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Prof. Elsass Contributes to Textbook Ancillaries

Prof. Art Elsass, was selected to provide PowerPoint presentations for the new edition of the textbook, Management Information Systems by James O’Brien and George Marakas, published by McGraw Hill and released in October. Elsass commented “I had contacted the publisher’s agent about improvements and corrections for the previous edition, so I was pleased when they approached me about doing the presentations for the new edition. It took a significant amount of time during the summer to complete the project, but was very a satisfying experience.” Prof. Elsass is the instructor for the Management Information Systems and Personal Computer Applications courses in the James F. Dicke College of Business Administration. ... continue reading

Beta Alpha Psi wins awards

The ONU chapter of Beta Alpha Psi won awards at the annual conference in San Jose, California, August 4-7 as Casey Davis was a winner in the “Project Run With It” competition and the ONU chapter was once again awarded as a distinguished chapter. continue reading

Academic Achievement Honored

Kimberly Chase, a junior in accounting from Dover, Ohio, is a recipient of the 2010 Slaymaker-Kinsey Award for academic achievement by a member of the ONU chapter of Alpha Xi Delta.Since 1993, an endowment, established to honor Wilhelmina “Billie” Slaymaker-Kinsey, has provided a monetary recognition to the member in each Alpha Xi Delta chapter who returns to school with the highest GPA.Alpha Xi Delta is one of the oldest women’s fraternities in the United States and is dedicated to the personal growth of women. continue reading

Home Instead Senior Care Founder to Speak

Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration presents Paul R. Hogan, chairman and founder of Home Instead Senior Care, as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Hogan will deliver a lecture titled “From Concept to Global Leader: The Adventures of an Entrepreneur.” The event is free and open to the public. Hogan, a 1985 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, founded Home Instead with his wife, Lori, in 1994. In the 16 years since, Home Instead has provided services for more than 500,000 seniors and has nearly 900 franchise offices in the United States and 15 other countries. The company employs more... continue reading

Learning With a Foreign Accent

Study abroad is open to ONU students in all majors. For some it is required for graduation.On Friday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the McIntosh Activities Room, the second annual study abroad fair will give students the opportunity to learn more.Mitchell Lawson, the graduate assistant for study abroad, says students can earn credit by studying abroad, “but cultural understanding is one of the greatest aspects.” He encourages freshmen and sophomores to think about study abroad options early in their college career, so they can make it part of their schedule.Robert Kidd, a senior in international business and economics from North Ridgeville, Ohio, did just that and spent the summer studying in Italy.While study abroad is a requirement... continue reading

Polar Sustainable Entrepreneur Pitch and Poster Competition

Do You Have a Great Idea for a New Business or Product?Are You Ready to Develop a Plan for a New Business or Product?Not Sure If It Is a Great Idea? POLAR SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURPITCH & POSTER COMPETITIONNov. 2, 20106:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.The Dicke Building AtriumAwardsOne Winner from each category will receive $50The Overall Elevator Pitch Winner will receive $250The Overall Poster Winner will receive $250 If you have never competed - try the elevator pitch competition.Or expand your idea & compete in the poster contest. An elevator pitch is a concise and well thought out presentation of a business idea or new product. You have 90 seconds to pitch your idea! No Q&A! No props! This is only about... continue reading

Business alumni panel and recruiter to open Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series

Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration opens its 2010-11 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series with a discussion of the young professional’s journey in the business world. The presentation will take place in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. The presentation will feature a panel of young alumni as well as a business recruiter who will discuss successes and failures in the job-search process. The discussion will feature Ohio Northern alumni Eric Harmon and Bill Nickley as well as Bowling Green State University graduate Anna Wolf. Harmon, a native of Blacklick, Ohio, graduated in 2009 with a degree in finance. He works as a commercial lines underwriter... continue reading

ONU to honor outstanding business alumnus

Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration will present John J. Bishop with an Outstanding Service Award on Saturday, Oct. 9. The award, given annually at Homecoming, honors individuals who have provided sustained and outstanding service to and whose contributions have positively impacted the College of Business Administration and Ohio Northern. This is the third year that Distinguished Alumni Awards have been presented by the college. “John Bishop represents the very essence of a worthy recipient of the Outstanding Service Award because of his extensive and significant service to both the college as an advisory board... continue reading

Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series opens

Introducing the James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Leadership Scholarship

Ohio Northern University is pleased to offer The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Leadership Scholarship to qualified college-bound student leaders. This $17,000 scholarship is based on merit and is available to students accepted into The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration.Ohio Northern University is pleased to offer The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Leadership Scholarship to qualified college-bound student leaders. This $17,000 scholarship is based on merit and is available to students accepted into The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration. Leadership is the cornerstone of the mission of the College of Business Administration, and this award is designed to recognize and... continue reading