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It's Commencement Celebration Week at Kelley!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 by Kelley Indianapolis Events

Commencement Celebration Week by Carly Griffin, Class of 2012

Commencement Celebration Week is upon us. For me, that means there is literally only one week left before I am a proud graduate of the Kelley School of Business. This week of celebration is a time to show seniors appreciation for all of their hard work and dedication. I personally know that the faculty and staff are equally as proud to see the graduating seniors walk across the stage at commencement to their future success. So this week is truly a time for celebration all around.

Yesterday, Kelley provided breakfast and coffee to students who were working hard to prepare for finals. Pizza will be available to those evening MBA students who come to campus after a hard day’s work. Students will also be celebrating the end of the semester in the courtyard with Kelley’s annual “Backyard Bash”, as well as applauding achievement at the Scholarship and Awards Breakfast for outstanding students.

The overall idea of this week is centered on the idea of leaving a legacy. What are the things that you want to be remembered for during your time at Kelley? I know for a fact that I want my legacy to be making sure that students in the Kelley School get the most out of their education, especially on the Indianapolis campus. We have an entire city’s worth of resources at our fingertips, and it is vital for students to be connected in a way that they are able to tap into such valuable resources. I also want my fellow students to understand the full meaning of the Kelley brand. Other than a graduate of the school we attend who ran Steak-N-Shake, who exactly was Ed Kelley? Why was he so significant to the business world, and how did he manage to impact the business world on such a large scale? Ed Kelley not only contributed multitudes of work to the food industry, but went forward to give back to the school that gave him his foundational business education.

This is the kind of legacy that I want to leave. I want to be well respected and trusted in my community. IUPUI and the Kelley School of Business have helped me to get started.

...for lack of vision

Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Kurt Supe

The other night I walked into my kitchen and hadn’t turned on the lights yet. I ended up tripping on some toys my kids left on the floor and it reminded me of setting goals in my life. You might be asking what tripping on my way to the fridge has to do with goals (and I’m about to explain).

Walking through life without goals is like walking with the lights off. You may have an idea of where you’re going, but you can’t really see how to get there. When you set your focus on where you want to go, it is like the lights coming on. Setting goals helps you navigate around the obstacles standing in the way of you and your future.

When I was a kid, I loved to play football. Like most aspiring football stars, I had a dream to play in the NFL (we will call that a long-term goal). To reach that ultimate dream, I had to start by setting and filling some short-term goals. I made all my practices on time; I spent extra time in the gym so I could be in the best possible shape. I also set a goal to study hard so I could get into a good college to maximize my exposure to NFL scouts. By the time I graduated high school I had met or exceeded all of those goals and I ended up being accepted to the University of Kentucky with a scholarship to play football.

As my college years passed, I realized my dream of playing in the NFL might not be a goal I could realize. Circumstance and chance happen to us all, but whenever one dream fades another one is usually right behind it. I graduated from UK and went on to become a successful financial advisor, but behind all of that was a dream to help others. In 2005 I set a goal to make a not-for-profit company to help people find their best strategy to pay for college by 2006 that goal was fulfilled with the creation of Indy College Funding. But the buck didn’t stop there. To best serve people, I had to have the most knowledge, so I set out to become a Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS) and achieved that in 2007. I became a CPA in 2011 and Lord willing I’ll complete my Master’s Degree in Accounting at the Kelly School of Business in 2012.

This is a long way of telling you the importance of setting goals. Every goal I achieve has another one tied to the tail end. In life I have found you never really arrive, you just keep moving ahead. This statement is true for college planning as well. Begin by setting some goals early. What does you student want to do for a career? What schools are best suited to the degree your student wants? How are you going to pay for it? Answering these questions will give you a good idea of what direction to go. Some students want a small liberal arts college, some want Harvard, and some are still up in the air, but if you begin today with tomorrow’s end in mind your chances of success will greatly increase.

