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2011-10-20T11:16:00.000-07:00

The TWU School of Management Blog has been moved! CLICK HERE to follow the new link!

School of Management Scholarships

2011-10-03T13:25:00.000-07:00

The TWU School of Management offers a number of prestigious scholarships to help its students advance their academic career. Both undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in Business are highly encouraged to apply for these scholarships. An overview of the eligibility criteria for application is provided below. Any questions related to the application process or any other area pertaining to SOM scholarships can be directed to Dr. Shweta Singh at ssingh2@twu.edu .

Resume help

2011-09-28T08:34:00.000-07:00

Staff members from the Career Services Office will be available on the 2nd Floor of the Student Union at the Denton Campus, on Wednesday, October 5, from 11am – 1pm to provide students with tips on how to improve their resume.

Come by for a chance to boost the appearance of your resume and get some great tips from professionals!

Graduate and Professional Fair

2011-09-17T14:53:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 10th, 2011

"Graduate School: The Guide to Getting In"
3-4 p.m.
By Dr. Samuel Wheeler, Assistant Director of Admissions
(Academic Conference Tower 301)

Graduate and Professional School Fair
4-6 p.m.
TWU Student Union - Denton Campus
(Bell Avenue and Administration Drive)

Come Learn About
•Graduate and Professional programs available at universities in Texas and out of state
•Graduate school requirements
•Applicable exams needed
•Financial Aid and scholarships
•Great door prizes!

Questions? Contact Us Today
•Email: Cayla Bartolucci
•Call: 940/898-3014 or 1-866-809-6130

POWER of a HEALTHY WOMAN

2011-09-07T14:06:00.000-07:00

The purpose of this event is to increase knowledge of health risks among women and to raise awareness among women about disease prevention and health promotion.

Friday, September 23, 2011

8 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Texas Woman's University
Hubbard Hall Building
Denton, Texas

What Will I Learn?

•The 6 dimensions of wellness
•Specific ways to enhance 3 of the 6 dimensions of wellness
•Physical Health
•Social Health
•Occupational / Financial Health
•Tools that make behavior change easier in your life
•The benefits of wellness:
•Decreased medical costs
•Enhanced outlook on life
•Increased productivity & energy
•How to empower others to join you

What is Wellness?
Beyond just “not being sick”, wellness is a state of optimal health to which each of us can aim regardless of age, physical limitation, and income level. Wellness is a life balance that can be achieved by making time each day to incorporate the “6 dimensions of wellness”, that serve as a compass in our pursuit of wellness.

~ Anna Love (Founder & CEO, Love to Live Well), 2010 ~

Each of us chooses daily which of these actions or behaviors to include in our day.

Credit to: Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute for developing the Wellness model.
Examples for each dimension:
•Physical - healthy eating, active lifestyle
•Emotional - optimism, trust, self-esteem
•Intellectual - creativity, lifelong learning
•Spiritual - sense of meaning/purpose
•Social - support system of friends and family
•Occupational / Financial - enjoyable work, reasonable financial security

Keynote speaker
Mark Fenton, MS, Public Health, Planning, and Transportation Consultant

Mark Fenton is a nationally recognized public health, planning, and transportation consultant, was host of the PBS television series “America’s Walking,” a manager at the University of North Carolina’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, and an instructor in the walkable community workshop series of the Washington DC-based National Center for Bicycling and Walking. He’s an adjunct professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and has written numerous books, including The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness (Lyons Press, 2008) and Pedometer Walking (Lyons Press, 2006). The former editor-at-large of Walking Magazine is also a champion walker: From 1986 to 1990 Mark was a member of the US national racewalking team five times, he represented the US in several international competitions, and he coached the US team at the 1995 World Championships in Beijing. In addition, while training for the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Trials in the 50-kilometer (31-mile) racewalk he studied biomechanics and exercise physiology at the Olympic Training Center Sports Science Laboratory in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Featured Speakers
Deborah Clegg, PhD, RD, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Touchstone Diabetes Center

