College of Business | Newsletter

Chris Bauman ’04, ’07 M.B.A.

Compiled by Valparaiso University | Institutional Advancement — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:36:20 GMT

When his grandfather died about three years ago, Chris Bauman ’04, ’07 M.B.A. took over Chordcraft, the company his grandfather founded in 1964. Chordcraft has since grown to 10 employees, 15 interns and 13 other shareholders. It recently launched a revolutionary product, FanFound.com, the first music and social networking Web site designed to help fans discover new music and better connect musicians with their fans. Among other things, FanFound.com provides fans with information about their favorite bands through text messages and e-mail alerts, and allows them to communicate with other fans.

Valpo Business Professors Contribute to Book on Educating Leaders

Compiled by Valparaiso University | Institutional Advancement — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:36:20 GMT

A new book that offers advice for educating a new generation of business leaders features insights from two professors in Valparaiso University’s College of Business Administration.

Valpo Business Professor to Lead Organization of Business Scholars

Compiled by Valparaiso University | Institutional Advancement — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:36:20 GMT

A professor in Valparaiso University’s College of Business Administration has been elected to lead the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute, a premier professional organization of business scholars.

Valpo Awarded Second Grant for Entrepreneurial Curriculum

Compiled by Valparaiso University | Institutional Advancement — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:36:20 GMT

Viewing innovation as a key to a successful career, Valparaiso University’s College of Business Administration and the College of Engineering have continued a partnership that helps prepare students to become entrepreneurs.

"Our Valpo, Our Time, 150th Anniversary Initiative"

Compiled by Valparaiso University | Institutional Advancement — Tue, 29 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Valparaiso University is in the midst of a $200 million fundraising campaign, the "Our Valpo, Our Time, 150th Anniversary Initiative." For more information or to make a gift, visit valpo.edu/givetovu.