News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Rene Abadie Date: 10/9/03   SOUTHEASTERN HOSTS BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK        HAMMOND – More than 85 guest speakers will share their real-world experiences with Southeastern Louisiana University students during the university’s annual Business and Technology Week October 13-17.       Sponsored by the College of Business and Technology, this year’s Business and Technology Week is being held in conjunction with the university’s homecoming activities, which culminate on Saturday, Oct. 18.       The speakers include representatives of a wide variety of fields in business, industry and government, including corporate presidents, chief financial officers, governmental agency administrators, engineers, project managers, and certified public accountants. Among those scheduled to speak are former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer, now president of the Business Bank; IBM Vice President Albert Kuhn, a Southeastern alumnus; James Maurin, chairman and chief executive officer of Stirling Properties; Lawrence “Larry” Collins, director of the international division of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development; Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster; and Roland Toups, chairman and chief executive officer of Turner Industries.       “This event gives our students and faculty a chance to hear from leaders in business, industry and government and gain an appreciation for real-life experiences that aren’t necessarily covered in text books and lectures,” said Michael C. Budden, dean of the College of Business and Technology. “Our students appreciate this valuable opportunity to meet and interact with leaders in our community.”       Additional information on Business and Technology Week is available from College of Business and Technology, 985-549-2258. Return to News Releases