Handling the logistics in Eugene will be Frishkoff's husband, Paul, who is a University of Oregon accounting professor. Plans for the four-class series were spurred by requests from other universities, where business professors were looking for a way to tap into OSU's expertise in family business, said Pat Frishkoff, who is director of OSU's Austin Family Business Program . The course is open to graduate students and the business community. Sessions run from on Mondays, from 4 to 7 p.m., beginning April 15, Frishkoff said. Topics covered include the basics of running a family business, relationships and communications and secrets of management.
Reporters are welcome to attend the first class session.