball State University Regional Sales Competition, in the overall Competitive Track. Kuzma, who is specializing in sales and services marketing, won $500.

Professor’s Review of Postretirement Employment Studies to be Published in Top 50 Journal Sep 27, 2018 10:47 AM Dr. Sherry Sullivan, Professor of Management, has had a paper accepted for publication by the Journal of Management, a Financial Times Top 50 Journal.

Hot Topics, Including Hurricane Florence Impacts, Discussed at Insurance Symposium Sep 19, 2018 9:57 AM Students, faculty, staff, and community members heard expertise from a panel of insurance CEOs at the 2nd Annual Insurance & Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Symposium.

Nick Elsass and his family honored during Family Weekend Sep 17, 2018 8:02 AM On September 15, the Elsass family — Nick and parents Bob ’67, ’69 and Kathy ’01 — was recognized as the 2018 Falcon Family of the Year during halftime of BGSU’s win over Eastern Kentucky at the Doyt. It was the second time the Elsass family has taken center stage at BGSU.

Econ-O-Palooza Event Mixed Economics, Fun and Cash Sep 11, 2018 9:52 AM Students participated in several economic experiments during Econ-O-Palooza which their behavior could win them cash.

Veronica Menendez chooses BGSU for its undergraduate data science program Sep 7, 2018 12:00 AM Veronica Menendez was so sure she wanted to major in data science that she completed two internships at Fortune 500 companies before she arrived at BGSU. BGSU was on her short list because it was one of the few universities in Ohio that offered data science as an undergraduate option.

Summer Experience: Parker Kern gets taste of agency life at Hart Sep 6, 2018 12:00 AM Parker Kern, a BGSU senior majoring in multiplatform journalism and minoring in entrepreneurship, interned this past summer at Hart Associates in downtown Toledo. Hart is a full-service public relations and marketing agency owned and operated by Mike Hart ’83 with high-profile clients such as ProMedica, Ohio Lottery and BGSU Athletics.

Graduate College Hosts MBA Orientations and Networking Events Sep 5, 2018 10:35 AM The Graduate & Executive Programs in Business hosted orientation and networking sessions for the newest cohorts of students in the full-time MBA, Professional MBA (PMBA) and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs during the first week of classes.

The College of Business Welcomes the Class of 2022 Sep 5, 2018 10:27 AM The College of Business is excited to welcome approximately 475 incoming freshmen: the Class of 2022!

Management Professor Selected as Department Editor of Premier Business Research Journal Sep 5, 2018 10:06 AM Dr. David Dobrzykowski, associate professor, management department, was selected as Department Editor for the Healthcare and Service Operations Department of Decision Sciences Journal (DSJ).

College Honors Faculty and Staff with Awards Sep 5, 2018 9:57 AM The College is proud to have such outstanding faculty and staff who are dedicated to student learning, to the College of Business, and to their fields of study. Each year faculty and staff are nominated for awards and the winners are announced at the Opening Day Luncheon.

Tenacity Lands Graduate a Job at Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington D.C. Sep 5, 2018 7:30 AM Alice Abboud began her college journey with an accounting degree from the University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras.

Dr. Min Selected for Prestigious Emerald Literati Award Aug 23, 2018 4:16 PM An article published by Dr. Hokey Min, Professor of Management and the James R. Good Chair in Global Supply Chain Strategy, was selected by the editorial team as Highly Commended in the 2018 Emerald Literati Awards.

Marketing Professor Earns Two Best Paper Awards Aug 23, 2018 3:53 PM Dr. Fei Weisstein, marketing, earned two honors - “Best Paper in Conference Award” and the “Best Track Paper Award” (pricing track) at the 2018 American Marketing Association Summer Academic Conference held in Boston.

International Business Student Finds Rewards in Studying Abroad in The Netherlands Aug 23, 2018 3:34 PM I know it is rare for an international student to study abroad but studying aboard was one of the most valuable decisions I have ever made. The idea came since I ran into one of my friends who just finished his semester aboard in Australia.

Students Travel Overseas for Experiential Learning of Chinese Culture Aug 23, 2018 3:29 PM Fourteen students were immersed into the Chinese culture through a summer education abroad program offered through the Department of Management.

BGSU Student Is Top Six in the World for Capsim Aug 17, 2018 8:57 AM For the seventh time in four years, a BGSU business student finished among the "Top Six" in the world in the Capsim Foundation Challenge.

New Faculty and Staff Join the College of Business Aug 16, 2018 11:01 AM With the start of the new academic year, the college welcomed two new administrators who will serve as department chairs, along with several new faculty and staff members.

