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September 22, 2008
Haas School Faculty Hold Impromptu Teach-in on Financial Turmoil: As soon as the collapse of Lehman Brothers became news, on the very same morning AIG’s federal bailout was announced, and amidst the market’s ongoing meltdown, Haas School faculty held an impromptu discussion of the causes, consequences, and impact of the current financial crisis.
Toyota Visionary to Speak on Changing Global Trends, Oct. 1: Does building cars out of seaweed sound out of this world? Not necessarily so to Tetsuya Kaida, founder and general manager of Toyota Motor Corp.'s Business Revolution Corporate Value Project Department, who will speak Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Haas School.
GE CEO Jeff Immelt Talks to Haas Community about Innovation: Startups and venture capitalists aren't the only ones innovating, says Jeff Immelt, chairman and CEO of General Electric.
Stephanie Tibbetts, COO in the Lester Center, Passes Away: Stephanie Tibbetts, the chief operating officer at the Lester Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, passed away Sunday evening after a courageous battle against cancer.
Faculty Spotlight: Prof. Roberts Studies Strategy to Defend Against Asteroids: Haas School Professor Karlene Roberts has been tapped to help a committee of astronauts, diplomats, and legal experts find ways to mitigate the impact of an asteroid hitting Earth.
Prof. Edelstein Sheds Light on Subprime Lending Crisis: Haas School Professor Robert Edelstein shared his insights and recommendations on the subprime lending crisis earlier this month at a meeting of the Hudson Institute's Subprime Crisis Research Council.
Senior Lecturer William Sonnenschein Serves Madagascar President: Haas School Senior Lecturer William Sonnenschein has been named special adviser on leadership and communication to the president of Madagascar.
Financial Reporting Conference to Feature Accounting Standards Leaders: Accounting leaders will gather to discuss issues facing the evolving industry at the 19th Annual Berkeley Conference on Financial Reporting on Oct. 24.
Prominent Executives to Share Knowledge at Haas This Fall: Executives from Apple to IDEO and Mozilla to McKinsey will take the lectern this fall as guest speakers in Haas School classes and lecture series.
New Golf Tournament to Team Students with Industry Leaders, Oct. 3: Berkeley MBA students have organized a new golf tournament, the Haas PRO/AM, that will provide an opportunity to network with business professionals and raise money for the Special Olympics.
Social Impact Week to Focus on Careers with a Conscience: Students curious about leveraging their business degrees for the greater social good can scout out their options at the first-ever Social Impact Week, Sept. 29 through Oct. 3.
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