Here are some quick pointers for setting goals in all areas of life:

· Take some time to find out what you want to accomplish

· Set a timeline for reaching that ultimate goal

· Set some smaller goals in the middle so you can see your progression

· Review your goals often (this helps keep you focused)

· Don’t get discouraged and stay flexible (Sometimes our desires change and so should our goals)

· Read about people who set/accomplished their goals (Inspiration)

Thanks for reading,

Kurt

www.indycollegefunding.org

although not affiliated with Indy College Funding, Kurt Supe offers securities and advisory services through cfd Investments, Inc. and Creative Financial Designs, Inc, respectively. Member FINRA/SIPC

Go Abroad

Monday, November 7, 2011 by Eric Raider

I enjoy helping students to find ways to study abroad to meet their international studies programs requirement. I thoroughly enjoy meeting with students who were admitted into a program and then help them navigate the confusing documentation process. What are the “barriers” to studying abroad?

That is a good question…

Myth 1: “Studying abroad costs more money.”

Truth: Students who participate in Kelley programs register through Bloomington and pay Bloomington rates. If you register for 16 credits for the London Internship program, you pay the Bloomington rate for 16 credits ($5,000). 16 credits at IUPUI $4,300. ALSO you can get business scholarships to study!!
- Some programs do require additional fees

Myth 2: “Studying abroad will set back my graduation.”

Truth: Some Kelley abroad programs offer courses that count towards the human resources management degree, the supply chain management degree, international studies degree, the accounting degree, the marketing degree, and the finance degree. This does not include any general education classes offered at each program. THERE IS NO REASON FOR YOU TO NOT CONSIDER STUDYING ABROAD.

Myth 3: “I don’t have a world language.”

Truth: Do you need a language to study in London? No. Do you need a language to study in Australia? No. China? Yes. Hong Kong? Maybe not. If you are going to Spain and completing an internship, should you know some Spanish? Yes. Not all programs require a world language.

Search programs (iabroad.iu.edu) you would like and meet with an advisor. What could it hurt? If you cannot meet with an advisor, why not meet one online on November 17th from 5:00-7:00pm. Just log into http://breeze.iu.edu/ksbiabroad. I look forward to virtually meeting you!

Regatta!

Friday, September 30, 2011 by Stephanie Langenderfer

This last Saturday was the 3rd annual IUPUI Regatta. Being the marketing chair for the event this year, I was looking forward to this day for about 7 months. For those of you who don't know the Regatta is a canoe race on the the downtown canal bringing together students, staff, faculty, and alumni. This year there were 112 teams competing against each other for the title of the 2011 IUPUI Regatta Champions. The team that took this title home was IUSM Gubernaculum with a time of 7 minutes and 10 seconds.

At the Regatta, there were many other things to do besides just the race. There was a Family and Community Area which featured dog shows, dancing shows, obstacle courses and much more! It may have been a little cold and cloudy, but many people came out to this event in the support of student scholarships.

During the preparation of this event I learned much about the marketing field and I am proud to be on the track to complete my Marketing Degree at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis.

A better business person because of Kelley.

Friday, August 12, 2011 by Brenda Bishop

The impact of an exceptional mentor never expires. Just ask Dan Courtney.

Twenty one years after earning his Kelley degree, the senior vice president at FinishMaster, Inc. says he is a better business person because of the influence of Kelley professors like Joe Hartley, Morton Marcus and Roger Schmenner.

“I have accomplished more because of my exposure to their ideas and mentorship.”

Kelley professors challenged Dan to think and rethink—building the foundation for a successful career that has changed his life. That’s why he gives regularly to Kelley Indianapolis. He hopes other Kelley alumni share his experience and will contribute to support the school that has given them so much.

“Kelley needs alumni support to improve facilities, to create new programs and to provide student scholarships,” he said. “Indiana needs college-educated people to help our economy thrive, and Kelley Indianapolis provides Hoosiers with affordable, high-quality education.”

For Dan Courtney and so many alumni like him, the Kelley School was an investment in a better life. Today, he invests in Kelley because the school brings business and people together, developing the future leaders who will contribute to the long-term growth of our communities.