Dr. Clegg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Touchstone Diabetes focusing on understanding the impact of sex hormones on energy homeostasis, metabolic function, and adipose tissue distribution. Specifically, her lab researches whether androgens and estrogens are involved in the modulation of the major bioenergetic and/or biosynthetic pathways that normally support energy homeostasis and adipose tissue function. In April, 2008 Dr. Clegg joined the faculty at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where she has established her independent laboratory and she has recently completed and published numerous studies, three are highlighted here: 1) the impact of fatty acids in CNS insulin/leptin signaling using in vivo and in vitro techniques, 2) a microarray analysis demonstrating sex differences in gene expression in adipose tissue between male, female, and ovariectomized female mice, 3) CNS characterization of the role of estrogen receptor alpha in mediating energy homeostasis. Her ultimate goal is to direct research on the role of sex hormones in the control of metabolic function and adipose tissue distribution, which will ultimately enhance our understanding of the role of estrogen in protecting against diseases associated with obesity and the metabolic syndrome.

Maggie Jover, PhD, CHES, Texas AgriLife
Nishendu Vasavada, MD, Medical Director of University Behavioral Health

Dr. Nishendu Vasavada is the Corporate Medical Director of University Behavioral Health, Denton, TX, a psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. He is a board certified psychiatrist and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has been recognized as Teacher of the Year by the Medical Students at UT Southwestern Medical School and chosen by D Magazine as one of their Top Docs. Dr. Vasavada has been a Clinical Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry at University of Texas Science Center, Dallas, TX since 1983. His presentation will focus on the mental aspects of wellness and how it can impact physical health.

Organization Fair

2011-09-04T14:42:00.000-07:00

The various SOM organizations invite you to the SOM Organization Fair Tuesday & Wednesday (9/13) and (9/14) to learn more about what they can offer YOU!
Time: 12:15-1:00
Place: Student Union room 207
Free Lunch will be served!
Free t-shirts when you join one of our great organizations!
Come check it out!!

Conference

2011-08-24T14:03:00.000-07:00

•Women In Networking Conference is coming up again on Oct. 28th 2011! More Information coming soon! Check back for more details!

TWU ranked among best U.S. colleges for undergraduates

2011-08-16T12:35:00.000-07:00

Texas Woman’s University is ranked among the best undergraduate institutions in the United States by Forbes Magazine.

Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s best public and private colleges focuses on “the things that matter most to students: quality of teaching, great career prospects, graduation rates and low levels of debt.
“Unlike other lists, we pointedly ignore ephemeral measures such as school ‘reputation’ and ill-conceived metrics that reward wasteful spending,” said Forbes Executive Editor Michael Noer. “In short, we try to evaluate the college purchase as a consumer would.”
Among Texas universities, TWU is ranked ahead of the University of North Texas, the University of Texas-Arlington, Texas State University and the University of Texas-San Antonio. Only 29 of the more than 200 Texas universities made the list!

Summer Online Tutoring Offered

2011-07-21T16:37:00.000-07:00

The Office of Distance Education would like to remind you of a few online tutoring services that are available to all online students. They are the Online Writing Lab (OWL) offered through the TWU Write Site, and Smarthinking, an online tutoring service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to tutor you in various subjects. Please contact there office if you have any questions, and we hope you have a wonderful summer semester!

Online Degrees Information Session

2011-06-29T17:36:00.000-07:00

Join us for the July 9th online degrees information session!
Learn how TWU's online degree programs can help you succeed!

