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The Weissman Center for International Business presents, Mitsui Lunch Time Forum Series. This will take place on Tuesday, February 26th between 12:30 -1:45pm in the Vertical Campus, 14th floor in room 14-250 with speaker Roger Ferguson, President and CEO of TIAA.
The Weissman Center for International Business presents, Mitsui Lunch Time Forum Series. This will take place on Tuesday, February 26th between 12:30 -1:45pm in the Vertical Campus, 14th floor in room 14-250 with speaker Roger Ferguson, President and CEO of TIAA.
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Developments in corporate financial reporting standards and issues of corporate governance are discussed in the third annual conference hosted by the Center for Financial Integrity. The event took place on April 29, 2004 at the Vertical Campus on the 14th floor. [Part I -- 130 min.] The event is inroduced by Ned Regan, President of Baruch College and Norman N. Strauss, former National Director of Accounting at Ernst & Young/ Executive Professor-in-Residence at Baruch College. Don Nicolaisen, Chief Accountant of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Robert Herz, Chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) make opening remarks and answer questions from the audience. A panel discussion about current developments at the SEC follows featuring: Carol Stacey, Chief Accountant at the SEC's Division of Corporate Finance; and Thomas C. Newkirk, Associate Director of Enforcement at the SEC. [Part II -- 94 min.] Norman N. Strauss introduces another panel focused on current developments in the private sector featuring: Edward W. Trott, Board Member at FASB; Mark Beilstein, Partner at KMPG and Chairman at AcSEC; James Johnson, Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLC; and Connie McDaniel, Controller at Coca-Cola, Ltd. [Part III -- 40 min.] Luncheon Address by Douglas Carmichael, Chief Auditor, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Developments in corporate financial reporting standards and issues of corporate governance are discussed in the third annual conference hosted by the Center for Financial Integrity. The event took place on April 29, 2004 at the Vertical Campus on the 14th floor. [Part I -- 130 min.] The event is inroduced by Ned Regan, President of Baruch College and Norman N. Strauss, former National Director of Accounting at Ernst & Young/ Executive Professor-in-Residence at Baruch College. Don Nicolaisen, Chief Accountant of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Robert Herz, Chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) make opening remarks and answer questions from the audience. A panel discussion about current developments at the SEC follows featuring: Carol Stacey, Chief Accountant at the SEC's Division of Corporate Finance; and Thomas C. Newkirk, Associate Director of Enforcement at the SEC. [Part II -- 94 min.] Norman N. Strauss introduces another panel focused on current developments in the private sector featuring: Edward W. Trott, Board Member at FASB; Mark Beilstein, Partner at KMPG and Chairman at AcSEC; James Johnson, Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLC; and Connie McDaniel, Controller at Coca-Cola, Ltd. [Part III -- 40 min.] Luncheon Address by Douglas Carmichael, Chief Auditor, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Developments in corporate financial reporting standards and issues of corporate governance are discussed in the third annual conference hosted by the Center for Financial Integrity. The event took place on April 29, 2004 at the Vertical Campus on the 14th floor. [Part I -- 130 min.] The event is inroduced by Ned Regan, President of Baruch College and Norman N. Strauss, former National Director of Accounting at Ernst & Young/ Executive Professor-in-Residence at Baruch College. Don Nicolaisen, Chief Accountant of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Robert Herz, Chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) make opening remarks and answer questions from the audience. A panel discussion about current developments at the SEC follows featuring: Carol Stacey, Chief Accountant at the SEC's Division of Corporate Finance; and Thomas C. Newkirk, Associate Director of Enforcement at the SEC. [Part II -- 94 min.] Norman N. Strauss introduces another panel focused on current developments in the private sector featuring: Edward W. Trott, Board Member at FASB; Mark Beilstein, Partner at KMPG and Chairman at AcSEC; James Johnson, Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLC; and Connie McDaniel, Controller at Coca-Cola, Ltd. [Part III -- 40 min.] Luncheon Address by Douglas Carmichael, Chief Auditor, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
discussions about Africa on various key sectors - investments, sustainable development, media, politics, and entrepreneurship. With emphasis on how these various sectors contribute to - or affect - the investment terrain, panelists will address the threats, opportunities, as well as the driving forces of Africa's financial sector. Panelists include Mark D. Walton, Executive Vice President at The Africa Channel; Ashley Bendell, Associate Director (African Equities) at Exotix USA; D.H. Caranda-Martin, Founder & CEO of Caranda Fine Foods; Thomas S. Mims, Founder & CEO of Emerging Africa Ltd.; Sarah E. Ryan, Assistant Professor (School of Public Affairs) at Baruch College, CUNY; and Sebastian Spio-Garbrah, Analyst (Middle East & Africa) at Eurasia Group, New York. The event takes place on December 10, 2008 at the Vertical Campus in room 1-107.