Thoughts upon returning from Russia

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Sheryl Hugill

I could use this blog entry to write about all of the sights we saw in Russia, or about the business meetings that we attended, and I might do that soon too. But honestly, the entire experience of the trip had such an impact on me as a person that I'd like to talk about that first. It had an effect on me emotionally, personally, and professionally, and there are quite a few thoughts swirling around in my head about that now upon returning. One big reason I took the Emerging Economies: Russia class is because I love traveling and learning about and experiencing other cultures, and I saw this as one of the few opportunities I might have to learn about and visit Russia in this capacity. And now, especially after taking the trip and having that experience, I find it disappointing that more MBA students in our program weren't willing to do the same. Yes, it's a lot of money. But the trip and class as a whole really costs no more than a normal part-time MBA semester of credit hours here at Kelley. So, even if you have to take only this class one semester in order to pay for it, do it! It is well worth the expense many times over. And plus, there are also other ways to pay for it. Kelley offered a partial scholarship for it. I know that one of the other students that went used his work bonus to help pay for it, and I did that as well. But even if you think it's not affordable, there is always a way and I guarantee that if you make the effort to find it, it will be worth it in the end. The eight weeks in this class leading up to the trip were quite valuable. I really enjoyed taking the time to learn all about Russia - its culture, politics, food, history, etc - before visiting there. It made the actual trip and being there so much more valuable and meaningful. When we were ready to leave, we already had an idea of what Russia was like in our heads - now it was just time to experience it for ourselves. What I got out of the trip exceeded my highest expectations. I didn't really have too many expectations going in, honestly - I just tried to be open and take in whatever happened, which I think is the best way to go about it. Maybe it was just that attitude that caused me to feel differently than I might have thought that I would. One of the first things I felt the first few days of the trip was a sense of awe. I never traveled very much or very far in my childhood and even though I have been to a few different countries now as an adult, it was still kind of huge to me that I was in Russia. And on top of that, I was traveling with a group of successful adults and meeting with executives at huge multinational companies. It made my head spin just a bit. Once I adjusted to that feeling and accepted that yes, I was really there, I got quite a bit out of both the business meetings as well as the time spent out with people, both my fellow travelers as well as people we were meeting in Russia. The business meetings were very valuable and rewarding because we were getting to see the reality of doing business in Russia, what we had been researching for weeks. We saw both the perspectives of U.S. firms, some of which had been in Russia for quite a long time, as well as from Russian companies, both large ones and start-ups. It gave us a much more real sense of how things are accomplished there. It was also a really nice experience to meet the people that we had put ourselves in touch with in order to set up our meetings. That had been part of our challenges and preparation in the class leading up to the trip, to set up business meetings on our own in Russia to get information for our team projects. Spending time with those in our group and meeting new people in Russia was every bit as rewarding as well. Because the MBA program is part-time and most of the students either work full-time already or are full-time students in another program along with the MBA (we had both an MD/MBA and a JD/MBA along with us), sometimes that can make it hard to really spend time connecting with your fellow students. But there is no better way to connect than to go off to a foreign country with some of them for a few days! We all truly got to know each other very well and honestly, we really got along famously. I hope to continue to stay in touch with each and every one of the people on this trip and count them as friends for a very long time. I think that all of my fellow students that went on this trip would agree that we owe a huge debt of gratitude to both our professor, Marjorie Lyles, as well as our executive-in-residence for the class, Nate Feltman. You can tell that Prof. Lyles loves both doing work internationally as well as sharing her love of that with students. She truly has a passion for that which becomes very clear when you are on the trip experiencing it with her. Her fondness for her students and her pride in their dedication to the class becomes very evident and was a huge encouragement and support to us. And Nate brought exactly what we needed to our time in Russia. He has spent a few years over there as legal counsel and was just the link we needed to Russia. His love for the country is very evident as well and added so much to our trip. He was our translator and guide at times as well as friend. You tend to have professors and executives or professionals that are involved throughout every step of earning an MBA, but there are only usually a select few that end up being sought out as true mentors. I think Prof. Lyles and Nate should be warned that they have the potential to become that for any one of the eight of us students that visited Russia with them. I think that I could potentially say that all of us fell in love with Russia on this trip. The sights, meetings, people, experiences... all of it was enough to make all of us want to return at some point. A phrase that one of the executives in one of our meetings used that keeps coming back to me is "international American". I believe that is what is true about each of us on the trip that sparked us to go - a passion for learning more about other cultures and nations and wanting to make the world seem a bit smaller. I really hope that in our experience and in our sharing of it with others that we can prompt them to do the same and be international Americans as well.

