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In the News: John Wendt on Horse Racing Doping Sweep
In the NewsDepartment of Ethics and Business Law Professor Emeritus John Wendt authored an article published in Sports Litigation Alert Dec. 16. In "Racing to the Finish: The Close of the Federal Horse Racing Doping Sweep," Wendt analyzes court cases against a veterinarian who was accused of working in a horse doping operation. From the article: In…
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In the News: David Vang on New IRS Regulations for PayPal and Venmo Users
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Finance Professor David Vang recently spoke with Fox 9 about the new regulations that the IRS will implement for third-party payment apps like Venmo and PayPal, and provided important recommendations to users. From the story: University of St. Thomas Finance Professor David Vang suggests keeping track of receipts and setting up… -
Podcast: In the Key of D with Guest Jim Cuene
In the NewsMarketing professor Gino Giovannelli and co-host Kathy Hollenhorst talk with CEO Jim Cuene of Fahren about his inspiration for his consulting company and what digital transformation has to offer. Q. What inspired you to start your own business consultancy?A. I grew up the son of a small business owner, and I saw how much small… -
In the News: Community Entrepreneurship Program Featured in Star Tribune
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas Community Entrepreneurship Program – offered in conjunction with the Opus College of Business, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Center – was recently highlighted by Star Tribune columnist Jennifer Brooks for its impact on the local business community while providing hands-on learning for students. From the story: The… -
In the News: Timothy Sielaff on Nurses' Demands for Better Working Conditions
In the NewsDr. Timothy Sielaff, an executive fellow and health care management educator at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Star Tribune to provide insight into the latest planned nursing strike, including what is at stake for future contracts and vacancies. From the story: "While the financial issues are real… -
Fowler Business Concept Challenge Participant Payton Maas Interviewed by WCCO Radio
Business & LawFowler Business Concept Challenge participant Payton Maas was interviewed by Vineeta Sawkar of WCCO Radio. Maas' concept is Conversation Candles, which sells gift boxes designed to stimulate memories through scent for people with dementia. Moss volunteered for nonprofit Resounding Voices in Rochester, a choir for dementia patients. The singers have a conversation hour afterward, and… -
In the News: David Vang on Holiday Sales Starting Earlier Each Year
In the NewsFinance professor David Vang spoke with KARE 11 about the reasons why the holiday sales season keeps moving earlier each year. From the story: "A lot of the retailers like Target and Walmart and so forth actually wound up with a lot of excess inventory they just simply weren't able to unload,” University of St.… -
In the News: John Wendt on Horse Doping Trials
In the NewsDepartment of Ethics and Business Law Professor Emeritus John Wendt authored an article published in Sports Litigation Alert last week. In "The Consequences of Doping in Horse Racing," Wendt analyzes court cases against a veterinarian who was accused of working in a horse doping operation. From the article: These cases all stem back to March… -
In the News: David Vang on Pool Contractor Accusations
In the NewsOpus College of Business Finance Professor David Vang spoke with WCCO-TV on recent allegations of a local pool contractor taking thousands of dollars from families without finishing the work. From the article: Regarding the federal loans, Vang said, "You could use it directly for payroll expense, you also could use it for paying interest on… -
In the News: David Vang on Gas Prices, Economy
In the NewsOpus College of Business Finance Professor David Vang spoke with WCCO-TV on the recent promotion by a Forest Lake, Minnesota, gas station. The station briefly lowered its gas prices to $2.38 per gallon, with many residents taking advantage. From the story: Professor David Vang with the University of St. Thomas' Department of Finance says part…