Student
Stars
Eduardo Alvarez BS in Business, Marketing and Advertising Major, 2013 Eduardo, a marketing, advertising, and international business student, has embraced activities that have allowed him to lead. He has served as president of the Latino Student Union. “The chance to work with the chancellor and campus administration was a great opportunity,” Eduardo said. He has also served as a student government senator and an associate justice. In these roles, Eduardo met Indiana University President Michael McRobbie and the Indiana University Board of Trustees. “It was educational and interesting to see first-hand how the university works and how students can influence what happens on campus.” Eduardo began as an international business major. After taking his introductory business courses, he realized he really enjoyed marketing and advertising, too. “In the marketing and advertising program, we participate in so many projects and competitions that we get plenty of hands-on experience,” Eduardo explained. In fact, last year Eduardo’s team placed fifth in the Echo Marketing Challenge. Eduardo especially enjoys his marketing and advertising professors’ interactive teaching styles. “They make every class fun and interesting,” said Eduardo. Leighton School faculty in other disciplines have made strong, positive impressions, too. “Accounting was a very hard class for me, but it was not impossible because my professor was very supportive and encouraging.” As a senior, Eduardo is grateful for his experiences at IU South Bend and the Leighton School. “It’s a great school in its own right,” Eduardo said. “I’ve had amazing opportunities and experiences.” 32 Judd Leighton School of business AND economics i Annual Review
Ali Hassan El-Ammori BS in Economics, 2012 Ali puts his business savvy to use every day in the family wholesale distribution business. “The Leighton School really prepared me to take this company to a new level,” Ali said. As director of operations, Ali is charged with business growth. He’s confident he will be successful, in part because at the Leighton School he gained the skills and confidence he needed to achieve his goals. “The Leighton School faculty and staff were eager for me to succeed,” Ali remarked, “They encouraged me every step of the way.” In addition, Ali appreciated that his professors brought their experiences in the field into the classroom to help him understand how concepts taught in the classroom applied in the real business world. “I use these concepts everyday on the job.” But perhaps the biggest advantage, he says is, “my professors have become lifelong friends and mentors. I still talk to them today. And you can’t put a price on that!”