Eli Broad College of Business | Michigan State University

Ethics of Accommodation Part 3: Survive and Thrive as MSU Students with Disabilities Panel Discussion
2024-03-06 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
This is the third event of a four-part series that focuses on bringing both faculty and students together around a discussion of “Ethics of Accommodations” to share best practices on ideas around accommodating students with disabilities in the University. These best practices are intended to incorporate diverse voices across both students and faculty.
The focus will be “Survive and Thrive as MSU Students with Disabilities. The panel discussion where MSU educators and students will share insights and resources for how faculty can better advocate and support students with disabilities through accommodations. Pizza will be provided. Register to join us on March 6th from 4:30-5:30pm

Lunch and Learn, Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
2024-03-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us to learn from Cathryn Baird, professor, entrepreneur, and author as she comes to campus to talk about her research on the intersection of ethics and AI. This will be an energetic and interesting conversation, spark questions, and expand your understanding of AI and ethics. Register to join us for an engaging conversation and a FREE LUNCH on Tuesday, March 19 from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Ethics of Accommodation Part 4: Survive and Thrive as MSU Students with Disabilities Communication Conversation
2024-03-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
This is the final event of a four-part series that focuses on bringing both faculty and students together around a discussion of “Ethics of Accommodations” to share best practices on ideas around accommodating students with disabilities in the University. These best practices are intended to incorporate diverse voices across both students and faculty. This “community conversation” will capture audience voices following each panel. Pizza will be provided. Register to join us on March 20th from 4:30-5:30pm.

Leadership in Action Conference
2024-08-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us for the 2nd Annual LEADERSHIP IN ACTION Conference on Saturday, August 24th from 12pm-3:30pm. Our focus this fall will be Finding Your Voice: Leading Through Uncertain Times. We are honored to welcome the President of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and proud MSU Alum, Stephen Harris to share his leadership journey and lessons he has learned in moving his teams forward, even when the world around can often feel unsettled. Stephen is responsible for the long-term growth and financial stability of the business, strategic planning and ensuring affordable, accessible, and quality health care for the largest member-owned health insurer in the United States with nearly 9 million members. Following Stephen’s keynote, we will offer additional engaging breakout sessions focused on making an impact within your organizations. Come prepared to share your ideas, learn and network! This is a free event for students and lunch will be included!

The Pung Ethics Lecture, part of the Roy S. Pung Executive Speaker Series featuring Harry Markopolos
2024-09-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
In 2008, the financial industry was rocked by the Bernie Madoff Scandal. The scandal was the largest Ponzi scheme in United States history, defrauding investors of an estimated $65 billion and distressing thousands of families. Harry Markopolos, a former securities industry executive and a financial fraud investigator, was a key whistleblower in uncovering evidence of the Ponzi scheme. Join us in learning from Mr. Markopolos his story of patience, integrity, courage, and leadership in exposing the scandal.

Leadership in Action Workshop; Ethics- What’s the Big Deal?
2024-09-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Calling all Broad RSO leaders! This is a learning opportunity just for YOU! Join us on Wednesday, September 18th from 11:30-12:30pm to explore the intersection of ethics, leadership and YOU! We will have an interactive conversation and explore how your values impact how you approach ethical situations. Register to join us, and lock in your FREE lunch today!

White Collar Crime; An Ethics Lecture
2024-09-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
The Center for Ethical and Socially Responsible Leadership and the Frank J. Kelley Institute of Ethics are thrilled to welcome Hank Shea and Steve Brown to campus on September 23, 2024 from 5-6pm.
Hank Shea was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota for almost twenty years. Between 1994 and 1998 he served as the Chief of his Office’s Economic Crime Section. He was considered one of the country’s most effective white-collar crime prosecutors. For the past few years, Shea has also been engaged in a unique collaboration with white-collar offenders, many of whom he prosecuted, to make joint ethics presentations.
Joining Hank Shea will be Steve Brown. Brown, a Democratic member of the Missouri House representing District 73, voluntarily surrendered his law license following his guilty plea in August of 2009, for his part in a conspiracy to obstruct a Federal Election Commission proceeding and to obstruct a federal grand jury proceeding in 2004. In 2018 Brown’s petition for reinstatement of his law license was approved and he was reinstated as a member of The Missouri Bar in good standing.
Join us for a unique perspective on ethics, and the leadership lessons learned from experiences of Hank Shea and Steve Brown. Register today!

