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News Briefs
Among the Best Business Schools
 The Tippie College of Business Undergraduate Program moved up in this year's rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The College is ranked 17th among public universities and 28th overall.
Fewer Young Americans Owning Homes
 Two powerful social and economic forces—economic uncertainty and and delayed marriage—are behind a decades-long slump in home ownership among young people, according to UI economist Martin Gervais.
More Effective Marketing Strategy: Target 'Talkative' Social Media Users
 A new study by professor of marketing Gary Russell finds that social media users with small numbers of friends might be more influential with their online network of acquaintances than those with larger numbers of friends.
Rynes Receives SHRM Research Award
 Sara Rynes, the John F. Murray professor of management and organizations, is this year's recipient of the 2011 Michael R. Losey Human Resource Research Award.
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Tippie in the News
Stewart Shares Handshake Expertise with Kathy Lee and Hoda
(The Today Show, September 15)
 Management and Organizations Professor Greg Stewart visited "The Today Show" to discuss the importance of a firm handshake in today's business culture.
Finance Alumnus Named Head of Boston Scientific
(Bloomberg Businessweek, September 14)
 Michael Mahoney, BBA87, was named CEO of the world's second-largest maker of implantable heart devices.
Upcoming Events
 Kansas City Alumni Event
Tuesday, November 8
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
AMC Theater
1400 Main Street
Details
 Family Weekend 2011
Friday, November 1
4:30 0 6:30 p.m.
Howe Galleria, PBB
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more news and events
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Executive MBA Information Sessions
The Tippie Executive MBA Program is offering information sessions across the state of Iowa where you can learn more about the Executive MBA degree program. Join us for lunch or dinner at one of these locations:
Cedar Falls - Nov. 7
noon-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m.
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Ferrari's Ristorante
Park Place Event Centre
1521 Technology Pkwy. |
Cedar Rapids - Nov. 16
noon-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. |
Cedar Rapids Country Club
550-27th St. Dr. SE |
Des Moines - Oct. 21, Nov. 4,
Nov. 18, or Dec. 2
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Pappajohn Education Center
1200 Grand Ave. |
Dubuque - Oct. 21
noon-1 p.m. |
Dubuque Golf & Country Club
1800 Randall Place |
Dubuque - Nov. 3 or Nov. 15
6-7 p.m. |
Dubuque Golf & Country Club
1800 Randall Place |
Iowa City - Oct. 29, Nov. 11,
Nov. 19, Dec. 2, or Dec. 10
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Pomerantz Center
213 North Clinton Street |
Iowa City - Nov. 1 or Nov. 10
6-7 p.m. |
University Club
1360 Melrose Ave. |
Muscatine - Nov. 8 or 17
6-7 p.m. |
Geneva Golf & Country Club
3100 Bidwell Rd. |
Pleasant Valley (Davenport area) - Nov. 9
noon-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. |
Davenport Country Club
25500 Valley Dr. |
West Des Moines - Nov. 2
noon-1 p.m. |
Des Moines Golf & Country Club
1600 Jordan Creek Pkwy. |
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