Elizabethtown College School of Business

Congratulations to Dr. Varamini, Professor of Finance and International Business, for receiving the 2020-21 Polanowski Prize for Excellence in Faculty-Student Advising. Dr. Varamini is recognized for being a supportive and encouraging mentor as he guides his students throughout their academic journey. As stated by a former student, "Because of him, I know more than just business and markets: I know language, culture, world issues, the importance of service, and the joy of learning. Thank you Dr. Varamini for all that you do for our students and campus community.

The Power of One Day 24-Hour Giving Challenge at Elizabethtown College begins at midnight tonight! Will you join me and help power the School of Business at Etown? #OneEtown

A local School of Business with a global exposure! Prof. Beverley Doody is giving her Strategic Human Resources students a fantastic opportunity to interview global leaders! She has secured 16 senior HR leaders for the students to interview for their class projects. These are her former colleagues and friends working in the following countries: Australia, Germany, China, Russia, Switzerland, UK, The Netherlands, and of course, the USA!

Check out The N.E.S.T Level Podcast where International Business students Laura Cardona and Kourtney Whittington discuss international business news and business developments. In the latest episode, they discuss recent developments in Myanmar and the ramifications for democracy. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. https://lnkd.in/e-v2-Fd

In the Great Decisions series held by the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, Dr. Sanjay Paul led a discussion titled Brexit and the European Union. Watch the video to learn more! https://fb.watch/3LP5qlUfYS/

Dr. Paul published a new op-ed in PennLive, check it out! #spreadtheword https://www.pennlive.com//a-moment-in-timeand-america-has- He was also invited to talk at Symbiosis International University, Pune, India on "Globalization in the Era of Trump", October 23, 2020.

Results from the 2019 CPA exam were just released and our Accounting grads exceed state and national averages in several sections of the exam. Congratulations! Our AC program rocks! Lucky to have Prof. Riportella, Prof. Gabriel, and Prof. Miller on board!

Dr. Paul, Associate Professor of Economics, wrote a new op-ed in PennLive. Enjoy!

Congratulations to Jill Gilbert, an Elizabethtown alumna, for being named president of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. As president of PICPA, Gilbert plans to promote the importance of accounting to students, saying "It has become evident over the past months how important the accounting profession is, from guiding clients through the Payment Protection Program application and forgiveness calculation to just being there to listen and provide reass...urance. We must go to schools and go back to our firms, businesses, friends, and family, encouraging people to enter the accounting profession". Jill GIlbert earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration with concentrations in accounting and finance, and a minor in math.

The third edition of Business Department’s Footprints is out! Enjoy the musings of business faculty and trace the footprints of our students on the sands of time. The Footprints was edited by Dr. Sanjay Paul, and students Laura Cardona’23 and Arianna Einsig’23, and alum Clayton Kaier’13 https://indd.adobe.com//3528c1cc-f66e-4e01-90ec-094cf829f2