George Williams College Hosts an Evening with Erik Buell

WILLIAMS BAY, Wis., Nov. 13, 2007 —George Williams College of Aurora University will host a free fireside chat, Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:00-7:30 p.m. with Erik Buell, the founder and CEO of Buell Motorcycles.  The program will be held in the Beasley Campus Center Executive Dining Room on the campus located at 350 Constance Blvd. in Williams Bay.

As chief technical officer and chairman of Buell Motorcycle Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., Buell is responsible for the company’s long-term strategic vision as well as technical issues for the company, ranging from current product engineering support through future product design, and information services.

Members of the local community and George Williams College students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in what promises to be an informal and engaging evening of conversation with a dynamic business professional.   

“We strive to offer our MBA students, as well as the local community, opportunities for personal interaction with local business leaders,” said David Frost, assistant professor of business at George Williams College. “Erik Buell epitomizes the kind of entrepreneurial, successful leader from whom our students can learn.”

For further details, contact David Frost at dfrost@aurora.edu or call 262-245-8583.

Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. Approximately 4,000 degree-seeking students are enrolled each year on the university’s Illinois and Wisconsin campuses, and the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The George Williams College campus offers 12 academic programs, unique conference facilities, and is home to Music by the Lake and other education and enrichment programs.
 
For more information on George Williams College, visit www.aurora.edu/gwc or call 262-245-5531.

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