Admitted Students Day April 2019

The Niblock Student Center represented the Belk College of Business at the final Admitted Students Day on April 26th.

Special thanks to all NSC Staff, Dr. Khouja, and our panelists for their participation! We look forward to welcoming new 49ers in August!

Dr. Khouja welcomes admitted students and their guests

Moderator Ghada Ternanni '16 (not pictured) with student panelists

Ahmad Hill, Philly De Piante, and Arjun Nag

answer questions about being a UNCC student

Marketing Classes -- Putting Theory to Practice

Professor Cohen is spending the month of April inviting guest speakers to her courses so students can see how marketing works in local companies.

Students in MKTG 3110 (Marketing Concepts) have heard from the following representatives: Susan Easley from Snyder's-Lance, Stephanie True from Hendrick Automotive Group, and Breana Jones from Hissho Sushi. See what they learned from two of the professionals below.

Hendrick Automotive Group is the nation's largest privately held automotive group in the United States and currently operates with 27 brands. They pride themselves on using a servant leadership perspective and work to develop trust and confidence with the clients they work with.

  

Hissho Sushi has seen annual growth of 25% in the last several years. The company has 1,300 points of distribution over the US including spots at the airport and Bank of America Stadium. Students learned about sushi (did you know that 70% of what they sell is cooked?!) and how they implement a company wide marketing strategy across several locations and markets.

Students in MKTG 3221 (Consumer Behavior and Global Marketing) welcomed Michael Raffler of Kuehne & Nagel and then Guy Powell of ProRelevant.

Below, students learn about consumer behavior from Guy Powell. He quizzed students on what a customer vs shopper vs consumer was and steps of the purchase funnel. He went in depth about awareness, consideration, and purchase intent. 

UCAE-Reading Day Review Sessions

Panama and Colombia: Global Marketing Practicum Spring Break Study Abroad Trip

Each year Professor Cindy Fox leads a class abroad during Spring Break. 
Location changes from year to year and the 2019 trip included visits to Panama and Colombia.

Participants meet a few times during the semester and then spend the week of Spring Break traveling to various cities learning about marketing from a global perspective. Students received class credit for MKTG 3000.

Hear from Maiah Dixon (BSBA Marketing and Innovation) who participated in the trip this year.

What did you do while there?
We visited a few different businesses in Bogota and Panama city. The visits included meetings with CEO's of large corporations, small start ups, and regional offices for larger international companies. We also did a lot of sightseeing of major landmarks and monuments. In Colombia we were able to venture outside of the city to see the Salt Cathedral. It is a huge underground cathedral inside a salt mine. 

What did you learn about marketing and/or business?
Marketing is different in Colombia and Panama in that they still follow many of the traditional methods of marketing with print, radio, or TV. These 3 are still king compared to social media or online methods. In the US, if your are not on social media or mobile friendly, your a basically irrelevant or will fall behind very quickly. The markets in these two countries still rely heavily on traditional marketing but there are deeper cultural influences. Everything must be uniquely Colombian or Panamanian to resonate with consumers. Companies must identify with this cultural perspective to stay relevant.

What did you do for fun?
We ate some great food. I was able to try a few traditional Colombia dishes like ajiaco. This is a cream based Colombian soup dish made with chicken, three types of potatoes, corn, avocado, and Galinsoga parviflora herb. I also had some arepas and a Colombian espresso coffee. As a group we took city tours in Botogta and Panama City, In Bogota we went to the mall and go to eat at a food court. It was interesting to see the similarities and differences between our two cultures. Going to various restaurants was my favorite part. I really enjoy experiencing a culture through its food. One of my favorite days was our last day of the trip in Panama. We went to this little island of the cost of Panama City Called Isla Tobago. It was a relaxing time to hangout on the beach and enjoy the ocean. The week was so much fun, but was packed with so many activities this was a great time to enjoy a slower pace and get reflect on the trip. 

How did you manage the cost of the trip?
I was able to rely on scholarship funds to cover most of my trip. I also have an on campus internship which helped to offset any other costs. 