Marketing Student Interned in Spain; Helped Develop Marketing Proposal for Nike Aug 15, 2018 12:00 AM Marisa Abbott is a senior marketing student whose internship took her to Madrid, Spain, for the summer and her role involved developing a proposal for sports and fitness giant Nike. Abbott participated in BGSU’s Global Internship Program summer which matches students with global corporations or international organizations.

Ties with a purpose Aug 10, 2018 9:58 AM Bowling Green State University supply chain management student Myles Johnson started his first business when he was just 14 years old. Today, he has one successful company online and another in the works. He said knowledge he’s gained at BGSU has helped in these endeavors.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: College of Business graduate gets 'creative' to complete degree Aug 7, 2018 11:00 AM It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. That’s been Sana Sharper’s mantra as the BGSU College of Business major set her sights on completing her degree; a journey that took a few unexpected turns along the way. The first came just two weeks before Sharper even started college.

Student Appreciates Newfound Friends by Studying Abroad Aug 7, 2018 8:53 AM Studying abroad was not what I expected! I never thought I was going to come back to the U.S. with friends from 18 different countries and 5 different states.

Education Abroad Opportunities Expand to Accommodate Sharp Increase in Student Participation Aug 7, 2018 8:32 AM Traveling overseas was not commonplace for most college students 10 to 15 years ago. If they did trek to other countries, it was for an adventure or to get away for a vacation.

Internship Connects Classroom to Real World Aug 6, 2018 3:49 PM At last fall’s EXPO Job & Internship Fair, I was able to secure a supply chain internship with Owens Corning at the World Headquarters in Toledo, OH.

Parker Hannifin Provided Accounting Student Great Learning Opportunities through Internships Aug 6, 2018 3:42 PM For a second summer I interned at Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 500 company that specializes in motion and control technologies. I have enjoyed the endless learning and growth opportunities Parker Hannifin has provided me.

Visiting Scholar from China Collaborates with Dr. Sullivan on Research Projects Jul 11, 2018 2:49 PM Dr. Milad Jannesari traveled from China’s Zhejiang University during spring semester through early summer to work with one of BGSU’s renowned organizational behavior professors, Dr. Sherry E. Sullivan.

Future female leaders get taste of business world at camp Jul 9, 2018 12:00 PM Rising female seniors got at taste of the business world at BGSU's Young Women in Business Leadership Program. Campers got a glimpse of the College of Business during five-day camp. The mission of the program is to encourage self-assurance in the early stages of a business career.

Gremler deemed ‘international professor’ Jul 3, 2018 3:02 PM Distinguished Teaching Professor Dwayne Gremler, a leader in the field of services marketing who frequently teaches around the world, recently became the first faculty to be designated a Visiting International Professor by the School of Business and Economics at the University of Münster, in Germany.

BGSU Executive Master of Business Administration students win business strategy competition in international invitational Jun 27, 2018 11:52 AM BGSU EMBA students make a first-time appearance in a global business strategy competition and take home top prize, beating teams from universities across the nation and world.

BGSU ranks among North America's top 25 Supply Chain Management programs Jun 15, 2018 9:30 AM The Bowling Green State University College of Business Supply Chain Management program has been ranked among the North America's top 25 supply chain management programs by Gartner, a leading research and advisory company.

BGSU senior Angel Alls-Hall wins state recognition May 21, 2018 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University senior Angel Alls-Hal, a Civic Action Leader, was among 12 Ohio students selected as recipients of the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award. The award, given by Ohio Campus Compact, honors outstanding leadership and contributions to community service or service-learning on campus and within their communities.

Alumnus “Powers” His Career to Executive Role at Energizer May 14, 2018 1:04 PM The iconic mascot of Energizer batteries is the Energizer Bunny™ that “keeps going and going and going.” That can describe the energy-filled supply chain career of Greg Kinder ’83 whose positions have taken him around the globe millions of miles. Currently, he is Energizer’s executive vice president and chief supply chain officer and is a member of the Executive Committee.

Doug Ewing receives tenure and promotion May 14, 2018 12:56 PM Marketing Department Professor Doug Ewing was granted tenure and promotion to associate professor by the BGSU board of trustees in May.

