Job Posting for Texas State graduate in the Houston area

If you are a Texas State graduate seeking employment in the Houston area and fit the following description, you are invited to email an updated copy of your resume to LaTonya Henry, the Assistant Director for Career Services at Texas State University at latonya@txstate.edu: 

• college degree 
• good grasp of basic accounting principles
• skill at QuickBooks Pro, contact database management (ACT), all aspects of Microsoft Office - especially Excel
• aptitude for mastering new software
• understanding of computers/software in general 
• ability to inter-phase with the company's IT support team

The ideal candidate will have also one to two years work experience in some aspect of the energy industry. 

The position available is Fund Administrator / Investor Relations.  You may contact Ms. Henry, letting her know that you learned of the job posting on our advising blog, and request that she send you more information about the position including a complete job description.  Resumes will be accepted through the first week of January.

Best of luck!

The Countdown has begun!

December graduates, your final semester is almost over, and we want to wish you our sincerest congratulations for getting to this point!   For graduation information, refer to our website - there you will find commencement details, a graduation checklist, and answers to frequently asked questions.  We wish you the best in all your future endeavors!  (Eat 'em up, Cats!!)

Before you leave for the break...

Schedule an appointment to meet with your academic advisor about the spring 2011 semester if you haven't already!  Late registration and Schedule Changes for the spring semester will open up January 6th  ... By meeting with your advisor now, you can already know what classes to look for and which changes you might need to make to your schedule at that busy time.  You can schedule an appointment by calling 512-245-1993 or by stopping by the advising center in 115 McCoy Hall.

Scholarship applications now available!

All business majors who will graduate in December 2011 or later are eligible for McCoy College scholarships. 

Scholarship criteria, information, and applications are now available on the McCoy College website.   

From the main page, hold your cursor over Undergraduate Programs, then click 'Scholarships'.  Browse the information and click on the 'online' link to see the application forms and instructions. 

The application deadline is February 15th, 2011 so get started with your application now!

Guest Speaker: Richard Ressler of Moster Wynne Ressler Law Firm

The Student Economics Association is hosting a guest speaker on November 18th, 2010 at 5:00pm in 124 McCoy Hall.  Mr. Richard Ressler serves as Managing General Counsel for Moster Wynne Ressler Law Firm and is an indispensable strategist and consultant for clients, helping them use the law as a tool to guide complex decision making.  Mr. Ressler has experience in venture capital and other start-up investments, bank and other loan financings, structured financing, sophisticated leasing arrangements, and mergers and acquisitions.  Mr. Ressler received his Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Princeton University. A short Question & Answer session will follow his presentation.

Management Strategy Class Starts Up New Organization to Fight Violence

A Management Strategy Class started up a new student organization called Bobcats Leaving Out Violence (B.L.O.V.) in support of students that have had to endure any kind of domestic violence.  The organization commemorates the death of their classmate, Tiffanie Perry, earlier this semester due to domestic violence.  The class is having a bake sale today and tomorrow, November 16th and 17th, between 9:00am and 3:00pm outside of LBJ to support the Hays County Women's Center.  Stop by for cookies, cupcakes, brownies, rice krispie treats, and much more!  Everything will be a $1 and donations will be accepted.  All proceeds will go to the Hays County Women's Center.

                                      

Join the Discussion! Philosophy Dialogue Series Coming up!

The Philosophy Dialogue sessions will be held in the Dialogue Room, PSY 132.

Business Ethics Philosophy Dialogue Series: 

Monday, November 8th 
@ 12:30pm
Theory "U" and its Significance for Business and Leadership with Vince Luizzi (Philosophy)

Tuesday, November 9th 
@ 12:30pm
Can Corporations Be Trusted?
Sophists and Sages*

Wednesday, November 10th 
@ 12:30pm
Teaching Business Ethics: Panel Discussion
Craig Hanks (Philosophy), Moderator
Janet Hale (Finance & Economics), Roselyn Morris (Accounting), and Paula Rechner (Management)

Thursday, November 11th 
@ 12:30pm
Sustainable Capitalism
Sophists and Sages*

Friday, November 12th 
@ 10:00am- 3:00pm
Sustainable Symposium Fall 2010
@ 10:00am 
Sustainable Development with Catherine Hawkins (Social Work)
@10:40am 
The Role of Community in Sustainable Living Models with Rick Chafey (Philosophy Alumnus)
@11:20am 
Conservation Easements: Teaching the Legal and Economic Issues with Joni Charles (Finance & Economics) and Janet Hale (Finance & Economics)
@ 1:00pm 
Sustainable Homes with Larry Fulton (Computer Information Systems) and Darrel McMaster (Custome Homebuilder)
@1 1:40pm 
Leadership in Energy and Environment Design - LEED with Vivek Sharma (Engineering Technology)
@ 2:20 pm 
Bobcat Blend with Tina Cade (Agriculture)

*Sophists and Sages are members of the Philosophy Dialogue Class.  Class discussions are open to all interested persons.

For additional information contact Beverly Pairett, Department of Philosophy: 512.245.2285 or bp06@txstate.edu.