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Business Ethics Case Competition

Erik William Jeffries — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:22:38 +0000

Business Ethics Case Competition Erik William J… Sun, 11/17/2024 - 14:22

This team case competition is a partnership program with the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR) to address the ethical dilemma of using prison labor to train AI programs for public good. The following amounts will be awarded to the top 3 teams to be split equally among team members: $7,500 for 1st place, $5,000 for 2nd place, and $2,500 for 3rd place.

Tuesday 10/15: Team or Individual Signup Deadline (11:59 pm)
Thursday 10/17: Teams Assigned & Case Released
Wed. 10/23: Executive Summaries Due (11:59 pm)
Wed. 10/30: Preliminary Round (6:00 to 8:00 pm)
Wed. 11/6: Final Round (5:30 to 7:00 pm)
Awards & Dinner (7:00 to 8:00 pm)

To participate either individually or as a pre-formed team, please signup here.

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Sustainability Bootcamp

Coco Goldman — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:43:30 +0000

Sustainability Bootcamp Coco Goldman Fri, 11/08/2024 - 18:43

Join CESR and Sustainability/ESG professionals for a 3.5-hour intensive workshop to learn how you can land a job in this rapidly growing field.

Topics to be discussed include an introduction to Business Sustainability and ESG, including environmental sustainability, social impact and DEI; and current trends and implications for students' career path. Self-select sessions in responsible investing, innovation, materiality assements/ESG reporting and ethics tailor the bootcamp experience to your career path.

Full Agenda Coming Soon.

Event Details:

11/8/2024
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Event Starts in KOBL 100
Register Here!

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Leaders in Sustainability: Auden Schendler, SVP of Sustainability at Aspen One

Coco Goldman — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:48:51 +0000

Leaders in Sustainability: Auden Schendler, SVP of Sustainability at Aspen One Coco Goldman Wed, 11/06/2024 - 18:48

Join CESR for a discussion with Auden Schendler, VP of Sustainability at Aspen One, about his latest book Terrible Beauty, a story about the contradictions of the modern environmental movement and how to shift our intentions into meaningful action.

Light snacks provided.

Event Details:

11/6/2024
3:30-4:30pm
KOBL 342
Register Here!

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Trek to Expo West

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:14:16 +0000

Trek to Expo West Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:14

CESR will lead a small group of students on the multi-day MBArk to Expo West, a gathering of MBA and grad students at the natural products industry’s largest event, featuring networking, educational sessions, and the MBArk CEO Breakfast. The Natural Products Expo West is the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry.

Event Details:

3/14 - 3/16
Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Convention Center
Register Here!

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Green Finance Summit: Navigating Sustainable Futures in the Financial World

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Green Finance Summit: Navigating Sustainable Futures in the Financial World Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/14/2024 - 01:00

Join us March 14, 2024, as we delve into the complexities of navigating sustainability in the ever-evolving financial world. Thought leaders from academia and the finance industry will gather to tackle questions swirling at the intersection of finance, climate and technology. How does the finance industry play a role in addressing today’s challenges, both in investment management strategies and the allocation of resources via capital markets? These will be robust discussions with many points of view represented on the industry panels; not to be missed!

Event Details:

March 14th, 2024
Byron White @ Folsom Field
Burridge Center for Finance

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2024 NICC Championship Round and Celebration Reception

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

2024 NICC Championship Round and Celebration Reception Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 03/01/2024 - 00:00

NICC brings together graduate students and business executives that share a common commitment to innovative business practices that yield positive social, environmental and financial returns. Arrow Electronics has sponsored this year's event and developed a case that asks students to develop a biodiversity strategy for their multinational business. The winning team will receive $10,000! Join us to watch the teams present their impressive ideas in the championship round and for a celebration reception immediately following the event.

Event Details:

Friday March 1, 2024

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Business and Sustainability: Great Jobs and Current Trends

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Business and Sustainability: Great Jobs and Current Trends Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 02/23/2024 - 00:00

Wondering how to set yourself apart and land a great job in the future? Top finance and consulting employers share how understanding sustainability – including environmental and social risks and opportunities - is key to success in every role, along with developing strong business skills. Join CESR for this panel at the Leeds Professionalism Summit.

Speakers Include:

Ramsay Huntley, Senior Advisor, Sustainable Finance at Wells Fargo

Tarek Haffar, Manger, Deloitte

Meg Parker Young, VP of ESG Strategy at Fannie Mae

Amy Halvorson (BusAdmin '10), Enterprise Sustainability Lead at Starbucks

Event Details:

2/23
Session 2 (10:10 – 11am) and Session 5 (2:10 – 3pm)
Leeds Business School

Registration:

Just for sophmores, sign up via the offical summit registration form.

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MBArk2Boulder Conference 2024

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:25:34 +0000

MBArk2Boulder Conference 2024 Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/03/2024 - 13:25

There is no Planet B, will you join the solution? Register for MBArk2Boulder today.

January 3rd-6th will be a time of networking with industry legends, diving deeper into critical sustainability issues, and exploring Boulder being the epicenter of natural and regenerative food companies and systems. MBArk2Boulder began in 2019, in between academic semesters, hosted by our very own Leeds School of Business. It highlights true trailblazers in sustainable practices and legendary leaders of the natural and organic food industry. Now is the time to get inspired by attending MBArk, and hear from an outstanding group of speakers participating in this event, many traveling to Boulder from states far and near.

Event Details

January 3-6, 2024
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2023 B:CIVIC Summit | Accelerating Together

Anonymous — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:31:01 +0000

2023 B:CIVIC Summit | Accelerating Together Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 11/02/2023 - 14:31

Network with more than 400 sustainability and ESG professionals based in the Denver Metro Area at this year's B:CIVIC Summit, Accelerating Together, presented by DaVita and Delta Dental of Colorado on November 2, 2023.

Leeds students can apply for a free ticket by filling out CESR’s general application for event stipends. Application deadline is October 2nd!

This year’s conference will provide actionable speakers and sessions, empowering you to return to work with new connections, fresh ideas, skills, and strategies to implement immediately.

Event Details

November 2, 2023
Apply here for a free student ticket by October 2nd

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Careers in Sustainability Panel: DEI/HR

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:19:57 +0000

Careers in Sustainability Panel: DEI/HR Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 10/27/2023 - 14:19

Please join CESR staff and a panel of industry professionals to discuss their unique career journeys within DEI and HR roles. Students are encouraged to come prepared with questions and an eagerness to learn about the industry! This event will be taking place in KOBL 320.

Speakers will include:

Event details:

Friday, October 27th, 12:30-1:30 pm MT
Location: KOBL 320
Register here

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