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ENTREPRENEURIAL CHALLENGE ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED
(November 2009) -GREELEY, Colo.— Those with a great business idea wishing to enter the Monfort College of Business Entrepreneurial Challenge have a little more breathing room. The deadline for entries has been extended to January 15, 2010 from December 1, with noti More
MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT DELOITTE NATIONAL COMPETITION
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(November 2009) -GREELEY, Colo.—A team of four University of Northern Colorado Monfort College of Business students have won honorable mention in the Deloitte Tax Challenge national competition. Mick Mrozek, Luke Weimer, Brent Erickson and Alex Bradford will each receive More
STATE FARM CONTINUES GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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(November 2009) -GREELEY, Colo.– Once again, State Farm Insurance Co. in Greeley has made a major donation to the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado. The $100,000 donation is earmarked for student scholarships and support programs during t More
COMMUNITY INVITED TO ATTEND GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK EVENT AT UNC
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(November 2009) -GREELEY, Colo. — Three successful entrepreneurs will share their success stories and insights at an interactive forum at the University of Northern Colorado on November 18. Jake Jabs, founder and President of American Furniture Warehouse, Brian Schwartz, More
ENTREPRENEURIAL CHALLENGE OFFERS REWARDS FOR BIG IDEAS
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(October 2009) -GREELEY, Colo.— Lots of people are talking about the importance of stimulating business growth in Northern Colorado, and the Monfort College of Business is doing something about it.
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TO DISCUSS TROPHY KIDS AT BUSINESS PLUS LUNCHEON
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(October 2009) -GREELEY, Colo. — Ask best-selling author Ron Alsop about the Millennial Generation, born between 1980 and 2001, and he’ll describe them in two words: Trophy Kids. They’re 92 million strong, and are preparing to enter the workforce More
MONFORT SENIORS SCORE IN TOP 5 PERCENT NATIONALLY
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(September 2009) -Graduating seniors at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business have scored in the top 5 percent collectively on a nationally-administered standardized test (2008-09 academic year, including summer). It’s the sixth consecutive year Mon More
COLLEGE CREATES ALLEN MCCONNELL DISTINGUISHED CHAIR
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(July 2009) -The Monfort College of Business and the UNC Foundation announce the creation of the Allen McConnell Distinguished Chair with current cumulative gifts of over $300,000 from former students, family, friends and other UNC alumni.
ALLEN MCCONNELL AND KENNETH COOK RECEIVE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
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(June 2009) -Allen McConnell, director of the School of Accounting and Computer Information Systems at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business, and Kenneth Cook, vice president - operations at State Farm Insurance Companies, have been awarded the Business Ex More
ELSBERRY RECEIVES REGIONAL AWARD FROM HONOR SOCIETY
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(April 2009) -Greeley, Colo. – Jim Elsberry, executive professor at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business, has been recognized as the Regional Faculty Member of the Month by the by the intermountain region of the National Residence Ha More
ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN SUTHERS TO ADDRESS ETHICS AT ACCOUNTING EVENT
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(April 2009) -Greeley, Colo. - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers will give the keynote address during an event devoted to business ethics on April 8 at the University of Northern Colorado’s More
COLLEGE CREATES GARTH ALLEN DISTINGUISHED CHAIR
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(April 2009) -The Monfort College of Business and the UNC Foundation announce the creation of the Garth Allen Distinguished Chair with a $200,000 donation from two donors.
