You’ve got to work hard to get what you want out of life

- CHRISTINE LANTINEN

students entering the work force today.

Randy said Maud Borup is looking for employees with fortitude, grit and the

“Let good managers (or a mentor) guide

“You’ve got to work hard to get what you want out of life,” Christine added.

Karen Edwards, Maud Borup chief communications and sustainability director, said the spring event in Ostrander was the culmination of an eight-month partnership between the company and COB that both have enjoyed very much. It all started when the idea was struck between Christine and Dr. Flannery.

“When two people with creativity and passion get together, look out,” said Dr. Shane Bowyer, emcee of the event.

“This has been amazing,” Dr. Flannery said. “I have to thank our friend, Dick Schmitz, for sponsoring this event for over 20

At the open house in the Johnson Alumni Room that began the day’s Richard Schmitz Food Entrepreneurship Series events, Maud Borup staff, coined the “candy crew,” were scattered throughout the room to meet with College of Business students and answer any and all questions they might have, ranging from appropriate work attire and a typical day on the job to diversity in the workplace.

A student asked Nathan Walker, director of sales, if his job skills always came easy to him.

“No. I have just always worked in the right room with the right people,” he said, adding that in high school he was an introvert and his confidence grew in his career over time.

At the door greeting guests, Marketing and Events Team students Olivia Anderson, Josie Sandford, and Emilee Thomas said planning the day’s activities had been challenging, but also rewarding to gain real-world event-planning experience. Plus, the Richard Schmitz event is always the most fun of the year, so they were excited to participate.

“It’s my favorite event,” Sandford said. “It’s the best one.”

A few minutes later, Schmitz walked in and shook the hands of a few students with a smile on his face.

“It’s great to see them,” he said. “Happy to be here.”