Berkeley-Columbia EMBA Ranking Rises to #3
The Financial Times recently ranked the Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Program #3 among US programs, up from #5 last year. Full Story
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Research Spotlight:
Should Voting be Mandatory?
As the 2008 presidential election reports record voter turnout, a new study by Haas School Professor John Morgan provides compelling evidence that mandatory voting may be the best way to reduce electoral corruption. Full Story
Haas Alum Wins $275,000 Google Award
A startup company created by Chris Hulls, BS 06, won a $275,000 Google software challenge award for a mobile application that will help families stay connected during emergencies. Full Story
Undergrads Win in Hong Kong
A team of Haas undergraduates bested 17 other schools to win the Citi International Case Competition at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Full Story
MBA Student Wins International Sales Competition
Satadip Dutta, a third-year student in the Evening & Weekend MBA Program, beat out competitors from 11 business schools to claim the top prize at the Int'l MBA Sales Competition hosted by MIT's Sloan School of Management. Full Story
Sustainable Capitalism in Emerging Economies
A panel of experts will discuss the opportunities and constraints of sustainability in developing countries and business models to lift people out of poverty on Nov. 10. Full Story
Positive Returns Without Screening "Sin" Stocks
The 2008 Moskowitz Prize for Socially Responsible Investing has been awarded to a new study that demonstrates that socially responsible investors can do both well and good without screening out "sin" stocks. Full Story
>play annual conference to Focus on Disruption in Media Economy
The latest technologies transforming the way people communicate, play, and do business will be the focus of the annual >play Conference on Nov. 15. Full Story
North Face CEO to Speak at Haas
Steve Rendle, CEO of San Leandro-based outdoor clothing and equipment retailer The North Face, will share his secrets of leadership on Nov. 17. Full Story
Intel+Berkeley Tech Challenge to Coincide with Global Entrepreneurship Week
Eco-friendly musical instruments, climate-controlled clothing, and a mine monitoring system are among the two dozen eclectic business ideas from around the globe that will compete in the fourth annual Intel+UC Berkeley Technology Entrepreneurship Challenge, Nov. 18-20. Full Story
Save the Date for the Haaski Open, May 11
Haas is already gearing up for the 7th Annual Haaski Open at the Claremont Country Club. Please reserve Monday, May 11, 2009, and start organizing your foursomes for an exciting day of golf followed by a celebratory reception and live auction. More info
First Asia Business Center Conference Hosted By Haas Will Focus on Family Businesses
The Haas School will host its first Asia Business Center Conference and Gala in Singapore, Dec. 1, spotlighting the family businesses that power Asia's economy. Full Story
Dean to Hold Receptions in Hong Kong, Shanghai
Dean Lyons and Haas School Professors Teck-Hua Ho and David Vogel will speak to Haas alumni in Hong Kong, Dec 3, and in Shanghai, Dec. 6. Register
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Finance Conference to Feature Top Industry Execs
A diverse group of financial industry leaders — including execs from Barclays, JP Morgan, and McKinsey — will share how their industries are weathering the financial storm during the annual Berkeley Finance Conference on Nov. 21. Full Story
