2009 Headlines
Johnson School partners with leaders in sustainability research space
Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability (ARCS) to support research on sustainable business
November 5, 2009
Net Impact keynote address by GE CEO Jeff Immelt and Cornell President David Skorton to be Webcast, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m.
November 4, 2009
Elena Iankova discusses capitalism and its future in Europe
Serves as keynote at conference commemorating 20th anniversary Berlin Wall's collapse
November 3, 2009
The Business and Science Technology Initiative (BSTI) is re-born as the Innovation Interface
Initiative re-organizes while maintaining fundamental platform, principles and purposes
October 29, 2009
Evaluate an organization's entire balance sheet; forget about pay caps and stop balkanizing regulations
Judah S. Kraushaar, MBA '80 and Sanford Weill share their thoughts on how to revitalize the financial system in WSJ OpEd
October 28, 2009
Johnson School to host Net Impact 2009, Nov. 13-14
More than 2000 leaders behind the sustainable global enterprise movement to convene
October 27, 2009
When selling to poorer consumers, companies must "create the market"
Erik Simanis' piece in the Wall Street Journal outlines the basics of BoP business tactics
October 26, 2009
Dean Joe Thomas to present the "State of the School" in two live webcasts on October 28, 2009
Watch one of two live webcasts, Oct. 28, 8:30- 9:30 a.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m., EDT
October 23, 2009
Johnson School Professor Appointed to Cornell Strategic Planning Council
Waldman one of eight faculty creating vision for Cornell
October 21, 2009
Ori Heffetz featured in BNET Today
Heffetz says that when it comes to consumer buying behavior, "price trumps quality"
October 20, 2009
Cayuga Fund returns to positive territory in the third quarter of 2009
Strategy of prudent risk-taking continues to help student-run hedge fund weather market volatility
October 18, 2009
Wall Street Journal features Joe Thomas and CSGE
Article discusses how MBA's are looking to marry social change and entrepreneurialship
October 15, 2009
Fisk Johnson to deliver 2009 Hatfield Lecture, Oct. 22
Johnson to speak of the growing challenges of the global consumption crisis
October 15, 2009
Coming soon...Net Impact 2009
The Johnson School will host Net Impact 2009, Nov. 12-14, 2009 - the largest event ever of its kind and one of the largest events ever at Cornell University.
October 14, 2009
Alumna's business chosen as finalist in NBC/AMEX competition
Vote NOW for HappyBaby, run by Jessica Rolph (MBA '04), to win the Shine A Light Competition for small businesses. Vote here:
http://shinealight.ivillage.com/sbo-profile/?ProfileID=9484
October 14, 2009
Leadership Expert Pens New Book
In "This Hungry Spirit," Clint Sidle argues that experiencing basic goodness engenders success.
October 12, 2009
Maureen O'Hara talks stocks in USA Today
O'Hara says stocks at risk of being 'de-listed' as markets re-set from crazy highs
October 5, 2009
Head of FBI's Behavioral Science Unit visits Johnson School
Greg Vecchi tells audiences how persuasion is to business as crisis communication is to a life or death situation
October 5, 2009
New concentrations help students focus their study and improve marketability
Concentrations for second-year residential MBA students have been designed to provide depth and/or breadth to students' experience, as well as personal marketability and improved positioning in the employment market
October 1, 2009
Cayuga Fund's stellar performance discussed in BusinessBecause
The Parker Center's Sanjeev Bhojraj and Stephen Kapsky, MBA'09 discuss the Cayuga Fund
September 29, 2009
Hart targets innovation at Clinton Global Initiative meeting (CGI)
Stuart Hart quoted in Business Week article on 5th annual CGI meeting about the vital role innovation must play in expanding global humanitarian efforts and economic growth
September 24, 2009
Johnson School takes third place in National Energy Finance Challenge 2009
Team "Proven Reserves" rocks highly competitive case competition
September 24, 2009
Johnson School admitted to The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
September 21, 2009
Hart Tapped to Lead Innovation Discussions for Clinton Global Initiative
Stuart Hart brings his expertise in disruptive technology and base-of-the-pyramid enterprise development to annual meeting
September 11, 2009
Fred Staudmyer appointed new director of Career Management Center
Staudmyer formerly CEO of Garrett Sayer Group and member of Cornell EPE's advisory council
September 9, 2009
Noble-Grange Helps Launch Institute
Johnson School communication expert speaks at the launch of the Caribbean Institute for Women in Leadership
August 25, 2009
Food for Thought on Pricing
Ori Heffetz offers a new perspective on price, perception, and purchase decisions
August 3, 2009
O'Hara Wins Top Research Honor
Johnson School finance professor lands prize for her work on asset pricing
July 31, 2009
Johnson School Captures DFJ East Coast Venture Challenge Two Years Running
Keith Cowing's Digiceipt provides free online tracking of receipts
July 27, 2009
Accounting Hall of Fame Inducts the Johnson School's Dyckman
Longtime accounting professor earns one of his field's greatest distinctions
July 22, 2009
Johnson School's student-run hedge fund posts slight recovery in 2nd quarter
Cayuga MBA Fund's strong performing short- and long-positions show consumer impact of economic downturn
July 22, 2009
Faculty Recognized for Teaching and Research Excellence
MBA graduates and recent alumni honored Johnson School faculty at commencement and reunion.
