Business Week, known as B-Week, is an annual celebration of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business and its community. Sponsored by Union Pacific, the tradition began more than 100 years ago in 1921 as BizAd Day.
Today, B-Week features events organized by the Nebraska Business Student Advisory Board in collaboration with units throughout the college. Open to students, faculty and staff, this year’s events will take place Sept. 14-17 and provide opportunities for students to connect, have fun and learn about college resources.
“B-Week brings the college community together and gets students more involved in the College of Business. Events give students the opportunity to connect with peers, learn about professional and academic opportunities, discover available resources, and feel a stronger sense of belonging," said Student Advisory Board President Kara Mack, a senior finance and management major from Overland Park, Kansas.
Held throughout Howard L. Hawks Hall and its outdoor spaces, the week’s events include:
Monday, Sept. 14
- Donut Forget About Tutoring – 8:30-11:30 a.m., South Lobby by BASE on the first floor. Enjoy a donut, learn about free tutoring for business classes from the Teaching and Learning Center.
- Vision Boards – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Henrickson Family Atrium on the second floor. Meet members of the Student Advisory Board (SAB) and create a vision board for a successful semester.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
- Professional LinkedIn Headshot Photos – 9 a.m.-1 p.m., HLH 111. Dress professionally and have a headshot taken for LinkedIn and Handshake profiles as you prepare to search for internships and jobs.
- Pop On In for a Bubblr and Popcorn – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the North Lobby by the Business Career Center on the first floor. Enjoy popcorn and a drink while learning about upcoming career fairs and resources available through the center.
- Startup Your Semester With a Sweet Treat – 1-3 p.m., Welcome Center desk by the Trading Room on the first floor. Enjoy a cupcake from a student entrepreneur's bakery and learn about opportunities through the Center for Entrepreneurship.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
- Student Involvement Fair – 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Henrickson Family Atrium on the second floor. Learn about business-related recognized student organizations, study abroad programs and other ways to get involved.
- Spin the Wheel – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Henrickson Family Atrium on the second floor. Meet members of the Student Advisory Board and spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes while learning how to get involved in the college.
- Business & Law Panel – 3:30-5 p.m., HLH 202. Hear three professionals share their experiences in law-related business careers: Josh Norton of Koley Jessen, Ryan Tobin of Big Red Development and Lynne Werner of FNBO.
Thursday, Sept. 17
- Student Tailgate – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., or while supplies last, Acklie Courtyard in the lower level. Enjoy hot dogs, chips and drinks with SAB students. The event will move indoors in case of inclement weather.
“We appreciate Union Pacific and the College of Business for supporting this week of events for the students who will lead or work in businesses in the future. We would love to see all of our College of Business students taking advantage of these events and resources," Mack said.
Learn more about B-Week and its events at: https://business.unl.edu/bweek/
