Furthermore, we believe in giving back to SMU’s Cox School of Business and continuing to honor those who serve by assisting local veteran programs.
We are a student association of veterans and supporters of veterans, committed to assisting each other in the transition from the military into a successful career in the private sector. We are dedicated to benefiting veterans and their families, providing networking opportunities for current Cox students and alumni, and to increasing veteran enrollment in the Cox School of Business.
11/12/2016
DALLAS, TX--SMU Cox Veterans in Business Club participated in the SMU Veterans Day luncheon with Faculty, Staff, and students Friday, November 11th in the Mack Ballroom, Umphrey Lee Center. The event featured a live band, USO presentation and a pinning ceremony for new SMU community veterans.
10/23/2016
DALLAS, TX--The Veterans in Business Club gathered at the Barley House, Friday night, 21 October to learn how Army veteran and successful entrepreneur, Joseph Kopser built his startup, Ridescout, the the steps he took to become the President of Moovel as well as Co-founder of Bunker Labs Austin. He was recently featured in Inc magazine. You can follow Joseph on Twitter .
Joseph Kopser (@JosephKopser) | Twitter Senaste Tweets från Joseph Kopser (). President global | Fan of | 20-yr Army Vet | Clean Energy | All while raising 3 daughters. Austin, TX
10/10/2016
CHICAGO, IL-- VIB's Marc Orgass and Brent Schiffer were two of many veterans representing SMU Cox at the 9th Annual MBA Veteran's Career Conference this past weekend. Pony up Chi-town!
09/30/2016
DALLAS, TX-- Members of the SMU Cox Veterans in Business Club enjoyed an intimate lunch with CEO, The Caine Group and Air National Guard Brigadier General John Caine and CEO, Mend, U.S. Navy Veteran Jonathan Clarke. The special guests offered advice on military to civilian transition, the importance of relationships and networking, and the importance of assembling the right team from the start.
09/14/2016
DALLAS, TX.--The Veterans in Business Club rallied for lunch today with several Veteran Cox alumni and Veteran supporters at The Front Room At The Lumen Hotel. The event was organized by Marc Orgass and supported by Kevin Knox, Assistant Dean, External Relations.
07/29/2016
Big thanks to the Cox MBA team of Marc Orgass, Brent Schiffer, and Patrick Meden for coming out today to support the Dallas Police.
06/01/2016
Memorial Day was a day of fun and remembrance for VIB members, fellow classmates, friends, and family out at Reverchon Park and along the Katy Trail. From the 29th through the 30th, VIB crushed some miles, beers, and donuts at the annual Carry the Load event. Big thanks to all of the folks that came out. Thanks for setting up the VIB tent and for repping the team at the start AND finish Brent Schiffer, Marc Orgass, and Justin Stone. Davie Mason-thanks for bringing out your son, Ben. Thanks to Ashleigh Trent and Kelsey Robertson for bringing much need food and beverages. Thanks to significant others of Michelle Mason and Katie Nueberger for coming out. Special shout out to our MBA classmates that came out to show support: Josh Materne, Justin Sieker, Carter Crews, Blaire Metcalfe (and Garrett Merket), and Vu Ngoc Linh Phuong. Huuggggeee shout-out thanks to Dave Trent for putting the team together and for weathering the storm as you camped out so that VIB could hold down the most premium spot at the park.
Overall, we had a blast and we're looking forward to bringing out a bigger team to Carry the Load next year!
If you need more info on Carry the Load, go here: www.carrytheload.org.
04/15/2016
Thanks to the generosity of SMU's students and faculty, the Veterans In Business club and the Strategic Alliance club was able to deliver a truck full of donated clothes to local homeless charities!
A special thanks goes out to the Dave Trent Moving Company and Natalia Senise Advertising LLC!
03/29/2016
03/20/2016
A special thanks to the Deloitte CORE Fundamentals Team!
11 SMU student and DFW veterans attended the CORE fundamentals program, a unique, hands-on learning program designed to equip transitioning veterans with guidance and resources to select and obtain a satisfying career in the civilian workforce.
For more information about the CORE Fundamentals program, visit: www.deloitte.com
***Happy Hour this Friday***
Date: Friday March 18th, 2016
Time: 4:30-6:30
Location: The Barley House (5612 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75206)
*Deloitte AFBRG and VIB will provide appetizers and limited open bar.
No RSVP is necessary. Feel free to pass this invitation along to any and all veterans and friends.
Reminder: Applications for the March 18th Deloitte CORE Fundamentals Seminar due February 23rd.
To apply, email a one paragraph statement of interest (why you are interested and why you would make a good candidate) and your resume to [email protected]
Lunch will be provided.
Happy Hour at the Barley House will follow the program! Mark your calendars!