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Thursday, July 09, 2009

UK Alumni Drinks - Special Guest Dan Moore
Come catch up with Dan Moore at the Southwestern UK Alumni Drink July 9th.  Join us at the Fuel Bar at 6:30.  Read More.

  
News

Southwestern News

Door-to-door sales not all a scam
Previously, releases from the Better Business Bureau and the Cawtaba County School District warned of door-to-door scams by citing "deceptive door-to-door magazine, educational book sales crews are hitting the pavement and looking to earn a quick buck this summer."  Setting the record straight, the students talk about their experience and how their businesses are far from deceptive and "not a scam at all."  The article also notes Southwestern Company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.  Read More.

  Southwestern to be mentioned on Today Show on Thurs., June 4th
The Southwestern Company will be recognized in a segment on NBC's TODAY Show tomorrow, Thursday June 4th for a donation to organizations that help military families.  Read More

  Students Are Self-Employed With Southwestern Company

WSMV - NBC Channel 4 - "Better Nashville"

Southwestern was a featured segment May 12th on "Better Nashville."  Reporter Jennifer Herron interviews Southwestern President, Dan Moore, as well as student dealers, at Southwestern's Sales School at the War Memorial in downtown Nashville.  View the Video
 

 

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Alumni Spotlight


Patrick Dollaghan

Actor
SW: 1970-1976


Patrick Dollaghan (1970-1976) has been utilizing the skills he learned as a bookman and District Sales Manager in Hollywood for the past 30 years. 

Recently, he has been fortunate enough to have two major commercial campaigns, running at the same time, where he is their spokesperson.  Patrick shares some about his success as well as some memories of "life on the bookfield."  Read More


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Alumni Blog

Southwestern Company Alumni Blog

Read about what's going on with Alumni of The Southwestern Company internship program.

The answer lies behind the next door…career perspective
Shayne sold books with the Southwestern Company from 2001-2006. He is a member of Southwestern’s Wall of Greats and is currently a Career Counselor with Southwestern Career Services. Breaking News: Our economy is in a recession, and that this is the worst job market in the last 60 years. Ha! Okay, so everyone with access to [...]


It’s hard to be nervous, when your mind’s on service
This past week redandblack.com, a student newspaper serving the University of Georgia, ran an article, I Would Bike 4,000 Miles, about Adam Nubern who is biking 4,000 miles this summer with Bike and Build.  Bike and Build, is a nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for affordable housing.  Adam sold books with The Southwestern Company for two summers.  “He [...]


Remember the Pony
In January 2009 CNBC started a “Pony Blog“.   “The Pony blog’s intent is to find the lighter side of the economic crisis and distract you with humor long enough for the seeds of hope to spring forth from the rubble.”  It is quite refreshing to see the media finding the positive in the current ecomonic situation.  [...]