TWU offers a variety of programs that require limited on-campus coursework. Many programs offer their full degree program online, making it easy for you to fit your academic goals into your busy schedule.
Register Now!
For more information click HERE

The Top Ten Pitfalls in Resume Writing

2011-06-10T18:39:00.000-07:00

Too long. Most new graduates should restrict their resumes to one page. If you have trouble condensing, get help from a technical or business writer or a career center professional.
Typographical, grammatical or spelling errors. These errors suggest carelessness, poor education and/ or lack of intelligence. Have at least two people proofread your resume. Don't rely on your computer's spell-checkers or grammar -checkers.
Hard to read. A poorly typed or copied resume looks unprofessional. Use a plain typeface, no smaller than a 12-point font. Asterisks, bullets, underlining, boldface type and italics should be used only to make the document easier to read, not fancier.
Too verbose. Do not use complete sentences or paragraphs. Say as much as possible with as few words as possible. A, an and the can almost always be left out. Be careful in your use of jargon and avoid slang.
Too sparse. Give more than the bare essentials, especially when describing related work experience, skills, accomplishments, activities, interests and club memberships that will give employers important information. Including membership in the Society of Women Engineers, for example, would be helpful to employers who wish to hire more women, yet cannot ask for that information.
Irrelevant information. Customize each resume to each position you seek (when possible). Of course, include all education and work experience, but emphasize only relevant experience, skills; accomplishments, activities and hobbies. Do not include marital status, age, sex, children, height, weight, health, church membership, etc.
Obviously generic. Toomany resumes scream, "I need a job-any job!" The employer needs to feel that you are interested in that particular position with his or her particular company.
Too snazzy. Of course, use good quality bond paper, but avoid exotic types, colored paper, photographs, binders and graphics. Electronic resumes should include appropriate industry keywords and use a font size between 10 and 14 points. Avoid underlining, italics or graphics.
Boring. Make your resume as dynamic as possible. Begin every statement with an action verb. Use active verbs todescribe what you have accomplished in past jobs. Take advantage of your rich vocabulary and avoid repeating words, especially the first word in a section.
Too modest. The resume showcases your qualifications in competition with the other applicants. Put your best foot forward without misrepresentation, falsification or arrogance.

Woman in Networking Conference

2011-06-08T19:00:00.000-07:00

Congratulations and a huge thanks to everyone who made this conference such a success!

SOM Scholarship

2011-05-31T16:54:00.000-07:00

The TWU School of Management offers business and economics scholarships for TWU business majors.

•Scholarship Application Form (Fall 2011 and Spring 2012) [pdf]

•Scholarship Rules [pdf]

EMBA Info Sessions

2011-05-24T18:18:00.000-07:00

TWU’s Executive MBA program is designed for middle- and senior-level managers who want to enhance their career skills. Classes are open to men and women, and students will be able to earn their degree in just 15 months by taking courses online and on selected Saturdays. Students will pay regular TWU tuition and fees.For more information call 1-800-283-2291 1-800-283-2291 or email emba@twu.edu.

Women in Commerce Conference

2011-05-19T09:40:00.000-07:00

Women in Commerce invites you to attend our Spring Conference:
Renew, Reinvent, Reboot
Presenting 5 keynote speakers:
Judy Hobermen, Donna Galatas, Jackie Torres, Mary Frances Hoover, and Laura Morlando.
These Women will inspire you, motivate you and challenge you to be your best!

Friday, May 20th, 2011
TWU Hubbard Hall
Registration begins at 9, and event begins at 10 to 3.

Ticket Prices:
$40 Denton Chamber Member
$50 Non-Chamber Member
$60 At the Door
$20 Student

To learn more about the event, visit http://www.denton-chamber.org

SOM Graduate Orientation Dates

2011-05-09T17:04:00.000-07:00

This Orientation is for new students in the EMBA, MBA, MHSM and Dual MBA/MHSM programs. It is very important that students attend one of our Strategies for Success sessions which will guide you as you begin your Program.

Locations

Houston

Saturday, Aug 6th, 2011 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
IHSH 1120

American Airlines Training & Conference Center

Saturday, Aug 13th, 2011 from 10:00am – Noon
M106 (Mercury Wing)

Plano

Thursday, Aug 4th, 2011 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
(Dallas Room)

Forth Worth

Thursday, July 28th, 2011 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
(Room A122)

Denton

Tuesday, Aug 23rd, 2011 from 3:30pm –5:30pm
(ASB 211)-Arts and Science Building

TWU-Denton Campus

RSVP Now!

