Montana State University
College of Business
Women's Circle of Excellence

 Mentoring, Inspiring, Networking, and Educating...

The Montana State University College of Business Women’s Circle of Excellence mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of our women alumnae, associates and friends by opening doors for mentoring and networking while creating educating and inspiring opportunities for women by women.                                            

Brief History

The Montana State University College of Business (CoB) Women’s Circle of Excellence (the “Circle”) was created in the fall of 2006 based on the vision of Jackie Sather and Micki Munro.  A group of alumnae and administrative employees of the CoB were brought together to form the Core Committee of the Circle. In the spring of 2007, the Core Committee hosted the Circle’s first event, a graduation celebration for the graduating seniors and masters women of the CoB where they were congratulated on this significant achievement by local CoB alumnae. 

The Core Committee brought the first annual Women’s Circle of Excellence conference, a two-day event held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman, Montana on April 17th and 18th, 2008. This also coincided with the 115th anniversary of the College of Business. The theme of the conference was, “Links of a Lifetime," which promoted the existing bonds between alumnae and friends and fostered opportunities to establish new ones.

This conference featured national and local speakers who presented inspirational and educational sessions and events, as well as mentoring and networking opportunities.  These two days featured presentations capturing the true meaning of being a woman in today’s busy world, while sharing the pride that comes from being linked by the common thread of graduating from the same institute in business. 

See highlights and pictures of the 2008 Inaugural Women's Circle of Excellence Event

Montana State University
College of Business
Women's Circle of Excellence

April 23-24, 2009
Hilton Garden Inn
Bozeman, Montana

Congratulations everyone on another successful two-day forum that included keynote speaker, Brenda Davis, fun and interactive workshops, group sessions and an evening of entertainment provided by the national comedy group, Broad Comedy.

For more information, please contact Audrey Lee (audrey.lee@montana.edu) or 406-994-7026.

2009 Speaker Presentations

Shelby Nordhagen: Your WebID

Mary Perry: CEO of Me
Mary Perry: CEO of Me Exercise Worksheet
Mary Perry: CEO of Me Example using Martha Stewart "brand"

Highlights from our 2009 Event

2009 Sponsors