Faculty Focus: Lorna Christoff

March 14, 2014

“After a decade of work in various financial services, I didn’t think I would ever find a career that provided me with fulfillment and meaning. Then I found out about CESR.” Lorna Christoff believes in the power of business to affect the world (and the people within it) both positively...

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Conscious Capitalism Symposium Encourages Meaningful Change

March 14, 2014

Story Contributor: Dave Payne, CESR Faculty Students from regional universities as well as community members turned out at the Conscious Capitalism Symposium to learn how talented leaders have used the traditional tools of capitalism to serve social needs. Taking place the last day of the four-day Conscious Capitalism Conference, headlining...

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CESR Promotes Social Responsibility through Multi-Day Conference

March 10, 2014

The Center for Education on Social Responsibility, CESR, presented its fifth annual Conscious Capitalism Conference, February 25-28, 2014. Expanded to four days this year, the event featured a variety of sessions that showcased the Center’s innovative curriculum and highlighted its commitment to shaping a different standard for tomorrow’s business leaders...

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The Great Outdoors

Feb. 5, 2014

By Liz Stapp, CESR Instructor Boulder County. It is perhaps one of the best, most persuasive arguments for getting people outdoors. Look around you. We have myriad hiking trails, creeks, some of the best rock climbing sites around, and some pretty decent skiing a few miles away. Yet, many among...

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Curriculum Think Tank Makes Headway

Jan. 31, 2014

The Curriculum Think Tank, a consortium of 12 schools including Dartmouth, Trinity University and Michigan State, was formed in July 2012. This group of educators is focused on developing curriculum around social responsibility and ethics. After two meetings last fall, the consortium continues to grow and is taking on the...

What is CESR’s Conscious Capitalism Conference All About?

Jan. 17, 2014

CESR is excited to present its fifth annual Conscious Capitalism Conference, February 25-28, 2014. Expanded this year to four days, this event features a variety of sessions that showcase The Center’s innovative curriculum and highlights its commitment to shaping a different standard for tomorrow’s business leaders. Through class visits, expert...

5 Reasons to Attend CESR’s Conscious Capitalism Conference

Jan. 17, 2014

CESR’s 2014 Conscious Capitalism Conference will drive awareness and education of critical topics in conscious capitalism practices. This year’s conference provides attendees the opportunity to: 1. Learn More about Social and Ethical Practices and Curriculum Many companies claim to be socially responsible or to make values-based decisions. As a participant...

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CESR Welcomes New Executive Director

Jan. 17, 2014

Starting January 24th, CESR welcomes new executive director Mark Meaney, who brings over 17 years’ experience in higher education and public sector ethics and compliance program development to CESR, coming to us directly from his post as Faculty Director for Haas’ Leading with Ethics program at the Haas School of...

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The Leeds Commitment

Dec. 13, 2013

Michael Leeds delivered his special guest lecture to our three Introduction to Business (BCOR 1010) classes this past Monday. He visits every BCOR 1010 class, each semester - a longstanding commitment that is invaluable to our Leeds students and important enough to Michael that he never misses. This semester, his...

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CESR's "Values and the Power of the Consumer" this spring semester!

Dec. 3, 2013

CESR's "Values and the Power of the Consumer" this spring semester! Scott Gwozdz, CESR Instructor, describes his continuing education class being offered this spring. CESR 4821, Values and the Power of the Consumer is a business class exclusively for non-business majors. A 4000-level class with no prerequisites, this seminar-style class...

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