Evening of Excellence

2011-04-27T10:04:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all the award recipients at last nights award ceremony! Great job on all your hard work and dedication throughout the year!

NABA speaker

2011-04-19T16:42:00.000-07:00

NABA presents...
Ivan Alvarez (CPA, Entrepreneur, TWU Graduate Student)
Topic: Why Public Accounting and Auditing?
When: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 12:15P-1:00P
Where: ACT 501
LUNCH PROVIDED!!!!
Become a NABA member, get a T-shirt!
For questions and additional details, contact Pinky Slater (pslater@twu.edu) or 940.898.2121

Honors Convocation

2011-04-13T09:22:00.000-07:00

Texas Woman’s University will honor students, faculty and staff in a celebration of excellence during Honors Convocation on Thursday, April 14. Ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. in the Margo Jones Performance Hall, located at Oakland and Sawyer streets on TWU’s Denton campus. Outstanding Student Awards are based on academic excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Come support your fellow classmates and faculty!

SIFE team adds spice to restaurant

2011-03-21T08:32:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a Denton Record Chronicle article that was written about TWU Students in Free Enterprise(SIFE) team members. Way to go guys, amazing job!
SIFE team adds spice to restaurant!

Welcome Back!!!

2011-01-19T07:06:00.000-08:00

Welcome Back! We hope you had a great break! Remember we are here to help, so if you have any problems please don't hesitate to call us. Our customer service number is 940-898-2768. Good luck this semester; work hard, it will pay off!

School Days!

2011-01-14T07:01:00.000-08:00

School starts on Tuesday! It will be crazy with everyone rushing to get their books and most importantly, trying to get that perfect parking spot. The link below provides 10 tips for parking on and off the Denton campus:

http://www.twu.edu/commuter/parking.asp

Good luck this semester!

Happy New Year!!!

2011-01-05T07:30:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone! We hope everyone had a relaxing, fun holiday! The Spring semester is fast approaching....Are you ready for it?

Christmas time is here!!!

2010-12-22T14:04:00.000-08:00

Everyone at the School of Management wants to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We will see everyone next semester!!

*Just a reminder that The School of Management and the entire TWU campus will close Thursday December 23 and will reopen Monday January 3.

Congrats Graduates!!!

2010-12-17T09:05:00.000-08:00

The School of Management wants to congratulate all of the TWU students graduating today, Saturday and Sunday. What an achievement! We are so proud of everyone!

It's almost over!

2010-12-13T07:33:00.000-08:00

The School of Management wants to wish everyone good luck on their exams! We know all the hard work will pay off!

Time to hit the books!

2010-12-10T09:12:00.000-08:00

Next week is finals week and it is time to start studying! The link below provides an article that gives some great tips on studying for exams.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/08/study-tips-for-college-_n_709096.html#s136089

Good luck to everyone on final exams!

Happy Birthday!!

2010-12-10T06:40:00.000-08:00

Today is Desiree Elliott's birthday and tomorow is Chris Cooper's birthday. Happy Birthday to both of you! Thank you for all that you both do and we hope your birthday is great!! Eat lots of cake!!!

Good Morning!

2010-12-06T06:31:00.000-08:00

We hope everyone had a great weekend! Here are some pics from the birthday celebration for Dr. Hughes. We had a great time!

Happy Birthday to Toucan Ann!!

2010-12-03T09:54:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Dr. Hughes!! We celebrated yesterday with a delicious Toucan shaped cupcake cake!(Pics soon to come!) Everyone at the School of Management wants to wish a Happy Happy Birthday to Dr. Hughes, we hope it's great!

Happy Birthday to you!

2010-11-30T07:02:00.000-08:00

The School of Management wants to wish two great graduate assistants a very Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to Pinky Slater and Felicia Niu!! We hope it's a great day!

Welcome Back!

