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NUBS 2010 - Innovations in Undergraduate Programs: International Expansion and Developing Student Leaders: April 8-9, 2010

Welcome

Welcome to the NUBS Symposium 2010 planning website.  The 2010 NUBS Symposium, Innovations in Undergraduate Programs: International Expansion and Developing Student Leaders will be held at The Ohio State University at the Fisher College of Business in Columbus, Ohio from April 8-9, 2010. 

The conference will take place on The Ohio State University campus – beginning Thursday evening with a reception, dinner and optional tour of the Ohio Stadium.  The conference sessions on Friday will be held at the Blackwell Inn, with lunch served at the newly renovated Thompson Library.  The evening will be a time to unwind and catch up with colleagues, featuring a wine-tasting reception at the Blackwell Inn.

Columbus is the capital of the state of Ohio and features a world-class zoo, cultural events, and much more.  Please check out Experience Columbus for more details.

Call for Programs

Presentation proposals were accepted through January 29, 2010. Thanks to all who submitted proposals and presented at the event!

Program
Time/Date Event Location
April 8, 2010
9:00-1:00pm Optional tour of campus; lunch - TBD
 
2:00-5:00pm Check-in and pictures The Blackwell Inn
5:30-6:30pm Cocktail reception (check-in and pics) Ohio Stadium
6:30-8:30pm Welcome Dinner and Entertainment Ohio Stadium
  Welcome - Dr. Rao Unnava  
  Keynote - Dr. Jay Barney  
8:30pm Tour of Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium
     
April 9, 2010
7:30-8:30am Breakfast Pfahl Hall
8:30-8:55am Welcome and Introductions Pfahl Hall
9:00-10:00am Session One  
10:00-10:15am Break  
10:15-11:15am Session Two  
11:15-noon Tour Fisher College of Business  
12:15-1:30pm Lunch - Discussion Topics
Thompson Library
1:45-2:45pm Session Three  
3:00-3:45pm UNC UG Survey  
3:45-4:30pm Open session: associate deans/program managers (asst dean/directors) and other b-school professionals  
4:35-5:00pm Business Meeting  
6:30pm Wine Tasting The Blackwell
7:30pm Dinner The Blackwell

 

Accommodations

The Blackwell Inn, located on Fisher's campus, is holding rooms for April 8 & 9 at a rate of $131.00 until Tuesday, March 9, 2010.  The Blackwell Inn is centrally located and close to all of the events and sessions included in the conference.

You can make reservations on-line at the NUBS group reservation page.

The Blackwell Inn staff will contact you after your registration is complete to obtain your credit card information.

Transportation

There are several options for transportation from Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) to The Blackwell Inn.

The Blackwell Inn offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel.  The Blackwell Inn charges $10 per reservation for the shuttle and advanced reservations are needed.  Please contact The Blackwell Inn or visit their website for more details.

Additional taxi and shuttle services can be found at the airport.  The typical taxi fare is approximately $25 to the OSU campus from the airport. A list of other transportation services can be found at the Port Columbus website.

Campus Maps and Directions

Directions and maps to the Fisher College of Business are available online.

Specific directions and maps to the Blackwell Inn are also available.

Fisher College of Business Contacts

Jacqueline Elcik, Executive Director
Rao Unnava, Associate Dean

Fisher College of Business
Undergraduate Programs and Advising Office
120 Schoenbaum Hall
Columbus, Ohio 43210
614.292.9930

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