You are officially invited to celebrate the new headquarters of the College of Business, Richard H. Barry Hall.
August 24: Classes begin. The building includes an investment center, computer labs, technology-rich classrooms and audio-video conferencing center – all the latest in classroom teaching tools.
September 28-October 2: Conversations with industry leaders – a chance for business students and others to learn from successful business leaders.
October 2: Richard H. Barry Hall will be dedicated during Homecoming at 2 p.m.
November 6: John Erickson, president and CEO of Otter Tail Corporation, will be recognized as the 2009 Distinguished Alumnus. Otter Tail Corporation employs nearly 4,000 people and has interests in diversified operations that include an electric utility, manufacturing, health services, food ingredient processing and infrastructure businesses including plastics, construction
and transportation.
November 18-20: Kim Cameron, the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan, will meet with students, faculty and business leaders. Cameron is an author and co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at Ross School, University of Michigan. Cameron’s research is focused on organizational downsizing, organizational effectiveness, corporate quality culture and the development of leadership excellence.
December 19: Commencement reception at Richard H. Barry Hall.
January 2010: Innovation Month, co-sponsored by the NDSU Research Tech Park, will feature events, displays and presentations by an array of innovative companies.
For more great College of Business news- check out the College Alumni Newsletter.
