Thursday, December 2, 2010

Holiday Job Opportunity

Greetings Dr. Manna,
I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend. I wanted to check in
and ask a favor. Our business at the Robinson Towne Center Buckle is
doing very well. We have an opportunity to employ some seasonal
students that may be in need of some extra holiday cash. If you would
be so kind as to spread the word I would be grateful. If students have
interest please have them contact me at denny.mcdonnell@buckle.com
Thank you for your support. Have a great holiday season.
Best,
Denny McDonnell
District Manager
Buckle

Saturday, November 13, 2010

AMA Speaker - Monday, November 15 2010

AMA Speaker - Kevin from Devotte


Monday November 15th
5:00 p.m.
Hale 209


Kevin will be speaking about Devotte which is an iphone and Android application that allows people visiting a restaurant or a small business to post on facebook or twitter what they are doing and then they earn rewards for doing so.

He is conducting a focus group to hear what we think of the application. There is also a potential internship available!

Monday, October 11, 2010

AMA Speaker, Meeting, and Pizza!! - October 12th

AMA SPEAKER & PIZZA EVENT



Mike Pace from ADP


Tuesday October 12th


5:15 in Hale 207

Mike Pace will be speaking during our member meeting!     

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

AMA Speaker - Monday, October 4th

American Marketing Association

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AMA SPEAKER EVENT

Natalie and Crystal from PNC

Monday October 4th


8:30 p.m. in the Food Court

Natalie Cooper and Crystal McDonald are coming from PNC to give advice and will also be at the career fair!  They are specifically looking for potential interns.

Dr. Maher's students learn NVivo software




Thursday, September 23, 2010

AMA Mixer at Consol Energy Center

Fall Kickoff Event

Join the Pittsburgh AMA and top marketing professionals as we kickoff the fall lineup of events at the CONSOL Energy Center.
Learn about CONSOL Energy's local branding initiatives while enjoying drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and lively networking at one of the hottest new venues in Pittsburgh.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
CONSOL Energy Center, Upper Concourse

Jerry Richey, EVP and Chief Counsel at CONSOL Energy, will be speaking about the branding challenges of their increased local presence. Admission price also includes two drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a tour of CONSOL Energy Center. A silent auction featuring Penguins and Pittsburgh sports memorabilia will take place throughout what promises to be a memorable night!

Silent Auction Items Include:

Dan Marino signed 16x20, Evgeni Malkin signed jersey, Evgeni Malkin signed jersey collage, Franco Harris signed football, Heath Miller signed 8x10,
Hines Ward signed jersey # collage, Jack Lambert signed 16x20,
James Harrison signed 8x10, Joe Greene signed Coke Photo,
Marc-Andre Fleury signed 16x20, Max Talbot signed 16x20,
Rashard Mendenhall signed jersey, Sidney Crosby signed jersey,
Terry Bradshaw signed football, and Troy Polamalu signed jersey

$40 - Members/$65 - Non Members/$30 - Students (with valid I.D.)

To register visit http://www.amapittsburgh.org/

Jerry Richey is Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer of CONSOL Energy and CNX Gas Company. In that role, Mr. Richey oversees the legal function at Consol Energy.

In addition to these responsibilities, Mr. Richey leads the Government Relations, Investor Relations, Public Relations and Human Resources efforts of the company.

2010/2011 SPONSORS:
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HJ Heinz /Pipitone Group /.PPG /.Comcast Spotlight / Pittsburgh Business Times.. .
Ditto Document Solutions / Hughie's Audio Visual Productions / JA Interactive
Email Marketing by BrandMill

Next Meeting of the AMA

American Marketing Association

Next Meeting:

Tuesday, September 28th

Hale 207 at 5:15 p.m.

AMA Car Wash - Saturday

Come support the American Marketing Association!!!

CAR WASH

Saturday, September 25th

10-2 at Walgreen's on University Blvd.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

AMA Speaker - September 20, 2010

FIRST FALL SPEAKER

David from Optimal Brand Development
Monday, September 20, 2010
8:30 p.m. in the Food Court

Optimal Brand Development has Internship Opportunities

Sponsored by the RMU American Marketing Association

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Internship Opportunity with ChemImage Corporation

Marketing Intern Job Description
Company Description
Chemlmage Corporation is a technology company that develops, manufactures and markets high performance scientific instrumentation and provides analytical services to analyze various types of materials. The strategic focus at Chemlmage is centered on solution development, which is based on unique knowledge, comprehensive and application experience with material characterization technology known as Chemical Imaging.
ChemImage develops turnkey instrumentation for the forensic industry and stat- of-the-art technology platforms used for defense and security applications. In addition, analytical services and consulting are provided to the pharmaceutical, forensic and material science industries. ChemImage also houses a biomedical research group dedicated to developing a Raman chemical imaging diagnostic tool to assist with determination of cancer progression.

