ASUSU VIEW: Have fun for a cause during Business Week
I don’t know if you’ve noticed this or not, but there’s a humming sound coming from the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. There’s an energy built up there, however, excess electricity or a hidden nuclear generator is not causing it.
No, the power is coming from a school that is harnessing the unique talents of each of its students, encouraging all to dare to do mighty things.
At the Huntsman School of Business we aren’t waiting until we graduate to apply what we are learning. The focus is on analytical rigor, innovative thinking, global vision and ethical leadership. We talk about daring mighty things at the Huntsman School of Business.
Given that background, perhaps you can understand why we didn’t feel like sitting around in the business building and talking to ourselves to celebrate Business Week. We got involved and are now making the best of our education.
While we intend to have a great time, we plan to channel our celebrations into generating money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. With the help of the HURD and Sigma Chi, we will hold a series of fund-raisers that will all benefit the cause that Jon M. Huntsman himself has tirelessly championed for so many years.
We will be holding a barbecue at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 on Old Main Hill that will feature $1 Texas Roadhouse sandwiches. At 6:30, everyone will be able to kick back and enjoy a benefit concert by the popular musician Kalai, which will be free – but your donations would be greatly appreciated.
On Sept. 28, a Dean’s Convocation will be part of a two-day Partners In Business Operational Excellence Seminar and will feature Roger Martin, author of “The Design of Business.” This convocation will be open to all USU students and to those who have registered for the seminar.
Martin has served as dean of the Rotman School of Management for 12 years. The Times (of London) and Forbes.com called him one of the top-50 management thinkers in the world in 2009.
Tuesday, we are raising more money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute with our 10-mile Last Dash Relay. It will start at 5:30 p.m. between the Business Building and the Merrill-Cazier Library. There will be some great prizes. In fact, each member of the fastest coed team will each win an iPad. For more information, or to sign up, visit the relay website at www.262running.com, and search for our race, the Last Dash relay.
Wednesday, students will be treated with an all-you-can-eat networking dinner at Hamilton’s for only $10, where we will have the opportunity to listen to an executive from Build a Bear, Dave Finnegan.
Thursday is the day I have been waiting for, because not only do we have our first Huntsman School Golf tournament, we also get the privilege of listening to Huntsman Professor Stephen R. Covey, who will speak on “Principle Centered Leadership: The Way to a Great Career and Life.” This will be held in the Performance Hall at 3:30 p.m. It is open to everyone, so be sure to arrive early so you can get a seat.
Another Dean’s Convocation, which is free and open to the public, is stated for Friday, Oct. 1, at 12:30 p.m., in the Orson A. Christensen Auditorium, Room 215, at the George S. Eccles Business Building. It will feature Henry Eyring, who has written a book called “Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education.” I’ve heard he is an excellent speaker and I encourage all to take in his speech.
That same day we will throw our support behind the Aggies, and after they win we will celebrate the victory over BYU with a party in the Taggart Student Center.
We think we’ve found several innovative, fun ways to raise money for a worthy cause. Without your contributions, however, we know we won’t be able to generate the light we need to make a major difference. Be a part of Business Week and help us get the entire USU campus humming.
Those interested in more information about Business Week may visit the Business Week website at http://huntsman.usu.edu/businessweek/.
Skyler Jenks is the ASUSU business senator