Fowler College of Business

During the fall semester of 2020, #SDSUFowler marketing lecturer Steven Osinski offered the 26 students in his Marketing and Sales for Social Impact (MKTG 478) class a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience while also helping those in need. Taking all the necessary social distancing and safety precautions, the class focused on the marketing and fundraising needs of two local nonprofit organizations, Home Start, Inc. and Humble Design San Diego, which work to impa...ct the lives of families experiencing challenges in San Diego. Breanna Luke (Senior, Marketing) shares her appreciation for the opportunity to serve others: Our class became a direct resource for families without homes, and my classmates and I will be forever grateful for the experience. Read more: http://bit.ly/38oVtlb

#SDSUFowler alumna and top healthcare executive, Alison Fleury (Accounting, ‘85) still uses the lessons she learned at San Diego State University in her career today. Since graduating summa cum laude and as the university's top accounting student in 1985, Fleury has worked for multinational audit firm, Deloitte, as well as Sharp HealthCare in San Diego. Today, as senior vice president of business development of Sharp HealthCare, Fleury still employs the skills she learned at #SDSU. When I attend sessions or seminars (pre-COVID 19), I still sit at the front of the class, lean in and take copious notes, she said. I am grateful for the education and growth opportunities I received at San Diego State. Read more: http://bit.ly/390Vr28

#SDSUFowler Student Spotlight: Robert Polanco (Senior, Finance) When Robert Polanco transferred to SDSU in Fall 2019, he was determined to get involved on campus and gain professional experience. Polanco has since joined student organizations including the business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi and the Finance and Investment Society. Polanco has also earned two financial internships: one at Merrill Lynch and one at CFG Wealth Management. Polanco shares his experiences as both a s...tudent leader and intern and offers advice for students wanting to enhance their professional skills. Read more: http://bit.ly/3hMz7gl *Disclaimer: All group photos were taken prior to March 2020.

Ever since the number of COVID-19 cases rose in the U.S in early March, faculty in San Diego State University’s Division of Research and Innovation have shifted their research towards the coronavirus and made positive contributions to San Diego communities through projects like mapping, testing and contact tracing. Check out https://research.sdsu.edu to learn more.

Happy Holidays from our #SDSUFowler family to yours. Congratulations on finishing the Fall 2020 semester! Wishing you all a safe and restful Winter Break.

#SDSUFowler Student Business Organization Spotlight: Student Accounting Society (SAS) Despite the shift to a fully-virtual environment this semester, the SAS hosted biweekly meetings as well as its first ever virtual Meet the Firms event, an opportunity for members to network with various accounting firms looking to recruit potential employees. Andrew Forsythe (Senior, Accounting) President of the SAS, shares why students should join SAS and how the organization has impact...ed his leadership experience. I got involved because I wanted a place to belong. I have loved every second of my time with the organization and have made so many more friends than I ever expected to make. My time with SAS will remain my favorite from SDSU and I will never forget the connections that I made." Read more: http://bit.ly/2K4PMzD *All group photos were taken prior to March 2020.

#SDSUFowler Student Business Organization Spotlight: Alpha Kappa Psi Despite the shift to a fully-virtual environment, Alpha Kappa Psi has hosted virtual guest speaker events, collaborative philanthropy events, fundraising events, and more. Daniel Zayas (Junior, International Business) President of Alpha Kappa Psi, shares why students should join Alpha Kappa Psi and how the organization has impacted his leadership experience. I really wanted to get involved on campus from th...e get-go, so I joined Alpha Kappa Psi my first semester as a freshman. Overall my experience has been an amazing one. I have gotten the chance to meet some really remarkable people in my organization and they have truly motivated me to become the best version of myself today." Read more: http://bit.ly/3r6tEVZ *All group photos were taken prior to March 2020.

It is amazing what driven individuals can accomplish together as a team and that is why we are so proud of the impacts we can make on our personal and professional endeavors, and why we are so honored to have received this recognition. San Diego State University Delta Sigma Pi chapter was recently recognized with an award in the Pacific Coast Region. Read more about their honor https://bit.ly/2U0h0IT

Stadium memories inspire #SDSUFowler alumnus John McAvoy and his wife to make a generous donation to San Diego State University's Stadium Excellence Fund. As a thank you, the couple took home the H4 parking lot signs where they tailgated with friends for nearly 30 years. Read more : https://bit.ly/34Ym3Ql

Join our Virtual Preview Day webinar at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 7! Hear about the #SDSUFowler experience from our dean, advisors, and students. Info & registration: bit.ly/3eu8mvu

#SDSUFowler Student Business Organization Spotlight: The Real Estate Society (RES) Despite challenges brought on by the pandemic, the RES has adapted to the virtual environment and hosted several guest speakers at their meetings to sharpen their professional skills and network with potential employers. Jacob DuCharme (Junior, Real Estate) President of the RES, shares why he got involved with the organization and how the RES has impacted his leadership experience. I decided t...o get involved as a freshman because I knew what I wanted to do with my career, generally speaking. The Real Estate Society has educated me and inspired me to look at new avenues I would have never considered. It has also introduced me to countless professionals; some have become my mentors. My experience has been absolutely incredible! Read more: https://bit.ly/2TK58dU *Disclaimer: All group photos were taken prior to March 2020.

