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University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) will hold its annual "Professor for a Day" event on Wednesday, October 1.

"Professor for a Day" is a yearly event hosted by the School which is dedicated to providing business and economics students opportunities to meet with LSBE alumni and talk with them about career choices and opportunities.

The day will begin at 8 a.m. in the UMD Weber Music Hall with a presentation by Joel Labovitz, former CEO of the Maurices clothing chain, and LSBE alumnus and benefactor. Chancellor Kathryn A. Martin will welcome everyone and introduce Mr Labovitz.

Seventeen UMD LSBE alumni will be guest speakers in business and economics classes through-out the day.

In addition two panel discussions will be held:
11 a.m. "Marketing Yourself for Today's Workforce" SBE 140
2 p.m. "Marketing Trends and Ethics" Library 409

The public is cordially invited to the 8 a.m. presentation by Mr. Labovitz. Admission is free.

PROFESSOR FOR A DAY - 2003
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS WITH CURRENT POSITION

RICHARD AHMANN III - PRESIDENT

RJA COMPANIES
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
'74 PSYCHOLOGY
'74 MANAGEMENT

DONNY (DONALD) BARNES - OWNER

PARADIGM RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC.
PRINCETON, MN
'92 COMMUNICATIONS
'99 MANAGEMENT

CHARLES CHAIRS - AGENT

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
DULUTH, MN
'75 MANAGEMENT

LORI COLLARD - DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

MINNESOTA POWER
DULUTH, MN
'78 ECONOMICS

JIM DENNEY - PARTNER

RSM MC GLADREY
DULUTH, MN
'80 ACCOUNTING

TROY DUNCAN - SENIOR MANAGER

GRANT THORNTON & CO.
ST. PAUL, MN
'92 ACCOUNTING

TODD FEDORA - VICE PRESIDENT COMMERICIAL BANKING

M & I BANK
DULUTH, MN
'87 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

LESLIE HANNA - CONTROLLER

PLAZA HOLDING CO.
DULUTH, MN
'93 ACCOUNTING

CHRISTOPHER LANE - SALES

ASTAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS
DULUTH, MN
'88 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

STEPHEN LAURING - DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

GENERAL MILLS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
'83 ECONOMICS

CHIRS MAHAI - CEO

AVEUS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
'83 MBA

DAVID MCMILLAN - SR. VICE PRESIDENT

ALLETE
DULUTH, MN
'83 ECONOMICS AND HISTORY
'87 LAW

NORMAN MEARS - PRESIDENT

RAVE SPORTS
ST. PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, MN
'70 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

AMIR PERMEH - SALES REPRESENTATIVE

HERSHEY FOODS
DULUTH, MN
'01 MARKETING

JEFFREY SCISSONS - RESEARCH ANALYST

NORTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT
DULUTH, MN
'00 FINANCE

JENNIFER SMITH - STAFF AUDITOR

EIKILL & SCHILLING
DULUTH, MN
'99 ACCOUNTING

CHRIS STEELE - RETIRED SR. VICE PRESIDENT

'80 ACCOUNTING
BEST BUY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN