Scholars' Showcase 2018: Full Schedule

12:30pm CDT

The Economic Impact and Viability of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, have been popularized over the last few years at an extraordinary rate. This presentation looks at this new wave of technology in hopes of understanding its current and potential economic impacts and whether it should be taken seriously as a viable option for the future.

Speakers

Zachary Ferrara

I am a senior from Overland Park, KS majoring in Business & Economics with minors in Sports Management and International Studies.

Sponsors

Steven L. Anders

Faculty

BA, Economics and Business Administration, Graceland UniversityMA, Economics, Kansas State UniversityPhD, Economics, Kansas State University

Thursday April 12, 2018 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
106 Resch Reach Science and Technology Hall

Oral Presentation, Business

1:30pm CDT

Principal Marketing Challenge

Our team developed a marketing plan to integrate smart speakers with Principal Finical.

Speakers

Jordan Dembley

Junior from Minneapolis, MN

Seth Fairchild

Senior from California, MO

Dustin Guider

Tyler O'Neal

Senior from Bethany, MO

Matt Padilla

Senior from Miami, FL

A.J. Salinas

Senior from Kansas City, MO

Sponsors

Jeffery McElroy

Faculty

BA, Business Administration and Economics, Graceland UniversityMBA, Drake UniversityEdD, Leadership, Drake University

Thursday April 12, 2018 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
106 Resch Reach Science and Technology Hall

Oral Presentation, Business

2:00pm CDT

Principal Project

This presentation explains our idea to increase customer sales and awareness for the Principal Group

Speakers

Cartland Allen

I am a Senior majoring in sport marking and communications. I am from Leeäó»s summit mo

Marshall Crammer

Hi Iäó»m Marshall Cramer Iäó»m a Senior studying Agricultral Business and will be working for MFA inc. as a Chemical Plant Manager in Macon MO upon my graduation.

Robby Donarski

bass player extraordinaire

Shayna Elliot

Iäó»m a junior from Panora Iowa majoring in Agricultural Business and Business Administration graduating in December 2018. I have been involved in the Ag business club and am currently serving as Vice President.

Aryn Johnson

I am 24, majoring in Social Media Marketing. I love to draw and create fonts. I also have a sister who attends Graceland as well.

Jamal Mayfield

äóìI am Jamal Mayfield from Texarkana, Texas, Iäó»ve attending Graceland for 3 years. I am a Business Administration major, and I will be graduating in May 2019.äó

Deon Williams

I am a Senior Agricultural business administration and accounting major. I am 1 of 5 boys in my family!

Sponsors

Jeffery McElroy

Faculty

BA, Business Administration and Economics, Graceland UniversityMBA, Drake UniversityEdD, Leadership, Drake University

Thursday April 12, 2018 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
106 Resch Reach Science and Technology Hall

Oral Presentation, Business

2:30pm CDT

Business Opportunity- Wedding Consulting

A figurative Business Plan to be implemented in the near future. JV Design is a business opportunity that would break into the Wedding Consultant Industry offering all of your wedding essentials for the two lucky individuals sharing a forever bond. We aim at taking the weight off of the bride and groom by being their one-stop shop to their wedding planning drea

Speakers

Monique Barrera

A senior with a double major in Business Administration and International Studies. She is from Kansas City, Missouri and after graduating Graceland University she hopes to go into marketing and/or management. Her long term work work goal is to own her own business and improve all... Read More →

Jackson Carr

A senior business administration and sports management major who graduates in the Spring of 2018. Born in Liberty MO and raised in Lamoni IA. Hobbies include listening to a wide range of music and watching every type of movie.

Vanessa Deitsch

A senior Accounting & Business Administration double major and will graduate in Spring of 2018. Born and Raised in Lima, Ohio with aspirations to continue my education in order to obtain my CPA Certification. A specialize in quality customer service as well as organization and time... Read More →

Dakota Graham

Hello, my name is Dakota Graham. I am a senior with a double major in Sports Management and Business Seminar and graduate in the Spring of 2018. I am from Odessa, Missouri and hope to one day become a Collegiate Baseball Coach or an Athletic Director at the NCAA or NAIA level.

