The DEAL Expo 2014 is the second annual School of Management (SoM) poster competition. Participants in the Expo are invited to create a 41” x 35” poster to display successful class projects, internship experiences, research efforts and creative activities. On March 29th, the competitors will showcase their work during the spring SoM Open House. There a panel of judges will evaluate the presenters
and award cash prizes for the first, second and third place finishers. At the same time, the prospective students attending the Open House will be invited to vote for a special “Open House Choice,” distinction. Additionally, the “Elite Ten” posters from the Expo will be advanced to the University’s Celebration of Academic Excellence. What can students win?
• First Prize - $1000
• Second Prize - $500
• Third Prize - $250
• Open House Choice Award - $250
• Elite Ten - Special Certificate & Entry into the Celebration of Academic Excellence
How do students sign up? Students wishing to compete in the DEAL Expo should fill out the initial application through Bizlink by February 24, 2014 (available starting January 27th). Students will be notified if their application has been accepted by February 28, 2014 and will then receive additional poster resources. All accepted poster submissions are to be emailed in PDF form to [email protected] by March 10, 2014. The competition will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2014. All participating students are required to be present on competition day in order to explain their poster to attendees and judges. Additional event details will become available early in the Spring 2014 semester. What is the Expo timeline?
• January 27 – Application Window Opens on Bizlink
• February 24 – Application Deadline (through Bizlink)
• February 28 – Feedback Will be Provided by the DEAL Committee
• March 10 - Posters Due in PDF Form (to [email protected])
• March 29 - DEAL Expo!
• April 23 - UB Celebration of Academic Excellence
