News Release

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February 27, 2006

Boise State Students Win at State Conference, Qualify to Participate in National Competition

Nine Marketing Management Technology student from Boise State University won awards at the Idaho Delta Epsilon Chi (DEC) State Career Development Conference Feb. 23-25 at College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. The following students won and will compete at the International DEC career conference in Dallas, Texas, in April.

— Ren Garner and David Taylor, Boise, first place, Sports and Entertainment Marketing

— Rene Juza, Boise, first place, Entrepreneurship, second place, Apparel and Accessories Marketing

— Delbert Ogle, Boise, second place, Travel and Tourism Marketing, third place, Marketing Management

— Josh Miller, Kuna, second place, Financial Services Marketing, fifth place, Marketing Management

— Steve Turk, Boise, second place, Entrepreneurship

— Keith Essig, Boise, fourth place, Restaurant and Food Service Marketing

— Brian McMillan and Keith Essig, Boise, second place, Business-to-Business Marketing

— Monte Szurgot, Boise, second place, Hospitality Marketing, fourth place, Marketing Management

The students competed against DEC members from Idaho State University, College of Southern Idaho, Eastern Idaho Technical College and Lewis Clark State College. DEC is an international organization for college students preparing for a variety of careers. DEC programs engage students from a variety of educational disciplines, while maintaining a strong focus on business-related areas such as marketing, management and entrepreneurship. Activities promoted by DEC integrate with and enhance the student’s college curriculum.

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Contact: Starla Haislip, College of Applied Technology, (208) 426-1096, shaislip@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.





 



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