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December 21, 2012
E. J. Ourso College Graduates 285 in Fall 2012
  

2012 Fall Diploma CeremonyThe LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business awarded 285 degrees during the fall 2012 diploma ceremony, which was held Friday, December 14, 2012. Among those earning their degrees were three University Medalists and three doctoral students. Graduates hailed from 33 parishes, 13 states, and 13 foreign countries. 

 

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LSU Flores MBAAA Donates 73K to Program 

     

2012 MBAAA Holiday PartyThe LSU Flores MBA Alumni Association presented the LSU Flores MBA Program with a check for $73,000 on December 13, 2012, at the group's annual holiday party. The event was held at Bistro Byronz. Attendees enjoyed complimentary appetizers and beverages and recounted the successes of the LSU Flores MBA Program in 2012. 

 

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ISDS Professor Receives Honorary Doctorate

   

Rudy Hirschheim BernRudy Hirschheim, Ourso Family Distinguished Professor of Information Systems, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Bern's Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences. The doctorate, which was presented December 1, 2012, recognizes Hirschheim's research in the area of information systems. 
 
Like Father, Like Son...and Daughter 

 

Piland FamilyTom Piland's professional career is successful by any standard. He has worked in large accounting firms, owned his own successful firm, and serves as the first vice president of Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch. Despite all of this, Piland's proudest feat is raising two LSU accountants of his own-his son, Stan, and his daughter, Ashton. 

 

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It has been a great 2012 for the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business. We moved into our new business complex, welcomed an increased enrollment of students, and enhanced many of our stellar academic programs. Our success was possible because of the support of many alumni and friends who are committed to excellence and the future of our students and faculty.

 

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CFP Board Renews Finance Department Registrations

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The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has announced the renewal of the CFP Board registered programs in the Department of Finance. The programs are the Bachelor's of Science in Finance with a specialization in Financial Planning and the Master's of Science in Finance with a specialization in Financial Planning.

 

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A Look Ahead

December 24

Winter Holiday Begins

 

January 2

Wintersession Classes Resume

 

January 8

Wintersession Finals

 

January 24

LSU Flores MBA Info Session