Please join the U.S. SBA Assistant Associate Administrator Calvin Goings in a dialogue with young entrepreneurs and local experts on February 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at “The Kitchen” on Boise State campus, 2203 University Dr. (Southeast Corner of Capital & University). Parking passes available. RSVP by February 2, 2012 to: Darla Nordstrom – (208) 334-9004 ext. 340 or darla.nordstrom@sba.gov.

A distinguished panel of young business leaders will share their personal stories, business tips and lessons learned during an interactive session. Speakers include Mason Fuller (SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year) and Jenna Haener (local entrepreneur and BSU MBA alum). With youth unemployment twice the national average in many communities, SBA recognizes a need to promote and better support the efforts of young people looking to create jobs for themselves and others. Young entrepreneurs are a dynamic resource for our national recovery and growth.

The Young Entrepreneur Series (YES) is an initiative by the White House and SBA to connect young and aspiring entrepreneurs with SBA officials, local business advisors and resources to help them start or grow their own small business.

* YES brings together leading young entrepreneurs, youth advocacy organizations and government experts to listen, address critical challenges and formulate public policy measures needed to move the young entrepreneur’s business agenda to the next level.

* YES connects young entrepreneurs to each other, the federal government and other economic development resources.

* YES engages young people to discuss entrepreneurship.

The deadline for new and transfer students to apply for scholarships to Boise State University for the fall 2012 semester is fast approaching. In order to be considered for Boise State scholarships, students must submit all materials to the Admissions Office no later than Feb. 15.

To be considered for scholarships, new and transfer students must do the following:

• Turn in a completed application packet to the Admissions Office. An application is available online at admissions.boisestate.edu/apply.
• Complete a 2012-2013 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The online FAFSA application is found at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
• If needed for a specific scholarship, also complete a Supplemental Scholarship Application, available online at financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships/HowToApply.shtml.

The application deadline for financial aid for current Boise State students is March 15. Students who apply early have the best chance of being eligible for many limited types of federal aid. Early applicants also stand a better chance of ensuring that their funding is available when classes begin in the fall.

Please note that international students have earlier deadlines. Visit international.boisestate.edu to learn more.

For more information, contact the Boise State Admissions Office at (208) 426-1156 or visit admissions.boisestate.edu. Scholarship information also can be found at financialaid.boisestate.edu/scholarships.

To learn more about COBE scholarships go to: http://cobe.boisestate.edu/students/scholarships/

ETHICS Q&A

Ask DALE DIXON, CEO of the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU your real-world ethics question! Dale is an expert who frequently speaks on ethical issues. Bring your question, and get a real answer!

When:
FRIDAY, DEC. 2, 5:30 PM

Where:
PAPA JOE’S PIZZA – free Pizza
(across from campus)

The Corporate Social Responsibility Organization for Graduate Students
Undergraduates are welcome. Net Impact strictly follows all ASBSU regulations involving alcohol at events.

http://cobe.boisestate.edu/netimpact

netimpactbsu@gmail.com

Topic: The Relationship between Equity Dependence and Corporate Social Responsibility

Faculty Presenters: Jason MacDonald and Matt Maher

When: Friday November 4, 1:40pm
Where:  B309

How does a corporation’s dependence on equity affect the sustainability of its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Although the literature has investigated how the financial markets respond to CSR initiatives, it has yet to examine how these responses affect future investments in CSR. In this research, we examine the relationship between equity dependence and CSR. In doing so, we use financial data from Research Insight and the KLD STATS social responsibility database. Our preliminary findings support our hypothesis that equity dependence and CSR are negatively related.

The Human Resource Association will be hosting guest speakers from Scentsy, Inc., the VP of HR and the Program Development Manager, on October 5, 2011. The Scentsy executives will be speaking about Scentsy, their jobs and what they love most about HR. This will be a great opportunity for all students to come and hear what they have to say. All majors, not just HR students, are welcome. Our meeting will be held at 6:05 pm to 7:00 pm in the Ah Fong Room (the second floor of the SUB).