Support for the Sleep-Deprived

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by Jim Plew

For lack of a better subject, I'm sad to say that I've become consumed by an inexorable feeling of despair as a direct result of sleep deprivation and stress. I have quite a busy schedule and it usually keeps me feeling productive and happy. However, recently I've been finding it hard to get an adequate amount of sleep. Between classes, club involvement, searching for scholarships and internships, and both of my jobs, sleep has found its way onto the back burner of my life.

This isn't entirely surprising to me, but I'm finally feeling the effects of pushing myself to the limit. I suppose I should take the time to listen to those health-advice banalities like "get your eight hours", "take breaks", and "eat a balanced diet" now. I realize that I may sound annoyed by these phrases, but I have no choice but to concede to them. Starting today, I'm going to shift from only balancing my schedule to balancing my schedule with my health.

- Jim Plew

I may be going to France!!!

Saturday, January 16, 2010 by Daniela Klaz

Just a few days ago, I realized that I could possibly be going to Strasbourg, France with the Kelley School of Business. After hours of applications and talks with my parents, I have finally gotten the green light to go.

I am applying for scholarships for the program - so far, I have found only three that I am eligible for. I wonder if there are any other scholarships I haven't heard about.

But, I am so excited to be going abroad! I have never traveled outside the United States, so France will be a shocker for me. I wonder what foods I will eat, sites I will see, and places I will travel to. I plan to take at least 2 pairs of good walking shoes, as per the advice of several Kelley students. I also plan on taking a million pictures! All in all, I just can't wait!

I wish I had thought about studying abroad seriously this year. I only have one week to get all my applications in because I have procrastinated so much. For all of you that are contemplating studying abroad, start early and get as much information as you can. Also, start planning and financing early.

Reflection: Thank You

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by David Egger

Reflection: Thank You

As I promised from my last blog post I would continue with my reflection piece. Well here it is............

Sometimes when I look back I feel so blessed, honored, thankful, gracious, at times very lucky. Recently I was announced as one of the TOP 100 students here at IUPUI and when I was sending out invitations to the dinner for the TOP 100 ceremony I realized how much IUPUI and the Kelley School of Business is like a leap pad. A lead pad, in that the opportunities are boundless. There are so many opportunities in college many students don't know where to begin. I know all of us here it over and over again, get involved, get involved, get involved.

But, this is a true statement some of my best experiences and greatest memories have come from mentoring, community service, organization outings, baseball games with the Kelley Student Government, trips to Chicago with the investment club, Kelley House and the residents on campus, the list can go on and on. I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing professors; it is truly amazing if you take the time to reflect how much you actually learn over a semester. I have had the opportunity to work at a local bank during my college years with a flexible work schedule. I have had the opportunity to work on campus with Housing and Residence Life while creating the Kelley House and serving as a Residential Assistant for two years. I have had the opportunity to volunteer on countless occasions. I have had the opportunity to work closely with the staff of Kelley while planning programs. I will be participating in a Study Aboard experience in Strasbourg France this summer. I will also hold an internship at a local accounting firm this summer in downtown Indianapolis. Through all of these experiences I have made remarkable contacts and lifelong friends. I have truly had an amazing college experience and just to think I still have one more full year.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE get involved and take advantage of the opportunities that are in front of you. You may never have these opportunities again, once you are out of college. Always work to your full potential, take advantage and cease every opportunity that comes your way, you will never know where that opportunity may take you. These are a few of the reason why I feel blessed, honored, thankful, gracious, and at times lucky. I struggle at times letting people know how thankful I am for these opportunities, for the scholarships that have come my way, for the flexibility given to me at work, for the mentors that have helped me, for the faculty and staff here at IUPUI, for my family and especially my mom. Thank You is just two words but the meaning behind it can be so much more powerful in how you present the 'Thank You' and the sincerity you put behind it.

