2005 International Speaker Series
Robert Koch II
Robert L. Koch II, President and CEO of Koch Enterprises Inc shared his story of "International Inroads" on September 15, 2005. Koch, a UE Trustee, explained how his Evansville-based, family-owned company that oversees the production of die castings, sealants, paint finishing systems and more -- now has operations in Mexico, Brazil, Hungary, England, Germany and South Korea. He discussed how important changing with the times is to the success of a company.
Among the many honors and awards he has received, Koch was named the Business Leader of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in 2002. Koch's company is now in its fourth generation of family ownership and was celebrating its 131st year of operation in 2005.
Steve Forbes
Forbes Magazine President and CEO Steve Forbes, was on campus October 12 and spent time speaking to students in a question and answer event in Shanklin Theatre. Later in the evening, Forbes spoke in a public lecture to a crowd of about 1,400 at the Victory Theatre. This lecture was presented through the International Speaker Series.
Paco Underhill
Paco Underhill , the world's most sought-after retail marketing expert, got up-close and personal with students on April 14, 2005, prior to his public address through the International Speaker Series at The Centre. One of the tips he shared with students is to remain open to opportunities and not to pigeon-hole themselves into a singe career option.
