Sam M. Walton College of Business Events Calendar for University of Arkansas

IT Day for Parents & Educators (12/3/2009)

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	12/3/2009	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	12/3/2009	End Time:	8:00 PM

Main Campus - Willard J. Walker Hall
Room: WJWH 203 - Seminar Room

Parents & Educators will have the chance to hear how the U of A is using the field of Information Technology, as well as how Bill Holder, Dillard's, and the rest of the industry views IT. Information will also be provided on the Walton College of Business and the many opportunities they give to students.

MBA Orientation (1/4/2010 - 1/8/2010)

Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/4/2010	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	1/8/2010	End Time:	5:00 PM

Orientation for new Full-time MBA students in the Graduate School of Business.

Undergraduate Case Competition in Denver (1/28/2010 - 1/31/2010)

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/28/2010
End Date:	1/31/2010	End Time:	Midnight

Off Campus

The Supply Chain Center sponsors student team for an Undergraduate Logistics Case Competition in Denver, Colorado

Business Forecast 2010 (1/29/2010)

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/29/2010	Start Time:	11:00 AM
End Date:	1/29/2010	End Time:	1:30 PM

Off Campus

The Sixteenth Annual Business Forecast will be Friday, January 29, 2010 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers.

Arkansas Business Hall of Fame (2/12/2010)

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	2/12/2010	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	2/12/2010	End Time:	9:30 PM

Off Campus

12th Annual Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Induction Event

Wal-Mart Sustainability Supplier Assessment (2/17/2010)

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	2/17/2010	Start Time:	3:00 PM
End Date:	2/17/2010	End Time:	4:30 PM

Off Campus - Arkansas World Trade Center

In this 90-minute session, you will:

Review the Wal-Mart Sustainability Assessment Questions in detail, including key learning that could come from each question, resources within your organization who could help answer each question, and a review of external resources that may help you answer the question and proactively explore ways to innovate in those areas of your business
Review the weighting and calculations that will take your answers to the 15 questions and create scores in the areas of Climate and Energy, Material Efficiency, Nature and Resources and People and Community
Discuss future sustainability reporting plans, including the much anticipated product sustainability assessment, or “Sustainability Index," and the Sustainability Consortium’s role in building the foundation for that program

This course is offered both in-person and online.

Wal-Mart Sustainability Supplier Assessment Webinar (2/18/2010)

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	2/18/2010	Start Time:	3:00 PM
End Date:	2/18/2010	End Time:	4:30 PM

In this 90-minute session, you will:

Review the Wal-Mart Sustainability Assessment Questions in detail, including key learning that could come from each question, resources within your organization who could help answer each question, and a review of external resources that may help you answer the question and proactively explore ways to innovate in those areas of your business
Review the weighting and calculations that will take your answers to the 15 questions and create scores in the areas of Climate and Energy, Material Efficiency, Nature and Resources and People and Community
Discuss future sustainability reporting plans, including the much anticipated product sustainability assessment, or “Sustainability Index," and the Sustainability Consortium’s role in building the foundation for that program

This course is offered both in-person and online.

Business Career Fair Express (2/23/2010)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	2/23/2010	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	2/23/2010	End Time:	3:00 PM

Main Campus - Razorback Stadium

The Business Career Fair Express is a blend of a traditional Career Fair and a Networking Event. Numerous employers will provide information about job and internship opportunities with their companies, while visiting with interested and curious students. Each employer/organization will have a small table set up where you can talk to recruiters to learn more about their organization and express your interest in a position with their company. The Business Career Fair Express is an exciting new way for employers and potential employees to meet! The Business Career Fair Express will be held in the East Indoor Club of Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The event is open to all students from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. For more information, visit: http://waltoncollege.uark.edu/career/fairstud.asp

Supply Chain Center Board Symposium (3/2/2010)

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	3/2/2010	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	3/2/2010	End Time:	5:00 PM

Main Campus - Willard J. Walker Hall
Room: WJWH 203 - Seminar Room

Supply Chain Center meeting for faculty and members of the executive board

Supply Chain Annual Conference (3/3/2010)

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	3/3/2010	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	3/3/2010	End Time:	5:00 PM

Main Campus - RCED - Donald W. Reynolds Center
Room: RCED 120 - Auditorium

Supply Chain Center annual conference

GHG Inventory (3/3/2010)

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	3/3/2010	Start Time:	3:00 PM
End Date:	3/3/2010	End Time:	4:30 PM

Off Campus - Arkansas World Trade Center

Stakeholders are beginning to expect companies to report their corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to publicly set reduction goals. This one-day course will give participants the knowledge and tools needed to compile their GHG inventory in accordance with generally accepted protocols and to publish information to the Carbon Disclosure Project. Participants will learn the basics of greenhouse-gas science, understand the GHG Protocol and Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, and review the Carbon Disclosure Project and other major sustainability reporting outlets. Students will also be trained on simple tools to help them collect data, calculate their footprint, and set achievable reduction targets.