SIFE TEAM CLAIMS SECOND RUNNER UP AT REGIONAL COMPETITION
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(March 2009) -The University of Northern Colorado Monfort College of Business Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team returned home with a second runner up trophy after competing in the SIFE Regional Championship in Denver on March 16. The team showcased their 16 top community outreach proj More
WESTERN UNION EXECUTIVE TO SPEAK AT BUSINESS PLUS LUNCHEON
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(March 2009) -Western Union Chief Financial Officer and University of Northern Colorado College of Business alumnus Scott Scheirman will be speaking at a Business Plus luncheon in Greeley on March 6. He will be sharing key insights and business strategies that helped Western Union exp More
BALDRIGE AWARD RECIPIENT TO DISCUSS TRANSFORMING SMALL BUSINESS
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(February 2009) -Terry May, CEO and Owner of Tulsa Oklahoma-based Mesa Products, Inc., will be addressing critical growth issues faced by small businesses when he speaks at the University of Northern Colorado on February 19. His speech, “Excellence in Execution – Transforming More
REED JOINING BOARD OF COLORADO SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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(February 2009) -Dr. Ron Reed, professor of accounting at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business, has accepted a nomination to serve on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA). His two-year term begins on May More
STATE FARM DONATES $95,000 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
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(December 2008) -State Farm Insurance Co. in Greeley has donated $95,000 to the University of Northern Colorado. The donation includes $90,000 to the Monfort College of Business and $5,000 to the Cumbres program.
COLLEGE INTRODUCES SHADWICK PROFESSORSHIP WITH $100,000 GIFT
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(November 2008) -The Monfort College of Business announces the creation of the Gerald Shadwick Distinguished Professorship of Leadership with a $100,000 gift from the Johnson family of Colorado Springs.
MONFORT TAX TEAM ADVANCES TO NATIONAL FINALS
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(November 2008) -A student tax team from the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado is one of 12 teams to advance to the national Deloitte Tax Case Study Competition in Orlando, Florida. The Monfort team won the regional competition in Denver on October 18.&nb More
MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SENIORS AGAIN AMONG TOP 5 PERCENT
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(October 2008) -Graduating seniors at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business have again scored in the top 5 percent collectively on a nationally-administered exit exam. Fall 2008 scores put Monfort seniors in the highest scoring band possible on the Majo More
NATIONAL BETA ALPHA PSI AWARD GOES TO MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS PROFESSOR
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(September 2008) -Monfort College of Business Professor of Accounting Allen McConnell was named a 2008 Outstanding Faculty Advisor by Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary organization for financial information students and professionals. He was among six faculty advisors nationwide who were recognized More
MONFORT STUDENTS PICK PROFESSORS OF THE YEAR
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(May 2008) -Each year students at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business pick their favorite professors and honor them at the college’s annual student-sponsored picnic. The ceremony marks the end of the academic year and for many graduating seniors a More
NEW DIRECTOR OF GREELEY/WELD SBDC
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(April 2008) -The new director of the Greeley/Weld Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is Richard Pickett, an entrepreneur with experience in start-up, small, and big business. Pickett is heading up the SBDC’s efforts to assist emerging entrepreneurs and existing business o More
IYER HONORED BY MARKETING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
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(April 2008) -Dr. Vishwanathan Iyer, professor of marketing at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business, has received the 2008 Hormel Meritorious Teaching Award from the Marketing Management Association. The award is given to professors nationwide More
MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SENIORS rank among top 5 percent on national exam
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(March 2008) -GREELEY, Colo. (Mar. 26, 2008)— Graduating seniors at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business have again scored in the top 5 percent collectively on a nationally-administered exit exam. Spring 2008 scores, combined with Fall and Summ More
GOVERNOR BILL RITTER AT THE MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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(March 2008) -Event: Governor Bill Ritter will be visiting the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business. He will be given a briefing on the College’s activities, tour the facility, and meet with students.
Date/Location: Marc More
MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS TO HOST BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GURU PETER SENGE
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(January 2008) -GREELEY, Colo. (Jan. 28, 2008) – Best-selling author and business management expert Peter Senge will bring his message about global sustainability, systems thinking, and the importance of collaboration in business and society to the University of Northern Colorado on Thursd More
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO. DONATES $75,000 TO MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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(January 2008) -GREELEY, Colo. (Jan. 15, 2008) – Cessna Aircraft Co., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has committed $75,000 to the University of Northern Colorado Monfort College of Business.