Job Description
ChemImage is seeking a marketing intern who is available on site for at 20+ hours per week to assist with activities including:
• Tradeshow planning for Q3-4, reviewing 2011 tradeshow options
• Event planning – Special Interest Group for Q1 2011
• Collateral development for ChemImage and new services company called Gateway Analytical
• Email marketing for e-newsletters, tradeshow announcements, landing page copy
• Review and analysis of metrics of email and landing pages
• Social media marketing implementation
• Support of marketing research – searching and reviewing secondary information sources

Qualifications:
• At least 2 years of education toward bachelor’s degree with a concentration in marketing
• Excellent people skills and an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude
• Requires strong written and verbal communications
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong computer skills
• Superior professionalism and judgment
• Ability to effectively handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
• Does not require technical knowledge, training will be provided as required for job function

Resumes and cover letter should be emailed to Linda Batykefer, Marketing Manager, at batykefer@chemimage.com .

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Advisory Board Meeting


Spring Advisory Board Meeting 2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Internships available

CHARTIERS FABRICATING & POWDER COATING

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
Position: Marketing Intern (Focus on marketing, market research and analysis)
Location: Downtown Coraopolis
Duration: Fall 2010

OVERVIEW
Are you interested in a career in marketing? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you! This Marketing Internship offers you the chance to earn college credits while gaining excellent brand marketing experience. In addition, you will gain this experience while working in the fun and rewarding environment.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Chartiers Fabricating & Powder Coating™ offers complete metal design, fabrication and finishing. Our 77,000 sq. ft. facility is located in downtown Coraopolis, PA, houses a comprehensive metal fabrication shop, giving us the ability to fabricate a wide variety of projects in one location.

We have more than 20 years of experience designing and manufacturing:
Point of Purchase Displays
Custom Wire Products
Industrial Machine Parts
Decorative Pieces
Shelving

Chartiers Fabricating & Powder Coating, is a wire fabrication specialist with the most technically advanced wire bending, forming, and welding equipment available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Intern will gain experience in the following key areas of marketing:

- Brand Awareness (i.e. online campaigns, e-marketing, blogging strategies, social media advertising, Search Engine Optimization strategies, etc.)
- Marketing Analysis & Research (i.e. industry research, competitor analysis, market analysis, market trends, prospecting techniques research, database management, etc.)
- Intern may also perform additional administrative tasks.

BENEFITS

- Experience: Interns will gain valuable brand marketing experience through promotional programs and marketing implementation.

- Cash Stipend: Stipend will be paid per month.
- Potential College Credits: The intern is responsible for ensuring college credit requirements are met.

LENGTH AND HOURS OF INTERNSHIP
- Start Date: Immediately “Summer Internship” effective immediately.

- Commitment Length: Through end of fall 2010
- Hours: Average 24-40 hours/week. (Hours may be adjusted to meet school credit requirements.)

QUALIFICATIONS
- College student studying marketing, business, communications or related field
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
- Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
- Confidence to share ideas and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must be enthusiastic, highly organized, self-motivated, be able to demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills, and be passionate about marketing and market research techniques

COLLEGE CREDIT
The Marketing Internship is a standard program the responsibility of the intern and their advisor to ensure college credit requirements are met.

TO APPLY
Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to guillermo@chartiersmfg.com Please include school name in subject line.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Effective Immediately.

