Thank you Wal-Mart

We would like to thank Tina Young, a recruiter from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., for taking time out of her busy schedule and visiting the MIS department last week.

The MIS Department at Eller College of Management has been chosen by the Information Systems Department (ISD) at Wal-Mart's headquarters as one of their top ten universities to recruit from. ISD is one of the largest divisions at Wal-Mart and employs over 3,000 individuals. Technology is the heart and soul of Wal-Mart's success. Wal-Mart's Information Systems Division runs the system operation of every Wal-Mart and Sam's Club in the world from their headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.

While Tina was here she attended the following undergraduate classes: Dr. Roberto Mejias's MIS 304 - Using and Managing Information Systems, Dr. Suzie Weisband's MIS 341 - Information Systems and Design, and Dr. Zhu Zhang's MIS 331 - Database Management Systems classes.

While visiting the classes she experienced first-hand the student's final project presentations and was able to see how great these students truly are. She also graciously met with many of our professors, staff members and MISA (our student led undergraduate association).

Tina's trip enabled both the MIS department and Wal-Mart to get to know each other and to begin the process of building quality long-lasting relationships. As quoted from Tina, "It was a wonderful trip, and I look forward to Wal-Mart building an excellent relationship with the MIS Department now and for years to come"!

In addition, Wal-Mart has given the department two $2,500 Wal-Mart Leadership in Technology and Innovation Awards for our undergraduates for Fall of 2009. The department will be releasing the names of these award winners within the next few weeks so keep posted!

We appreciate the opportunity to work Wal-Mart and once again thank Tina for visiting us.