The donation will go to sponsorship of a classroom in Kepner Hall, home of the More
REED HONORED BY COLORADO SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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(December 2007) -GREELEY, Colo. (Dec. 13, 2007) – Dr. Ron Reed, professor of accounting at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business, was honored as an “everyday hero” by the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA). He was cited for More
TURNER APPOINTED TO STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
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(December 2007) -GREELEY, Colo. (Dec. 6, 2007) – Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has appointed Dr. Karen Turner, assistant professor of accounting at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business, to a four-year term on the Colorado State Board of Accountancy.
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COLORADO ACCOUNTING FIRM GIVES $100,000 TO MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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(November 2007) -EKS&H, the largest Colorado-based accounting and business advisory firm, is giving the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business $100,000 over the next 10 years.
MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SENIORS ACHIEVE HIGHEST POSSIBLE SCORES ON NATIONAL BUSINESS EXAM
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(November 2007) -The Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado announced today that its graduating seniors have again reached the top 5 percent on a nationally-administered exit exam. Fall 2007 scores put Monfort seniors in the highest scoring band possible on the exam More
STATE FARM DONATES $99,500 TO MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
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(October 2007) -The State Farm Insurance Companies are continuing their ongoing partnership with the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business with an $86,500 donation to the College and an additional $13,000 to other University programs.
CYNTHIA EVANS TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
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(October 2007) -Cynthia Evans, a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado’s journalism program in 1973, will receive a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University in a ceremony on Friday, October 12. Evans is currently an executive professor and director of the Monfort Executi More
EXPERT ON U.S./EUROPEAN RELATIONS TO SPEAK
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(September 2007) -Event: Luncheon featuring a speech by Dr. Alojzy (Alek) Nowak, visiting professor at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business. Nowak is dean of the University of Warsaw Faculty of Management. He is teaching a compressed course en More
STUDENTS CLAIM SECOND PLACE IN NATIONAL DIRECT MARKETING COMPETITION
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(June 2007) -For the second year in a row, a student team at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business claimed second place at the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation’s annual Leonard J. Raymond Collegiate ECHO Competition. Their direct marketing cam More
STUDENT EARNS WALL STREET JOURNAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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(May 2007) -Monfort College of Business senior Lea Araki has been selected as the 2007 Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award recipient for the University of Northern Colorado. The annual award is given to the top business student at each AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Sc More
STUDENTS PICK PROFESSORS OF THE YEAR
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(May 2007) -Each year students at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business pick their favorite professors and honor them at the college’s annual student-sponsored picnic. The ceremony marks the end of the academic year and for many graduating seniors a More
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AGREEMENT SIGNING
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(April 2007) -Event: Agreement signing by sponsors of the Greeley/Weld Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Northern Colorado’s Monfort College of Business.
INTERIM DEAN ANNOUNCED AT MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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(April 2007) -The Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado today announced the appointment of Timothy Jares as the college’s interim dean. Jares will assume the one-year appointment on July 1, upon the departure of Dean Joe Alexander, who accepted a position More
DEAN JOE ALEXANDER LEAVING MONFORT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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(April 2007) -The Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado today announced the imminent departure of Dean Joe Alexander, who has led the college as dean since March 2002. Alexander has accepted a position at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., where he will be More
LEXISNEXIS SENIOR CONSULTANT TO DISCUSS IMPROVING SUCCESS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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(April 2007) -Event: Monfort Institute Lecture Series featuring Chad McAllister, senior solutions consultant for LexisNexis. For nearly 20 years, McAllister has been working directly with customers to develop, integrate, and deploy software systems that meet business object More
FORMER BOEING DIVISION PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS BOEINGS TWO MALCOLM BALDRIGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD JOURNEYS
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(January 2007) -Event: Monfort Institute Lecture Series featuring David Spong, former president of Aerospace Support for Boeing Integrated Defense Systems; current chairman of the board of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Inc.