Lutgert College of Business

Professor Laura Birou received the Supply Chain Forum of Southwest Florida’s 2021 Difference Maker Award

November 18, 2021 / Lutgert News / Tags: 2021, Award, Center for Supply Chain Excellence, Supply Chain Management

Professor Laura Birou, Alico Chair in Supply Chain Management received the Supply Chain Forum of Southwest Florida’s 2021 Difference Maker award. This award is given once a year to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Forum and to the thought and practice of Supply Chain. Professor Birou has made significant contributions in the development and implementation of the Supply Chain Management program at FGCU and has actively mentored students in the program. Congratulations Dr. Birou!

Team LCOB at Walk for Wishes

October 02, 2021 / Lutgert News / Tags: 2021, charity, community, fundraising, volunteer

A team from the Lutgert College of Business participated in the Fort Myers Walk for Wishes on Saturday, October 2, at Jet Blue Park. The Walk for Wishes® is a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser that supports granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. It’s a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, organizations, donors and friends. Lutgert College was able to raise $1,905 in donations for this event. Two other FGCU teams, the Honors College and Chi Omega, also participated and together raised $1,670. Combined, FGCU placed third in company donations and raised enough donations to sponsor one wish for a child in the Spring of 2022. All together the 11th Annual Walk for Wishes raised over $140,000, enough to grant 23 wishes to children in the Southwest Florida community. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 wishes worldwide for children with critical illnesses.

Management Department Chair Named to Gulfshore Business '40 Under 40'

September 02, 2021 / Lutgert News / Tags: 2021, 40 Under 40, Award, Management

Each year Gulfshore Business magazine publishes a list of 40 business professionals under the age of 40 who are noteworthy for their accomplishments and contributions to the Southwest Florida community. This year, we are thrilled that our own Dr. Jenny Manegold made the list! Dr. Manegold is an Associate Professor, Chair of the Management Department, and founding director of the Southwest Florida Leadership Institute. Her course offerings typically include service-learning projects which allow students to give back to the community, and her published research covers topics from organizational justice to mentoring and teams. Manegold is also a member of the SWFL FutureMakers Coalition and a sought-after guest speaker for community groups. “I love working in higher education,” she said, when asked about her future aspirations. “I may continue along a university administrative track as a long-term career option. More immediately, I plan to continue to seek opportunities to serve others, build stronger community partnerships and help create innovative university programs.” More information on this year's 40 Under 40, can be found on Gulfshore Business’s website. www.gulfshorebusiness.com/2021-40-under-40-2