Extra-Curricular Learning

Johnson School Student Clubs
Cornell University Student Clubs
Events & Speakers
Johnson School Events & Speakers
Cornell University Events & Speakers
Ithaca Community

Johnson School Student Clubs
Students who are interested in international business may find further enrichment through these student organizations:

Asia Business Association The ABA is one of the Johnson School's largest clubs, comprised of Americans, Asian Americans, and Asians who are newcomers to America. Members are diverse in work experience, as well as in origin. The ABA seeks to broaden students' awareness of business and career opportunities in Asia, as well as their understanding of Asia's diverse cultures and business environments. We foster networking and professional development through our own meetings and through activities we co-sponsor with other Cornell student organizations and alumni in Asia.

European Club (EC)
The EC actively promotes professional opportunities for students interested in working in Europe; raises the recognition and reputation of the Cornell and the Johnson School brand name with European firms and recruiters; revitalizes, strengthens, and expands the existing European alumni network, and establishes the European Club as a partner for combined Johnson School efforts with other clubs within Cornell University.

Hispanic-American Business Leaders Association (HABLA) HABLA generates awareness and creates dialogue about the need to develop leaders that understand the unique experience of Americans of Hispanic descent.

International Business Association (IBA)
The International Business Association seeks to educate students about international business by sharing information on emerging and developing markets and multinational corporations. The IBA acts as a resource for students seeking international experiences while at the Johnson School.

Johnson Japan Club (JJC) JJC strives to develop an open network to help deepen the understanding of the Japanese economy, business, culture, job market, language, and genuine cuisine. Members benefit by participating in presentations, cultural events, and job search sessions.

Latin American Business Association (LABA) LABA's purpose is to promote relationships between Johnson School MBA and PhD students who are interested in Latin America, and university alumni, prospective students, business organizations, governments, and media. The club's function and purposes are educational, professional, and social.

Net Impact Net Impact is a global network of over 5,000 emerging business leaders committed to using the power of business to create a better world. The Johnson School's Net Impact chapter connects our students with National Net Impact's events and services and to the 75 other student and professional chapters worldwide. Our chapter works closely with the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise in leading educational, business networking, and internship opportunities in the area of environmental, social, and base of the pyramid sustainability.

South Asian Business Club
The South Asian Business Club facilitates stronger ties between the Johnson School community and the global South Asian business community, including regional government, non-profit organizations, academia and media, while facilitating cultural understanding within a business-specific context.

See a complete list of Johnson School Student Clubs & Organizations.

Cornell University Student Clubs
Cornell students operate more than 500 organizations, reflecting the enormous diversity of cultures and interests across campus. Among these are some 165 focused on various international interests - from associations of students from particular countries or areas of the world, to those that promote cross-cultural perspectives or causes.

See a list of Cornell University Student Organizations pertaining to international interests.

Explore the complete list of Cornell University Student Organizations .

Events & Speakers
The Program for International Business Education at the Johnson School sponsors abundant learning opportunities in compressed and flexible time frames throughout the year. Arranging these to coincide with meal times or sliding them into weekends makes it possible for students to fit them into their busy schedules.

Often, the opportunity to host speakers on international topics arises on short notice. Visit the Program for International Business Education Events Calendar (currently under development) or the Johnson School Events Calendar frequently to watch for forthcoming opportunities. To see the range of events over a full year, see the 2004-05 International Business Events.

Speakers

Throughout the year, the Program for International Business Education sponsors multiple lectures on a wide variety of international business topics -- both public talks and guest speakers in classes.

Lectures are often co-sponsored or co-promoted with other Cornell colleges and departments. For example, the Berger International Speaker Series at Cornell Law School includes several talks each year on topics related to international business. Several of the Area Studies Programs also sponsor lectures, including some that are relevant to business. These can be found on the Calendar of International Events.

