Business School News
Networking tips offered at latest alumni Connections event.
How can I grow my professional network? For insight, ask one of the 120 alumni who attended the latest Connections event in October. Former University of Colorado President and UC Denver Chancellor Dr. John Buechner presented tips on networking.
"Become a Business Leader with an Edge," read about the recent CIO executive panel event
October 22, 2009
On October 20th, the Center for Information Technology Innovation (CITI) and UC Denver Business School's Information Systems Association (ISA) hosted the fourth annual CIO executive panel event, "Become a Business Leader With an Edge." The annual event provides an opportunity for students to learn about what executives are looking for and what they see as the future of business and information technology. This year's CIO Panel had the largest attendance so far, attracting 215 attendees.
Business School's Managing for Sustainability specialization in MBA program recognized globally
Ranked 66th of top 100 programs by The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education
October 22, 2009
NEW YORK/DENVER (Oct. 21, 2009) – More than ever before, major companies and entrepreneurial start-ups are seeking competitive advantage and success through the embracement of sustainability as a core business strategy. The Business School at the University of Colorado Denver has now been recognized for its leadership in integrating social, environmental and ethical issues into its MBA program. The recognition comes via the Aspen Institute’s 2009-2010 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes, a biennial survey and alternative ranking of business schools across the globe. The school’s Managing for Sustainability specialization in its MBA and MS programs ranked 66th on the Institute’s “Global 100” annual list
Marketplace Implications of Health Care Reform
September 29, 2009
In September, the Business School hosted a panel event, "Surviving Health Care Reform - Implications to the Colorado Marketplace." Intended to shed some light on the business implications of health care reform, the event featured moderator John Simon, Principal, Advisory Services, Ernst & Young. The event brought together regional and national experts on various areas impacted by health care reform.
Business School alum, Vitaliy Katsenelson in Barrons
September 23, 2009
Read it in Barrons todayRead the latest from Business School alum, Vitaliy Katsenelson in this article from Barron’s. Katsenelson is a portfolio manager and former investments instructor in the Finance Department of the Business School. He talks with Barron’s about how to understand range-bound markets.
Professor M.P. Parthasarathy's Denver Manufactuing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell 35.55 percent in August.
September 22, 2009
Read the whole story in the
Denver Business Journal
(subscription required)Denver-area manufacturing activity fell in August to its lowest point since April, and a sharp drop in new orders suggests that the situation won’t improve in September.
The Denver Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 35.55 percent in August, down from 48.02 percent in July and 50.81 percent in June. The monthly survey is a joint project of the University of Colorado Denver Business School and the Denver chapter of the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM).
Aurairia Campus Flu Vaccination Information
from the Health Center at Auraria
Fall 2009
During the fall of 2009, two influenza vaccines will be available to the campus community. Public health authorities recommend both vaccines for all persons, particularly for high-risk individuals. more »
Make Your Mark Event a Success
July 20, 2009
The future home of the Business School was celebrated on June 25, 2009 at an exciting evening social event, "Make Your Mark." More than 250 business community and civic partners, alumni, faculty, staff and students attended to celebrate the new Business School building located at 1475 Lawrence Street.
Encana gives $1M to Business School
June 25, 2009
A $1 million gift from EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. was announced on Wednesday, June 24, at the Make Your Mark event. The event was the inaugural celebration of the Business School’s new building at 1475 Lawrence St. in downtoClick here to view the pictures from the Alumni Connection eventwn Denver.
EnCana has long been a close ally and partner of UC Denver’s Business School beginning with the initial development of an energy accounting course in 2006, followed by the development and launch of the school’s new Global Energy Management (GEM) degree, which enrolled its first students in January 2009. A Canadian corporation with its US headquarters in Denver, EnCana is the largest producer of natural gas in North America. more »
UC Denver supports Businesses learning about sustainability at CORE conference
March 30, 2009
On March 17th, the Business School’s Management of Sustainability Program presented a Green Business Fundamentals Seminar to kick off the CORE (Colorado Connected Organizations for a Responsible Economy) 2009 Sustainable Opportunities Summit at the downtown convention center. Presenters included Business School faculty John Byrd and Nicole Vowles; Betsy Long, an alum of the Managing for Sustainability program and consultant in Sustainability Management; and Steve Bernard, a MBA student in the program and Ph.D. student in the University of Colorado Denver IGERT program. Thirty-eight practitioners in the community and University of Colorado Denver students attended the event, a great learning and networking experience for all. more »
The Business School's new building covered in the Denver Business Journal
March 30, 2990
"We'll probably be the most engaged business school in the country."