Summer International Marketing Class with Dr. Jones

Internation-al Business Panelists (from l. to r.) Ted Popovich, Linda Jansen, Michael Malloy









Thursday, May 20, 2010

Spring 2010 Consumer Behavior Class with Dr. Maher



Students did consumer research for Panera Bread. They collected over 800 surveys in store locations and made recommendations to grow the market.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Stephanie Lubawski analyzes the blog and website

Dr. Manna, Stephanie Lubawski


From l to r: Dr. Manna, Stephanie Lubawski, Norm Schnurr
Stephanie worked with Professor Schnurr to evaluate both the Marketing blog and the Marketing page on the RMU website. She discussed likes and dislikes and made suggestions for improving both. Look for those changes to be implemented soon.
Do you have any suggestions? You can post them here as a comment or email us at RMUMarketing@gmail.com

Monday, May 10, 2010

RMU Marketing Department










Front (from l to r) Kurt Schimmel, Norman Schnurr, Dean Manna
Back (from l to r) Richard Mills, Yanbin Tu, Gayle Marco, Cathi Jones, Jill Maher, Dennis Rudd, Yun Chu, Steven Clinton, Sam Karadag

AMA Award Winners


Marshall Davis, Edward Kaikai, Shannon Glantz, Candice Dougherty, Kally Zekahy, Marisa Taylor, Cassie Schneider. Joe Kramer in front.

SBUS Picnic Pictures Uploaded

Check out the pictures of the SBUS picnic on Facebook. See the link to Facebook on the right.

Panelists Critique Student Presentations

From l. to r.: David Campbell, Dr. Michael Malloy, Dr. David Dietrich


From l. to r.: David Campbell, Dr. Peter Freymark, Ted Popovich


Bios of Speakers:

DAVID CAMPBELL

David Campbell spent 20 years as the Export Sales department for Horsehead Corporation/Zinc Corporation of America (the current name of the company and the name prior to a bankruptcy led buyout in 2004). He was the entire department. Horsehead is the world’s largest recycler of zinc and the largest U.S. zinc smelter. His responsibilities included: sales, customer service, technical service, credit, transportation, packaging and keeping his bosses from going to jail for violating U.S. or international laws. He has spent 50 of his 60 years in sales including international sales. His education is a B.A. in English from Clarion University and an MBA in Management from RMU.

MICHAEL MALLORY, Ph.D. Founder and CEO
Dr. Malloy grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but lived extensively throughout Latin America. As a young man he traveled and worked in Europe. He graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa,from the University of Pittsburgh in 1988 and went to Indiana University for graduate school,receiving two Masters Degrees and a Doctorate Degree in International Affairs.
Dr. Malloy began his career as a professor of international affairs and taught at several universities. He became the Associate Director of the Center for West European Studies and the European Union Center at the University of Pittsburgh where he managed the Centers’ day-to-day activities while developing all programs including business outreach. In 1999 Dr. Malloy left academia and became a partner in a telecommunications services company, Warner Telecomm. As the President he developed its capabilities as a full service telecommunications company via innovative partnering strategies. Warner Telecomm grew from a regional company, to one active nationally as well as internationally. During this period Dr. Malloy served as the Chair of the Western Pennsylvania District Export Council (WPADEC). Appointed directly by the Secretary of Commerce, the DEC mission is to help regional businesses export their products. Dr. Malloy has served as the Vice-Chair of the DEC
National Steering Committee. Through these activities Dr. Malloy came to realize his passion for helping US businesses to become internationally active and to become globally competitive. Determined to focus all of his time and efforts to help businesses compete in the Global, Internet Economy, Dr. Malloy sold Warner Telecomm and created Quantum Leap Resources and IntellaCore during 2004. Quantum Leap Resources is a company dedicated to providing ‘best-in-class” Internet and
communications services and IT support to business around the world. IntellaCore is the world’s foremost leader in assisting companies to become globally competitive.
IntellaCore provides complete support to companies to assure their growth and profitability in today’s global, internet, economy.
In partnership with business organizations around the world IntellaCore engages and works with businesses in regional initiatives. IntellaCore assists companies to become globally competitive and to grow regionally, nationally, and if appropriate internationally, by finding them the market information they need, by connecting them to the right people, and by providing them with the right resources and Internet services in order to grow, to compete, and to innovate in today’s Global,
Internet, Economy.
Dr. Malloy is trained and accredited by the Institute for Independent Business, an international accreditation body of over 4,000 senior business executives world-wide, and is a certified by FastTrac entrepreneur training of the Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City. Dr. Malloy sits on the Board of The Greater Pittsburgh Sister Cities, and is active in various business organizations. “Well run SMEs, internationally active, creating good jobs, with qualified people to excel in these
jobs”. This vision is the goal that all of Dr. Malloy’s initiatives will strive to achieve.

