College Participating in Key Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Two initiatives -- one a service to current entrepreneurs in Central Illinois and the other a chance to change entrepreneurial education on campus -- were announced this month. The College of Business is in a pivotal role for both projects. http://www.business.uiuc.edu/publications/Features/2003.JulyInitiatives/

Monroe Quoted on Setting Prices
Profit-analyzing software is helping small business owners manage inventory. Kent Monroe, professor of business administration, comments on pricing concepts for Inc online magazine. http://www.inc.com/magazine/20030701/25654.html

Lakonishok Comments on Stock Buybacks
Finance Professor Josef Lakonishok was interviewed for a New York Times online article about stock buybacks, which could be a new gauge to determine a company's assessment of its future. http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/06/business/yourmoney/06WATC.html

CED Announces Partnership with EnterpriseWorks
The strategic relationship between the College's Center for Entrepreneurial Development and the campus Research Park is expected to foster entrepreneurial development by helping startup companies and entrepreneurs with a variety of service offerings. http://ced.business.uiuc.edu/Press_Room/2003/0627/

Consumer Research on Quantity and Comfort Foods Released
Research conducted by Brian Wansink, professor of business administration and director of the Food & Brands Lab, received a lot of press this month. What is your definition of comfort food and how much high-fat food do you eat? http://www.business.uiuc.edu/publications/News/2003/July.Wansink.html

July 26: Food Channel TV Show Features Wansink Interview
You can always look for a rerun, but to be sure that you see the Food Channel's "Top 5" TV show that includes an interview with Brian Wansink, set your VCR for July 26. http://www.business.uiuc.edu/publications/News/2003/July.FoodTV.html

Alumni Entrepreneur Offers Sage Advice on Start-ups
Dan Kardatzke, who graduated from the College of Business in 1996 with a degree in finance, is a co-founder of Frey Technologies, a company that is developing a personal video recorder called SageTV. Read about his journey from employee to entrepreneur. http://www.business.uiuc.edu/publications/Features/SageTV/

Student Award Winners
The spring 2003 awards banquet honored recipients of College of Business scholarships. The list of recipients is online. http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/03/0714cobawds.html

July 26: MBA New Alumni Welcome Reception in Chicago
Join the MBA Alumni Association for a reception from 2-5 pm to welcome 2003 Illinois MBA graduates to the alumni world. The event will be at Glascott's on 2158 N. Halsted in Chicago.

September 15 and 16: Career Fair in Champaign-Urbana
The Fall 2003 Business Career Fair will be held in the Illini Union on Monday, September 15, and Tuesday, September 16. Companies may attend either day and tables are $400 each. Business Career Services is now accepting online registrations. http://www.business.uiuc.edu/bcs/

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• Help the University of Illinois with the Big Ten GOLD Challenge!
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• Business Alumni and External Affairs and
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• University of Illinois home page
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• University of Illinois News Bureau
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