Business students represent in this year's Mizzou '39

Each year, the Mizzou Alumni Association and the Alumni Association Student Board recognize 39 outstanding students for their academic achievement, leadership, and service to the University of Missouri and the community. The number 39 is in honor of MU's founding in 1839. The following business students were recognized for their achievements:

Business Majors

Ashlie Anderson-Rice, Finance - Real Estate From: Columbia, Mo. Daughter of: Angie McLane and Terry James Activities and Honors include: Trulaske College of Business Leadership Conference - Tri-Director, Alpha Kappa Psi - VP of Fundraising, Trulaske College of Business Ambassador Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters, MU Cambio Center - Student Assistant Mentor: Laura Carroz, Trulaske Coordinator of Scholarships

Farrah Abu Seif, Business Management From: Cairo, Egypt Daughter of: Adel and Hoda Abu Seif  Activities and Honors include: Career Specialist at the MU Career Center, Alpha Kappa Psi - VP of Professional Development, Diversity Peer Educator, Mizzou Relay for Life Steering Committee, Moving Ahead Program, AIESEC Mizzou - Experience Mentor and Team Leader Program Mentor: Craig Benson, Director of Career Explorations

Luke Carden, Business Finance  From: St. Louis, Mo. Son of: Jeff and Colleen Carden Activities and Honors include: MU Career Center - Supervisor, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity - President, Cornell Leadership Program, Zou Crew, Columbia Food Bank Volunteer, Bright Flight Scholarship, Mizzou Rec Sports  Mentor: Craig Benson, MU Career Center

Hai Kim, Accounting  From: Lee's Summit, Mo. Son of: Mee Yeon Kim  Activities and Honors include: Mortar Board - Grey Friars, Mizzou Wishmakers - Co-Founder, Alpha Kappa Psi - VP of Service, College of Business Ambassador, Mizzou Alternative Breaks - Director of Spring Service, Cornell Leadership Program, Mizzou Homecoming Top 10 Royalty Candidate, Caring for Columbia Mentor: Dawn Schillinger, Missouri School of Journalism GRA 

Stephen Smith, Business From: Richmond, Mo. Son of: Steve Smith and Tommy & Cheryl Covey Activities and Honors include: Head Manager, Mizzou Alternative Breaks - Director of Weekend Service, Mizzou Spirit - Zou Crew, Department of Student Services - Coordinator, Residential Life - Community Ambassador Mentor: Brett Halter, Track & Field Head Coach

Nicholas Strope, Business Marketing From: Blue Springs, Mo. Son of: Kevin Strope and Barbara Young Activities and Honors include: Mizzou Alternative Breaks - Director of Leadership Development, STRIPES - Risk Management Coordinator, Cornell Leadership Program, Marching Mizzou - Section Leader, Alpha Tau Omega, Chancellor’s Standing Committee on Missouri Student Unions - Undergraduate Student Representative Mentor: Deana Volle, Missouri Student Unions

Business Minors

Lauren Rundquist, Journalism From: St. Louis, Mo. Daughter of: John and Molly Rundquist  Activities and Honors include: Omicron Delta Kappa, Griffiths Leadership Society, Pi Sigma Epsilon - Director, The Creativation Project - Founder, Language Partners Program, LaQuist - Founder, University of Missouri Entrepreneurship Alliance Mentor: Dr. Greg Bier, Trulaske College of Business 

Elizabeth Skretkowicz, Journalism From: Memphis, Tn. Daughter of: Steve and Karen Skretkowicz Activities and Honors include: Summer Welcome Leader, Kappa Delta Sorority - VP of Member Education, Wellness Resource Center - Peer Advocate, Greek Week Steering Committee, Tiger Pantry - Marketing Coordinator, Mizzou Wishmakers, Order of Omega Mentor: Suzette Heiman, Director of Planning & Communications

Samantha Belvin, Biology - Business Minor From: Lake Winnebago, Mo. Daughter of: Theresa Mick and Todd Belvin Activities and Honors include: Chi Omega - Secretary, RAMS Steering Committee, Homecoming Steering Committee, Make-A-Wish Volunteer, Patient Ambassador - University Hospital, Emergency Room Volunteer - University Hospital Mentor: Dr. Robert Blake, Family & Community Medicine