John Gawaluck ’73 shares recipe for achieving dreams with Class of 2018 May 8, 2018 9:47 AM John Gawaluck earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from BGSU in 1973. He recently retired from EY after 41 years. EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a multinational professional services firm. He addressed graduates of Graduate College and the colleges of Business and Health and Human Services.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU Honors student to enter competitive sales arena May 7, 2018 12:00 AM Derwin Pritchett has a love for sports. He originally became aware of Bowling Green State University through its acclaimed sport management program. The Maryland native visited both BGSU and the University of Michigan before finally deciding to become a Falcon.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Job with Fortune 500 company awaits College of Business graduate May 7, 2018 12:00 AM It’s a big deal to graduate from BGSU. It’s an even bigger deal when the graduate has a job waiting at a Fortune 500 company. Emily Hoersten is graduating with a degree in business - information systems and then she will start working for Marathon as a business analyst.

Donors’ names bestowed on campus spaces May 4, 2018 4:00 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees approved the naming of two areas in the soon-to-be-renovated Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, the new home for the College of Business, and an area in the Stroh Center, BGSU’s convocation center and basketball arena.

New BGSU degrees targeted to workforce needs May 4, 2018 4:00 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its May 4 meeting approved new degrees: a Bachelor of Science in technical and applied studies, at BGSU Firelands; a Master of Health Care Administration, and master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in data science.

Seniors Attend Graduation Luncheon; Honor Top Students and Make Gift to College May 2, 2018 9:55 AM Seniors gathered for their Graduation Luncheon with one of their last opportunities to enjoy conversations with their classmates, faculty, and staff.

Best Paper in 2017 Awarded to Dr. Arka Roy by Institute for Industrial Engineering Journal May 2, 2018 9:38 AM Dr. Arkajyoti “Arka” Roy, an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Statistics and Operations Research, is publishing leading edge articles about cancer research which are receiving international attention.

Supply Chain Students Learn Beyond the Classroom May 2, 2018 9:35 AM Students in the Supply Management and Global Sourcing Strategies (MGMT 3300) course traveled outside the classroom to gain a new perspective on how one company manages its supply chain.

College’s Top Graduating Seniors Announced at Class of 2018 Graduation Luncheon May 2, 2018 9:19 AM The Karl E. Vogt Outstanding Senior Award recognizes College of Business graduating seniors who have demonstrated superior scholarship and participation, leadership, and excellence in campus and/or community activities. 

Supply Chain Students Attend 2-Day Boot Camp on ERP Systems May 2, 2018 9:14 AM Students specializing in supply chain management have the opportunity each semester to learn about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems which includes getting hands-on instruction by using SAP. This two-day “boot camp” is held on two Saturdays and is sponsored by John Deere.

Leadership Council Recognizes Four Faculty With Excellence Awards May 2, 2018 9:10 AM Over the past five years, the College of Business Leadership Council has presented members of our outstanding faculty with Faculty Excellence Awards in teaching, using technology in the classroom to improve learning outcomes, and for engagement with industry. This year, the Leadership Council added Faculty Excellence in Research to recognize outstanding research contributions by our faculty.

Business Experiential Learning Classes Provide Win-Win for Students and Clients May 2, 2018 8:55 AM Working with clients gives business students real-world experience that helps their educational experience go beyond business as usual. Several courses spring semester have been working with clients on the BGSU campus.

New Student Ambassadors Chosen to Promote College of Business May 2, 2018 8:44 AM To become a College of Business Student Ambassador, students apply to the dean through a highly selective process, and then once selected as a “candidate,” students go through a rigorous eight-week course to develop their networking, oral presentation, and leadership skills.

Peer Leaders Chosen to Mentor Class of 2022 May 2, 2018 8:37 AM Even before the incoming freshmen arrive on campus, they will be connected to 20 current business students who have been selected as Peer Leaders.

Departments Honor Their Top Graduating Seniors May 2, 2018 8:30 AM As the academic year draws to a close, departments recognize the outstanding achievements and academic excellence of its graduating seniors. The following are brief summaries of those seniors who were honored by their departments at award receptions or dinners.

From China to graduating from BGSU - inspiring story about Going Beyond Business As Usual Mar 29, 2018 1:02 PM How does a young woman from China who had little experience speaking English and had limited financial resources, travel more than 6,400 miles to earn her undergraduate business degree at BGSU? This is the story of Wen Wang from Inner Mongolia, China, who is graduating from the University in May, overcoming extensive challenges of language and cultural barriers as well as studying disciplines that are not commonly thought of as typical fields for women. Wang is specializing in management information systems and business analytics & intelligence. The May 2018 graduate took advantage of many opportunities to get engaged with the College of Business and BGSU.

Immersion into Chinese culture prepares students for International Business Career Mar 28, 2018 12:58 PM The international business specialization is more than learning about cultural differences and their global business impacts from sitting in a classroom or reading a book. Students live and breathe an Asian culture for a month, taking their educational experience beyond business as usual.