TED M. POPOVICH

Health & Wellness, Academics, Intercultural Communications, Global Business

Mr. Popovich is a YMCA Health & Wellness Coach who educates members on the proper cardiovascular and strength training methods for improving physical fitness. He holds certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid. In addition, he is a working board member of the Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) a non-profit citizens’ group in SW Pennsylvania working for a healthy, sustainable environment. He is certified as a Visual Emissions Evaluator.

In 1968 Mr. Popovich began his business career with Westinghouse Electric International Company, New York, NY as a sales engineer; a highlight during that time was the securing of the total electrical equipment package for Companhia Vale do Rio Doce’s green field iron ore crushing plant in Brazil. Next as a district sales manager with Rockwell International, New Haven, CT he re-invigorated the northeast region, which had been absent a sales presence and sufficient product supply. Mr. Popovich joined the Lord Corporation, Erie, PA for five years which was highlighted by the largest commercial order in the company’s history for elastomeric track fasteners for the Washington Metro system. At the Hilliard Corporation, Elmira, NY: he became a general manager during which time a significant filtration equipment order was secured for General Electric gas turbines for the Trans-Siberian Gas Pipeline project

In 1986 Mr. Popovich joined Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY as a North American sales manager in the Technical Products Division. He rationalized core business products and boosted profitability for a variety of OEM applications and grew embryonic businesses (i.e. flat glass, optical disc,) for launching into stand-alone businesses

From 1990-1996 Mr. Popovich was the Asia Pacific business development manager for Corning Optical Fiber. He developed optical fiber business on a grass roots level in the key markets of Japan, Taiwan, China, SE Asia and India. resulting in significant market share positions and high profitably. During that time, he directed an international organization redesign for Asia in concert with a leading consulting firm.

In 1997 Mr. Popovich was named business process development manager for Corning Optical Fiber and developed and deployed long term supply agreements and protocols specifically tailored for Asia and the international market.

From 1998-2000 he was appointed the optical fiber Commercial Operations Director for Corning China. As an expatriate in Hong Kong, Mr. Popovich successfully led the Greater China team during a critical growth period and management transition period. Subsequently, he returned to Corning, NY where he finished out his career as Asia operations manager in 2003, compliments of the dot-com bubble bursting.

After early retiring from Corning Incorporated, Mr. Popovich transitioned into instructing and training on intercultural communications issues as: a guest lecturer and “Visiting Executive” at the Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh; “Area Expert” on China for Cendant Intercultural programs; Leadership Skills Program workshop on China at Cornell’s Johnson School; Heinz Corporation; Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School.

From 2005-2007 he was an instructor for .Rochester Institute of Technology’s Center for Multidisciplinary Studies and its partner schools the American University in Kosovo (Pristina) and American College of Management. & Technology (Dubrovnik)

Mr. Popovich was an appointee to the United States Department of Commerce District Export Council, a former member of the United States China Business Council and a past member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
He is a past president and founding board member of the Finger Lakes Chapter of the American Marketing Association,

He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Case-Western Reserve University.and an MSHD from Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Popovich attended executive education programs at the Center for Creative Leadership, the Garvin School of International Management, and the Intercultural Communication Institute.

PETER J. FREYMARK

Your professional business advisor, consultant, project executive for unique and interim engagements requiring inter-disciplinary/functional, multi-markets, multi-cultural and international experiences and successes.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Markets

• Engineered capital projects
- new and upgrade
• Biomedical projects
- diagnostic services
• Healthcare projects
- hospital start-ups
- support services
• Material projects
- service centers
- new product development
• Teaching & seminar projects

Organizations
• Owners/customers
- private, public, joint ventures
• Types
- industrial, service, education
• Sizes
- medium, large, emerging
• Structures
- functional, bus. unit, matrix, hybrid

Positions

• Vice Chair/ Member Board of Directors
• Vice President and CFO/CAO/CIO
• Division Officer
• Interim Executive
• Program/Project Dir./Mgr.
• Advisor
• Consultant
• Instructor/Mentor

Phases

• Start-up
• Entrepreneurial
• Turn-around, Transition
• M&A, Business Combination
• Strategic Alliance
• Established Operation

Areas

• USA
• Europe
• Central America
• Middle East
• Australia
• Far East

Functions

• Strategy/Business Planning
• Operational Integration
• Finance & Administration
• Information Services
• Contr. Negot. & Tech. Trsf.
• Teaching & Mentoring