This video is the luncheon address by Douglas Carmichael, Chief Auditor, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, at the Third Annual Financial Reporting Conference hosted by the Center for Financial Integrity. The event takes place on April 29, 2004, at the Vertical Campus on the 14th floor.
Arthur Ainsberg, a Baruch alumnus and Baruch College Fund Trustee, and Director of National financial Partners Corp., conducts a seminar on leadership lessons from the great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton led one of the most fascinating survival stories in history: the 1914 Endurance expedition to Antarctica. President Waldron gives the opening remarks. The event takes place as part of Zicklin's Graduate Leadership Series on April 18, 2007, at Baruch's Vertical Campus, room 14-220.
Joseph Leone, Baruch alumnus and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer for CIT Group Inc., shares his experiences in financial services and talks about four components needed for good leadership: technical expertises, communicatin skills, team-working abilities, and personal value system. A question and answer session follows at the end. The event took place on September 27, 2006 at Vertical Campus 14-220 as part of the Zicklin Graduate Leadership Speaker Series.
discussions about Africa on various key sectors - investments, sustainable development, media, politics, and entrepreneurship. With emphasis on how these various sectors contribute to - or affect - the investment terrain, panelists will address the threats, opportunities, as well as the driving forces of Africa's financial sector. Panelists include Mark D. Walton, Executive Vice President at The Africa Channel; Ashley Bendell, Associate Director (African Equities) at Exotix USA; D.H. Caranda-Martin, Founder & CEO of Caranda Fine Foods; Thomas S. Mims, Founder & CEO of Emerging Africa Ltd.; Sarah E. Ryan, Assistant Professor (School of Public Affairs) at Baruch College, CUNY; and Sebastian Spio-Garbrah, Analyst (Middle East & Africa) at Eurasia Group, New York. The event takes place on December 10, 2008 at the Vertical Campus in room 1-107.
Dr. Jennifer A. Mangels, Associate Professor of Psychology, Baruch College, and the doctoral program in Psychology, The Graduate Center, CUNY, delivers the keynote address of Baruch's Eleventh Annual Teaching and Technology Conference. Dr. Mangels discusses classroom dynamics and how student and teacher achievement goals influence learning success. The presentation is based on her research utilizing human electrophysiology (EEG) and functional imaging (fMRI) methods to examine the relationship between motivation, attention and learning. Dr. Mangels is Principal Investigator of Baruch's Dynamic Learning Lab. Arthur Downing, CIO/Assistant Vice President for Information Technology, and Chief Librarian, Baruch College, introduces the keynote speaker. The event takes place on March 28, 2008, at Baruch College's Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
Baruch College School of Public Affairs (SPA) presents the first nonprofit seminar for Fall 2006. Richard Brewster, Executive Director, National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise, speaks about earned income ventures for nonprofit organizations and strategies of diversifying and stabilizing nonprofit revenue sources. The event took place on October 12, 2006 at Vertical Campus room 14-220, moderated by James Krauskopf, distinguished Lecturer, and Director of Nonprofit Group at SPA. David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, made the opening remarks.