Remember to thank people for the opportunities that have came your way, a simple thank you can mean so much and down the road you never know what may happen. I will end this blog with two quotes that fit this blog well:

"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." Thomas Jefferson

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity" Seneca (Roman Philosopher)

David Lane

Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship

Friday, December 19, 2008 by Ken Carow

Tuesday evening, I had the privilege of attending a great event sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi. The event celebrated the hard work and encouragement of members. It also was the fulfillment of many years of work to establish a scholarship for students attending the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis.

The DSP members work Colt events to raise funds for their Kappa Sigma Chapter. Extra funds from these events were placed in a fund to establish a scholarship with the IU Foundation. The idea of a scholarship started in 2000 and Tuesday evening the Chapter presented a check for $10,000 to the IU Foundation.

The dedication and spirit of giving back to the community demonstrates the awesome leadership of the Delta Sigma Pi Kappa Sigma Chapter. I believe they are the first Delta Sigma Pi Chapter to establish such a scholarship for their school.

I want to thank the chapter for their leadership, vision, and persistence in pursuing such a goal. They are truly an inspiration to all of us.

The Chapter was also included in a special segment on Fox 59 news, Hoosiers Give Back. See the link below.

http://www.fox59.com/pages/video/?clipId=3239503&topVideoCatNo=97185&c=&autoStart=true&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=

Kelley House - Reflection

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 by David Egger

Greetings, from the Kelley House: A semester full of memories;

It seems like just yesterday Dean Cochran was carrying boxes of clothes, shoes, towels, and t.v's on move in day. It was great to see the Dean of your business school carry your belongings into your apartment for you on move in day. Imagine just out of high school, your first experience of college is move in day. You arrive, pick up your keys, sign some papers and begin to unload all your belongings into your apartment. One would assume this would take close to an hour even with the help of your parents. Well, the Kelley School, with the help of volunteers and Dean Cochran made this unloading process last about 10 minutes per resident. The parents and students were able to talk to Kelley faculty one on one before the school year even started.

Time passes us by and this is a time of year that many students are struggling through finals and studying as hard as possible to receive a good grade on their final exam. But, once this week is over students will enjoy a lengthy winter break. This is a time many students, spend with families, work, relax, and take a break from the books to regain strength and energy for the new semester to begin. This process goes on and on for four, five, maybe six years J But, many students fail to reflect on the past semester. Think about how much you learned in such a short amount of time. Think about the experiences you encountered during that semester. Think about the new friends and contacts you have made during the long drooling semester. Think about the mistakes you may have made, so you can improve the next semester. Think about the fun enjoyable moments that will live with you forever. Think about those college memories that will never occur again, the experiences that only occur during college.

Since I am the Resident Assistant (RA) for Kelley House I would like to take the time to reflect on the first ever semester in the Kelley House located in the IUPUI Apartments on the River Walk. The apartments are full of programs. These programs are open to residents living in the campus apartments. A balanced selection of programs makes out to be a great semester. As you will see the Kelley House participated in not only fun programs, but also community service and the much needed informational programs. Listed below are a few of the events the Kelley House participated in this past semester.

Adam Ace - Adam Ace is a comedian that came to IUPUI to make the residents laugh. He has his own website and travels around the Unites States

United Way Day of Caring Service Event- Kelley House residents helped IUPUI with this great day of service. Our group helped paint over graffiti on nearby bridges.

Business Etiquette Lunch In - A few of the Kelley House residents along with myself attended this great program put on by the Kelley School and the Career Placement Office. We not only received a great full course meal for lunch, we also learned the proper etiquette to use while eating. This will come in handy for job interviews and dinners with perspective employers.

Colts v Bears on the Big Screen- This was an event put on by the apartments. Kelley House wore their blue and white, while there were some Bear fans that trickled in.

Game Night- The Kelley House ordered tons of pizza and took a night to relax. We play the game Mafia and had a lot of fun.