On the cover of this week's Denver Business Journal Dean Sueann Ambron shares the visions for the UC Denver Business School's new building. more »
The Financial Crisis of 2007 to 2009: Causes, Consequences, and Policy Responses
March 24, 2009
Three respected experts came together to shed light on the current financial crisis at a breakfast held by the Business School at the Grand Hyatt on March 17th. Dr. Gordon Sellon, from the Federal Reserve, Dr. Marcelle Arak Professor of Finance at the Business School and Dr. Jim Smith, the Chancellor’s Professor of Economics described different pieces of the current crisis and spoke about possible solutions. more »
Swinburn, CEO and President of Molson Coors, speaks to the Business School.
March 23, 2009
The Business School welcomed Peter Swinburn, President and CEO of Molson Coors Brewing Company on Tuesday, March 10, for the Robert Reynolds Distinguished Lecture in International Business. Swinburn shared his global marketing and international market expansion expertise to over 100 business leaders, faculty members and students. more »
Business School Workshop Showcases Leading Accounting Researcher and Educator
February 20, 2009
On February 20, 2009, the accounting program at the Business School hosted Dr. Katherine Schipper to speak about accounting's role related to the current economic crisis.
Dr. Schipper is the Thomas F. Keller Professor of Accounting at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Professor Schipper is a past president of the American Accounting Association and the first female member of the Accounting Hall of Fame. more »
Bard Center graduate John-Paul Maxfield featured in Denver Business Journal
February 12, 2009
John-Paul Maxfield, a graduate of the Bard Center for Entrepreneurship is featured in the Denver Business Journal today. The article, "Starting over: Creating opportunities after suffering job layoffs," profiles John-Paul and his new business Waste Farmers LLC. along with others who are beginning new businesses in this trying economy.
Neumann chosen as the associate dean of programs.
February 6, 2009
The Business School at UC Denver has chosen accounting professor Bruce Neumann as the associate dean of programs. Neumann, left, has worked for the university since 1984 and has been director of the accounting program since 2000. continue »
Passion for Global Business Leads to the Creation of a $1.5 Million Endowed Chair for the Business School at the University of Colorado Denver
January 26, 2009
In the 1950s, Robert H. Reynolds became a very successful and highly respected businessman in the import/export business. At a time when the global economy was taking its first steps, he was able to establish solid business contacts around the world. His passion for global business has resulted in a $1.5 million bequest that will fund the first endowed chair at the Business School at the University of Colorado Denver and be recognized as the largest one-time gift in the Business School’s history. continue »
GEM Program Underway
January 23, 2009
The global energy management (GEM) program's inaugural cohort got underway with the in-class portion of the program January 12 - 15, 2009. The first cohort group consists of 30 students from a variety of energy companies and backgrounds. During the first four days students were introduced to their groups, professors, the technology used within the course as well as intensive learning sessions lasting from 7 am - 6pm daily.
Ambron part of Denver's 150: People Who Care
In celebration of its 150th birthday on Nov. 22, 2008, the city and county of Denver has selected 150 of its citizens to honor as "unsung heroes" -- ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to help make our city a better one for this and future generations.
Dean Sueann Ambron was named for the work she has done with the School and the Downtown Denver Partnership. Read more in the Rocky Mountain News.
Congratulations to the Fall 2008 Graduating Class
See a slideshow of graduation.
Top Level Executives speak to students about their experience and what they need to compete
October 25
For a third consecutive year, the Center for Information Technology Innovation (CITI) and UC Denver’s Information Systems Association presented Become a Leader with an Edge. This year’s event had nearly 200 students and faculty attend the event, unlike like year’s event which competed with the Rockies’ World Series game for attendance.
Great turnout for alumni Reconnect mixer
October 22, 2008
Over 150 people came to the Business School alumni’s Reconnect mixer on October 16. Alumni mingled with former classmates, professors, the dean, and business community supporters. See the slide show»
Global Energy Management Masters Degree to Fill Growing Need; Half of All Energy Executives May Retire in Next Five Years
Program was created at the request of energy companies that have a growing need to groom employees to fill leadership positions
The University of Colorado Board of Regents approved a new Master of Science degree today for the University of Colorado Denver Business School. As a master's degree located within the largest accredited graduate school of business in the state, the focus of the Global Energy Management (GEM) degree is on the business side of energy management, educating the industry's future executive leaders. The program's first cohort class will begin their first term in January 2009. continue »
UC Denver's Cooperman offers expert opinion on Bailout.
Channel 7 interviewed our own Professor Cooperman regarding the Bailout.
October 3, 2008
"I think it's necessary to build back conficence and get the backing system back in order, " she said.
Click here to see the whole story.
Business School Professors Among Most Current Influential Scholars
New study looked at long-term influence of universities and experts in the field of management
Aug. 5, 2008
Three professors from the University of Colorado Denver Business School have been named among the most influential scholars in the field of management over the last 25 years. The faculty researchers at UC Denver were the only current Colorado business school professors to be included.
