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Dayton Daily NewsThursday, January 1, 2004
Internet Marketing WSU Workshop Topic
—The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Wright State University sponsored the workshop, “The Three Keys to Successful Internet Marketing,” in January. Topics covered included, how to get quality traffic to your Web site, how to design a Web site to covert your traffic to sales and leads, simple ways to measure the performance of your Web site, how to beat your competition online and winning strategies for Internet success.

Dayton Daily NewsMonday, January 5, 2004
Chinese Execs to Visit Wright State
—Wright State University formally welcomed 30 Chinese business executives to participate in a university MBA program and become the first cohort group from abroad to study at Wright State University. The executives will participate in an extensive, 12-month program to earn a master of business administration executive format degree and Wright State faculty will teach in Beijing and Shanghai later this year. Andrew Lai, Ph.D., an emeritus professor of business at Wright State, is the program’s coordinator. Berkwood Farmer, dean of Raj Soin College of Business, is quoted.

Columbus DispatchThursday, February 26, 2004
Life After Big Bear
—Meijer stores are restructuring their checkout lanes and adding a “courtesy team” to try to compete with chains such as Wal-Mart. Paula Saunders, chair of marketing, is quoted.

Dayton Daily NewsThursday, March 4, 2004
Group Helps Low-Income Adults
—Students in a WSU leadership class collected $400 and enough toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream and other essential toiletries to make gift baskets for all 120 residents of a low-income apartment house in Dayton. The collection was part of a class project.

Dayton Daily NewsThursday, March 11, 2004
WSU Team Among Top on Ethics
—A team of WSU undergraduates—most of them business majors—recently placed second among 40 college teams at a nationwide Ethics Bowl in Cincinnati, marking the fourth consecutive year a WSU team finished in the event’s top 10. Joseph Petrick, professor of management, is quoted. A similar story appeared in:
Fairborn Daily Herald on Monday, March 15, 2004
The Dayton Weekly News on Thursday, March 18, 2004
Trident (U.S. Naval Academy) on Friday, March 19, 2004


Dayton Daily NewsSunday, March 21, 2004
DPL Subsidiary Deal Raises Conflict Fears
—Susan Lightle, professor of accountancy, is quoted in this story about an agreement between MVE Inc., a DPL investment subsidiary, and Valley Partners, which was established by Caroline Muhlenkamp and DPL Inc. Chairman Peter Forster. A similar story appeared in:
The Miami Herald (FL) on Wednesday, March 24, 2004

Bradenton Herald (FL)Saturday, March 27, 2004
Honda Takes Flow Charts, Other Techniques to the Classroom
—Honda of America is helping children become better students through Project Soar: Students of Ohio Achieving Results. The program, which mimics many of the corporate principles and practices at Honda, has been used in about 50 Ohio school districts. Ann Wendt, associate professor of management, is quoted. A similar story appeared in:
Biloxi Sun Herald (MS) on Saturday, March 27, 2004
Wichita Eagle (KS) on Saturday, March 27, 2004
Kansas City Star (MO) on Saturday, March 27, 2004
Contra Costa Times (CA) on Saturday, March 27, 2004
Akron Beacon Journal on Saturday, March 27, 2004
MLive.com (MI) on Saturday, March 27, 2004
Fort Wayne News Sentinel (IN) on Saturday, March 27, 2004
The Miami Herald (FL) on Saturday, March 27, 2004
Fort Worth Star Telegram (TX) on Saturday, March 27, 2004
Detroit Free Press (MI) on Saturday, March 27, 2004
Associated Press State and Local Wire on Saturday, March 27, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer on Tuesday, March 30, 2004


Dayton Daily NewsThursday, April 8, 2004
WSU Graduate to Speak in April
—Wright State University graduate Annette Clayton discussed “The Diversity Advantage Perspective from the President’s Office” in April as part of the Contemporary Issues in Human Resources Lecture Series. A similar story appeared in:
Dayton Daily News on Thursday, April 15, 2004