In 2004-05, the Program for International Business Education lecturere included included a Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist, the Chairman/CEO of Bear Stearns Asset Management, Presidents of several offshore corporations and banks, entrepreneurs, and representatives of governments and multinational organizations. See the complete list of 2004-05 International Business Education Speakers and Events (currently under development).
Find an event on this year's International Business Education Events Calendar (currently under development).

International Conferences/Symposia Sponsored and Co-Sponsored by the Johnson School

Often co-sponsored with other Cornell departments, symposia and conferences provide one- or two-day intensive focus on particular geographic regions. Generally, these include speeches and panel discussions by experts. Sometimes, they often include other cultural components - music, dance, foods, and visual arts.
See a complete list of 2004-05 International Symposia co-sponsored by the Johnson School Program for International Business Education.

Social Events to Highlight Culture and Business Protocol in Other Countries
The Program for International Business Education also sponsors World Smarts Dinners, an International Week, and many other activities throughout the year -- all designed to increase understanding of culture and business protocol in other countries.

World Smarts Dinners
These dinners give students a literal taste of the foods of a particular country, but also provide means for learning about dining and social protocols and other customs. Each of these events is "hosted" by students, staff and faculty from the target country who first present material on the business environment and business protocol of their nation. Then, everyone sits down to a dinner of the relevant cuisine, with one country host at each table to continue the discussion. Target countries vary by year.
See the complete list of 2004-05 World Smarts Dinners.
Find a World Smarts Dinner on this year's International Business Education Events Calendar (under development).

International Week
We sometimes redefine the concept of "week" - stretching it to nine or ten days, as our huge menu of special activities overflows the boundaries. These annual events incorporate changing daily displays of regional artifacts and PowerPoint presentations, hosted by students from the region. Evening events provide a chance to combine education with entertaining international activities. One popular evening is an International Games Night, held at a local pub or restaurant, where international students teach their colleagues everything from SheshBesh to Dominoes.
Find the International Week Schedule on this year's International Business Education Events Calendar (under development).

Daytime Events
These shorter cultural events are designed to fit into the schedule of busy students. They are held during periods when students tend to congregate in the Sage Hall atrium area – coffee time (free coffee, tea, etc. served between 9:45 and 10:15), between 11:25 - 11:55 a.m. (when no classes are scheduled) and in the late afternoon (immediately following the end of most classes). The short presentations are presented live or via a video or PowerPoint projection. Students from the target nation make themselves available to answer questions and bring in artifacts and books from their countries to display. Some culturally relevant food is usually served.
See the complete list of 2004-05 Daytime Events.
Find daytime events on this year's International Business Education Events Calendar (under development).

Cornell Events
Cornell University's huge list of events includes many opportunities to learn about other cultures - through music, dance, meals, art exhibitions, lectures, and other special events.

In addition, of course, lectures and events all across the Cornell campus provide a rich resource for learning about other cultures and global change.

For events specifically focused on international topics, see the Calendar of International Events at the Einaudi Center website.

Cornell Cinema, widely regarded as one of the best university cinema programs in the U.S., sponsors more than 400 films each year. Many of are foreign.

Live performances on campus also include a mix of theater, music and dance representing multiple cultures. For theater, and dance, see the Schwartz Center calendar. Cornell's Music Department sponsors both student performances and concerts by renowned artists. Teatro Taller sponsors Latin American theatrical events.

Cornell University is fortunate in having the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art on campus. Its fine permanent collections include Asian Art; a European Collection, and an African, Pre-Columbian, and Oceanic Collection. In addition, the museum sponsors special exhibitions each year, always including one or more that reflect the art of cultures outside North America.

For a comprehensive list of campus-wide events, see the Cornell Events Calendar.

Ithaca Community Culture
On and off the hill on which Cornell perches, the greater Ithaca area is a community rich in cultural opportunities and international experience. Our list of area restaurants includes cuisines from around the world, and community organizations sponsor a huge variety of events, including many that reflect cultures outside the U.S.