June 18, 2013
by Angela

Update: Summer LPDC Hours and LMAS Social

For the next two weeks, Jerry will be available for consultations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Jerry will also be available this Friday (6/21) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  To schedule a consultation, send an e-mail to eylpdc@niu.edu or stop by BH 339.

Also, remember that next Wednesday (6/26) is the LMAS Social at Fatty’s from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The Department will provide food and soda (or pop, if you prefer), so take some time out of your busy schedules to relax and socialize with your fellow students and to bid farewell to those graduating this summer!

Please RSVP with Kristy (kross1@niu.edu) by this Thursday (6/20).  We hope to see you all there!

June 11, 2013
by Angela

Spotted: Dr. Tim West in NIU Today

Check out this article featured on the NIU homepage about Dr. West’s ACCY 679 debates!  Here’s a preview:

“The link between debate and accounting, West said, is the ability to communicate effectively in the changing business world where accounting professionals are valued according to their ability to communicate and their critical thinking skills.  Through this project, West hopes to prepare his students by combining traditional education with innovative methods that have practical use in their futures.”

May 29, 2013
by Angela

Q Center Launch: Jen’s Follow-up

Happy Wednesday, LMAS students!  Check out Jen’s follow-up thoughts on the Q Center launch (as well as more pics of you all working through the challenges).

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It’s hard to believe that we are almost two weeks into the summer session.  Time flies when you’re having fun.  I really enjoyed meeting everyone at the Q Center, and I look forward to seeing you today or Thursday in the Professional Written Communications workshop. Continue Reading →

May 16, 2013
by Angela

Q Center Launch: Jerry’s Recap

Welcome to our new LMAS students!  Jen, Jeff, Jerry, and I hope that you all had a wonderful time at the Q Center launch yesterday.  Here’s a brief recap from Jerry along with some action shots of your team challenges.  You can also check back next week for some follow-up thoughts from Jen.

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I had a great time meeting you all at the LMAS launch yesterday at the Q Center.  The Q Center staff did a wonderful job of getting the energy up early and keeping it high all day.  This made interaction with all of you even more enjoyable.  Getting to know some of you during the activities was a fun experience for me throughout the day.  The drag racer building activity was particularly enjoyable, and seeing you compete through the planks puzzle was very entertaining.

Prepping for the LEGO derby challenge

Prepping for the LEGO derby challenge

LEGO derby pit challenge

LEGO derby pit challenge

Temporarily puzzled by the plank puzzle challenge

Temporarily puzzled by the plank puzzle challenge

The hours for the E&Y LPDC for the summer are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10am-4pm, so come in and see me!

I look forward to getting to know you all better over the course of the summer!

~Jerry (groot1@niu.edu)