2010-11-29T07:10:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday everyone! We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break! Now it's time to look forward to the holidays and most importantly, final exams!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2010-11-24T06:32:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and the School of Management wants to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!!!! The TWU School of Management offices and the entire TWU campus is closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Have a great break everyone!!!

What a weekend!

2010-11-22T07:10:00.000-08:00

It was a great weekend! Harry Potter dominated the box office, the Cowboys pulled off a second straight win and most importantly the TWU Pioneer basketball team won both of their games Friday and Saturday...Way to go Pioneers!!!

AFS and FMA bake up a success

2010-11-17T09:29:00.000-08:00

The Accounting and Finance Society and Financial Management Association held a bake sale Tuesday, Nov. 16 at the MCL building, we are happy to say it was a success! Thank you to everyone who purchased an item and contributed to these organizations!

SOM student awarded scholarship

2010-11-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

The Accounting Education Foundation of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants has awarded a renewal scholarship to SOM student Martha D. Roberts. Congratulations Martha, what an achievement!

2010 SAM Conference

2010-04-13T14:25:00.000-07:00

Congratulations and great work to the all the outstanding faculty members at this years Society for Advancement of Management Conference in Arlington, Virginia!

Great job!!!

Spring 2010 Evening of Excellence

2010-04-06T13:38:00.000-07:00

April 1st, 2010 was a very exciting night of Successful Connections at the School of Management Annual Evening of Excellence Awards Ceremony and Networking event. 31 students received scholarships for their outstanding work in their selected programs. While another 9 students were specially recognized for their Outstanding and Inspirational work! Congratulations to all!

Spring 2010 Gala

2010-04-06T12:29:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the hard work of the Capstone Gala Team, the Passport to the Future gala was a success!

Check out HP’s new “Green” IT initiatives!

2010-03-02T11:29:00.000-08:00

Texas Woman's University is turning towards green technology...from the addition of the new "green" electric cars for campus to using HP's green technologies. TWU is on board with going green!

"Environmental issues have driven the push for technology designed with the environment in mind – new computing technology, including desktops and notebook PCs, that consume less energy, require less support, and reduce waste."

Learn how you can go green with your technology!

TWU to host EMBA information sessions in Tarrant County Feb. 25 and Feb. 27

2010-02-23T12:38:00.000-08:00

TWU's School of Management is hosting another series of EMBA information sessions on February 25th and 27th. Be sure to check out the website for any information you made need or recommend friends, family and colleagues to attend! The SOM is always excited to enroll fresh faces in our EMBA and MBA programs!

Information Session Link

TWU School of Management Spring 2010 Gala

2010-02-18T10:29:00.000-08:00

The Gala is approaching quickly! Don't miss out on the chance to join this exciting event, filled with a lovely dinner, silent auction and much more excitement! Below is the menu and just a few of the items for auction!

http://twu2010springgala.blogspot.com

********** MENU ************
Perfect Pear Inc.
Catering
Dinner Menu

Entrees:
10oz Pan Seared Bone-in Stuffed Chicken Breast
10oz Pan Seared Stuffed Pork Loin Chop
both stuffed w/ spinach ricotta mix,
served w/ three mushroom cream sauce
or mushroom demi-glaze sauce.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Fresh Baby Vegetable Medley (baby squashes, mushrooms, onions and red bell pepper with a garlic herb butter).
Fresh Spring Salad.
Dinner Rolls.
Note: All the side dishes will be made with vegetarian ingredients.

Dessert:
Citrus Cheesecake
Chocolate Éclair Pie

Beverage:
Ice Tea

Silent Auction items!

All auction proceeds will benefit the Alice Collier Clark Scholarship. Avis Gift Certificate / Barbeque Dinner / Budget Car Rental/ Golf Las Colinas Country Club for 4 / Home Depot Gift Card/ Hotel Stay / Hotel Stay by No. TX Speedway / Massage/ NYLO Weekend Stay / Painting / Quilt / Ranger Memorabilia/ Scentsy Basket / Scuba Classes-2 / Scuba Gear/ Show, Dinner and Hotel Night in McKinney

Exciting times for SOM

2010-02-15T10:26:00.000-08:00

There have been many exciting events in the last few weeks for the School of Management!
Linda Wee, our Graduate Program Coordinator has spent an amazing amount of time and effort promoting our EMBA program. We thank her for all her hard work!!!