Professor Fox is already planning for next year's trip with more details coming later this summer. Now is a good time to start saving up!

AMA International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans

AMA (6 BCOB students and advisor Cindy Fox) recently traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana for the 41st International Collegiate American Marketing Association Conference.

Members connected with 1,400 other college students and learned from renowned speakers, partook in marketing informational sessions, and networked with professionals and other collegiate chapters. Students were able to listen and learn from other chapter members and learn how to grow and improve our AMA chapter at UNCC.

UNCC entered one of many different competitions and were so proud to take home 2nd place for the Social Impact Video Competition. This video, created by AMA members, served as social-impact marketing produced for the “Not In My City Project” organization that raises awareness for human sex-trafficking specifically in the Charlotte area. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/MKcXtlhq2UI

When not in sessions, students were able to take advantage of exploring the beautiful city of New Orleans and enjoy classic scenes and cuisines such as the French Quarters, Jackson Square, Café du Monde, Bourbon Street, Garden District, and Lafayette Cemetery.  

 

  

Hear from members who attended about their experience below. Get involved with AMA and think about attending as a UNCC representative next year!

“As a first-year participant in the AMA International Collegiate Conference, it was amazing to learn from new people and see the passion each chapter and professional had. Being part of the UNCC AMA chapter has helped me connect with other business students and build connections within the Charlotte community, but this conference allowed me to learn and meet new people who had a completely different outlook on AMA. Being surrounded by the enthusiasm of others helped our small chapter feel even more motivated to strive for more and learn what it takes to be more successful. With this experience, one is able to appreciate the ability marketers have in the world and the impact one can make in their own community, let alone our society as a whole.”  -Anuva Fellner, Sophomore

“As a first-year member of AMA, I was not too sure what I’d be getting myself into when I joined this organization. However, looking back, this organization has been the most self-rewarding and beneficial clubs due to the friendships created, knowledge learned, and memories made.  Being chosen to go to the collegiate conference in New Orleans was such an honor and will be an experience I will never forget. While on the trip, I realized how I wanted to become even more involved with AMA and hope to grow our chapter throughout the years so that other members might have the chance to experience what I have this week at the conference.” -Gabrielle Poplin Sophomore

“Traveling to New Orleans with the American Marketing Association was a truly unforgettable experience. From the Cajun cuisine to the live Jazz music all over Bourbon Street, New Orleans is a city bursting with character and culture. I really loved the historic landmarks in New Orleans such as Jackson Square and was extremely impressed by the lively nature of the town. The Marketing Conference we attended in New Orleans was also an exciting event filled with awards and valuable insight into the world of Business.” -Eddy Falls, Junior at UNC Charlotte

EXPLORE Open House April 2019

Niblock Student Center Staff and Students helped high school juniors EXPLORE what UNC Charlotte and the Belk College of Business has to offer. We spent an exciting Saturday morning (April 6th) speaking to students and their family members about our majors and special programs.

We are excited for new Niners and love telling the story of our college! Special thanks to our student representatives for sharing their experience!

Business Learning Community members Kevin and Thoan with Ms. Haley 

Business Honors members Mitchell and Ahmad with Mr. Lord 

BCOB Peer Advisors, Natalie and Lindsey

Lots of questions from future Niners!

The Belk College is Looking for a Summer Video/Multimedia Intern!

The position is posted in Hire a Niner as: Video/Multimedia Intern here. See more details below. 

Need Help in the Library? Contact Angel Truesdale, Social Sciences and Business Librarian.

Operations and Supply Chain Management Major Spotlight

Career Spotlight

Meet the Chair!

Dr. Antonis C. Stylianou joined the Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1990. In addition to consulting with several Fortune 1000 companies and non-profits organizations, his industry experience includes an appointment in the Information Management department at Duke Energy. 

Dr. Stylianou has published numerous research articles and has received funding for his research from the National Science Foundation, the US Department of Education, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other sources. He currently serves as a senior editor for the Database for Advances in Information Systems journal. 