Nohea Mariteragi

Hello my name is Nohea Mariteragi. I am a senior, graduating in April 2018 with a business administration major with an art minor. Iäó»m a third generation yellow jacket from Kansas City. I have an adaptable approach to any sort of situation and is able to work in collaborative... Read More →

Matt Padilla

Senior from Miami, FL

Sponsors

Max Pitt

Faculty

BS, Graceland UniversityMBA, University of Texas

Thursday April 12, 2018 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
104 Resch Reach Science and Technology Hall

Oral Presentation, Business

2:30pm CDT

Economics of Childrem

The economic impact of children, best outcome for util maximization and a

Speakers

Jordan Olfus

Father, Student and Econ/Business Admin. double major from Dover, Delaware.

Sponsors

Steven L. Anders

Faculty

BA, Economics and Business Administration, Graceland UniversityMA, Economics, Kansas State UniversityPhD, Economics, Kansas State University

Thursday April 12, 2018 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
105 Resch Reach Science and Technology Hall

Oral Presentation, Business

2:30pm CDT

The Principal Project

We were challenged to come up with a case in which Principal Financial would develop a smart speaker skill to interact with Millennials/Gen Zs. We then had to come up with a marketing plan to attract and retain those target audiences and through that campaign we needed to show what an interaction between the two parties would look like.

Speakers

Drew Carlson

SeniorAg Business majorBaseball PlayerHobbies include: Hunting, farming, and being around a baseball field.

Jackson Carr

Cory Dye

A senior from Kansas City MO. Majoring in social media marketing and minoring in graphic design. Hobbies include: working out and playing Fortnite.

Taylor Hill

senior Ag Buisness major. Baseball player. I like to go boating in the summer

Daniel Page

Iäó»m a senior, major is sports management with a minor in business administration. I play baseball at Graceland, and hobbies are to hangout with friends and play baseball.

Sam Schell

Year: SophomoreMajor: Business, Math, EducationMinor: Spanish, AccountingSports: VolleyballFun fact: I like to play candy crush

Bridget Wyatt

My name is Bridget Wyatt and I'm from Australia, I'm a Junior at Graceland University majoring in Business Administration and Sport Management. Some things i'm involved in here at Graceland are the Women's Varsity Soccer team and the Enactus Events Team.

Sponsors

Jeffery McElroy

Faculty

BA, Business Administration and Economics, Graceland UniversityMBA, Drake UniversityEdD, Leadership, Drake University

Thursday April 12, 2018 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
314 Zimmermann Zimmermann Hall

Oral Presentation, Business

3:00pm CDT

An Investor's Successful Fund Selection Process; A research project

Creating a fund selection process for an investor in today's changing markets. Compares Active vs. Passive investing. Dives into Factor Investing, Socially Responsible Investing, Smart Beta ETFs, and Active Share.

Speakers

Marissa Myer

I'm a senior majoring in economics, and minoring in business administration. At Graceland I've been active in my house of Shalom, the student senate, the tennis team, cheer leading, and Enactus. I will graduate this April and plan to start my career in the non-profit sector.

Sponsors

Steven L. Anders

Faculty

BA, Economics and Business Administration, Graceland UniversityMA, Economics, Kansas State UniversityPhD, Economics, Kansas State University

Thursday April 12, 2018 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
104 Resch Reach Science and Technology Hall

Oral Presentation, Business

3:00pm CDT

Principal

Principal has given my senior seminar class the challenge of trying to use smart speakers. My team has decided to give them other options through social media.

Speakers

Thursday April 12, 2018 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
103 Resch Reach Science and Technology Hall

Oral Presentation, Business

3:30pm CDT

Principal Presentation

A basic marketing strategy for Principal Finance will be presented.

Speakers