Another exciting bit of news from the SOM! Despite the treacherous weather in Houston Dr. Hughes Happy Hour went very well. Creating Valentines gift baskets for the MD Anderson Cancer Center Children's Unit. Thank you Dr. Hughes for a wonderful event that brought many smiles in dreary weather!

Kindle - What's new, now and hot?

2010-02-08T10:42:00.000-08:00

Kindles are the new, hot thing...but seems that they were in a bit of a mess with Macmillan about book prices.

http://www.techflash.com/amazon/

Read up on this new Kindle information and if you are a current Kindle user, be sure to check for your textbooks!

EMBA Info Sessions

2010-02-04T10:25:00.000-08:00

Plano

Thursday Feb. 18th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Austin Room
Sockwell Center (see map)

Ft Worth

Thursday Feb. 25th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm - A119
Education Center (see map)

Houston

Saturday Feb 6th - Open House
TWU Institute of Health Sciences (see map)
RSVP

Dallas / Fort Worth

Saturday Feb. 27th from 10:00am -11:00am
American Airlines Training & Conference Center (see map)

2010 TWU SOM Spring Gala

2010-02-02T11:18:00.000-08:00

Welcome fellow Pioneers! This is your one stop to find out everything about the TWU SOM 2010 Spring Gala event. The theme for this gala is "Passport To Your Future!" Think of this event as just that...the point of departure to any destination your TWU education will take you. The world is yours! See you at the Gala! - Visit us on Facebook! TWU 2010 SOM SPRING GALA

http://twu2010springgala.blogspot.com/

Grayson County College Partnership

2010-01-28T11:55:00.000-08:00

Grayson County College and TWU announce a partnership that enables you to obtain your Bachelor of Business Administration from TWU at the Grayson main campus or online.

Online degree completion specializations are available in: HR Management, Management and Marketing.

Complete your BBA in just twu years if you already have an Associate of Science in Business Administration from GCC.

TWU Spring 2010 Schedule at the Grayson main campus: Bus 3003 - Principles of Management (Mon. 6-9pm) and BUS 3113 - Principles of Marketing (Wed. 6-9pm)

Apply online at www.Applytexas.org

Spring 2010 Updates

2010-01-27T13:43:00.000-08:00

The School of Management would first like to congratulate all the of Fall 2009 Graduate on their hard work and dedication! Good luck with your future endeavors!!!

We have exciting opportunities this semester with announcement of study tours available:
Egypt: March 13-21, 2010
Scotland: May 21-30, 2010

TWU Study Tour website

Also, for the upcoming Spring 2010 School of Management graduates; The Spring SOM Gala information is coming soon!

DFW School of Management Gala

2009-11-10T13:09:00.000-08:00

We would like to thank the members of the Fall 2009 Capstone Gala Team for a wonderful, fun filled evening! With the live and silent auctions, great DJ, and delicious food; the Fall 2009 Gala was a hit! Congratulations on a wonderful event!

Sigma Beta Delta Induction

2009-11-10T12:52:00.000-08:00

Sigma Beta Delta is the International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration. The chapter at Texas Woman's University like to congratulate the Fall 2009 Sigma Beta Delta Inductees!

Recap: October 16th Speaker Series with Consul General of Turkey, Mr. Akil Öktem

2009-10-22T16:18:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all of the students, faculty and staff that came to welcome to the Consul General of Turkey, Mr. Akil Oktem.

We had a wonderful turnout and both Mr. Oktem and Mr. Brown with the World Affairs Council said they truly enjoyed meeting with the students, faculty and staff.

Remember to stay tuned for future events.