#SDSUFowler Scholar Spotlight: Accounting major, Faith Goh! (c/o 2022) Faith shares what being a #SDSU Fowler Scholar means to her: Before I even entered college, a world of uncertainty, the one certainty I had was the Fowler Scholar Program. It framed what would become my college experience, with peers by my side, mentors, and a purpose for the next 4 years -- to develop as an ethical business leader. Being a Fowler Scholar is the bedrock of who I have become and will conti...nue to grow into until I graduate. Instead of focusing on this semester, or next semester, this program has made me envision who I want to become even beyond college as I establish my career and even beyond that. Having a long-term perspective makes my every action more thoughtful and goal-oriented. Being a Fowler Scholar means growth and development -- in every meeting, we are presented with challenging topics with questions that may not have answers, similar to how the ‘real world’ is. Being a Fowler Scholar is not what I am now -- but who I aspire to and will be in the future. Read more: https://bit.ly/3e0jr7B

Explore top-ranked graduate programs from #SDSUFowler. Get your questions answered about San Diego State University's graduate business programs including MBA, MSA, MSIS and more on Nov. 9th. RSVP: https://business.sdsu.edu/grad/info

Interested in working in sports? Join the Career Management Center for the Women in Sports Business Webinar on Thursday, October 29 from 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. #SDSU alumni and emerging sports business leaders will share their career journey, answer questions about working in sports and share industry insights. Open to all San Diego State University students. RSVP: http://bit.ly/FCB-WomenInSports

"...be true to what impact you want to have and to what problem you want to solve and the rest of it falls into place naturally. #SDSUFowler and Center for Advancing Global Business hosted a webinar for the San Diego State University community focused on how companies can use available natural resources to spearhead social and environmental change. The event featured speakers from Sunken Seaweed, GivePower and KinoSol.... Recap: https://bit.ly/3jdxgR1

San Diego State University students: learn about opportunities in San Diego’s hottest industries at Advancing San Diego: Career Exploration Day a region-wide virtual career fair on Oct. 20 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PST. The event includes a Link2Cyber panel featuring San Diego’s cyber leaders who will discuss in-demand skill sets, career pathways, and opportunities in the region, followed by a demonstration of the Cyber Career Map. Students who attend will engage in caree...r exploration, professional development, networking, company information sessions, peer learning and much more! RSVP: https://sandiegocareers.vfairs.com/en/

#SDSUFowler’s College of Business Council Leader Spotlight: Associated Students Representative, William Stranzl! Major: Finance Year: Junior... Q: What has been your favorite San Diego State University experience or moment so far? A: I'm a huge basketball fan, so attending Kawhi Leonard's jersey retirement was a fun experience. Q: Outside of CBC, are you involved in any other groups or departments on campus? A: I recently became a member of the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program. Prior to this, I was the VP of Communication for CBC and a representative for Sports Business Initiative. Q: Who/What inspired you to go for a CBC position or a position in your organization? A: Recent graduate, Jacob Mahony, inspired me to join Associated Students. Q: What do you hope to gain from your CBC position/position in your organization and what do you hope to accomplish? A: I hope to connect with various club leaders and I look forward to making this semester as smooth as possible for our on-campus organizations. #SDSU #SanDiegoState

Traveling is one of my greatest passions...I found the application and decided ‘why not?’ so I applied. #SDSUFowler management/entrepreneurship senior, Tiffany Gil, mowed through a unique cross-country competition recently. Gil traveled from Los Angeles to Tampa on a lawn mower...literally. Moving about 5 miles an hour with no money, no food, no gas, depending on donations and the kindness of strangers to compete in the #GreatGrassRace. ... Spoiler Alert: Gil and her teammate won and she will use some of the prize money to help jumpstart her entrepreneurial dreams, a student-established business within the ZIP Launchpad. I would highly encourage people to explore outside of their comfort zones. If you never push yourself, you may never discover what you are capable of. Her story : https://bit.ly/3nVh0aU

#SDSUFowler has launched a first-of-its-kind Master of Science in Global Business Development. MSGBD program is designed for students who seek to advance their careers in #internationalbusiness with a focus on global sales and business development. : https://bit.ly/2Fvxbdx

@ SDSU Alumni #WhereAreTheyNow? Spotlight featuring class of 2010 alumnus: Daryl Rysberg (Rysdyk). Rysberg, who was chosen by @ San Diego State University faculty as the top management information systems student in his class, reflects on how his journey has evolved over the last decade following his graduation from #SDSUFowler. Q: What has happened in your life since you left SDSU 10 years ago? ... A: During my tenure at SDSU, I was working full time at the department of structural engineering at UCSD, but I switched departments nine years ago. I’ve also bought a house in San Diego, traveled to several countries in Europe and got married. We haven't had a kid yet, but that's on the horizon. Q: What advice would you give current SDSU business students? A: Get to know your professors and peers, and make sure they know a little about you. You'll never know when they can help you or you can help them later in life. Also, after you graduate, find a career that you are intrinsically motivated to do, especially if it's one that is beneficial for others. Read more: https://bit.ly/3lLwg8y

ICYMI: A team of San Diego State University researchers including #SDSUFowler's Aaron Elkins and Bongsik Shin were selected to join a new consortium focused on developing solutions to counter terrorism threats. Elkins and Shin are focused on creating a custom augmented reality based on artificial intelligence system. With the overwhelming availability of information, the modern worker’s greatest and most limited resource is attention, said Elkins, an associate professor an...d principal investigator on the grant. While artificial intelligence algorithms have improved, our ability to translate this accuracy into decision support has not kept pace. AR presents an opportunity to compress multiple disparate information streams and AI classification results in data visualization holograms in the worker’s field of vision and with no physical limitations a major issue at congested airports. Read more: https://bit.ly/3lMPKJE