Cox News ServiceThursday, April 15, 2004
‘Apprentice’ Contains Shades of Reality, Executives Say
—Bryan Bucklew, adjunct instructor of management, is quoted in this article on the reality television series, “The Apprentice.” A similar story appeared in:
Dayton Daily News on Friday, April 16, 2004
Business Times (Singapore) on Saturday, April 17, 2004


PR NewswireMonday, April 19, 2004
Cincy Entrepreneur Launches
—The Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University is one of the local founding partners of “Cincy Entrepreneur,” a newly announced partnership of companies, universities and economic development organizations dedicated to providing access to the information and services that entrepreneurs need to start, locate and expand their businesses in the Tristate.

Dayton Daily NewsMonday, April 26, 2004
Business People
—Julianne Coghlan, a senior accounting major, was the winner in the 2004 Ohio Undergraduate Accounting Manuscript Competition.

Fairborn Daily HeraldThursday, April 29, 2004
WSU Offers Business Plan Reviews
—Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business is offering to review area business plans during the summer quarter of 2004.

Inside BusinessApril 2004
International Know-How
—Michael W. Bodey, regional lead center director of the Small Business Development Center, is quoted in this article about how small and medium-size businesses can expand their international business opportunities. The Raj Soin College of Business TARGET program is mentioned.

Dayton Daily NewsMonday, May 10, 2004
Baldwin & Whitney Part of Insurance Blending Trend
—The Baldwin & Whitney Insurance Agency Inc. became part of Acordia Inc. of Chicago, the insurance arm of San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co., the nation’s fifth largest bank. Acordia will be Dayton’s second largest insurance agency. Khurshid Ahmad, associate professor of insurance and real estate, is quoted.

Dayton Daily NewsTuesday, May 11, 2004
Local Summer Job Market Good for Teens
—The Miami Valley Career Technology Center gets requests from employers seeking year-round and summer workers, and businesses interviewed said they’re hiring at the same rate as past years. Thomas Traynor, professor of economics, is quoted.

Dayton Daily NewsWednesday, May 12, 2004
High Gas Prices Lower Boom on Businesses
—As gas prices in the area continue to soar, gas-dependent businesses and workers are feeling a sharp pinch. Thomas Traynor, professor of economics, is quoted.

Dayton Business JournalFriday, May 14, 2004
Dayton Companies Turning the Corner
—Revenue for a majority of Dayton area’s largest companies rose from 2002 to 2003, but the employment sector in Dayton is still lagging. However, significant job growth is expected at the end of 2004. Bob Premus, professor of economics, is quoted.

Cox News ServiceMonday, May 17, 2004
Reports on DPL Prompt Probes by FBI, SEC
—The FBI and the Securities and Exchange Commission have launched investigations into concerns that led to the top-level shakeup at
DPL Inc. Jim Greenspan, professor and chair of accountancy, is quoted. A similar story appeared in:
Dayton Daily News on Tuesday, May 18, 2004


Xenia Daily GazetteTuesday, May 18, 2004
Business Program to Use “The Apprentice” Model
—MyTeam1 Corporation of Troy, an automated phone tree service, recently sponsored a competition between about 50 MBA students. The format of the competition was similar to the popular, reality television show “The Apprentice.” A similar story appeared in:
Fairborn Daily Herald on Tuesday, May 18, 2004

Xenia Daily GazetteWednesday, May 19, 2004
Locals Place in Market Simulation
—Student winners were announced in grades 4–12 in the Ohio Stock Market Simulation, a competition for students in 15 counties throughout West Central Ohio. Wright State University’s Center for Economic Education sponsored the competition. A similar story appeared in:
Fairborn Daily Herald on Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Dayton Daily News on Thursday, May 20, 2004


Dayton Business JournalFriday, May 21, 2004
WSU Places First in Investment
—Students from the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University won first place in a financial planning competition sponsored by American Express Financial Advisors. William Wood, coordinator of the financial services program at Wright State University, is quoted.