This public policy forum consists of presentations and a panel discussion on issues pertaining to more equitable school aid system for New York, co-sponsored by School of Public Affairs, Center for Governmental Research (CGR), and Citizens Budget Commission (CBC). Douglas Muzzio, Co-Director, Center for Innovation& Leadership in Government and Professor at Baruch College welcomes the speakers and participants. At 1:58, Kent Gardner, President, Center for Governmental Research speaks. At 5:10, Elizabeth Lynam, Duputy Research Director, Citizens Budget Commission, makes a presentation on CBC's research on school finance reform for New York State. At 12:38, a panel discussion is moderated by Eugene J. Keilin, Trustee of CBC. Other Panelists include: Robert Jackson, City Council Member; Steve Sanders, former Assemblyman; David Shaffer, President, The Public Policy Institute; Billy Easton, Executive Director, Alliance for Quality Education; and Erika Rosenberg, Senior Research Associate, CGR. The event takes place on September 28, 2006 at Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
discussions about Africa on various key sectors - investments, sustainable development, media, politics, and entrepreneurship. With emphasis on how these various sectors contribute to - or affect - the investment terrain, panelists will address the threats, opportunities, as well as the driving forces of Africa's financial sector. Panelists include Mark D. Walton, Executive Vice President at The Africa Channel; Ashley Bendell, Associate Director (African Equities) at Exotix USA; D.H. Caranda-Martin, Founder & CEO of Caranda Fine Foods; Thomas S. Mims, Founder & CEO of Emerging Africa Ltd.; Sarah E. Ryan, Assistant Professor (School of Public Affairs) at Baruch College, CUNY; and Sebastian Spio-Garbrah, Analyst (Middle East & Africa) at Eurasia Group, New York. The event takes place on December 10, 2008 at the Vertical Campus in room 1-107.
Baruch College benefactors Judy and Lew ('70) Kramer are honored with the dedication of a Vertical Campus classroom 12-140 in honor of their children and grandchildren. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron hosts the informal celebration recognizing Mr. Kramer and his family's generosity and commitment to Baruch. Lew Kramer makes the closing remarks and appreciates all they have benefited from the education at Baruch. The event takes place on June 10, 2008 at the Judy and Lew Kramer Classroom (VC 12-140) in the Vertical Campus building.
The William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus of Baruch College is officially dedicated on June 22, 2005. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron hosts the celebration and recognizing William and Anita Newman as "one of the most generous and selfless families in the history of New York higher education." Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, City University of New York, makes remarks on William and Anita's vision, leadership and commitment; and shares his personal reflection on the couple. Other speakers include Henry Wollaman, Director of Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute; David Gallagher, Vice President for College Advancement; and Larry Zicklin, President of Baruch College Fund. William Newman makes the closing remarks at the end of the ceremony.
The William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus of Baruch College is officially dedicated on June 22, 2005. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron hosts the celebration and recognizing William and Anita Newman as "one of the most generous and selfless families in the history of New York higher education." Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, City University of New York, makes remarks on William and Anita's vision, leadership and commitment; and shares his personal reflection on the couple. Other speakers include Henry Wollaman, Director of Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute; David Gallagher, Vice President for College Advancement; and Larry Zicklin, President of Baruch College Fund. William Newman makes the closing remarks at the end of the ceremony.
Prof. Sarah Ryan from the School of Public Affairs department presents a workshop designed to help instuctors assess and improve the research and citation skills of their students. The event takes place December 2, 2008 in the Vertical Campus room 269.
Baruch College benefactor Hank Schram ('67) is honored with the dedication of a Vertical Campus classroom 10-126 in honor of his parents, Esther and Abner Schram for their guidance and encouragement. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron hosts the informal celebration recognizing Mr. Schram and his family's generosity and commitment to Baruch. Hank Schram makes the closing remarks and appreciates what he has benefited from the education at Baruch. The event takes place on June 9, 2008 at the Hank Schram Classroom (VC 10-126) in the Vertical Campus building.
Dr. Jennifer A. Mangels, Associate Professor of Psychology, Baruch College, and the doctoral program in Psychology, The Graduate Center, CUNY, delivers the keynote address of Baruch's Eleventh Annual Teaching and Technology Conference. Dr. Mangels discusses classroom dynamics and how student and teacher achievement goals influence learning success. The presentation is based on her research utilizing human electrophysiology (EEG) and functional imaging (fMRI) methods to examine the relationship between motivation, attention and learning. Dr. Mangels is Principal Investigator of Baruch's Dynamic Learning Lab. Arthur Downing, CIO/Assistant Vice President for Information Technology, and Chief Librarian, Baruch College, introduces the keynote speaker. The event takes place on March 28, 2008, at Baruch College's Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
Baruch College benefactor Hank Schram ('67) is honored with the dedication of a Vertical Campus classroom 10-126 in honor of his parents, Esther and Abner Schram for their guidance and encouragement. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron hosts the informal celebration recognizing Mr. Schram and his family's generosity and commitment to Baruch. Hank Schram makes the closing remarks and appreciates what he has benefited from the education at Baruch. The event takes place on June 9, 2008 at the Hank Schram Classroom (VC 10-126) in the Vertical Campus building.
