Anderson University Students in Free Enterprise
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July 1, 2008: Finish Line sponsors AU SIFE for 2008-09
Following a meetting with Greg Davis, Vice President for Store Operations, Finish Line has agreeded to continue their support of the Anderson University SIFE program as a project sponsor and the print sponsor for SIFE. This parternship offers unique opportunities for both SIFE and Finish Line.


May 22, 2008: AU SIFE Receives $5000 Madison County Community Foundation Grant

The Madison County Community Foundation award AU SIFE a $5,000 grant to help sustain their leadership structure for the upcoming year. Kelly Kaiser, VP of Sustainability, applied for and coordinated the work involved in applying for this grant.



May 17, 2008: 2008 SIFE USA National Exposition

The AU SIFE team competed in Chicago at the SIFE USA National Exposition May 13-15. A great opening round presentation by the AU team was defeated by the University of Arizona SIFE team, who went on to win the entire competition and become the USA National Champion. Much appreciation is expressed for all the 5,489 hours volunteered by over 100 students at AU. 26 projects positively and directly impacted 2,610 people in the surrounding community. The AU SIFE team has helped create 405 new jobs as a result of their projects. Thank you for all your hard work.

Additionally, the support of four Sam Walton Fellow faculty advisors was greatly appreciated. Dr. Michael Wiese of the Falls School of Business, and 19-year Sam Walton Fellow Faculty Advisor, was inducted into the Sam Walton Fellow Hall of Fame. His dedication and passion to helping students learn is extraordinary. The team appreciates all of his years of leadership as he has chosen step-down from his role as a Sam Walton Fellow, but pledges to stay involved with team's Consulting Services project.

Dr. Wendell Seaborne, Associate Professor of Management at the Falls School of Business, will become the new primary Sam Walton Fellow faculty advisor for the Anderson University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team. Seaborne will be entering his third year as a Sam Walton Fellow and will work alongside with Dr. Mark Motluck and Professor Emmett Dulaney to advise this student-run organization. Click here to view the entire SIFE leadership structure for the upcoming year.

March 29, 2008: 2008 Cincinnati Regional Champions
The AU SIFE team successful won the SIFE regional competition that took place in Cincinnati, OH on March 28, 2008. They advance to the National Exposition that will be held in Chicago, IL and take place on May 13-15, 2008.

Read the article on the AU website (click here).



April 1, 2008: New student leaders needed.

We are currently looking to fill manager and director positions within our program for the 2008-09 school year. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact Kelly Kaiser.