Dayton Business JournalFriday, May 21, 2004
National Chip Maker Taking a Bite out of Regional Chip Makers’ Business
—Plano, Texas-based Frito Lay Inc., which controls 60 percent of the $6 billion potato chip industry, gained more ground in the Dayton/Cincinnati market this past year. As a result, many regional chip cookers such as, Mike-Sells, are losing part of their local hold. Charles Gulas, associate professor of marketing, is quoted.

CMA ManagementApril 2004
Scorecard Support
—Larry Weinstein, associate professor of management science and information systems, co-wrote this article about the Balanced Scorecard, an important strategic management system.

Business CourierFriday, May 28, 2004
Mullane’s Eatery Eyes Empty Space on Race
—Many regional chip cookers are losing part of their local hold as Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay Inc., gained more ground in the Cincinnati/Dayton market this past year. Charles Gulas, associate professor of marketing, is quoted.

Dayton Business JournalFriday, May 28, 2004
Local Jobs Outlook Improves in New Forecast
—The Regional Economic Report published by the Raj Soin College of Business expects jobs to climb at the end of the year compared with 2003—though the increase will be minimal at less than 1 percent. Thomas Traynor, professor of economics, is quoted.

CNN Money Thursday, June 3, 2004
For the Homeowner Who has Everything
—Many homeowners are now investigating the history of their house to use as a selling tool. James Larsen, professor of finance, is quoted.

Dayton Business JournalMonday, June 7, 2004
NCR Corp. to Close Out Pension Plans
—Dayton-based NCR Corp. plans to phase out pension plans and offer only 401(k) plans to about 9,200 U.S. employees. Bill Wood, coordinator of the financial services program, is quoted. A similar story appeared on:
MSNBC on Friday, June 4, 2004

Dayton Business JournalFriday, June 11, 2004
Oil Prices Squeeze Local Companies
—Oil prices have climbed more than 50 percent in the past several months, and they continue to hit local manufacturers and trucking firms. Bob Premus, professor of economics, is quoted.

Associated Press State and Local WireTuesday, July 6, 2004
Maine Retiree Aims to Help in Ghana
—Despite tremendous potential for economic growth and development, the country of Ghana is easily immobilized by red tape and a pecking order of civil servants who find abundant opportunities for personal gain. Inder Khera, professor of marketing, is quoted in this article about working in Ghana. A similar story appeared in:
Newsday (NY) on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Lancaster Newspapers, PA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
GhanaWeb, Ghana on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Macon Telegraph, GA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Lancaster Newspapers, PA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Penn Live, PA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Akron Beacon Journal, OH on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Times Daily, AL on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Monterey County Herald, CA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
San Jose Mercury News, CA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Tallahassee Democrat, FL on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Philly.com, PA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Biloxi Sun Herald, MS on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Kansas.com, KS on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
The Ledger, FL on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Kenucky.com, KY on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Tallahassee.com, FL on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Grand Forks Herald, ND on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Miami Herald, FL on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Pioneer Press, MN on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Wilmington Morning Star, NC on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Duluth News Tribune, MN on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Centre Daily Times, PA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Bradenton Herald, FL on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Kansas City Star, MO on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Worcester Telegram, MA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Tuscaloosa News, AL on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA on Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Associated Press State and Local Wire on Saturday, July 10, 2004


Dayton Daily NewsSaturday, July 17, 2004
Views on Ruling Mixed in Valley
—Joseph Petrick, professor of management, is quoted in this article about Martha Stewart’s sentence.


