MBA in Pharmaceutical Management Online Information Session
Online
11.09.2009 @ 12:00 PM
Malvern LEAD MBA One-on-One Information/Admissions Session
2nd Floor
11.10.2009 @ 11:00 AM
Full Time MBA One on One Information Session
Pearlstein Business Learning Center 401
11.12.2009 @ 11:00 AM
LEAD MBA/Malvern LEAD Online Information Session
Online
11.12.2009 @ 12:00 PM
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management Information Session
Pearlstein 403
11.14.2009 @ 09:30 AM
LeBow College of Business MBA Open House
Pearlstein Business Learning Center 102
11.18.2009 @ 06:00 PM
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management Information Session
Hyatt Regency Princeton
11.19.2009 @ 06:00 PM
Malvern LEAD MBA One-on-One Information/Admissions Session
2nd Floor
12.01.2009 @ 11:00 AM
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management Online Information Session
Online
12.02.2009 @ 12:00 PM
General MBA One on One Information Session
Pearlstein Business Learning Center 401
12.03.2009 @ 11:00 AM
LEAD MBA/Malvern LEAD Online Information Session
Online
12.03.2009 @ 12:00 PM
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management Information Session
Pearlstein 4th floor
12.03.2009 @ 06:00 PM
Professional Part Time MBA Online Information Session
Online
12.08.2009 @ 12:00 PM
Center for Corporate Governance
Programs and Events
Sunday, Nov 15
08:00 am
CCG 2010 Academic Conference Call for Papers
Pearlstein Business Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Pearlstein Business Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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CCG 2010 Academic Conference Call for Papers
| Location: | Pearlstein Business Learning Center 3218 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Room: 405 [Get Directions] |
| Description: | Third Annual Academic Conference on Corporate Governance Drexel University LeBow College of Business April 9, 2010 Announcement & Call for Papers The Third Annual Conference on Corporate Governance will be held at the Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. The conference will be held on April 9th featuring theoretical and empirical research related to corporate governance. 2010 marks the 3rd year that we have held this conference. Andrei Shleifer will receive our award for outstanding contributions to research in corporate governance and present the keynote speech at Friday's luncheon. Previous recipients were Michael Jensen and Rene Stulz. The deadline for submission of papers is November 15, 2009. Details about submissions are included below. Paper Submission Instructions (Submission deadline November 15, 2009): Five papers will be selected for the program. (Last year we had over 100 submissions!) This year's submission process contains two steps: 1. Send a PDF version of your paper to CorpGov@Drexel.edu. Please note, your paper MUST be saved with the following file name ‘All Authors' Last Names_Paper Title.pdf' (Submitting Author's name should be in all caps i.e. Cai-WALKLING_Shareholders Say on Pay.pdf). 2. Once your paper is submitted you will need to register your paper online at www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/AcademicConferenceSubmissions. There is a $25 submission fee. To be eligible for submission, the paper must still be at a revisable stage (i.e. neither published nor so close to publication that significant changes are not feasible) by the date of the conference. We expect to notify authors about acceptances by approximately February 1, 2010. The $25 submission fee only applies to those who are submitting papers for consideration. There is no charge for registering to attend the conference. You are welcome to register and attend the conference whether or not you submit a paper and whether or not your paper is accepted. Travel Accommodations: Presenters will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses (up to $500.) including roundtrip coach airfare, ground transportation from the airport to hotel and Thursday night's hotel stay. Meals during the conference are included. Registration information: On-line registration will be made available on the conference Web Site after November 1, 2009. 2009 Academic Conference on Corporate Governance: Last year's conference brought together a leading group of scholars in governance for a lively exchange of ideas. Dr. Rene' Stulz presented the keynote address and became the second recipient of the Outstanding Academic Contribution to Corporate Governance Award. Our first recipient was Dr. Michael C. Jensen. The Review Panel for this year's conference includes: • David Denis •Matthew Rhodes-Kropf • Diane Denis •Anil Shivdasani • Laura Field •Tracie Woidtke • Jon Karpoff •David Yermack • Simi Kedia •B. Espen Eckbo • Gordon Phillips •Martjin Cremers For more information: General inquiries concerning the 2010 Academic Conference should be sent to: Dr. Ralph A. Walkling Executive Director, Center for Corporate Governance Stratakis Chair in Corporate Governance CORPGOV@drexel.edu (215) 895-4920 |
| Contact: | Tamika Washington |
| Email: | tamika.n.washington@drexel.edu |
| Phone: | 215.895.4920 |
Register Now! | |
Monday, Nov 30
07:30 am
The LeBow Centers of Excellence Present: Managing Crisis in Emerging Companies
Behrakis Grand Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Behrakis Grand Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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The LeBow Centers of Excellence Present: Managing Crisis in Emerging Companies
| Location: | Behrakis Grand Hall 32nd and Chestnut Philadelphia, PA 19104 [Get Directions] |
| Description: | This event features a panel discussion that will highlight an authentic situation of an emerging company in crisis. There will be one panelist representing each LeBow College Center of Excellence, who will discuss this real situation from the perspectives of entrepreneurship, leadership, governance and reputation management. Please join us for this unique event, unprecedented in the region, presented by The LeBow College Centers of Excellence: The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship; The Sovereign Institute for Strategic Leadership; The Center for Corporate Governance; and the The Center for Corporate Reputation Management. Panelists: Pamela H. Godwin, President Change Partners, Inc. Michael J. Hagan, Former Chairman, NutriSystem, Inc. Jessica Sharp, Principal, Maven Communications LLC Jonathan Ziegert, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Management Department Moderator: Mark P. Loschiavo, Executive Director and Sr. Exec. in Residence, Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship Agenda 7:30 a.m. - Breakfast and Networking 8 - 10 a.m. - Panel Discussion |
| Contact: | Donna DeCarolis |
| Email: | decarold@drexel.edu |
| Phone: | 215.895.1795 |
Register Now! | |
Past Events
Directors' Dialogue
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On June 16, 2009, the Center for Corporate Governance and The Philadelphia
Foundation hosted a nonprofit Directors' Dialogue among nonprofit board
members and funders in the Greater Philadelphia region. This highly interactive
program offered a frank, valuable exchange among peers in a confidential
environment. The panelists provided insight on the current changes facing
nonprofit boards and the leadership trends that directly affect the performance
of nonprofit boards and management.
