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A business professor makes the case for the value of the liberal arts
Part of my job as a Drury professor is to advise my management students as they schedule classes. They often are stumped when selecting free electives and classes to meet their general education requirements. I typically point out that employers want well rounded employees who can draw on a breadth of knowledge. Here’s another reason for taking classes outside of the business school: Those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to sell offensive t-shirts. Continue reading
Drury students design app to help consumers cut utility costs
In August of 2012, the consequences of wasting water became more serious when Springfield’s water supply fell dangerously close to the point where Springfield residents would have faced mandatory water restrictions and rate increases. At that time, Drury partnered with other local colleges and universities to decrease water usage, and Drury’s student group Think Green! began handing out bottles of sand to go in toilet tanks, shower timers and other devices to help students cut back on water use. Continue reading
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Drury students spend two weeks in Greece, in class and in the community
Ten Drury students had the opportunity to travel to the island of Aigina in Greece for two weeks in January to study globalization and international issues at the Drury Center. Along with classroom learning overseas, the students also participated in service-learning with the Aigina community. Continue reading
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Hard work pays off for Drury student from Slovenia
Being considered a “hard worker” is a valued trait when it comes to school and employment. Hard work often gets a person noticed, appreciated, and, usually, very far in life. Matej Podlesnik (pronounced: Mah-tay Pohd-lees-nick), is a senior at Drury University studying finance and accounting and a student that at least one Drury professor recognizes as a hard worker. Continue reading
Drury accounting students to offer free tax assistance
Drury University students will provide free tax preparation through an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. The tax preparation service is open to the public and is designed to benefit low-income and senior taxpayers. Continue reading
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Tagged Breech School of Business, Free tax assistance, Free tax service, Tax, Tiffany Cossey, VITA
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A love for his country and a Drury education
Drury student pursued an Air Force career and two college degrees before ever landing in Drury’s Breech School of Business. Continue reading
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Tagged Accounting, Brad Ray, Breech School of Business, G.I. Bill, Penny Clayton
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Drury MBA alumnus gives back to alma mater
A Drury alumnus gives back to his alma mater with endowed scholarships to “pay it forward.” Continue reading
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MBA students connect in China, remain connected professionally
Brian Williams and Max Buetow both recently graduated from Drury’s Master of Business Administration program. Despite being nearly 20 years apart in age, the connection they forged during their classes in the Breech School of Business has continued into their careers. Continue reading
A Breech internship leads to a job in New York City
Drury senior Maurilinn Waneka’s philosophy for success is: If you want to get something done, go do it. When it came time to fulfill her internship requirement in the Breech School of Business, she aimed for one in the world’s financial capital, and it paid off with a 10-week summer internship and an eventual job offer. Continue reading
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Drury accounting professor recognized by business school accrediting agency
Drury University Professor of Accounting Dr. Penny Clayton will receive a 2011 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs(ACBSP) Teaching Excellence Award. As a regional recipient of the award, Dr. Clayton will now be considered for the2011 ACBSP International Teaching Excellence Award, which will be announced in June. Continue reading