College of Business Administration (CBA)

Message from the President (September 2024)

Greetings felloe Silver Eagles,

I hope this newsletter finds you well.  It is hard to believe another summer is behind us and a new school year is starting.  It is always exciting to reminisce about our college days, moving into the dorms, and the anticipation of a new year.    This year brings much excitement for UWL, with a new leader, Chancellor James Beeby, whose vision includes maintaining a student-centered institution with high-quality academics.  You can read more of Beeby's opening address here.

Our Annual Silver Eagles Meeting will be Saturday, October 5th (10:00am), as part of Homecoming Weekend.  It is always a fun time to come back to La Crosse, catch up with old friends, see what has changed on campus and downtown, and take in all of nature's beauty and activities the La Crosse area offers.  Attached you will find the minutes from the 2023 Annual Meeting.  If you are local to La Crosse, or planning to be in town for the weekend, please join us!  We will also be hosting a tailgate party after the Annual Meeting, prior to the 1pm football game against UW-Platteville.  Details to follow via email and posted on our social media channels (Facebook and LinkedIn).  

The Silver Eagles continue to focus on our mission: to serve, support, and advance the goals of students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse College of Business Administration.  A primary focus has been building upon our membership, as a means to keep alumni connected with the College of Business and grow the scholarship fund.  We are also expanding our efforts on building stronger relationships with La Crosse area and alumni owned businesses, to capitalize on opportunities for students.  We had a Silver Eagle social in the Chicagoland area in April.  Many thanks to Jeremy Richter ('94) for hosting us at Richter Studios in Highland Park, IL.

Please spread the word about the Silver Eagles and encourage fellow alumni to join.  While membership is free, the larger our membership, the more opportunities we will be able to bring to students and the College of Business.  Mark February 26, 2025 in your calendar, and join us for Take an Eagle to Breakfast (TAETB), an exceptional opportunity for students, and our largest source of income.  This event will be held in conjunction again with the UWL Spring Career & Internship Fair. To date, the Silver Eagles have awarded over $57,000 in scholarships!

The more engagement and the larger our membership, the more impactful we can be to the College of Business, students, alumni, and employers.  Stay connected with your Silver Eagles.  Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. Our website is continually updating, you can visit us HERE.  If you wish to get involved with the Silver Eagles, drop us an email at [email address].  As a Silver Eagle there are several ways to get involved from near and far.

Respectfully,

Mandi (McConnell) Hinrichs ('03)

SILVER EAGLE MEETING CALENDAR

March 6, 2025: Take an Eagle to Breakfast (TAETB)
     Sponsorship details coming soon
March 13, 2025: March Board Meeting 
September 4, 2025: September Board Meeting
October 2025: Family Weekend '25 Annual Meeting (date TBD)

2023-2024     Daniel Thiem            $1,000      Helgeson SE CBA Scholarship

2023-2024     Alissa St. Louis        $1,000      Silver Eagles Scholarship

2023-2024     Journey Malacina     $1,000     Silver Eagles Scholarship

2023-2024     Zeina Battah              $1,000     Silver Eagles Scholarship

2023-2024     Amanda Marshall      $1,000     In Honor of Sara Olson

2022 Progress Report to Members on our Scholarship Efforts.pdf

2022-23 Scholarship Recipient Testimonials.pdf

Sliver Eagle GUIDELINES 2023

Silver Eagles Board of Directors

Executive Committee
Mandi Hinrichs, '03, President
Mary Hericks, Vice President
Jennifer Walkowiak, Secretary
Greg Curti,  '85, Treasurer
Joe Chilsen, '87, Past President
TJ Brooks, Dean 

Additional Board Members
Joanna Binsfeld, '01
Dan Braund, '72
Joe Bucheger, '73
Steve Fleis, '74
Jeff Jensen, '70
Susan Pham, '88
David Ring, '84 & '95
Casey Severson, '19
Dan Wettstein, '73

Ex-officio
Taggert Brooks, Dean CBA

University Contacts
Taggert Brooks CBA Dean
Jeff Meyer, Development Officer, Dean's Office - CBA

Silver Eagles Committees

Governance Committee
This committee is a combination of the former bylaws and nominations committees and shall consist of at least three members of the Board, vice-president and the dean. The vice-president shall serve as the chairperson of the governance committee.

Mary Hericks - Chair
Taggert Brooks
Joanna Binsfeld
Greg Curti
David Ring

Marketing Committee
This committee shall consist of a chairperson from the Board, and at least two additional members of the Board, and a webmaster (does not have to be a member). This committee shall have membership, engagement, development and website subcommittees.

Mandi Hinrichs - Chair
Joe Bucheger 
Joe Chilsen
Susan Pham
Casey Severson
Jennifer Walkowiak
Dan Wettstein, '73
CBA Staff- Webmaster

Scholarship Committee
This committee shall consist of the dean (or designee), the Board president (or designee), and at least three members of the Board of directors. The dean (or designee) shall chair the committee. The Silver Eagles Scholarship Committee only makes recommendations regarding awarding scholarships and the Alumni & Friends Foundation has the final approval for all scholarships.

Taggert Brooks - Chair
Joanna Binsfeld
Greg Curti
Steve Fleis
Jeff Jensen

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