A Discussion with SASB Date: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 Time: 6:30pm Location: TBA RSVP: Here Please join Sustainability Management’s Net Impact (SUMANI) Chapter for a discussion on the importance and methodology of establishing an understanding of material sustainability issues facing industries and creating sustainability accounting standards suitable for disclosure in standards filings to the SEC, such as the Form 10-K and 20-F.
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Ticket Offer for 92nd St Y – May 14th
SUMASA Professor, Claudia Dreifus will be hosting a series of live interviews on poverty at the 92nd Street Y on two dates. Barbara Ehrenreich, the author of "Nickled and Dimed," on April 29th, 8:15; and Dr. Paul Farmer, who will be speaking and signing his new book, "To Heal The World," on May 14th, 8:15 P.M. SUMA students can obtain one or two complimentary seats by contacting Prof Dreifus.
MSSM Student Profile: Megan Farrell
Current M.S. in Sustainability Management student Megan Farrell works in the Sustainable Business Solutions division at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she focuses on developing strategic solutions to best address the challenges facing her clients, including those related to social, environmental, and economic factors. As a part-time student, Megan has developed a strong rapport with her classmates and faculty, and recognizes that this network will far outlast the program, allowing for continued and robust sharing of ideas between sustainability professionals in years to come.
CANCELLED CI3: Columbia Impact Investing Professional Development Training Opportunity – May 3rd and 4th
Interested in a certification that can help build your resume? CI3 is partnering with BSD consulting to provide an opportunity for Columbia Students to receive a two-day GRI training certification (Global Reporting Initiative) at a discounted price for 25 students; first come, first served. The usual student fee is $900 / early bird student fee is $435. Register and pay in the following link. Date: May 3 & 4, 2012. Time: 9 am - 5 pm. Location: 420 West 118th Street, Room 408, International Affairs Building - Columbia University, New York, NY 10027
SUMASA Earth Day Speaker Event: Vincent Stanley, Patagonia – Monday, April 22nd
Please join us for a special SUMASA Speaker Event on Monday, April 22nd. Vincent Stanley, Vice President of Marketing for Patagonia will speak about the company and a new book just published: The Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 40 Years. The book is co-authored by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard.
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