July 10, 2009
Finger Lakes Entrepreneurs' Forum Honors Professor Zach Shulman
Annual Cutting Award Recognizes Leadership in Developing Local Entrepreneurism
July 7, 2009
Erik Simanis and Stuart Hart define a new paradigm of innovation
Paper published in MIT Sloan's Management Review shows how communities, companies and consumers work together to build long-term growth
July 1, 2009
New Faculty Broaden and Deepen Global Education
Experts in global finance and international business practices enhance MBA education and the Johnson School's global presence.
July 1, 2009
Elena Iankova authors new book
Examines the impact of EU accession on the relationship between business and government
June 22, 2009
How can the private sector help alleviate poverty at the Base of the Pyramid?
Join an online discussion June 23-25 with Monica Touesnard of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise
June 17, 2009
Global Forum Welcomes 100 Delegates from 20 Countries
World leaders in clean technology and base of the pyramid development gather to accelerate the "Great Convergence"
June 1, 2009
Johnson School participates in Ashoka's Changemaker Initiative
Cross-campus initiative seeks to raise awareness about social change and entrepreneurship
May 28, 2009
Professor Robert Frank's latest book is now available
The Economic Naturalist's Field Guide: Common Sense Principles for Troubled Times
May 22, 2009
William W. Huling Jr. '68, MBA '74, named interim associate dean, Alumni Affairs and Development
Huling brings 21 years of experience in Alumni Affairs to the post
May 21, 2009
New Career and Management Library Resources for Alumni
Career and business research tools include CareerBeam, IvyExec.com, and two new business research databases
May 21, 2009
Johnson School Joins The Consortium
Affirms commitment to diversity and inclusion
May 14, 2009
Johnson School Launches MBA Project Initiative
Fills Critical Need for Companies, Offers Valuable Experience for Students
May 12, 2009
Bombyx Wins BR Ventures Cornell Venture Challenge
Run by Cornellians, Bombyx offers alternative solution for eyesight regeneration
May 8, 2009
Johnson School Dean Earns Top Honor in his Field
Joseph Thomas recognized as a fellow of the Production and Operations Management Society
May 4, 2009
Johnson School Takes First Place in New York State's ACG Cup Competition
Students determine optimal financial strategy for holding company and private equity firm
May 1, 2009
Cornell Business Journal online
Cornell Business bids adieu to the class of 2009 with several retrospectives, compelling opinion pieces, and more
May 1, 2009
Aspiring Sustainable Investment Managers Find a Forum in Johnson's SustaInvest
Team from Presidio School of Management takes top honors
May 1, 2009
BR Ventures leads investment round in Jodange
Student-run venture fund expands its portfolio into sentiment analysis
April 28, 2009
New York Creative Core's Emerging Business Competition names winners
Alumnus Jon Greene wins top prize; student Jason Springs is finalist
April 24, 2009
Johnson School Extends the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program to New Hampshire and Boston Area
New Hampshire-based Boardroom offers executives world-class MBA and international network
April 20, 2009
Johnson School MBA student-run hedge fund down slightly in first quarter 2009
Short positions prove more profitable than long
April 20, 2009
BR Ventures Hosts Annual Cornell Venture Challenge on April 16
Five finalists gain visibility and expert feedback, while competing for $10,000 and 20 hours of free legal help
April 8, 2009
Barbara Ley Toffler to Present 2009 Day Family Ethics Lecture
"The Cult in Culture" scheduled for April 22, 2009
April 7, 2009
Local hero and rising community leader to be honored on April 23
Felix Rouse, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs, awarded Wilbur Parker Distinguished Alumni Award by the Black Graduate Business Association
April 6, 2009
Cornell's Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise
Announces Winner of Base of the Pyramid Narrative Competition
Competition Identifies Innovative Business Solutions for Base of the Pyramid Markets
April 6, 2009
Srinagesh Gavirneni Receives Grant to Research Inventory Decision Making Strategies in China
Study to Examine Behavioral Differences Between Chinese and Western Cultures
