Community engagement has always been a big factor in Laura Angst-Gartin’s life. She’s dedicated a sizable portion of her life to giving back to others through mission trips around the world, fostering children and establishing a charitable organization of her own. Her experiences in marketing and entrepreneurship have not only helped her achieve success in these efforts, but it … [Read more...] about A Life of Giving Back: Laura Angst-Gartin’s commitment to her community
The college chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), or as it is known on campus, Ad Club, took 15 students to New York City February 12-16. While in the city, students participated in two agency visits and the AAF Mosaic National Career Fair. Dr. Amy Stokes, marketing assistant professor and Ad Club advisor, accompanied the group. "This trip was an … [Read more...] about Ad Club students gain practical experience during NYC visit
Marketing campaign underway to raise money for Laclede County Children's division What started out as a class project in Marketing 380, Creative Advertising, taught by Dr. Melissa Burnett, has quickly changed into a movement. Students from both fall 2013 sections of this course were inspired by the stories of foster children when they learned that the average foster child … [Read more...] about Marketing students making an IMPACT for kids in foster care
Kris Keilty expresses passion for international study Kris Keilty, who’s working on her MBA, says a study-away trip to Italy forever altered her ideas of what her future might look like. In the spring of 2011, Keilty — who holds a bachelor’s degree with a double major in marketing and fashion merchandising — spent six months in a study-away program in Milan, Italy. While … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight
This year the Marketing Department has had a major impact on the Springfield and Moore, Okla., communities. The MSU Marketing Club held its third annual car show to benefit Convoy of Hope in April and Dr. Ron Clark mobilized quickly to create t-shirts to benefit those affected by a tornado in Moore, Okla., in May. The MSU Marketing Club — consisting of about 30 students — … [Read more...] about Marketing Club and Marketing Department make an IMPACT