1990- Current Peter J. Freymark & Associates President

1988-1990 American Bridge Company Vice President, CFO/CAO/CIO

1987 Witikar Saudi Arabia Ltd. Interim Director, Consultant

1983-1986 HCA Mideast Ltd. Director – Fin/Adm, Spec. Proj., Consulting

1963-1983 Pittsburgh Des Moines Corp. Vice President, CFO, CIO, Project Manager

KEY ATTRIBUTES

· Inter-disciplinary background (operations, IT, financial, strategic) to analyze complex problems, in concept and detail, assess resources/technologies, then implement situation-tailored, innovative, pragmatic solutions

· Commitment to excellence and sensitivity to respond flexibly to the ever changing requirements of market-driven organizations in different sectors and niches in the USA and internationally

· Reputation as a professional, take-charge executive pursuing goals with tenacity, and as a people oriented team player, track record of developing lasting relationships, inside and outside the company

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BIOMEDICAL

· Developed the strategy and lead the engineering-medical project team from three continents to completely rebuild and flawlessly commission two hyperbaric medical facilities on military bases in the Middle East. Acceptance by U.S. authorities to ASME-PVHO standards. Scope of work included extensive customer training and unusual documentation requirements.

· Conceptualized the proposal approach and structure for an advanced aerospace medical institute with the mission to evaluate, select and monitor personnel and equipment. Guided the international project team of medical, physiological and engineering professionals to develop the specifications for a global multi-year project and was selected to make the presentation to the Far East customer.

· Recognized the need and requirement/cost benefits for the synergistic arrangements between the health care deliverors, scientific community, and other relevant commercial organizations. Developed the alternative business strategy for a state of the art specialty reference laboratory for genetic screening.

HEALTHCARE

· Conceptualized and implemented a customized short and intermediate term comprehensive strategy for a major medical services project in the Middle East with the primary missions of obtaining JCAH accreditation and concurrently doubling to 500 in-patient bed capacity. Lead the inter-disciplinary and multi-cultural team in the ad-hoc combination of quality assessment, accreditation preparation and business development.

· Introduced tracking systems from A & E (architecture and design) through operations to ultimate delivery and acceptance in an 860 university hospital in the Middle East. Span of operations covered 3 continents.

· Re-engineered the financial/administrative procedures to meet the revised operating and other environmental requirements. Interfaced with Middle Eastern Government client’s Supervisory Board.

CUSTOM ENGINEERED CAPITAL PROJECTS

· Conceptualized the multi-stage information technology plan, lead the development, and implemented the modules to capture the operating and financial data for unique or customized projects, up to several hundreds at any one time concurrently in operation, with functions ranging from design, drawings, procurement, fabrication, subcontracting, assembling-erecting for purposes of project, operating and financial management. Previously served as project manager guiding the concurrent operations of facilities/structures in over 70 sites from 6 plants with 1900 employees.

· Designed and implemented a plant floor control system for a start-up facility for a special purpose project, identifying probable future schedule/cost overruns, and therewith avoiding operational and financial disaster.

· Lead business teams, or served as consultant, in the start-up, merger, turn-around, change or restructuring of organizations in the United States, Middle East, Central America, Europe and Far East. Provided professional management and support to on-site local and multi-national teams, including registration and financing arrangements.

MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION

· Provided organizational guidance and financial direction in the complete restructuring and significant expansion to a multi-state steel service center business institution, responding to the wide array of special customers requirements.

International Marketing Presentations - 4/2010










































































































Groups from Dr. Jones' International Marketing classes presented their marketing plans to a panel of international business people.














Saturday, May 8, 2010

Interdisciplinary Project Prototypes

Check out the RMU blog for a story about the class: http://rmunews.blogspot.com/





















Prototype of Ice Away ice scraper

Prototype of Comfort Crutch

Marketing Research students and Engineering students collaborated on an interdisciplinary project. Together they developed ideas for new products. The Marketing Research students researched the ideas and the Engineering students developed a working prototype of the ideas.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Thank you from Tom Herward

Mr.Schnurr:

Thanks for including Bethlehem Haven and Ambiance Boutique in your advertising class projects this semester. I enjoyed all of the 10 presentations. It was obvious that your students approached the project seriously. I was impressed with how effectively they articulated their ideas and how enthusiastically they defended their positions. They offered some innovative insights from which both organizations can benefit.