Los Angeles Daily NewsSunday, August 1, 2004
Costly Olympics a Risky Investment
—Evan Osborne, associate professor of economics, is quoted in this article about the costly risk of hosting the Olympics. A similar story appeared in:
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN on Sunday, August 1, 2004
MSNBC on Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Daily Times, Pakistan on Wednesday, August 11, 2004
The Orange County Register, CA on Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Lexington Herald Leader, KY on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Kansas City Star, MO on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Pioneer Press, MN on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
The State, SC on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Duluth News Tribune, MN on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Tallahassee.com, FL on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Kansas.com, KS on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Grand Forks Herald, ND on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Monterey County Herald, CA on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Macon Telegraph, GA on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Centre Daily Times, PA on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Charlotte Observer, NC on Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Bradenton Herald, FL on Wednesday, September 1, 2004


Fairborn Daily HeraldMonday, August 2, 2004
New Supply Chain Management Program Offered at WSU
—The Raj Soin College of Business received a $50,000 commitment for a new Master of Science in logistics and supply chain management executive format program. Vikram Sethi, chair of the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, is quoted. A similar story appeared in:
Xenia Daily Gazette on Monday, August 2, 2004
Fairborn Daily Herald on Monday, August 9, 2004
Fairborn Daily Herald on Thursday, August 12, 2004


Fairborn Daily HeraldMonday, July 19, 2004
Help is Out There
—Thomas Traynor, professor of economics, is quoted in this article about GreeneWorks, a local workforce development effort.

Dayton Daily NewsTuesday, July 20, 2004
Litter Analysis Shows Drivers’ Trashy Habits
—James Swaney, professor and chair of economics, is quoted in this article about the amount of littering on Ohio roads.

ETaiwanNews.comFriday, July 30, 2004
Soaring Costs Raise Questions about Value of Hosting Olympic Games
—Evan Osborne, associate professor of economics, is quoted in this article about the cost of hosting the Olympics. A similar story appeared in:
San Jose Mercury News, CA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN on Friday, July 30, 2004
Miami Herald, FL on Friday, July 30, 2004
Duluth News-Tribune, MN on Friday, July 30, 2004
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Philly.com, PA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Akron Beacon Journal, OH on Friday, July 30, 2004
Tallahassee.com, FL on Friday, July 30, 2004
Kansas City Star, MO on Friday, July 30, 2004
Macon Telegraph, GA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Pioneer Press, MN on Friday, July 30, 2004
Biloxi Sun Herald, MS on Friday, July 30, 2004
Centre Daily Times, PA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Charlotte Observer, NC on Friday, July 30, 2004
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN on Friday, July 30, 2004
Bradenton Herald, FL on Friday, July 30, 2004
Tuscaloosa News, AL on Friday, July 30, 2004
San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Monterey County Herald, CA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Kentucky.com, KY on Friday, July 30, 2004
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC on Friday, July 30, 2004
Chicago Tribune, IL on Friday, July 30, 2004
Times Picayune, LA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Contra Costa Times, CA on Friday, July 30, 2004
MLive.com, MI on Friday, July 30, 2004
Worchester Telegram, MA on Friday, July 30, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer on Saturday, July 31, 2004
San Francisco Chronicle, CA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
ESPN on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Kentucky.com, KY on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Kansas City Star, MO on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Charlotte Observer, NC on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Akron Beacon Journal, OH on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Tallahassee.com, FL on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Penn Live, PA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Biloxi Sun Herald, MS on Saturday, July 31, 2004
MLive,com, MI on Saturday, July 31, 2004
San Jose Mercury News, CA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, IN on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Miami Herald, FL on Saturday, July 31, 2004
San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Macon Telegraph, GA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Duluth News Tribune, MN on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Bradenton Herald, FL on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Pioneer Press, MN on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Monterey County Herald, CA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
In-Forum, ND on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Contra Costa Times, CA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Philly.com, PA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
MSNBC on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Pittsburg Tribune-Review, PA on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Deseret News, UT on Saturday, July 31, 2004
Ventura County Star, CA on Sunday, August 1, 2004
Canton Repository, OH on Sunday, August 1, 2004
Winnipeg Sun, Canada on Sunday, August 1, 2004
Halifax Herald, Canada on Sunday, August 1, 2004
Newsweek, NY on Sunday, August 1, 2004
Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS on Sunday, August 1, 2004
Peninsulaclarion.com, AK on Sunday, August 1, 2004
Los Angeles Daily News, CA on Monday, August 2, 2004
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN on Monday, August 2, 2004