Casino Night- This was part of our alcohol awareness week in the campus apartments. Residents could come out and learn about alcohol awareness while having fun playing all types of casino games. A few of the Kelley House residents including myself sat at the Texas Hold'em table while the Director of Housing volunteered to be the dealer for this event J

Buy U A Drank - This was another program during the alcohol awareness week. This program was all fun and games at first. We had a party like atmosphere set up, playing loud music, beer pong, and other drinking games. But, when the music was turned off the residents were in for a surprise. They were informed of local, state, and national stats that have to do with alcohol. They were also taught the size of one drink, since most of the time you may think you had one drink, where in reality you had three. They were also given the chance to wear the drunken goggles and walk the line.

Dinner with Ken & Jane- A free dinner for all Kelley residents. This was a chance to meet and network with classmates and faculty. Ken Carow: Chairperson, Undergraduate Program and Associate Professor of Finance and Jane Lambert: Executive Director of Academic Programs and Senior Lecturer in Accounting took time after work to come to the apartments to eat a catered dinner the Kelley House residents.

Show me the Money; All about scholarships - This was a great event where residents were able to learn all about the scholarships offered by both IUPUI and the Kelley School of Business. A representative from the Office of Scholarships and from the Kelley School along with a current scholarship recipient took time to share their knowledge about scholarships.

Final Survivor Packets- These packets were provided to all Kelley House residents during finals. They woke up one morning and found a packet full of goodies when they opened their door. These packets were full of candy, red bull, granola bars, cookies, pencil sharpener and a 100 Grand candy bar.

Overall I would say this was a great first semester for the Kelley House. I have truly appreciated all the residents and I truly believe we all have had a great experience. The balanced programming has been an added perk to the great semester. Just the fact that you live in a apartment complex where you have your privacy if you would like, but at the same time can walk out your door and be with other Kelley students is a great feeling. The advisors, staff, and faculty all love the idea of the Kelley House and give countless hours with their time and effort to makes this a great experience for the residents. Thank you to everybody who has helped with the Kelley House and I will leave you with a recent comment received by a resident of the Kelley House:

"Thank you very much David and Kelley House! That was a great idea of you guys!
I also wanted to take a second and let you know that I really appreciate all the hard work you are doing David. The Kelley House is one of the best houses to live in on campus and it wouldn't be that way without an awesome RA and an awesome school! I hope you do well on your finals David and have a great winter break!"

IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT A PLACE TO LIVE NEXT SEMESTER. CONSIDER LIVING IN THE KELLEY HOUSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Contact Advisor Jaime Clougher if you are interested jcloughe@iupui.edu

RA David Lane

Busy Time of Year!

Sunday, April 13, 2008 by David Egger

This is always an exciting yet busy time of year. Everybody is preparing for Finals, planning end of the year celebrations and holding banquets for celebrations and reflections. I am sure many students can relate to how this time of year feels.

I encourage all students to get involved, there are so many opportunities out there. Of course you must know your limits and do not over commit. But, the opportunities are endless. You can learn so much from outside of the classroom activities, attending conferences, networking, volunteering, going on trips (Chicago), and listening to speakers.

I have received some great news in the last week that I thought I would share. Last week I received the Northwestern Mutual scholarship thought the Kelley School of Business and then just yesterday I found out I was awarded the Gene B. Glick scholarship another Kelley School of Business scholarship. I am so excited. This would not be possible if it wasn't for my mother! She has worked so hard and has been through so much. I have four younger siblings and I told her on my senior night in high school that I would find a way to pay for my tuition and she needed to worry about my other four siblings. She teared up and gave me a big hug. I will never forget this moment. So far I have held my promise. My point is that if you work hard, get involved, keep a good head on your shoulders, and never forget where you came from anything is possible.

I believe these rewards have come from a number of things. Hard work and dedication to my school work is a given. But, also my commitment to service and being involved in so many activities on campus. Have fun and have a great time while in college. Learn all you can and make the most of it. Get involved! This is one of the greatest times of a person's life. Being a first generation college student my mother did not tell me this. But, listening to others and realizing how special these four years are and will be, I understand.

Well good luck on FINALS and enjoy your end of the year celebrations and banquets. Remember to spread the word about the KELLEY HOUSE we have tons of great programs and activities for next year in the KELLEY HOUSE.