Please pass on my thanks and congratulations to your students.
Hopefully, some of your future classes can also help us with some additional refreshing ideas.

Sincerely:

Tom Herward
President, Board of Directors
Bethlehem Haven

Friday, April 23, 2010

Focus on Renewal thanks AMA students


Robert Morris University Students Show Support For Focus On Renewal

April 20, 2010

Robert Morris University

American Marketing Association (AMA) students hosted a kick-off event at a recent RMU men’s basketball game, where they sold raffle tickets on behalf of Focus On Renewal FOR . Those who purchased a raffle ticket were entered in a free throw contest.

From L to R: Jamie Hayden (RMU AMA member), Justin Bellvia (RMU AMA member), Tricia Zagorski (RMU AMA FOR Chair) and Kelly Zekany (RMU AMA VP of Community Service).

In addition, the RMU AMA chapter won an outstanding community service award for its work with the local nonprofit organization, Focus On Renewal

. Of 298 schools, 10 were chosen for this award!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

RMU AMA Chapter wins multiple awards

It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the Robert Morris University chapter of the American Marketing Association has been recognized as one of the Most Outstanding Collegiate Chapters for the 2009-2010 academic year. Last weekend at the American Marketing Associations 32nd Annual International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans, LA, eight members of the RMU chapter represented the 37 member organization and attended the conference. At the conference, RMU was recognized for Outstanding Chapter Planning, Outstanding Professional Development, and Outstanding Community Service. These awards put the chapter among the Top 8 Collegiate Chapters and the RMU chapter was then recognized as one of the Most Outstanding Small School chapters.
It is with great pride as the advisor to this organization that I make this announcement. The ten Executive Officers have been among some of the very best Ive worked with over the past ten years. These officers are:
Joe Kramer, President
Shannon Glantz, Vice President
Morgan Lesoski
Tricia Zagorski
Cassie Schneider
Marisa Taylor
Ryan Boynes
Brittany Khalil
Kelly Zekahy
Josh Jardine

Students attending the conference were:
Joe Kramer, President
Shannon Glantz, Vice President
Marshall Davis
Cassie Schneider
Marisa Taylor
Kelly Zekahy
Candice Dougherty
Eddie Kaikai

Please join me in congratulating these fine student leaders!

Jill Maher,
Advisor, RMU AMA
Jill Kurp Maher, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing
Robert Morris University
School of Business
6001 University Blvd.
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-397-3465
maher@rmu.edu
Please note the new phone number.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Cookout - April 27, 2010 12-4 p.m. Rudolf Gardens

Please RSVP to Maureen Brant at brant@rmu.edu by April 16th.

School of Business Students,

There is only good news at the School of Business as we end the academic year. Recently, RMU's Board of Trustees approved the groundbreaking of our "New Business Building" which will begin in May 2010 around Rudolf Gardens next to Massey Hall.

As the flagship School of Robert Morris University, this building will provide the best technology and the best educational experience for our students in every classroom and study space. This building will be devoted entirely to student learning and research with state-of-the-art technology facilities.

In addition to multimedia lecture classrooms and computer laboratories, the building will house the PNC Trading Center, the U.S. Steel Videoconferencing and Technology Resource Center and Allegheny Technologies Global Business Library. The PNC Trading Center will replicate for students the experience of working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. Steel Videoconferencing and Technology Resource Center will allow us to provide for students the experience with technologies that corporations use in their daily business conducts. The Allegheny Technologies Global Business Library will provide our students with information resources as well as a comfortable and sophisticated study and research space for individual study and for team projects that are an integral part of our curriculum. This new building will be a signature building on our campus and it will be a transformative facility that will move our Business School and our University to another level.

In celebration of your new home and your accomplishments in this academic year, Business Faculty and I invite you to join us for a cookout on April 27, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Rudolf Gardens. You may stop by at anytime during this time period. This is scheduled during the finals week to allow you to enjoy a meal served by us in the School of Business. Please RSVP to Maureen Brant at brant@rmu.edu by April 16th.

I look forward to seeing you on April 27th.
Derya A. Jacobs, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor
School of Business
Robert Morris University
Massey Hall 206
6001 University Blvd.
Moon Township, PA 15108
(412) 397-5858 (phone)
jacobs@rmu.edu

Pictures - AMA Marketing Career Fair at RMU (4/12/10)