The Christian Science MonitorWednesday, September 1, 2004
A Post-Olympic Hurdle for Greece: the Whopping Bill
—Greece is hoping that an increase in tourism will help them pay the ($9 to $12 billion price tag for bringing the Olympics to Athens. Evan Osborne, professor of economics, is quoted.

Fairborn Daily HeraldSaturday, September 4, 2004
Area Continues to Wait for Economic Recovery
—Despite signs of recovery in the national economy, local indicators suggest that Greene County residents are not experiencing any relief. Thomas Traynor, chair and associate professor of economics, is the editor of the WSU Regional Economic Report which focuses on economic development issues in the Dayton Metro Area. Traynor is quoted.

Dayton Business JournalFriday, September 10, 2004
Foundations to Meet Chinese Businessmen
—Dayton foundation leaders are sharing their knowledge about American philanthropy with Chinese business leaders studying at WSU. A similar story appeared in:
Fairborn Daily Herald on Monday, September 20, 2004

Columbus DispatchSunday, September 19, 2004
Political Talk at Work?
—Todd Dewett, professor or management, is quoted in this article about speaking politics at work.

Dayton Daily NewsSunday, September 19, 2004
Bush, Kerry Tax Plans Differ
—Jim Swaney, professor of economics, is quoted in this article about the presidential candidates’ views on taxes.

Dayton Daily NewsWednesday, September 29, 2004
Outdoor Equipment Spending Up in Ohio
—Ohio ranks fifth in the amount of money spent on outdoor equipment. Jim Swaney, professor of economics, is quoted.

CPA JournalFriday, October 1, 2004
Web-Based Accounting Systems
—P. Paul Lin, assistant professor of accountancy, is the author of this article about Web-based software packages.

Dayton Daily NewsSunday, October 3, 2004
In Ohio, Jobs Key Debate
—Jobs and the economy rival foreign policy and the war in Iraq as top issues with voters in Ohio. Robert Premus, professor of economics, is quoted.

Dayton Business JournalSunday, October 3, 2004
Dayton Searches for Ways to Overcome Loss of Strong Local Public Companies
—Since 1999, the Dayton area has lost seven of its 20 locally based public companies to closure, merger or going private. Economic development officials think Dayton should find new ways to build emerging companies that may be the future pillars of the local economy. John Blair, professor of economics, and Jeanette Davy, director of the Small Business Institute, are quoted.

Dayton Business JournalFriday, October 8, 2004
Local Job Growth Still Flat
—The nation’s economy will not be strong enough to give the Dayton area a net gain of jobs next year. Robert Premus, professor of economics, is quoted.

Dayton Business JournalFriday, October 15, 2004
Building Diverse Workplaces
—Many companies are hiring minorities in order to reach audiences in a more global and diverse marketplace. Ann Wendt, professor of management, and Bill Slonaker, associate professor of business law, are quoted.

Fairborn Daily HeraldTuesday, November 9, 2004
WSU Announces Appointment
—Three administrative appointments were announced in Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business. Bud Baker, professor of management, was named associate dean for graduate programs, international and community relations. M. Fall Ainina, professor of finance, was named chair of the finance and financial services department. Charles Hartmann, professor of management, was named chair of the management department. Dean Berkwood Farmer is quoted. A similar story appeared in:
Xenia Daily Gazette on Tuesday, November 9, 2004