In addition to UNC Charlotte, he has taught courses and delivered seminars at Kent State University, Villanova University, Mannheim University (Germany), Cologne University (Germany), and EGADE (Technologico de Monterrey, Mexico). 

Meet the Coach!

Suzanne Jasmine

I started working as the Academic and Career Coach for BISOM majors in May 2016, and I have enjoyed seeing the department grow their three outstanding majors! I am very proud of my students' accomplishments and love supporting them in their academic and career development. Never hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about Management Information Systems!

I grew up in Concord, NC (Go Spiders!) and pursued a B.A. in Psychology at UNC-Chapel Hill followed by a M.Ed. in Student Affairs at Clemson University. I currently live in the Noda area with my fiance, Harrison, and we love the QC! We enjoy traveling and staying active through running, playing golf, and hiking with our German Shorthaired Pointer, Tagg. 

Operations and Supply Chain Management Fun!

Talent Acquisition Compliance Summit

The Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC), a national employer association focused on workplace compliance, will hold its annual Talent Acquisition Compliance Summit at the Charlotte Marriott City Center on May 9 – 10.

The summit – the only talent acquisition conference of its kind – brings together representatives from some of the nation’s largest employers to discuss practical strategies for managing talent acquisition compliance requirements and risks. The event also provides attendees an opportunity to network and learn about the legal and regulatory requirements uniquely applicable to sourcing, recruitment, and selection.

Please see the summit agenda if you are interested in attending. This conference provides students interested in human resources – and specifically talent acquisition – a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and experienced practitioners about real world TA compliance issues and challenges facing employers today.

Welcome Miles Winston!

We are excited to welcome Miles Winston to the Niblock Student Center team as an Academic and Career Coach! He will work with students who are Pre-Accounting or Accounting majors.

Miles previously worked at Winston-Salem State University in Career Development Services. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Winston-Salem State University and a Masters in Public Administration from UNC Pembroke. He is originally from the small town of Oxford but has lived in Durham, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Charlotte previously.

His advice to students is:  Be active, engaged, and present while taking advantage of the many resources available to you. Also, take some time to enjoy the journey.

Miles is pictured below (top row in the tie!) with other Niblock Student Center staff members.

Lunch & Learn: Alumni Panel

Please join us Thursday, April 11 for Lunch & Learn: Alumni Panel. We will welcome Belk College alumni to talk to you about their experience at UNC Charlotte, their careers, and advice for during and after college. You will have the chance to ask questions of your own, and this is a great opportunity for advice, networking, and to ask questions of people who have been where you are at! Do all of this while enjoying lunch on us. Hope to see you there, and please register in advance at belkcollege.uncc.edu/studentevents.

American Marketing Association: Speed-Dating Event and Next Meeting

AMA's next meeting will be a dinner social on April 24th around 5pm. The event is open to anyone as an opportunity to get to know AMA members and what they do. Follow AMA on Instagram for updates. Thanks to the awesome 2018 - 2019 E-board team (pictured below) for an awesome year of events!

AMA recently hosted a Speed-Dating event that welcomed six Charlotte professionals (in bold below) for round table discussions with students. Discussions involved information on their companies and previous work experience, tips for resumes, how to network and job search, and trends in marketing.  Students from Bob Jones University and Winthrop University also attended.

Maria Becker from Kuehne + Nagel Inc. is an Operational Key Account Manager

Director of Sports Account Services at AC&M Group, Steven Marques

Anna Vordermark who serves on AMA Charlotte's Executive Board 

and as a Senior Healthcare Manager with Navigant

Working as Director of Enterprise Sales, Lamar Russo from Xpressdocs

Caitlin Castevens has her own company and co-founded Lady Tech Charmers

Susan Wallace and Stephanie Ventura work on various digital media projects 

at Omnicom Media Group

Lexi and Sierra welcomed attendees and Anna invites everyone to Charlotte AMA events.

Networking with each other. Dr. Moon stopped by too!