April 2, 2009
Johnson School Students Place Second in Northeast Venture Capital Investment Competition
Team performed due-diligence on three real businesses, negotiated with entrepreneur on a term sheet, and led the pack in the question and answer session with judges
March 24, 2009
Johnson School Faculty are 'Prolific Authors' in Finance and Accounting
Recent studies of academic publishing in finance and accounting name six to the top 50
March 23, 2009
Community Impact Charity Auction to be Held on March 26
Bid on dinner at the Dean's house, theater tickets and more to raise money for two local charities
March 16, 2009
Cornell Students Launch SustaInvest: a Sustainable Portfolio Pitch Competition
Entrants must develop and defend mock portfolios worth $100,000 by March 25
March 13, 2009
Latest Issue of Cornell Business Journal Available Online
Fear Economics, Finding the Elusive Job, How the Numbers Lie, and Why the Career Action Group Needs Your Help
March 12, 2009
Don't Be Such An Optimist!
New Study by Rob Bloomfield Shows That Wishful Thinking Contaminates Financial Markets
March 11, 2009
Advice for President Obama: An Economics Panel Discussion
Maureen O'Hara and other prominent Cornell economists discuss the international financial crisis, as well as economic challenges in health care and employment policy
March 11, 2009
Many Minds Make Great Ideas: Creative Design for Affordability Class Teaches the Power of Design Thinking and Product Design
Johnson School class brings together students from across Cornell to design and build products for local non-profit and start-up business
March 9, 2009
Johnson School Welcomes Charles Hamilton as Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Serial Entrepreneur returns to Johnson School to help students develop business ideas
March 5, 2009
Cornell's Johnson School and Law School Create Ethics & Corporate Culture Course
Course explores how corporate culture can lead good people to do bad things
March 4, 2009
Two new programs show value of Cornell connections
JS PALS and JS COACHES connect admitted students, current students and alumni
February 23, 2009
Johnson School Strengthens Employer Access to Leading MBA Talent
"Just About Jobs" Provides Seamless Connection to MBA Candidates
in Boston, New York and San Francisco
February 19, 2009
Sergio Fajardo lectures on Colombia's Challenges & Opportunities
Former Mayor and Current Presidential Candidate to speak at Johnson School and Cornell on February 19
February 17, 2009
Research by Vishal Narayan helps marketers zero in on consumers
Need to relax? We have just the drink for you
February 9, 2009
Johnson School at Cornell University Seeks New Business Ideas in
BR Ventures' Cornell Venture Challenge
Reformatted competition offers finalists coaching from expert judges
February 5, 2009
Class of 2009 Selects Vishal Gaur for Core Faculty Award
Inaugural award honors teaching excellence during the MBA Core Curriculum
February 4, 2009
Alternative Investments Club Event on March 11 in NYC
HSBC's George Covo to discuss operational challenges for hedge funds in 2009
February 2, 2009
Rich Marin ('75, MBA '76) puts current prospects for American Dream into perspective
Provides recipe for curing America's "financial stress syndrome" in Cornell Alumni Magazine editorial
January 30, 2009
Professor David Weinbaum Finds Predictability in Stock Returns
Award-winning study reveals that option prices hold clues
January 27, 2009
Johnson School MBA student-run hedge fund beats market, manages risk
to yield positive returns
Fund Returns 0.42% for 2008, Down 1.29% in Fourth Quarter
January 21, 2009
Johnson School to offer support to local microentrepreneurs
BR MicroCapital to provide business coaching and financing for microbusiness development
January 20, 2009
Professor Robert Jarrow Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
RISK Magazine cites his innovative models and popularization of the modern discipline of mathematical finance
January 15, 2009
Retail Sales Linked To Financial Market Returns
New study by Vishal Gaur provides an improved model for equity analysts when forecasting annual retail sales
January 14, 2009
A ban on short sales of financial stocks comes at a high price
Professor Xiaoyan Zhang finds ban resulted in a sharp decline in market quality of targeted stocks
January 14, 2009
