The Frank Center is looking for motivated, talented Tippie students who want to polish their communication skills and help their peers succeed! Tutors must have successfully completed BCaP before Fall 2020. For more information, contact Frank Center Assistant Director Mark Petterson
The Judith R. Frank Business Communication Center is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Mary Thomas Prappas Business Ethics Essay Competition.
1st Place ($3000 Prize) – Xinwen Zhang
2nd Place ($2000 Prize) – Maggie Norland
3rd Place ($1000 Prize) – Zahra Aalabdulrasul
Top three essays were chosen from a pool of finalists, and judged by members of the local business community. The essay prompt can be found here.
About Mary Thomas Prappas:
Mary Thomas Prappas was raised in the Cedar Rapids community. She was the first in her family to earn a college degree, graduating from Iowa in 1949. Mary was one of 35 women who earned a business degree that year. Mary met her husband Dempsey in 1948, settling in Iowa City in their later years. With Dempsey’s passing in 2015, Mary lost a lifetime partner and the university an avid champion of ethical legal and business practice.
All students are invited to attend these 45-minute workshops, sponsored by the Frank Business Communication Center. Experienced Frank Center tutors will share tips and give feedback on the assignments specific to Intro to MGMT, Intro to MKTG, and BCaP.
No RSVP required, but space is limited, so plan to arrive early.
Intro to MGMT Team Project #2
Thursday 10/31 10am S401
Monday 11/4 2:30pm C125
Intro to MKTG Team Project Part 2
Monday 11/4 10:45am W401
Tuesday 11/5 2pm W401
BCaP Report Deck
Friday 11/8 11:30am W401
Tuesday 11/12 3pm W401
For more information, contact Frank Center Assistant Director Mark Petterson.
All BCaP students are invited to attend a 45-minute Elevator Pitch workshop, sponsored by the Frank Business Communication Center. Experienced Frank Center tutors will share tips and give feedback on the Elevator Pitch assignment.
There are two sessions. No RSVP required, but space is limited, so plan to arrive early.
Friday, October 4
11:30am
W181 PBB
Tuesday, October 8
11:00am
C332 PBB
For more information, contact Frank Center Assistant Director Mark Petterson.
All BCaP students are invited to attend a 45-minute Internal Memo workshop, sponsored by the Frank Business Communication Center. Experienced Frank Center tutors will share tips and give feedback on the Internal Memo assignment.
No RSVP required, but space is limited, so plan to arrive early.
Tuesday, September 24
3:30pm
S401 PBB
For more information, contact Frank Center Assistant Director Mark Petterson.
The Frank Business Communication Center opens on Tuesday, September 3rd. Communication is consistently ranked among the top 10 skills employers look for when hiring. Develop the skills of a business leader by working with the Frank Business Communication Center to hone your writing, speaking, and visual design skills. Make an appointment now @ https://tippie.mywconline.com/
Email Frank Center Assistant Director Mark Petterson with any questions.
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108 John Pappajohn Business Building
Iowa City, IA 52242-1994