Professional Development

A unique component to the Walton MBA is professional development. The curriculum includes 5 hours of professional development. These hours are fulfilled through a variety of activities. It is very important that our students do not leave Walton only academically prepared; students will leave us as well-rounded and polished professionals. Students will work with the Career Center throughout the three-semester program. Resumes will be fine-tuned and mock interviews will be held. Another option is to meet with an image consultant.

For more information, visit: http://gsb.uark.edu/profdev.asp.

Here is the list of topics for this semester:

Seeking a full-time job post graduation
Negotiating for a competitive advantage: Leveraging conflict best practices
Diversity in the workplace
Etiquette dinner
Microsoft 2010 advanced powerpoint
Microsoft 2010 advanced excel
Six Sigma

The Latest and Greatest from Fayetteville

Those of you who have not visited Fayetteville, AR are truly missing out. I am not a native Arkansan so I feel as though I offer an unbiased opinion. I was born in Coffeyville, KS and raised in Oklahoma. I have also lived in Alaska, Colorado, and Missouri. Fayetteville is a unique community. Check it out at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afe7yaBRzRU&feature=youtu.be

Fayetteville's Farmers' Market was recently voted as America's favorite - http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2012/09/07/fayetteville-wins-2012-americas-favorite-farmers-market-contest/.

US News & World report just released their undergraduate business school rankings. Walton College ranks #26 among public schools of business - http://newswire.uark.edu/article.aspx?id=19138.

The University of Arkansas has an all-time high student population of 24,000+ this year. Parking is challenging and traffic is frustrating. Scooters have become a popular mode of transportation. This parking lot is right beside our building. I had to share this pic.

On sunny days, students enjoy lounging on the fountain in the Shollmier Plaza. The Plaza lies in between our building and the other business building. I am envious when I walk by the window and see this:

My Fall Travel Schedule

Fall has arrived in the Ozarks, thank goodness. We have had unseasonably hot temperatures this summer with many days hitting 100+ degrees. Today is beautiful, sunny, and much cooler. We are expecting a high in the low 80's. The trees will soon start to turn colors. This is truly a wonderful time to be in Fayetteville. I'll post pictures of the fall foliage soon.

My travel schedule this semester is as follows:

September 12, 9:00-11:00-UofA Law School - I have seen increasing interest in the JD/MBA joint degree programs. I will be recruiting at the Law School. I hope to generate even more interest.

September 19 - Career Fair - Tulsa University

September 20 - Career Fair - Oklahoma State University

September 24 - Career Fair - Missouri State University

September 25 - Career Fair - UofA Walton College

September 26 - Career Fair - Missouri Southern State University

September 27, 9:00-11:00-UofA Law School

October 3 - Career Fair - UofA - Pine Bluff

October 4 - Career Fair - UofA

October 17 - Corporate Visit - Walmart's ISD

October 18 - Career Fair - UofA - Fort Smith

October 25 - Information Session - Rogers

October 31 - Career Fair - Arkansas Tech

November 1 - Open House and Social - UofA Walton College

November 6 - Career Fair - University of the Ozarks

November 7 - Career Fair - UCA

Be sure to come see me if I am in your neighborhood. Email questions to gsb@walton.uark.edu.