IDEA Bank brings its Jingle Fest for Christmas shoppers to the Square for the third year

Jingle Fest opens its doors at the IDEA Bank on Dec. 6 at 5:00 p.m. (TROY photo)

Jingle Fest opens its doors at the IDEA Bank on Dec. 6 at 5:00 p.m. (TROY photo)

For the third year, Christmas shoppers will have the unique opportunity to check out gifts offered for sale by Troy University student entrepreneurs at the IDEA Bank.

Jingle Fest, is set for 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the IDEA Bank on Troy’s historic downtown Square. Admission is free and open to…

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Global Entrepreneurship Week allows IDEA Bank to focus on student development

Lynne George, IDEA Bank Director, talks pitch competitions with entrepreneurs during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Lynne George, IDEA Bank Director, talks pitch competitions with entrepreneurs during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The IDEA Bank at Troy University has just wrapped up its annual entrepreneurship week for students to further their knowledge in the world of business. 

SBDC at TROY Director Juliana Bolivar covers the essentials of business start ups during Entrepreneurship Week at the IDEA Bank. (TROY photo/Aliza Chambers)

“We offer resources and support to entrepreneurs…

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ISCO brings varying cultures together for fun-filled night of food, entertainment and fellowship

There was a lot of excitement in the Lamar P. Higgins Ballrooms for the annual International Student Cultural Organization's ISCO Festival.

There was a lot of excitement in the Lamar P. Higgins Ballrooms for the annual International Student Cultural Organization's ISCO Festival.

Infectious smiles filled the Trojan Center Ballrooms during the ISCO Festival on Thursday night. 

The event featured a variety of performances showcasing just a few of the cultures represented at TROY. Songs,dance routines and a salsa demonstration highlighted the night and showed why Troy University is considered Alabama’s international university.

ISCO Festival-goers were treated to a variety of student acts during the entertainment portion of the event. (TROY photo/Aliza Chambers)

“Let me tell you why we thought it was important to become an international university,” said Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., Chancellor, before…

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Homecoming tailgate becomes a learning lab for HSTM students in the Sorrell College of Business

For Sorrell College students, even the homecoming football game is chance for learning.

For Sorrell College students, even the homecoming football game is chance for learning.

In the Sorrell College of Business, even a homecoming tailgate on Tailgate Terrace becomes a learning lab when a Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management class is involved.

Dr. Harriet Dixon

The HSTM-3330 – Festival and Event Tourism — class planned and executed the Sorrell College of Business homecoming tailgate event for the third straight year. 

Dr. Harriet Dixon, an assistant professor in the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management teaches the class and emphasized the win-win scenario.

“The Sorrell College of Business views its homecoming event as a way to provide a service to alumni, students and faculty in the college of business, as well as provide an experiential learning opportunity for students,” said Dixon. “Experiential learning helps students learn by doing, which builds…

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