Business students organize clubs for support
Campus Times
November 8, 1996
Students with majors in the School of Business and Economics are finding
a number of organizations to turn to for support.
The Business Student Organization (BSO), designed to support business majors
at the University of La Verne, is offering a workshop for business majors
on writing a resume, Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 12 p.m. in Landis Academic Center
room 101A.
Not only does the organization discuss business, but they also help each
individual on what to do after graduation. BSO president, senior Philip
Rudulph said the club is a "useful tool for the School of Business."
Club members get a better knowledge about the business major and an outlook
on the faculty in the business area. Marketing instructor, Janis Dietz is
the faculty adviser for the organization.
Besides BSO, there is the Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity. Alpha Kappa Psi focuses
on the business aspect, but is different than BSO in terms of selecting
members and requiring monthly dues.
The University of La Verne Student Accounting organization (ULVSA), is another
on campus group for accounting majors.
The Business Student Organization is open to anyone on campus who is interested
in knowing more about the business field.
Meetings are Tuesdays in LAC room 101A. They occasionally invite speakers
from well-known companies such as American Express, which recently came
and spoke about selling stocks to both younger and retired clients.
The organization also plans internship fairs and invites a number of companies
to the fair to discuss their career opportunities. BSO plans tours to visit
business industries so the students can get an idea of what to expect in
the real job environment.
Some upcoming speakers will include Art Gillis, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. and
Robert Bridel, chief executive officer of Hatfield Jewelers, who will speak
on Dec. 9.
The purpose of the guest speakers is to inform business students on how
to be successful, what the type of industry the companies come from and
how to succeed in the business world.
The Business Student Organization is "recreating themselves into a
stronger mission for this academic year," said Dietz.
According to Rudulph, BSO is great if one wants more knowledge about the
School of Business and Economics faculty.