On Tuesday, Oct. 16, area leaders of local nonprofit organizations are invited to come together to learn how to better navigate the challenges they face. The Nonprofit Governance Symposium, ... Continue Reading Symposium To Help Leaders Steer…
Science Fiction Writer Lectures on “Writing for Computer Games” Award-winning author Canfield discusses how nonlinear storytelling allows players to choose their own adventures
Award-winning science fiction/fantasy writer and computational linguist Tracy Canfield, author of the new computer game “I, Cyborg,” and whose short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines and ... Continue Reading Science Fiction Writer Lectures on…
Shenandoah University Hosts 10th Annual Business Symposium, March 30 Entrepreneur, Author and Media Personality Randi Zuckerberg Serves as Keynote Speaker
Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business will host its 10th Annual Business Symposium on Friday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Halpin-Harrison Hall on main campus. The event ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Hosts 10th Annual…
Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School Of Business To Host Morality And Capitalism Panel On Oct. 5 Guest Speakers To Address The Practice Of Responsible Capitalism
Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business will hold a panel discussion on Morality and Capitalism at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium (1460 ... Continue Reading Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School…
Veteran Of The Washington Post To Speak At Shenandoah University On Oct. 26 Leonard “Len” Shapiro To Address His Experiences Throughout A Lifetime In Journalism
(PHOTO: Courtesy of Jeff Miller, UW-Madison) Leonard “Len” Shapiro, former reporter, editor and columnist for The Washington Post, will speak at Shenandoah University at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. ... Continue Reading Veteran Of The Washington Post…
Co-Founder of Saturna Capital Opened 2016 Byrd Distinguished Lecture Series Nicholas Kaiser presented “Faith-based and sustainable investing: 30 years of Amana Income Fund”
Nicholas Kaiser is the president and a trustee of Saturna Capital’s affiliated U.S. public investment trusts: Amana Mutual Funds Trust and Saturna Investment Trust. He is a director of the parent ... Continue Reading Co-Founder of Saturna Capital Opened…
Co-Founder and CEO of Indus Hospital to Speak at Shenandoah University Events in September Presentations To Address The Changing Paradigm of Health Care Delivery
UPDATE: Please be advised the Distinguished Lecture Series events featuring Dr. Abdul Bari Khan scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 28, will not take place because of scheduling ... Continue Reading Co-Founder and CEO of Indus…
Co-Founder of Saturna Capital to Speak at Shenandoah University on Sept. 19 Presentation Will Address Faith-based And Sustainable Investing
Nicholas Kaiser, co-founder, director, chairman, chief investment officer and equity portfolio manager of Saturna Capital Corporation, will speak at Shenandoah University's Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School ... Continue Reading Co-Founder of Saturna Capital to…
From the archives: President of NFL Players, Inc. Presents “NFL Players: The Business Behind the Athletes.”
Ahmad Nassar, president of NFL Players Incorporated, spoke at Shenandoah University's Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson ... Continue Reading From the archives: President of…
The Business of Show Business
Tony Award-winning actress, singer and stage director Phylicia Rashad, a household name as a result of her role as Clair Huxtable on the NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show,” braved Winter Storm Jonas on ... Continue Reading The Business of Show Business
From the Archives: Phylicia Rashad presents, “The Business of Show Business.”
Tony Award-winning actress, singer and stage director Phylicia Rashad, a household name as a result of her role as Clair Huxtable on the NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show,” spoke at Shenandoah University's ... Continue Reading From the Archives: Phylicia Rashad…
From the archives: Founding CTO of Priceline.com presents, “Startup Shutdown: When you do everything right and you still fail.”
Timothy “Scott” Case, a technologist, entrepreneur and inventor, spoke at Shenandoah University's Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 in Halpin-Harrison Hall, ... Continue Reading From the archives: Founding CTO…
IMF Deputy Director to Address China’s Economic Outlook
Dr. Markus Rodlauer, deputy director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Asia and Pacific Department (APD), will speak at Shenandoah University's Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business at 4 p.m. ... Continue Reading IMF Deputy Director to Address…
Norm Nixon: Not Your Typical Entrepreneur
For Norm Nixon, success isn’t just a business proposition. So when he talks about being a good business person or entrepreneur, he tends to take a more holistic approach. He’s not a ... Continue Reading Norm Nixon: Not Your Typical…
State Official Shares Wisdom
Photos by Caleb Forsythe/ Shenandoah University Ask Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones what he would do if he could do only one thing to improve the state’s economy and he has a ... Continue Reading State Official Shares Wisdom
Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones to Speak at Shenandoah
Maurice Jones, secretary of commerce and trade for the State of Virginia, will speak at Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in ... Continue Reading Virginia Secretary of Commerce and…
Trex CEO to Present ‘Lessons Learned the Hard Way’
Ronald Kaplan, chief executive officer of Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking products, will present “Leadership: Lessons Learned the Hard Way” at 5:30 p.m. on ... Continue Reading Trex CEO to Present ‘Lessons…
Dick Durrance to Present ‘Dream Like A Champion’ on Jan. 31
Dick Durrance, Olympic hopeful ski racing champion, award-winning National Geographic photographer and successful business owner, shares his insights for entrepreneurial success in “Dream Like a ... Continue Reading Dick Durrance to Present ‘Dream…
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Founder Accepts Entrepreneurship Award
Tim League, founder of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, headlined entrepreneurship week, with a Q&A session. League was also be presented with the Entrepreneur of the Year award and shared his advice for ... Continue Reading Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Founder Accepts…
Shenandoah University To Host Former Circuit City CEO
As part of the Byrd Distinguished Lecture Series, the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business will host a presentation and book signing with Alan Wurtzel, former CEO of Circuit City, on Monday, Oct. 22, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Host Former…