TWU’s School of Management Hosts Consul General of Turkey: Mr. Akil Öktem Friday, October 16, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

2009-10-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

TWU’s School of Management, in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth will host the Consul General of Turkey, Mr. Akil Öktem to speak on Turkish Foreign Policy and Turkish Economic Development at 10 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2009 in CFO Tower, Room 202. The presentation is complimentary and open to the TWU community and the general public.

Consul General Öktem will be presenting his analysis on Turkish Foreign Policy, including Turkey's current relationships with the US, EU and NATO. He will discuss the current state of Turkey, Turkey-US relations, and share his vision about global challenges.

The 30-minute presentation will also include a brief examination of Turkey's recent economic boom tied to its revised economic policies and will be followed by a 30-minute question and answer session. This lecture/discussion is a perfect opportunity for those who are interested in knowing more about Turkey's role in current international affairs and the reasons behind its recent economic development.

Biography: CONSUL GENERAL AKİL ÖKTEM

Born in Washington, DC, on March 15^th, 1958, Mr. Öktem is a 1982 graduate of La Trobe. From 1985 through 1986, Mr. Öktem served in the Directorate General of Press and Information with the Prime Ministry of the Republic of Turkey.

He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1986. After his first assignment as Third Secretary at the International Economic Organizations Department, he was posted to the Turkish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan in 1989 as Third Secretary.

From Tokyo, in 1992, Mr. Öktem was posted to the Turkish Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen as Second Secretary. On his return to Ankara in 1994, he served as First Secretary in the Deputy General Directorate of Consular Affairs, Border and Estate Department.

In 1996, Mr. Öktem was posted to the Turkish Embassy in Lefkosa, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as First Secretary. In 1998, he was posted to the Turkish Embassy in Bucharest, Romania as Counselor. Upon returning to Ankara in 2000, Mr. Öktem was appointed as the Head of Department for the Deputy General Directorate of Consular Affairs.

In 2002, he was posted to the Turkish Embassy in the Hague, the Netherlands as Counselor. While in Hague, he was promoted to First Counselor.

In 2006, Mr. Öktem returned to Ankara and was appointed as Head of Department for the Department of Counselor and Judicial Affairs.

In September 2009, he was appointed as Consul General to the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Houston, Texas. Mr. Öktem is married and is the father to two daughters. He speaks English and French.

Contact Info:

Questions? Call Dr. Raisinghani at (940) 898-2930 or email him at mraisinghani@twu.edu

Happy Birthdays in October!

2009-10-02T11:30:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to all of our October Birthdays in the School of Management! Best wishes and we hope they are all good ones!

From top to bottom: Kris Stephens (4th), Jackie Wilson (7th) and Becky Bryant (4th)

Thank you Graduate and Student Assistants

2009-09-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

A special thanks goes out to the Graduate and Student Assistants from the School of Management. Without you things wouldn't run quite as smooth!

Welcome back SOM students

2009-09-17T09:55:00.000-07:00

The School of Management hosted a Welcome Back Pizza Party for the students, faculty and staff of the SOM on September 15th. We hope everyone had a wonderful time and has a wonderful semester.

Farewell Ms. Taylor

2009-09-09T11:20:00.000-07:00

Ms. Sherrie Taylor has retired after almost 20 years of outstanding service to TWU. She has impacted so many students, faculty and staff in her time here, she will be greatly missed.
The School of Management wishes her much rest and relaxation!
Au Revoir!

Welcome new faculty!

2009-09-03T09:09:00.000-07:00

WELCOME!

With the first week of this Fall 2009 semester underway, the School of Management would like to extend another warm welcome to the new faculty!

(From left to right) Dr. Derek Crews, Dr. Molly Russ, Dr. Lin Zou and Dr. John Nugent

Congratulations and Good Luck Chelsea!!!

2009-08-24T13:52:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Chelsea!

From all of us here at the SOM, we want to wish you all the best with your future endeavors!

You have been such a joy to have in our department, we will miss your cheerfulness and smile everyday!

