Upcoming Events

1st Annual CoBPA Morrison CEO Summit

Tuesday, April, 17th, 2012

7:00pm - Education Building Lecture Bowl

Keynote Presentation from Dale Morrison

The College of Business and Public Administration is pleased to announce the 1st Annual CoBPA Morrison CEO Summit to be held on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012.  The Morrison CEO Summit has been established by a gift from McCain Foods, in honor of the company's former CEO, Dale Morrison.  Morrison, a North Dakota native, is a distinguished alumnus of the CoBPA.  He has more than three decades of experience within the international food industry.  Morrison worked at General Foods, PepsiCo and Campbell Soup Company until 2004 when he became the President and CEO of McCain Foods.  Notable alumni of the CoBPA who currently hold (or have previously held) CEO positions will join Dale Morrison for the event.  A number of students will be invited to participate in a CEO Panel Discussion and Student Roundtable CEO Discussions during a daytime event.  In the evening, the public is invited to the Morrison CEO Summit Keynote Presentation from Dale Morrison.  This presentation will be held at 7:00pm in the new Education Building Lecture Bowl.  A reception is to follow in the lobby. 

Fall 2011

Mellem Business Symposium

The Mellem Business Symposium is named in honor of College of Business and Public Administration alumni, Ken and JoAnn Mellem. The event is supported by private gifts from JR Kirkland and a Good Neighbor Grant provided by State Farm Insurance. The Mellem Business Symposium supports the College of Business and Public Administration’s mission to teach students the necessary skills to excel in business, government, and society, while providing a forum to discuss timely topics with members of the regional community.

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Mellem Business Symposium 2011
"The Business of Energy" in partnership with the EERC

Tuesday, October 18th
Panel Discussions: Speakers TBA - Located in Gamble Hall Room 7
8:30 Topic: An Introduction to Energy & Enironment
9:30 Topic: The Business of Oil Production in North Dakota
11:00 Topic: The Business of Electricity Production
2:00 Topic: The Business of Renewable Energy

*7:00 Keynote Presentation: Business of Energy - Location EERC

Promotional Flyers:
2011 Mellem Symposium Schedule
2011 Mellem Symposium Flyer

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Olafson Ethics Symposium

The purpose of the Olafson Ethics Symposium is to provide a platform for students and the business community, to explore the importance of both personal and professional ethics. This annual event is funded through the support of Robert Olafson and his dedication to ethical business practices and the University of North Dakota.

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Olafson Ethics Symposium 2011
"Speaking of Ethics" - Featuring Keynote Speaker Patrick Kuhse

Thursday, November 17th

7:30 Keynote Presentation: Patrick Kuhse
Memorial Union Ballroom

Promotional Flyers:
2011 Olafson Ethics Symposium

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Winter 2012

Hultberg Lectureship

The Hultberg Lectureship Series was established twenty three years ago with a gift through the UND Foundation by Clara E. Anderson(Hultberg) in memory of her parents Hans and Suzanne Hultberg. Clara was a 1928 UND Graduate, her interests were in stimulating challenges and opportunities for students in business. Each year, successful women alumni from UND bring their professional experiences to the University community through this unique event.

The 2012 Hultberg Lectureship Series was held on Tuesday, February 7th at the University of North Dakota Campus. The event includes classroom visitations during the day, and a panel discussion.

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Hultberg Lectureship 2012

7:00PM - Tuesday, February 7th
Memorial Union Ballroom
"Making Dreams Happen in Your Career in a Challenging Economy."
Sharing perspectives on how to achieve success in business and in life. 
Featured speakers:
-          Penny Herman–Polayes, owner of Penny Polayes Coaching, San Francisco, CA
-          Michelle Belbas, Lactic Acid Accountant, Cargill, Omaha, NE
-          Deb Anderson, Anderson and Roers, Minneapolis, MN
-          Monica Musich, Owner and President of Valley Dairy, Grand Forks, ND

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Hultberg Lectureship History

Hans Hultberg was born and raised in Sweden. At the age of 27, Hans immigrated to this country in 1879 and homesteaded in Coleharbor, North Dakota, beginning in 1882. Susanna (Skaley) Hultberg was born in Russia. In 1885, at the age of three, she came to this country with her family. She was raised in Ashley, North Dakota, and later homesteaded in Turtle Lake, North Dakota. Hans and Susanna Hultberg were married in 1904 and settled in Washburn, North Dakota, where they raised four children: Clara, Hilda, Agnes, and Walfred. Hans and Susanna Hultberg placed a high priority on stressing the importance of education to their children. That persistence paid off as each of the children attended UND, with Clara receiving a degree from the College of Business and Public Administration in 1928 and Hilda receiving a degree in education in 1929. Both Clara and Hilda were members of the local Delta Tau Sorority while attending UND. They were later initiated into the Delta Delta Delta Sorority on May 25, 1929, when the Theta Sigma chapter was established at UND.

This endowed lectureship is established because of the love and encouragement Clara received from her parents and her interest in stimulating both challenges and opportunities for women in business. The monies used to fund this lectureship are made available through a contribution of $10,000 from Clara E. Anderson. This contribution initially funds a gift annuity agreement between Clara E. Anderson and the UND Foundation. When this annuity was no longer in effect, an endowed account was established and the annual income is used to fund the Hultberg Lectureship.

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Morrison CEO Summit

The College of Business and Public Administration is pleased to announce the 1st Annual CoBPA Morrison CEO Summit to be held on April 17th, 2012.  The Morrison CEO Summit has been established by a gift from McCain Foods, in honor of the company's former CEO, Dale Morrison.  Morrison, a North Dakota native, is a distinguished alumnus of the CoBPA.  He has more than three decades of experience within the international food industry.  Morrison worked at General Foods, PepsiCo and Campbell Soup Company until 2004 when he became the President and CEO of McCain Foods.  Notable alumni of the CoBPA who currently hold (or have previously held) CEO positions will join Dale Morrison for the event.  A number of students will be invited to participate in a CEO Panel Discussion and Student Roundtable CEO Discussions during a daytime event.  In the evening, the public is invited to the Morrison CEO Summit Keynote Presentation from Dale Morrison.  This presentation will be held at 7:00pm in the new Education Building Lecture Bowl.  A reception is to follow in the lobby.

 

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On-going Speakers

Entrepreneur Forums

In an effort to provide additional services to the entrepreneurs on campus or in the Grand Forks community, the Center for Innovation offers a monthly Entrepreneur Forum. The forums cover a range of topics that entrepreneurs face when trying to launch a business and host numerous experts on entrepreneurship.