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Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID St. Louis, MO Permit #134 shareJOHN COOK SCHOOL OF BUSINESSholder SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY S p rin g 2 0 1 1 One N. Grand Blvd., DS 200 St. Louis, MO 63103 I give because ... Giving really does change lives. every gift Though the amounts and the reasons may vary, there’s counts. one thing all gifts have in common: Together they make a world of difference to Saint As alumni Louis University. Make your gift by using the we can envelope enclosed in this issue of Shareholder make a or online by visiting giving.slu.edu. difference. If you’ve already made a gift to SLU, thank you. Please visit giving.slu.edu/igive and tell us your reason for giving. jameS P. keatinG business ’97 from the dean contents ShaReholdeR is published twice yearly for alumni and friends by saint louis university’s John cook school of business. edItoR You may have seen our “Be a Billiken” linda paglusch CoNtributors campaign on billboards or in various PAM BILLINGS 6 12 TED COX publications. This is our initiative to re- LAURA GEISER cruit undergraduate students by defin- JEANETTE GRIDER elizabeth harris krasnoff ing what it means to be part of our Saint JEANNE RHODES Louis University community. Frankly, TROY TURNIPSEED the Billiken does evoke images of our WriteR John gilmore athletic programs. But it means so much design & Art DireCtIoN 14 16 more. Our beloved Billiken has become Jamie klopmeyer a symbol for all things SLU. All of our Photo CRedItS traditions, our education, and yes, our James visser, cover 2 NeWS aNd NoteS commitment to service. Printing awards, accomplishments, news and upcoming events at the Nevertheless, our Billiken at its essence and since its birth, has — and does — represent Saint Louis University the printing source inc. John cook school of business at saint louis university. sports. Underscoring St. Louis and SLU traditions in the arena and on the field, this issue of Shareholder focuses on PleaSe addRess sports and business in celebration of our newest initiative: our sports business concentration for undergraduates. all maIl to: 6 movING INto a NeW leaGue: Slu’S SPoRtS We are excited about this new program. As we developed it, we sought the input and assistance of a cadre of very John cook school buSINeSS PRoGRam talented businesspeople. Business people who have amassed solid track records of success in the offices of baseball of business a new sports business concentration program will create much-needed stadiums, football franchises and a host of other sports-related businesses in the St. Louis metropolitan region and shareholder bridges between slu and the world of sports business. beyond. And we plan to continue our relationship with them to incorporate their guidance — as well as assistance saint louis university with internships and job placement — as the program matures. 3674 lindell blvd. st. louis, MO 63108 The theme of this issue has given us the opportunity to feature several of our JCSB alums’ experiences in the 12 SPoRtS IS hIS buSINeSS e-mail: [email protected] world of sports and business. When you read their personal stories, you will learn how their SLU activities and edu- Q&a with mark lamping (mba ’81), one of st. louis’ most accomplished cation has influenced them, personally and professionally. What’s more, these stories connect the seemingly disparate PaSt issueS of and gracious sports business professionals. dots and thereby illustrate what it really means to be a Billiken — to be women and men for others. So enjoy this ShaReholdeR issue of Shareholder. And as you read, I encourage you to take this opportunity to consider for yourselves what it CaN be fouNd at 14 Get IN the Game means to “Be a Billiken.” sh www.slu.edu/X16732.Xml a joint scholarship program between the Jcsb and slu’s department of athletics is offered annually to one female business student. © 2011 Saint louis University all rightS ReSeRved. 16 SPoRtS foR lIfe Jcsb alums scott highmark, cathy (misterka) derus, Jim kavanaugh and donnell reid describe how competing in athletics at slu has influenced their lives. Ellen Harshman, Ph.D., J.D. 20 alumNI NeWS easter egg hunt, homecoming 2011 update, events and travel. 