March 03, 2015
Students attend regional marketing symposium
On Friday, February 27, 13 entrepreneurship students participated in the 2015 Okner Symposium by Midwest Marketing Education Foundation (MMEF). This organization works to inspire the next generation of marketers through programming and professional development.
This year’s one-day symposium was held at Aurora University including students from 12 Midwest schools. This year’s theme was digital marketing including a keynote speaker, Adam Kempenaar, Sr. Director New Media and Creative Services from the Chicago Blackhawks. Other notable events for the day included a Digital Marketing Pros Career Panel as well as networking opportunities.
Students that participated include Lisa Feldman, Torie Pasiewicz, Khaleef Rehman, Kimberly Grover, Allie Girard, Megan O’Connor, Bailey Everhart, Elina Yufa, Joe Kropp, Alyssa Vechiola, Jordyn Albert, Jessica Gunderson and Stefan Zaharinov.
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Darlene JaffkeAssistant Professor of Business, Coordinator of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
847-735-5147
jaffke@lakeforest.edu