October 1, 2007

Wisconsin MBA Moves up to 48th in Economist Ranking

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business is ranked 48th among all business schools in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual MBA ranking. The school advances 12 places from a ranking of 60th in 2006.

Welcome Your Guests to Grainger Hall

Visitors to Grainger Hall can now be welcomed by one of the LCD screens in the building’s atrium.

Time Magazine Columnist to Visit This Month

Justin Fox, Time magazine's business and economics columnist, will speak to business students and journalism students Oct. 22-25.

FACULTY/STAFF NEWS

• J. Paul Peter, Marketing Department
• Julie Tran, Dean’s Office 

• Genevieve Trewyn, Business Career Center
• Julie Curti, Business Career Center
• Bill Patterson, Technology Support Center  
• Tina Frailey, Marketing Services
• Jim Johannes, Loren Kuzahara, Steve Schroeder, Undergraduate Program
• Margie Rosenberg, Actuarial Science, Risk Management and Insurance

University Codes Reminders

Some timely reminders of codes in force on UW-Madison property, including Grainger Hall, relating to bicycles, fire alarms and pets.

School of Business Website Ranked High for Content

The website of the UW-Madison School of Business  received high marks in a survey of Big Ten business school sites. 

Accenture Leadership Center Hosted Leadership Workshop

The Accenture Leadership Center (ALC) hosted a leadership boot-camp this past August as part of its year-long curriculum.

Money, Marketing and Mentors Discussion Slated

Wiscontrepreneur  is set to hold a “Money, Marketing and Mentors” panel discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union.

Rittenberg-led COSO Initiative Gathers National Attention

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, led by Professor Larry Rittenberg, Accounting and Information Systems, recently released a discussion document  on monitoring internal control systems.

Update on Grainger Hall Addition to be Held in November

An update on the addition to Grainger Hall will be held next month. Floor plans are available online.

UW-Madison CIBER Sponsors Participation in 2008 FDIB Programs in China and India

The UW-Madison CIBER is co-sponsoring two Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) programs and providing partial support for UW System faculty and academic staff with teaching responsibilities.

School of Business/Risk Management and Insurance Program to Sponsor Climate Forum

The School of Business and the Risk Management and Insurance program will help sponsor the second annual Wisconsin Climate Change Forum on Oct. 23.

Sustainable Business Presentation Scheduled

CIBER, the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship, Net Impact, BASE  and other co-sponsors will host a presentation entitled “Raising Our Game: The Future of Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation” Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Socially Responsible Investing Talk to be Offered in Grainger Hall

Bennett Freeman, director of social research, policy and advocacy work of the Calvert Group, the largest family of socially responsible mutual funds in the United States, will speak to School of Business students, faculty and staff  on Tuesday, Oct 9.

IN THE NEWS

People and programs of the School of Business have been in the news recently.

About the Gazette

The School of Business Gazette is published the first of the month by Marketing Services for faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business. Submissions for the Nov. 1 issue should be sent by Oct. 26 to Editor Lari Fanlund, lfanlund@bus.wisc.edu.