We hope you have a great time student teaching, and that above all else you have a healthy, happy baby. Congratulations!

Dr. Hughes in the Conference Room with the Candle Stick

2009-07-01T13:47:00.000-07:00

That's right! Candle sticks, beach games, picture frames and more....She is getting married, in Aruba! Today, the School of Management celebrated Dr. Hughes soon to be wedding! From all of us at TWU, we wish you all the best.

TWU Regents approve faculty promotions and tenure

2009-06-17T09:23:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the recently approved promotions and tenure recommendations by the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents.

From the School of Management:
Dr. Michael Raisinghani (international business) was awarded tenure.

Dr. Pushkala Raman (marketing) was promoted to associate professor and received tenure.

Also awarded was Emeritus status by the Regents to Sherrie Taylor (School of Management, who is retiring this year.

Congratulation to all!

School of Management Potluck

2009-05-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the 5th floor coordination the potluck was a success! With dishes from many different countries, the School of Management student assistants, faculty and staff had a great end of semester party!! Thank you to everyone for a great semester!

Congratulations Fashion and Textiles

2009-05-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the Fashion and Textiles Department for a wonderful and successful City Streets Fashion Show 2009.

Check out a slideshow of some of the gorgeous designs made by the students from Fashion and Textiles.

Congratulations faculty, staff and students! Good luck Seniors with all of our future endeavors!

Updated Orientation and Infosession Information

2009-05-08T12:56:00.000-07:00

Infosessions for both Fort Worth and Plano have been confirmed, we look forward to seeing you there!

Plano Sockwell Center
July 15, 2009 at 6pm
Red River Room

Fort Worth Region XI
July 16, 2009 at 6pm
Room A116

Please RSVP for the Orientations below:
Plano Sockwell Center
July 25, 2009 at 10am
Frio Lab

Fort Worth Region XI
August 8, 2009 10am
Room A222 and A224

Space is limited for the Fort Worth orientation so please register early.

Addresses and directions can be found on the School of Management website, or at the link below:
http://www.twu.edu/som/class-locations.asp

2009-05-05T10:33:00.000-07:00

Education That Works for Working Adults Information Session

REGISTER NOW for our FREE Education that Works for Working Adults Information Session:

Date: Saturday, June 6th
Time: 8:30 am to noon
Place: American Airlines Training & Conference Center
(download directions & map [PDF]).

Whether you need a bachelor’s or a graduate degree to be successful in today’s job market, you can gain a competitive edge at Texas Woman’s University with an Education that Works for Working Adults.

Orientations for SOM

2009-05-05T10:14:00.000-07:00

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Orientations are approaching quickly, make sure you have all the information you need to make it a smooth transition into the School of Management.

Remember to RSVP at http://www.twu.edu/som/orientation-rsvp-form.asp

Locations:

May 9, 2009

10am

Plano Sockwell Center

6301 Chapel Hill Blvd

Plano, TX 75093

May 16, 2009

10am

TWU Houston Campus

6700 Fannin St

Houston, TX 77030

May 30, 2009
10am
American Airline Training and Conference Center
4501 Highway 360 South
Fort Worth, TX 76155

Information Session

2008-11-07T07:02:00.000-08:00

There will be an Information Session on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at American Airlines Training and Conference Center from 10am to about 11:30am.

If you or anyone you know is interested in our Executive MBA or Health Systems Management program, we would love for you to attend.
http://www.twu.edu/som/infosessions-open-houses.asp

TWU SOM: Fall 2008 Casino Royale Gala

2008-09-16T12:37:00.000-07:00

TWU SOM: Fall 2008 Casino Royale Gala
Sunday, November 23, 2008 6-10 P.M.
Delaney Vineyards Grapevine, Texas

http://fall2008casinoroyalegala.blogspot.com/

EMBA DFW - Infosessions

2008-09-12T07:15:00.000-07:00

Plano on Saturday, Oct 4 10am -2008
Ft Worth on Saturday, Oct 11 10am -2008