A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
Belleh Fontem, assistant professor in the College of Business, recently had his article “An Optimal Stopping Policy for Car Rental Businesses with Purchasing Customers” accepted for publication in Annals of Operations Research. The paper is already online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10479-016-2240-2.
Dave Henderson, Mike Lapke and Chris Garcia, assistant professors in the College of Business, have had their article “SQL Injection: A Demonstration and Implications for Accounting Students” accepted for publication in the AIS Educator Journal.
Rachel Graefe-Anderson and John Marsh, both assistant professors in the College of Business, have published the article “Cashing-In: Understanding Post-Acquisition CEO Stock Option Exercise” in the journal Management Decision.
Dr. Graefe-Anderson
Dr. Marsh
There is a new student in Professor Woodrow Richardson’s Tuesday afternoon principles of management class.
Honor Celebration is a series of events designed to highlight UMW’s Honor System. The celebration gives students the opportunity to consider their own values in a real-world context and illustrates the university’s commitment to integrity in education.
Friedman’s lecture will focus on entrepreneurship and integrity. Friedman founded College Hunks Hauling Junk, which is the largest and fastest growing U.S.-based junk removal and moving franchise. Friedman was recently named among the “Top 30 Entrepreneurs in America Under 30” by INC Magazine and the “Top 35 Entrepreneurs Under 35” by Bisnow.com. He also is an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist.
The event is co-sponsored by UMW’s Center for Honor, Leadership, and Service, the Athletic Department, and the College of Business. For more information, contact the Center for Honor, Leadership, and Service at (540) 654-1364.The Case Research Journal (CRJ) recognized Woody Richardson, Associate Professor in the College of Business, as “CRJ Outstanding Reviewer for 2012-2013” at the annual meeting of the North American Case Research Association meeting held in Victoria, BC, Canada on Oct. 17-19, 2013.
The CRJ is the leading academic journal for cases in business and related disciplines in North America. In bestowing the honor, the CRJ recognized Woody for providing authors with timely, superior reviews and for his selfless commitment to provide endless hours commenting on cases to make them better.
The Chamber of Commerce and the University of Mary Washington have teamed up to present a series of business courses to the community. Each of the series is taught by one of our own UMW faculty who will provide attendees with a well-rounded education on the most important business topics. UMW’s College of Business focuses on engaged learning and each seminar will follow that philosophy. Here is the seminar for August:
Business 101 Seminar Series
Friday, August 16, 2013
8 a.m.-10 a.m.
University of Mary Washington at Eagle Village
1125 Jefferson Davis Boulevard, Suite 400
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Session Price: $12
August Session: Customer Service 101B
(It is not necessary to have attended 101A to participate in 101B)
Presenter: Dr. Lynne Richardson
