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Nelson Rusche
Distinguished Lecture Series
In 2002, A. Nelson Rusche's gift endowed the Rusche College of Business and continues to provide scholarships and educational programs. Funded by this gift, the Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series is a biennial event established in 2016 by Dr. Tim Bisping, dean of the Rusche College of Business.
Designed to bring scholars and business leaders to SFA's campus and discuss timely issues, the series honors Rusche's vision of educating the next generation of business leaders while enriching the SFA and Nacogdoches communities.
Past speakers
Candace Nelson, guest Shark for ABC’s "Shark Tank" and founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana
Daymond John, FUBU founder and 'Shark Tank' star
Tony Hawk, skateboarding icon and business owner
Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida
- November 2016: SFA's Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series, Leadership Summit prove successful
- October 2016: SFA alumnus Bob Slovak to serve as interviewer for Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series
- May 2016: Jeb Bush to be featured as inaugural speaker for Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series at SFA