21 RefleCtIoN tennis player sarah septien (’11) reflects on the balancing act required to be a successful scholar-athlete. SPRING 2011 / 1 news and notes John Cook School to celebrate the University’s role in interna- EMIB Information Sessions ing the United States, Europe and East Asia. Certificates (Entrepreneurship, Finance and Austin in 1959. tional education and service. One goal of the He specializes in the ROK-U.S. alliance, East Supply Chain Management); and a Graduate During his more than four decades at Saint Louis University’s Boeing Institute of of Business Named to week is to increase awareness of global issues Asian security, Korean national security, for- Certificate in Business Foundations. the University, Dr. Tyree was recognized for International Business will hold an informa- and their impact. The hope is that this will eign policy and trade, inter-Korean relations, his excellence in teaching and research as the “College A-List” tion session for the EMIB program from 10 The next open houses will take place from promote discussion while inspiring and ini- arms control and non-proliferation, and nu- well as his strong sense of collaboration and Last fall, Parade magazine asked top high a.m.-noon Saturday, April 16. 5:30-7 p.m. on April 12, May 5 and June school counselors from across the country tiate action. clear energy. leadership. The sessions will take place in the John 8. For more information or to R.S.V.P., to recommend “outstanding colleges and In 2010, more than 6,000 students, fac- Currently, Lee is a guest scholar at the Ellen Harshman, Ph.D., J.D., dean Cook School of Business Vitale Boardroom visit gradbiz.slu.edu (where you can also universities that often fly under the radar.” ulty and staff from across the University par- Brookings Institution (foreign policy, Center of the business school, said Dr. Tyree was at 3674 Lindell Blvd. Free parking is avail- follow the program on Twitter or “like” ticipated in more than 80 Atlas Week events. for Northeast Asian Policy Studies); a mem- known not just for academic excellence but The John Cook School of Business was able in the SLU garage on Laclede (bring it on Facebook) or call (314) 977-6221. This year’s Atlas Week activities will ber of the international board, International also for his ability to guide and inspire. among 26 schools selected for business and ticket for validation). Center for Democratic Transition, Buda- © “Don was a leader at a time when the accounting. culminate on April 8 with the Parade of Na- 2011, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. tions and the Billiken World Festival that pest, Hungary; and a member of the Korean school was building its faculty and experi- ATTEnd An EMIB InFormation sEssIon will take place in the main quad. Council on Foreign Relations. encing tremendous growth,” Harshman said. And LEArn: John cook school of business educating business leaders since 1910. “He epitomized the phrase ‘a gentleman and Sam and Marilyn Fox • Why sLU is highly ranked in graduate a scholar.’” Atlas Week Program Connect With SLU’s international education. Beta Gamma Sigma Begins April 4 • How the program combines a strong Neil Seitz, Ph.D., professor of finance, Executive Master business foundation with a compre- to Induct New Members was a friend and colleague for more than As global citizens, what can we do to help hensive focus on the global business on March 30 30 years. After meeting at a 1975 academic create a better life for all people? of International Stand conference in Atlanta, Dr. Tyree invited him environment. Saint Louis Univer- That’s the focus of the 11th annual Sam Business Program to join the SLU faculty. Seitz said Dr. Tyree’s • About the convenient weekend format sity’s chapter of the Beta and Marilyn Fox Atlas Week, which will take The Executive Master of International Busi- ability to advise set him on a path to success. for busy professionals Gamma Sigma Interna- place April 4-8. The theme for the 2011 At- ness (EMIB) network is up and running. • The benefits of having a diverse faculty “Don was a wonderful mentor and tional Honor Society will from las Week is “Global Justice: Meeting Basic You can find all the program’s social media and cohort team that provide a strong made sure I got involved and served on the induct new members on Human Needs.” This year’s program will links at emib.slu.edu. Here you can: network for future career growth appropriate committees,” Seitz said. Rex March 30. crowd. the highlight the first U.N. Millennium Devel- sinquefIeld Join us for an open house 5:30 - 7 p.m. tuesday, april 12 Seitz said Dr. Tyree played an important At the induction cer- or 5:30 - 7 p.m. thursday, may 5 opment Goal of eradicating extreme poverty • Join the alumni group on LinkedIn. Faculty, alumni and staff will be on role in his being named dean of the business • Find the fan page on Facebook. emony, Rex Sinquefield (’67) will receive theOU rsvp at gradbiz.slu.edu or 314.977.6221t and hunger, as well as the seventh goal of en- hand to share information and answer ques- school in 1993. Medallion for Entrepreneurship. The criteria suring environmental sustainability. • Watch the EMIB video on YouTube. tions during the presentation.