Carbon Finance Leader To Serve As Executive in Residence
Bruce Usher, who was the CEO of EcoSecurities Group and is an adjunct professor, has joined the Executives in Residence Program.
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.
In a column for Forbes, Prof. Ray Fisman discusses the results of study he conducted alongside academic colleagues with eBay, that found while consumers are willing to pay more for a good that is funding a philanthropic cause, the cost of the future donation is not fully compensated by the increase in sales. The study indicates the value of CSR events may be in branding, good-will and other purposes beyond profits.
David del Ser ’08 Named 2009 Echoing Green Fellow
Del Ser hatched the idea for Frogtek while he was a student at Columbia Business School, in partnership with Mark Pedersen ’07.
Kevin Conrad '05 and Ron Gonen '04 Named 'Champions of the Earth' by UNEP
According to UNEP, the award "recognizes individuals and organizations that have exemplified inspiration, vision, innovation, leadership and action for the environment."
CBS Launches Efforts with Goldman Sachs to Strengthen Business Education for Women in Africa
The School's strategic partnerships with two leading African universities will focus on building capacity for business and management education, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship.
32nd Annual Dinner Honors Ben Bernanke and Russell Carson '67
An evening featuring the remarks of Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Russell Carson '67, cofounder of private investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, raised more than $3 million for the School's programs and initiatives.
CBS Team Wins Global Social Venture Competition with Clean Energy Plan
Out of a record field of 245 teams from 23 countries, a student team from CBS won the $25,000 grand prize at this year’s Global Social Venture Competition.
Class of 2008 Breaks Record Contributing to Unrestricted Class Gift
The Class of 2008 broke former participation records with a 95 percent participation rate in student contributions to the annual class gift.
Social Enterprise Student Speaks on Leadership at World Leaders Forum
CBS student Melissa D’Agostino was featured in a panel discussion hosted by Columbia University’s World Leaders Forum and moderated by President Lee C. Bollinger the evening of April 16.
During an Executive Education program designed for curators aspiring to become museum directors, participants gained insight into how others perceive them, an important component of leadership, says Professor Ray Horton.
Boot Camp for Curators Who Want the Top Job
The New York Times
Goldman Sachs Announces Global Women's Education Initiative and CBS Partnership
CEO Lloyd Blankfein said the firm pledges $100 million to provide 10,000 underserved women with education and mentoring in business, management and entrepreneurship.