AP Olympic SportsThursday, November 19, 2004
Awarding of 2012 Olympics Could Hinge on Politics, Economics
—Evan Osborne, associate professor of economics, is quoted in this article about the finances of the Olympic games. A similar story appeared in:
Boston Globe, MA on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Fresno Bee, CA on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Gainesville Sun-One, FL on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Canada on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Modesto Bee, CA on Thursday, November 18, 2004
CJAD, Canada on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Canada East, Canada on Thursday, November 18, 2004
SLAM! Sports, Canada on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Montreal Gazette, Canada on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Canada.com, Canada on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Vancouver Province, Canada on Thursday, November 18, 2004
Ottawa Citizen, Canada on Thursday, November 18, 2004
McAlester News Capital, OK on Thursday, November 18, 2004
National Post, CA on Friday, November 19, 2004
Pittsburg Morning Sun, KS on Friday, November 19, 2004
The Casper Star Tribune, WY on Friday, November 19, 2004
San Francisco Gate, CA on Thursday, November 18, 2004


Ohio.comThursday, November 18, 2004
Workers Picket Neil Armstrong Museum
—A small group of titanium plant workers picketed a museum named after former astronaut Neil Armstrong and left petitions at his suburban Cincinnati home because he sits on the board of the company involved in a labor dispute. Rudy Fichtenbaum, professor of economics, is quoted. A similar story appeared in:
Cleveland Plain Dealer on Thursday, November 18, 2004

Fairborn Daily HeraldMonday, November 22, 2004
WSU Team Places Second in Regional Ethics Bowl Match
—A team of five WSU undergraduates placed second in the 2004 Midwestern Regional Ethics Bowl.

Dayton Daily NewsTuesday, November 30, 2004
Shoppers Start Strong, Trail Off
—Dayton-area retailers are pleased with consumer spending over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, but the foot traffic and sales trailed off as the weekend wore on. Peter Carusone, professor emeritus of marketing, is quoted.

Dayton Daily NewsMonday, December 6, 2004
People
—Wright State University recently announced some promotions and changes at the Raj Soin College of Business. Bud D. Baker was named associate dean for graduate programs, international and community relations; M. Fall Ainina was named chair of the finance and financial services department; and Charles Hartmann was named chair of the management department.

Dayton Business JournalFriday, December 10, 2004
Manufacturing Sector May Stop Losing Jobs
—Robert Premus and Thomas Traynor, both professors of economics, are quoted in this article about the outlook of manufacturing jobs.

Dayton Business JournalFriday, December 10, 2004
LexisNexis Marketing Efforts Go Hollywood
—The reality TV show, “Extreme Home Makeover,” used LexisNexis employees and products for one room in a new house. Pola Gupta, associate professor of marketing, is quoted.

Journal of Education for BusinessTuesday, January 11, 2005
Content Guidelines for an Undergraduate Human Resources Curriculum: Recommendations from Human Resources Professionals
—Michael Z. Sincoff, associate professor of management, is a co-author of this article about an Undergraduate Human Resources Curriculum.

CPA JournalSaturday, January 1, 2005
High School Students’ Perceptions of Accounting
—Carolyn L. Hartwell, assistant professor of accountancy, and Susan S. Lightle, professor of accountancy, are co-authors of this article that examines a study that was done to find out high school students’ impressions and interest in accounting careers.

Xenia Daily GazetteFriday, January 14, 2005
Simulated ‘Wall Street’ Trading Center Announced at Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business
—College officials announced a fundraising effort for a new MTC Technologies Trading Center that will replicate an actual stock market trading environment. Fall Ainina, professor of finance, will direct the center. Berkwood Farmer, dean of Raj Soin College of Business, is quoted. A similar story appeared in:
The Dayton Weekly News on Thursday, January 20, 2005
Fairborn Daily Herald on Friday, January 14, 2005
Dayton Business Journal on Friday, January 14, 2005
Dayton Daily News on Monday, January 24, 2005


Xenia Daily GazetteTuesday, January 25, 2005
International Business Honor Society Established at WSU’s Raj Soin College of Business
—Alpha Kappa Epsilon, an international business honor society, is being formed at the Raj Soin College of Business.



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