Raj Soin College of Buisness eConnections: The Online Magazine of the Raj Soin College of Business
Winter 2009 http://www.wright.edu/business

Students and Supporters Connect at Annual Scholarship Luncheon


Scholarship Luncheon

Morris Home Furniture Company Scholarship donors (seated from left to right), Robert Klaben, George Hartley and Larry Klaben,  learned more about how their financial support made a difference to their recipients: Jeremy Miller, James Rehl, Grant Orians and Jeffrey Szkody.

Attracting and developing talented, young business professionals is at the core of the Raj Soin College of Business’s mission. Business leaders and scholarship recipients had an opportunity to share their goals and aspirations this fall at the College’s annual scholarship luncheon.    

Jamie Schiferl, fourth year student, recognized the College’s supporters.     “Without your generosity, I could not have taken on the leadership positions and service projects that have helped me grow personally and professionally. Your financial support is also a key factor in helping me achieves the academic excellence that I’ve strived for in all my classes – and my scholarship has definitely given me an edge in my chosen career.”  Schiferl, marketing major, completed an internship and now works part-time at GE Money in their emerging markets group.

Over sixty scholarship donors, student recipients and faculty members attended the Fall 2008 Scholarship Awards Luncheon held the first Wednesday in November.   You can help attract, develop and retain outstanding young business leaders in our region by contributing to an existing scholarship fund or starting a fund that reflects your professional goals and personal values.  Contact Tom Wamsley, Director of Development, 937-775-3718 Thomas.wamsley@wright.edu    The 2009 Scholarship Awards Luncheon will be held for supporters and students on Wednesday, November 4. 

Gillispie Family Scholarship donors, William, Linda and Lula Gillispie, shared lunch with Dania Isham, scholarship  recipient and Joseph Eisenhauer, Professor and Chair, Economics.

Jamie Schiferl, recipient of the Barnes & Noble Business and Fiscal Affairs Scholarship (far right)  and Michelle Morgan, recipient of the Brower Insurance Agency Endowed Scholarship (left), share career goals with their scholarship supporters,  Jennifer Gebhart  of Barnes& Noble(third from the right) and Libbey Hayes (fourth from the right) of Brower Insurance.  Jamie’s mother (second from the right) and Richard Williams, Assistant Dean, join in.

 

Raymond Webb, President and CEO of Fifth Third Bank, Western Ohio, learns more about students’ national recognition and achievement in the fields of finance and financial services from Tabetha Renth (far right), Jerry Kirby Fifth Third Scholarship recipient. Ed Wright, B.S. Financial Services 2008, now with C.H. Dean and Marlena Akhbari, Professor and Chair of Finance and Financial Services are also seated at the table. Jesse Mittman, recipient of the Denny and Sharon Phillips Scholarship looks on with his wife Sheryl Mittman.   

.

Kelsey Smith, one of three recipients of the Robbins & Myers Scholarship is seated at the far right.  Kelly Hoehne and her mother, Carol Hoehne are seated in the center.  Kelly is the recipient of the four-year Xcelsi Group Scholarship. Shu Schiller, Assistant Professor, is seated far left. Tom Wamsley, Director of Development, (left) and Dwight Smith-Daniels, Professor and Chair, Information Systems and Operations Management mingle with students and parents during dessert. 

Speedway America Scholarship recipients Allison Leese and Krista Reedy (seated first and second from the left), discuss the value of their scholarships with Speedway executives, Mitch Hurst and Brad Mayer, (standing second and third from the left).  Dr. James Much, Professor and Chair of Marketing (standing far left) and Sally Wears (seated far right) also enjoyed conversations with the students.

 

Kate Lash, recipient of the Scitex Endowed Scholarship, stands next to James Greenspan, Professor and Chair of the Accountancy Department.  Kate’s sister and parents Doug and Ellen Lash (seated at the right) also enjoyed the afternoon.  Victoria Rumsey, donor for the Victoria Prenger Scholarship is seated at the far right.  Sarah Rumsey, recipient of the Victoria Prenger Scholarship, is not pictured.

.

 

Berkwood Farmer, Dean of the College, thanks Maggie Houston, Accountancy Lecturer, Chair of the Scholarship Committee.

 

.

 

Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business
Office of the Dean -- email: rscob-admin@wright.edu
Phone: (937) 775-2437 / Fax: (937) 775-3545
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001