Baruch College benefactors Judy and Lew ('70) Kramer are honored with the dedication of a Vertical Campus classroom 12-140 in honor of their children and grandchildren. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron hosts the informal celebration recognizing Mr. Kramer and his family's generosity and commitment to Baruch. Lew Kramer makes the closing remarks and appreciates all they have benefited from the education at Baruch. The event takes place on June 10, 2008 at the Judy and Lew Kramer Classroom (VC 12-140) in the Vertical Campus building.
David Callahan, author of The Cheating Culture: Why More Americans Are Doing Wrong to Get Ahead, speaks on the topic of cheating in American culture, why it has become so pervasive and what can be done to stop it. The lecture took place as a pre-ethics week lecture on April 5, 2005 at Vertical Campus 3-165.
Sax in the City perform as part of the 12th annual Milt Hinton Jazz Perspectives Concert series. Sax in the City is comprised of Don Rhynard (soprano saxophone), Harry Hassell (alto saxophone), Patrick Lombardo (tenor saxophone) and Michel Gohler (baritone saxophone). The performance took place on December 4, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lobby of the Vertical Campus.
JetBlue Airways founder, chairman and CEO David Neeleman delivers the second annual Burton Kossoff Business Leadership Lecture in the form of a directed conversation lead by Vice President and Dean of the Zicklin School of Business, Dr. John A. Elliott. Topics covered include Neeleman's multiple entrepreneurial successes leading up to the his founding JetBlue as well as some of the current obstacles facing JetBlue and the airline industry as a whole. Kathleen Waldron, President of Baruch College makes opening remarks and introduces the speakers. The 2006 Burton Kossoff Business Leadership Lecture takes place March 7, 2006 at the Vertical Campus as part of Baruch College Executives on Campus program.
A panel of distinguished executives in the field of finance discuss their individual career paths and describe some of the skills and qualifications necessary to find a job and build a successful career. Panelists include Joseph Leone, Vice Chairman and CFO, CIT Group Inc.; Gerald Rothstein, (former) Managing Director, CIBC Capital Partners; and Lawrence Simon, President, Ivy Asset Management Corporation. A question and answer session follows. The event takes place on February 28, 2006 as part of Baruch College's Executives on Campus Program (EOC) at the Vertical Campus.
Prof. Sarah Ryan from the School of Public Affairs department presents a workshop designed to help instuctors assess and improve the research and citation skills of their students. The event takes place December 2, 2008 in the Vertical Campus room 269.
Professor Jeanette Norden, award winning teacher and director of medical education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine shares highly effective teaching methods useful for presenting complex ideas such as neuroscience with large classes. The importance of maintaining clarity, definitive teaching goals and trusting relationships is stressed. Associate Provost Barbara Lawrence introduces Dr. Norden. The event takes place November 7, 2005 in Vertical Campus room 14-270.
discussions about Africa on various key sectors - investments, sustainable development, media, politics, and entrepreneurship. With emphasis on how these various sectors contribute to - or affect - the investment terrain, panelists will address the threats, opportunities, as well as the driving forces of Africa's financial sector. Panelists include Mark D. Walton, Executive Vice President at The Africa Channel; Ashley Bendell, Associate Director (African Equities) at Exotix USA; D.H. Caranda-Martin, Founder & CEO of Caranda Fine Foods; Thomas S. Mims, Founder & CEO of Emerging Africa Ltd.; Sarah E. Ryan, Assistant Professor (School of Public Affairs) at Baruch College, CUNY; and Sebastian Spio-Garbrah, Analyst (Middle East & Africa) at Eurasia Group, New York. The event takes place on December 10, 2008 at the Vertical Campus in room 1-107.
