Gordon Ford College of Business Calendar

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Students can take a one-day hike to get an in-depth visit to Gaylord Enterprises, home to Gaylord Entertainment and the Opryland Hotel. The visit will include presentations from business professionals who work with the various disciplines -- from accounting to economics to finance to marketing to management to human resources. WKU alums who work at Gaylord will be on hand to host WKU students and allow them to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at a day in the life of a multi-national organization.

Training seminar to help students prepare for eating dinner with business professionals during the annual Dinnerview event.

Plan to attend the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation’s Entrepreneur Speaker Series event Tuesday, October 18 at 4pm in GH 240. Jason Heflin, WKU Alum and Partner of CrowdSouth, will share his insights on “Getting Real about Entrepreneurship!” This is a swipeable event, will last only an hour, and light refreshments will be served. Please attend!

Michael Tanner is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute

If you are planning to attend this year's Job Fair, you need this workshop! You will receive guidance on your resume and cover letter and then some tips on how to make conversation with potential employers.

Topper Tank, WKU's version of "Shark Tank" gives students the opportunity to pitch their business idea in front of a panel of judges. Topper Tank Elevator Pitch Competition will take place on October 25 at 4 p.m. in Grise Hall 240. The deadline for students to submit their ideas via email is October 18. Cash prizes will be awarded to the most promising ideas.

"What Can I Do With My Degree?" Panel features five professionals from the Nashville business community to discuss visual communication, strategic marketing, broadcast communication, corporate communication, business development, business strategy, entrepreneurship, and more!

Sponsored by IABC and Delta Sigma Pi International Business Fraternity

Refreshments provided