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance expresses its thanks to The Philadelphia Foundation for collaborating with us to bring together public, private, philanthropic, government and nonprofit leadership to focus on the critical issues facing this region's nonprofit boardroom. Director's Dialogue Gallery Nonprofit Directors' Dialogue Overview |  |
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The Center for Corporate Governance held a Directors' Dialogue
on March 24, 2009. Directors' Dialogue is a unique one-day forum
for corporate leaders to benefit from candid discussions of important governance issues,
supported by the latest practical research evidence. This highly interactive program
allowed board leaders to exchange ideas and to gain insights on trends that directly
affect their performance as they serve on today's boards.
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Evidence and Perspectives Series
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LeBow College of Business – Evidence and Perspectives series features prominent
corporate, academic and board leaders who provide insight on trends that directly affect the
performance and success of public, private and nonprofit board-directed organizations.
March 10, 2009 |
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Leading Non-Profits to Successfully Navigate Difficult Times
This program addressed how non-profit Boards can help to position their organizations to have the best chance to grow and flourish in these difficult economic times, and to push their organizations to be "the best they can be."
Speakers:
- Carl M. Buchholz - Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Blank Rome, LLP
- Richard Binswanger - Senior Vice President of Aline
- Ellen Canan Grady - Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Dr. Ralph A. Walkling - Stratakis Chair & Executive Director, Drexel University Center for Corporate Governance
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November 25, 2008 Program Overview Best Practices for the Governance of Not-for-Profit Organizations: Examining the Applicability of Sarbanes-Oxley and the Expanded IRS Disclosure Requirements An examination of the Applicability of Sarbanes-Oxley Standard to Non-Profits and the Expanded IRS Disclosure Requirements, this program was a collaborative presentation with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). |
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- Carl "Tobey" Oxholm III, Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Drexel University
- Scott M. Sherman, CPA, Senior Manager, Exempt Organizations Tax Practice, KPMG LLP, Washington, D.C.
The Lending Crisis: Subprime to Meltdown – Bad Governance or Bad Judgment?
Program Overview
November 13, 2008
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The worldwide impact of the collapse of the subprime-mortgage market has placed the global economy into a worldwide recession. This event addressed current evidence regarding the role of the board, including whether corporate governance practices failed and what the perspectives of key industry leaders and regulators are. |
- William W. Lang - Vice President and Chief Examinations Officer of Supervision, Regulation and Credit, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
- Joseph V. Rizzi - Senior Investment Strategist, CapGen Financial
Emerging Needs of the Global Marketplace IFRS: Challenges, Opportunities, and Impact on the C-Suite Program Overview
October 14, 2008
| This event examined U.S. adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the framework used by most of the world today. Within a few years the SEC may designate a date for mandatory adoption of IFRS by all U.S. public companies. When IFRS conversion comes, it will be beneficial for a number of reasons. The question is, will your company benefit early from this change or scramble to meet the challenge? |  |
- Nancy Salisbury, Ernst & Young National Partner- International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Phillip R. Jones, Director of External Reporting and Accounting Policy, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company.
- David Campbell, PhD Department Head of Accounting, LeBow College of Business
Academic Conference on Corporate Governance
Friday, March 27, 2009
Conference OverviewThe Center for Corporate Governance hosted the Second Annual Conference on Corporate Governance and Distinguished Scholar Award Luncheon at the Drexel University LeBow College of Business. The conference featured theoretical and empirical research related to corporate governance.
Keynote Speaker and Honoree:Rene' Stulz, the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics and the Director of the Dice Center for Research in Financial Economics at the Ohio State University, received an award for outstanding contributions to research in corporate governance and presented the keynote speech at Friday's luncheon.
CONTACT INFO
Tamika Washington
Center for Corporate Governance
Matheson Hall 205
215.895.4920
215.895.6119 (fax)
CorpGov@drexel.edu
Center for Corporate Governance
Matheson Hall 205
215.895.4920
215.895.6119 (fax)
CorpGov@drexel.edu
