2008 International Collegiate Conference (Pictures coming soon)

Thanks to all who attended the 30th Annual AMA International Collegiate Conference!  Over 1300 faculty advisors and college students convened in New Orleans for three days of career information, networking, and fun!  Highlights included:

Thursday night Opening Session Keynote Speaker Kevin Snyder from Campuspeaks! Kevin Snyder developed an early fascination with The Price Is Right game show in high school.  In college his obsession continued and he actually arranged his class schedule and never missed an episode.  He even skipped his college graduation, traveling cross-country to meet Bob Barker and be on The Price is Right. “Passion, Persistence & The Price is Right!" was an entertaining, motivational and engaging presentation leaving audiences energized, empowered and inspired to pursue their dreams!  Kevin brilliantly connected his amazing story to help others focus on achieving goals through determination, finding passion in their lives and explore how obstacles can actually be used to empower ourselves.  It is a true story of how passion, persistence and a game show personally changed his life.

Friday Morning Case Competition Keynote Speaker Doug Hughes from McGraw-Hill/Irwin!  Doug spoke about the Digital Transformation: Teaching Today's Digital Learners.

Saturday Morning Team Building Sessions with Jim Reed! These sessions are designed to build a spirit of cooperation and team work within your chapter.

Thanks to all our Experience Speaks Presenters

Mark Houston, Texas Christian University, The "Other" Side of the Podium: Pursuing a Career as a Marketing Teacher and Researcher

Malcolm Schwart, Trumpet Group Advertising

Kevin Snyder, Campuspeak, Inc, Mastering the Art of Effective Communication

Michael McCullough, Miami Heat, Marketing a Professional Sports Team "When You're White Hot and When You're Not"

La'Shica Salter-Velazquez, Wal-Mart, Growing a Successful Career with a Marketing Degree

Jim Logrando, Redeye Distribution, Indie Label Marketing in a Major Label World

David Thomas, Integritalk, Leadership's Indispensable Ingredient

Angela Morsa, Active Integrated Marketing, Success Strategies for Your Marketing Career

Paul Bellantone, PPAI, Engaging People to Build Brand Experiences: The Unique Power of Promotional Products

Daniel Cramer and Kimberly Wilson, ESPN, ESPN: Marketing the Worldwide Leader

Manuel Delgado, Agua Marketing, Multicultural Marketing:Thriving in the New America

Thank you to all the Chapters that presented a Leadership Session

Programming and Speakers
Bridgewater State College
Portland State University
Duquesne University
Plattsburgh State University

Fundraising
Temple University
University of South Florida
Ohio Northern University
Youngstown State University

Session for New and Revitalized Chapters
University of Cincinnati
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Recruiting New Members
Quinnipiac University
University of Pennsylvania

Chapter Plan and Annual Report
Florida International University
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Thank you to our 2008 Conference Co-Chairs Victoria Panzer, University of South Florida and Tim Dugan Birrittella, Florida International University

Thank you to our Collegiate Career Partners!
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, PPAI, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Vector Marketing Corporation, Smuckers, and Walgreens

The 31st Annual AMA International Collegiate Conference will be held March 26-28, 2009 at the Hilton Riverside Hotel, New Orleans LA!!!