Proven methods for implemeting effective marketing and communication strategies for nonprofit organizations are discussed by a panel of marketing and communication professionals. Panelists are introduced by James A. Krauskopf, Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group. The speakers include: Lillian Rodrigues-Lopez, President, Hispanic Federation, a service-oriented membership organization serving Latino health and human service agencies in New York; and Harvey Hirsch, Indpendent Marketing Consultant. The event is sponsored by the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group and takes place on February 16, 2006 at the Vertical Campus building.
A public forum presenting the candidates running in the January 4, 2006 election for the office of New York City Council Speaker. Candidates introduce themselves and express their views on a wide range of topics including housing, jobs, taxes, health care education and the environment. The event is introduced by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs; Marcia Bystryn, Executive Director, New York City League of Conservation Voters; Dick Dadey, Executive Director, Citizens Union of the City of New York. The event is moderated by Douglas Muzzio, professor of public affairs at Baruch College. The speaker candidates featured are: Leroy Comrie, Bill deBlasio, Lewis Fidler, Melinda Katz, Christine Quinn, Joel Rivera and David Weprin. The event is co-sponsored by Baruch College School of Public Affairs, the Citizens Union of the City of New York and the New York League of Conservation Voters. It takes place on November 17, 2005 in Vertical Campus room 14-220.
David Callahan, author of The Cheating Culture: Why More Americans Are Doing Wrong to Get Ahead, speaks on the topic of cheating in American culture, why it has become so pervasive and what can be done to stop it. The lecture took place as a pre-ethics week lecture on April 5, 2005 at Vertical Campus 3-165.
Sax in the City perform as part of the 12th annual Milt Hinton Jazz Perspectives Concert series. Sax in the City is comprised of Don Rhynard (soprano saxophone), Harry Hassell (alto saxophone), Patrick Lombardo (tenor saxophone) and Michel Gohler (baritone saxophone). The performance took place on December 4, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lobby of the Vertical Campus.
Joseph Leone, Baruch alumnus and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer for CIT Group Inc., shares his experiences in financial services and talks about four components needed for good leadership: technical expertises, communicatin skills, team-working abilities, and personal value system. A question and answer session follows at the end. The event took place on September 27, 2006 at Vertical Campus 14-220 as part of the Zicklin Graduate Leadership Speaker Series.
JetBlue Airways founder, chairman and CEO David Neeleman delivers the second annual Burton Kossoff Business Leadership Lecture in the form of a directed conversation lead by Vice President and Dean of the Zicklin School of Business, Dr. John A. Elliott. Topics covered include Neeleman's multiple entrepreneurial successes leading up to the his founding JetBlue as well as some of the current obstacles facing JetBlue and the airline industry as a whole. Kathleen Waldron, President of Baruch College makes opening remarks and introduces the speakers. The 2006 Burton Kossoff Business Leadership Lecture takes place March 7, 2006 at the Vertical Campus as part of Baruch College Executives on Campus program.
A panel of distinguished executives in the field of finance discuss their individual career paths and describe some of the skills and qualifications necessary to find a job and build a successful career. Panelists include Joseph Leone, Vice Chairman and CFO, CIT Group Inc.; Gerald Rothstein, (former) Managing Director, CIBC Capital Partners; and Lawrence Simon, President, Ivy Asset Management Corporation. A question and answer session follows. The event takes place on February 28, 2006 as part of Baruch College's Executives on Campus Program (EOC) at the Vertical Campus.
David Callahan, author of The Cheating Culture: Why More Americans Are Doing Wrong to Get Ahead, speaks on the topic of cheating in American culture, why it has become so pervasive and what can be done to stop it. The lecture took place as a pre-ethics week lecture on April 5, 2005 at Vertical Campus 3-165.
Professor Jeanette Norden, award winning teacher and director of medical education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine shares highly effective teaching methods useful for presenting complex ideas such as neuroscience with large classes. The importance of maintaining clarity, definitive teaching goals and trusting relationships is stressed. Associate Provost Barbara Lawrence introduces Dr. Norden. The event takes place November 7, 2005 in Vertical Campus room 14-270.