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Delighted by Students' Marketing Plan
June 10, 2008
Peter Miller likes to teach marketing in the real world. So he teamed up City and County of Denver Office of Economic Development (OED). continue »
Business School emails move to UCDenver.edu
June 6, 2008
The faculty and staff of the University of Colorado Denver Business School moved to the new ucdenver.edu domain for email on Friday. As part of the consolidation effort the UC Denver Downtown Campus and the Anschutz Medical Campus will combine their online presence into one UCDenver.edu domain name. Moving email addressing is the first step toward the new integration. continue »
Congratulations to the Spring Class of 2008
May 19 2008
ProLogis President speaks about sustainable business
May 12, 2008
Walt Rakowich told UC Denver MBA students that, "sustainability is a way of life now, and for those who think it isn't, it’s quickly becoming a way of life." when he spoke at the Bard Center for Entrepreneurship. continue »
President Benson joins the Business School faculty
President Bruce Benson attended a reception, held by the Business School, to welcome him as their newest faculty member. See the slideshow »
Sports and entertainment management courses bring in the experts
May 8, 2008
Sports and entertainment management courses regularly bring in expert speakers. This semester two courses were visited by top experts in the field. continue »
ISA students’ DDTrac sheds new light onto autism
April 24, 2008
When students from the Information Systems Association student club wanted to start a business, their advisor, Dawn Gregg had the perfect idea. They could use a software program she had developed years earlier. She always knew she could start a business with her idea, and this was the perfect opportunity. continue»
Sports and Entertainment Specialization a homerun
April 21, 2008
The new Sports and Entertainment Management specialization at the UC Denver Business School has hit a homerun. The inaugural cohort of 21 students started the program last fall. Their first class, MGMT 6830, was rated in the 95th percentile of all courses at UC Denver. continue»
Beta Gamma Sigma honor society inducts new members
April 15, 2008
The best and brightest in the Business School were recently inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) honor society. The spring induction ceremony was held on April 4, 2008.
Founded in 1913, BGS is a national honor society for students in business schools that are AASCB accredited. The mission of BGS is to, “encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to foster personal and professional excellence, to advance the values of the Society, and to serve its lifelong members.” continue»
Professor of Marketing Miller MC's Talent Show
April 7, 2008
Peter Miller, cancer survivor and Professor of Marketing in the UC Denver Business School was the MC for the First Annual Auraria Campus Talent Show was hosted by the Auraria Campus Colleges Against Cancer, a division of the American Cancer Society.
Chancellor's Scholars and Leaders participate in Colorado Ethics in Business Alliance awards
April 2, 2008
Formed in 1991, the Colorado Ethics in Business Alliance's (CEBA) mission is to promote ethical business conduct through education and by recognizing those who show outstanding ethical standards throughout Colorado. CEBA’s annual awards luncheon was on March 20, 2008 in downtown Denver. The luncheon was held to honor the 2008 award winners.
Eight UC Denver students as part of the Chancellor’s Scholars and Leaders helped select winners CEBA by interviewing nominees and producing reports for the selection committee to review. continue»
Net Impact is coming to UC Denver
March 27, 2008
A new student group at UC Denver is hoping to change the way the world does business. Net Impact is a national student and professional organization Which is becoming a prominent fixture in both business schools and professional circles around the country.
With more than 10,000 members in the U.S., and chapters in more than 90 countries, Net Impact fosters business leaders to be socially, economically, and environmentally responsible. Current business trends are moving towards sustainability. continue»
University of Colorado Denver Announces Plans for New Business School Location
March 18, 2008
University of Colorado Denver Chancellor M. Roy Wilson announced today plans to further integrate the Business School into the fabric of the downtown Denver business community. The Business School intends to consolidate from six locations to a newly acquired building at 1475 Lawrence Street, transforming the former multi-use office and retail facility into a dynamic place for business learning, collaboration and innovation. continue»
Newly Elected President Joins University of Colorado Denver Business School
March 5, 2008
DENVER. The University of Colorado Denver Business School announced today that Bruce Benson, newly elected president of the University of Colorado system, will join the school’s faculty as an executive in residence and professor attendant.
President Bruce Benson is an accomplished leader in the energy industry. His position at the Business School recognizes his experience in the field. He will bring expertise to the Global Energy Management Initiative (GEM) being developed at the school. The GEM program is a collaborative program among the energy industry, government, communities and the Business School to educate future industry leaders. continue»
Beta Alpha Psi students offering Tax Assistance
March 1, 2008
Tax season is upon us! This will mark the 17th year that the UC Denver Theta Sigma Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has been participating in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. The program is run by the Denver Asset Building Coalition to provide tax return preparation for individuals with low to moderate income.
Seven UC Denver students are volunteering their skills and time every Saturday through April 15th. Tax preparation is happening at two sites, the Emily Griffith Opportunity School and the King Trimble Center. The Co-President of Beta Alpha Psi, Michelle Verrier, estimates that the students preparing taxes at the Emily Griffith site will be completing 35 to 40 returns each Saturday. continue»