Business students represent in this year's Mizzou '39

Each year, the Mizzou Alumni Association and the Alumni Association Student Board recognize 39 outstanding students for their academic achievement, leadership, and service to the University of Missouri and the community. The number 39 is in honor of MU's founding in 1839. The following business students were recognized for their achievements:

Business Majors

Ashlie Anderson-Rice, Finance - Real Estate
From: Columbia, Mo.
Daughter of: Angie McLane and Terry James
Activities and Honors include: Trulaske College of Business Leadership Conference - Tri-Director, Alpha Kappa Psi - VP of Fundraising, Trulaske College of Business Ambassador Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters, MU Cambio Center - Student Assistant
Mentor: Laura Carroz, Trulaske Coordinator of Scholarships

Farrah Abu Seif, Business Management
From: Cairo, Egypt
Daughter of: Adel and Hoda Abu Seif 
Activities and Honors include: Career Specialist at the MU Career Center, Alpha Kappa Psi - VP of Professional Development, Diversity Peer Educator, Mizzou Relay for Life Steering Committee, Moving Ahead Program, AIESEC Mizzou - Experience Mentor and Team Leader Program
Mentor: Craig Benson, Director of Career Explorations

Luke Carden, Business Finance 
From: St. Louis, Mo.
Son of: Jeff and Colleen Carden
Activities and Honors include: MU Career Center - Supervisor, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity - President, Cornell Leadership Program, Zou Crew, Columbia Food Bank Volunteer, Bright Flight Scholarship, Mizzou Rec Sports 
Mentor: Craig Benson, MU Career Center

Hai Kim, Accounting 
From: Lee's Summit, Mo.
Son of: Mee Yeon Kim 
Activities and Honors include: Mortar Board - Grey Friars, Mizzou Wishmakers - Co-Founder, Alpha Kappa Psi - VP of Service, College of Business Ambassador, Mizzou Alternative Breaks - Director of Spring Service, Cornell Leadership Program, Mizzou Homecoming Top 10 Royalty Candidate, Caring for Columbia
Mentor: Dawn Schillinger, Missouri School of Journalism GRA 

Stephen Smith, Business
From: Richmond, Mo.
Son of: Steve Smith and Tommy & Cheryl Covey
Activities and Honors include: Head Manager, Mizzou Alternative Breaks - Director of Weekend Service, Mizzou Spirit - Zou Crew, Department of Student Services - Coordinator, Residential Life - Community Ambassador
Mentor: Brett Halter, Track & Field Head Coach

Nicholas Strope, Business Marketing
From: Blue Springs, Mo.
Son of: Kevin Strope and Barbara Young
Activities and Honors include: Mizzou Alternative Breaks - Director of Leadership Development, STRIPES - Risk Management Coordinator, Cornell Leadership Program, Marching Mizzou - Section Leader, Alpha Tau Omega, Chancellor’s Standing Committee on Missouri Student Unions - Undergraduate Student Representative
Mentor: Deana Volle, Missouri Student Unions

Business Minors

Lauren Rundquist, Journalism
From: St. Louis, Mo.
Daughter of: John and Molly Rundquist 
Activities and Honors include: Omicron Delta Kappa, Griffiths Leadership Society, Pi Sigma Epsilon - Director, The Creativation Project - Founder, Language Partners Program, LaQuist - Founder, University of Missouri Entrepreneurship Alliance
Mentor: Dr. Greg Bier, Trulaske College of Business 

Elizabeth Skretkowicz, Journalism
From: Memphis, Tn.
Daughter of: Steve and Karen Skretkowicz
Activities and Honors include: Summer Welcome Leader, Kappa Delta Sorority - VP of Member Education, Wellness Resource Center - Peer Advocate, Greek Week Steering Committee, Tiger Pantry - Marketing Coordinator, Mizzou Wishmakers, Order of Omega
Mentor: Suzette Heiman, Director of Planning & Communications

Samantha Belvin, Biology - Business Minor
From: Lake Winnebago, Mo.
Daughter of: Theresa Mick and Todd Belvin
Activities and Honors include: Chi Omega - Secretary, RAMS Steering Committee, Homecoming Steering Committee, Make-A-Wish Volunteer, Patient Ambassador - University Hospital, Emergency Room Volunteer - University Hospital
Mentor: Dr. Robert Blake, Family & Community Medicine