Chazen Institute Launches Program for Latin American Entrepreneurs
The Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business has concluded the first of six modules that make up the new Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness in Latin America (ECLA) program, which is in collaboration with the Escuela de Negocios, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in Buenos Aires.
Shang-Jin Wei Named Director of the Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business
Shang-Jin Wei, the N.T. Wang Professor of Chinese Business and Economy, has been named as director of the Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business at Columbia Business School.
Business School Participates in Innovation Competition
Mayor Michael Bloomberg awarded $20,000 to Greenext Technology Solutions as the winner of the NYC Next Idea Competition, which was sponsored by the Economic Development Council and co-organized by Columbia Business School.
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Participate in Community Forum
In a community forum event on November 12, Buffett and Gates responded to student body questions on a variety of topics, including the economy, investing during an economic downturn and the fruitful careers and industries of the future.
Executives in Residence Program Grows
Robert Amen ’73, the retired chairman and CEO of International Flavors and Fragrances, and Frank Zarb, chairman of Frank Zarb Associates, have joined Columbia Business School’s Executives in Residence Program.
Mary Miller Joins School as Assistant Dean of Admissions
Mary Miller will oversee the recently consolidated admissions departments for the MBA and Executive MBA programs at the School.
Guitar Hero CEO Joins Executive in Residence Program
Dan Rosensweig, the president and CEO of Guitar Hero, a division of Activision, has been appointed Columbia Business School's newest executive in residence.