Senior earns 3rd place in Gartner National Sales Competition Mar 27, 2018 10:53 AM Collin Newton’s successful sales skills continue to earn him recognition among the top talent in the country. In the inaugural Gartner National Sales Competition, the BGSU senior captured 3rd place out of 130 competitors nationwide.

BGSU graduate programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report Mar 20, 2018 10:00 AM Two Bowling Green State University graduate programs have again appeared in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Grad School Rankings. The University’s part-time MBA program was ranked 163, up 41 points from last year. Additionally, the Report ranked BGSU’s graduate program in education at 124, up 11 points.

Meet the 2018 Hatchlings Mar 12, 2018 9:00 AM Bowling Green State University student entrepreneurs will present their business ideas to alumni investors during The Hatch on April 19, vying for funds to launch their businesses in a format similar to the popular television show “Shark Tank.” The event will be streamed to Hatch watch parties across the country.

Management professor shares healthcare expertise on regional PBS program Mar 1, 2018 12:45 PM The national debate continues about what is the best way to reform the country’s healthcare system. Toledo’s Public Television Station, WGTE, recently broadcasted a program discussing healthcare reform and called upon one of BGSU’s management professors to provide his nationally-recognized expertise in healthcare services management.

Alumnus pays it forward with BGSU students Feb 19, 2018 2:41 PM Geoffrey Radbill ’68 found his experience at BGSU life changing and believes his time at the university helped set the stage for his future success. He retired in 2003 as senior vice president and chief operating officer of retail distribution at AXA-Equitable after 36 years with the company.

Accounting professor’s tax expertise shared on radio talk show in Philadelphia area Feb 13, 2018 11:25 AM One accounting professor traded in his PowerPoint clicker and BGSU classroom for a pair of radio headsets and microphone at WRRC 107.7 in the Philadelphia, PA, and Trenton, NJ, region to star on the show “In the Mix.” BGSU Assistant Professor Fred Coleman was a special guest on a one-hour talk show, answering questions concerning the implications of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017,” signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017.

BGSU welcomes business students from China Feb 12, 2018 9:00 AM Bowling Green State University has been working with Tianjin Polytechnic University (TPU) in China since 2014 to develop an exchange system for students and teachers to experience education in a different culture. This, however, is the first year that TPU students are at BGSU.

Paul J. Hooker ’75 honored for advancing diversity and inclusion Feb 8, 2018 10:45 AM In 1990, at a Little League game, Paul J. Hooker asked a young girl in a wheelchair how she was doing as she watched her brother play. Her candid two-word answer — “This stinks!” — made him realize how children with disabilities struggle to do everyday activities that able-bodied people take for granted.

“Hitting the books” was not part of Dr. Schauer’s accounting classes and students performed better Feb 5, 2018 12:59 PM In Dr. Paul Schauer’s accounting courses, students don’t study material in a textbook as you would traditionally think. They also do not take on the role of “scribe,” furiously taking lecture notes during class. The reason? Dr. Schauer decided to teach accounting principles without using a textbook and turned his traditional classroom into an active learning classroom. His innovative teaching paid off with higher student performance and positive student comments.

High-impact experiential learning and industry engagement important part of marketing course Feb 5, 2018 12:50 PM Students in Dr. Dwayne Gremler’s Marketing Management course had a valuable opportunity during the fall semester to prepare a comprehensive marketing plan for an international company planning a U.S. launch of one of its pet care products. Vitakraft, the European parent company of Vitakraft Sun Seed that is located just west of Bowling Green, successfully sells its cat-calming product, Felisept, in European markets, and was looking for student insights as they prepared to launch the product into the American market this spring.

Amy Shore '86 profiled in Fortune magazine Feb 5, 2018 10:30 AM Bowling Green State University alumna Amy Shore ’86, president of property and casualty sales and distribution at Nationwide, was recently profiled in Fortune magazine. The magazine recognized Nationwide in its 100 Best Workplaces for Women at No. 50, and Shore is one of the company’s highest-ranking female executives.

BGSU mediation team earns national recognition Jan 25, 2018 2:07 PM Bowling Green State University has become a recognized leader in intercollegiate mediation tournaments held by the International Alternative Dispute Association. In 2017 BGSU finished first in the nation in the Advocate-Client category and fifth in the Mediator category, and six team members were named All-American Mediators out of a total of 35.

Supply Chain Management program draws alumni together Jan 4, 2018 11:49 AM Graduation is a time of new beginnings, but for four College of Business alumni, life after graduation has also been a time to reconnect with other Falcons.