1. Miscellaneous Announcements (Spring, 2019)
Wayne Smith, Ph.D.
Department of Management

2. CSUN “MACSUN” Club
“MACSUN” (Management Association at CSUN) is a student-run club/organization for those interested in a variety of careers, especially student-professionals with a keep interest in management
Been around for while…strong ties and links to the professional community and MACSUN alumni
Informal meetings and mixers
Technical presentations
Leadership opportunities
Professional development
More info?
Facebook (et. al):
First meeting is usually a “meet and greet” (date/time is tbd)

3. CSUN “Matador HR” Club
“Matador HR” is a student-run club/organization for those interested in a career as an HR professional
Strong ties and links to PIHRA (the main professional organization)
Technical meetings (first Tuesday morning of each month at the Woodland Hills Country Club)
Recurring, informal mixers (e.g., Bogie’s in Westlake Village)
Special PIHRA “Young Professionals” events
Professional development (e.g., prep for the SHRM certification)
First meeting: tbd
More info?
Instagram:
Facebook:
President: Jeanette Dall (primary)
Vice-President: Jaspreet Kaur

4. CSUN Nazarian “Industry Night”
“Industry Night” (like a Career-fair, but better)
Wed., Feb. 6th, 2019, 3pm-6pm (tentative), USU Northridge Center
ACCT/IS students can go too, but they primarily go to “Meet the Firms”
Tue., Feb. 19th, 2019 (tentative), 6pm – 9pm (Odyssey Restaurant)
All are ‘Dress to Impress’ event(s)
Connect with the Nazarian Career office (Business) or EY Office (Acct./IS) early for workshops, resume book, business cards, internships, etc.
Craig Oka (Nazarian Continuing Ed. & Prof. Development Center Director)
Office: BB2234, Phone: ,

5. CSUN Nazarian MBA Open House
Sat. Mar. 9th, 2018, 6:00pm, 9:45am – 1:30pm, location (tbd)
Some munchies
Good information (regardless of intent or ultimate destination)
MBA, MST, MSRE, MPAcc, DBA
Advance registration requested
Event info and Registration
General info

6. Nazarian College Case Competition
“Case Competition” is open to all Nazarian students
Student-teams self-selected (min. of 2, max of 4)
$4,000 first prize, $2,500 second, $1,500 third
Faculty are mentors
All final round judges are local business executives
Key dates:
“Intent to Complete” form: (tbd)
Pick up forms at (tbd) …
Final Round Competition: (tbd)
More info?

7. CSUN “Bullring”
“Bullring” Competition for budding entrepreneurs/new ventures
$20,000 first prize, $10,000 second, $5,000 third
Top team gets in-kind legal startup support
All 20 finalist teams each receive a cash award ($250)
Key dates:
Kickoff/Info: (tbd) …
Final round is on Tue. Apr. 23rd, 2019, USU Grand Salon
RSVP/Register (Eventbright) on
More info?
Ryan Holbrook (Entrepreneurship Program Director)
Office: BB3234, Phone: ,

8. CSUN Nazarian “Portfolio Class”
Nazarian students manage three investment funds for the University
Nazarian students make recommendations on how to invest money
The source of the money are the on-campus vending machines, Arbor Grill, etc.
~$3.3MM Blue-chip/conservative (mostly stocks)
~$1.5MM Development/growth (mostly ETF and related vehicles)
~$0.25 MM Social Responsibility/Sustainability/Eco-friendly initiatives
Open to Nazarian students from all majors
Diversity leads to strength—investments are no different (we want all majors)
Need a 3.5 GPA and a passing grade in FIN 303 (aim for an A or B, please)
Application Details:
FIN 491ABH
You can also inquire in the Finance office—JH3125