Lunch and Learn; How Business Ethics, ESG and Social Entrepreneurship Became a Movement
2024-09-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us to learn about The History of Responsible Business: How Business Ethics, ESG, DEI, and Social Entrepreneurship Became a Movement. We will look back to understand the impact Social Responsibility is having on organizations today. Leading this event is Kirk Hanson, an ethics researcher, faculty, and leader for nearly 50 years. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff. Register to join us on Tuesday, September 24th from 11:30am-12:30pm, and lock in your FREE lunch today!

Lunch and Learn; Spartan Global Development
2024-09-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us to learn from Professor Paulette Stenzel, Broad College of Business Faculty to learn how students can use their business skills and passions to be a socially responsible leader right now! This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the impact the Spartan Global Development Fund has on people across the globe. Join us on Wednesday, September 25<sup>th</sup> from 11:30am-12:30pm. Register to join, and lock in your FREE lunch today!

Living Room Conversation; Who is Taking Care of You?
2024-10-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Living Room Conversations offers a simple, sociable and structured way to practice communicating across differences while building understanding and relationships. Rather than debating or convincing others, we take turns talking to share and learn, and be curious. This session focuses on self-care, the trust required to seek help from others, and the effects of learned behavior on attempting to handle everything alone. Register to join us on Tuesday, October 8, from 11:30am-12:30pm and lock in your FREE lunch.
This program is a partnership with CESRL and Undergraduate Advising.

Leadership in Action Workshop; They Psychology of Risk
2024-10-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Calling all Broad RSO leaders! This presentation will challenge you to think about risk personally, professionally, and within your role as student leader. Are you making choices based on pressure, personal responsibility, group dynamics, a sense of duty to the organization or are you just checking the box? You will leave with a stronger understanding of the link between your tolerance for taking chances as it intersects within your leadership sphere. Register to join us on Wednesday, October 9th from 11:30am-12:30pm and lock in your FREE lunch today!

Lunch and Learn; Global ESG
2024-10-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us to learn from Derek Tang, MSU Alum and Chief Financial Officer at Mallplaza, the largest Chilean mall company and one of the top 15 companies in the Chilean stock exchange. Derek is going to share his leadership journey and his global experience on how investors approach ESG in different markets when they go to make an investment? Register to join us on Thursday, October 10th from 11:30am-12:30pm and lock in your FREE lunch today!

Ethics in the News Undergraduate Case Competition
2024-10-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
The Center for Ethical and Socially Responsible Leadership will be hosting Ethics in the New Case Competition for undergraduate students in the Broad College of Business on Friday, October 11th. Teams of 4 students will compete to address all ethical and business implications for a current day ethical situation.
Prize money will be awarded to the top three teams in the following amounts:
First Place: $1,200 total or $300 per team member
Second Place: $800 total or $200 per team member
Third Place: $500 total or $125 per team member
Application Deadlines:
Thursday, September 26: Team Applications Due
Friday, September 27: Ethical situation shared with all teams
Friday, October 11: 20 Minute Presentation with live judges

Lunch and Learn: When Times are Tough, Leading with Kind Leadership is Key
2025-01-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Eli Broad College of Business, 632 Bogue St n520, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us to learn from the 6-time author, Karyn Ross for an important conversation about the value and impact kindness has on a leader’s team. We will have a conversation about why the intersection of kindness and leadership is a new conversation. Join us for a powerful conversation and a FREE LUNCH on January 28th from 11:30am-12:30pm. Register to join us today!

Lunch and Learn (Dinner time) Info Session on the Sustainability Debate
2025-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Eli Broad College of Business, 632 Bogue St n520, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
The Center for Ethical and Socially Responsible Leadership is hosting its first Sustainability Debate on March 28, 2025. Join us to see what this debate format looks like from MSU’s Debate Team, get a free dinner and have the opportunity to ask any and all questions you might have from MSU’s Debate Team coach, Will Repko! Register today!
Information on the Sustainability Debate:
March 28: Sustainability Debate Competition
Join us for MSU’s Sustainability Debate Competition! A debate format will allow for both sides of voices to be heard on many key issues within the ESG domain. This Debate will be a head-to-head competition where students will compete in presenting affirmative or opposing arguments on a chosen question for the year. There will be $16,000 worth of prizes to the top teams!
Guidelines:
Teams of two students
Open to Graduate and Undergraduate students
Sustainability Debate will be on Friday, March 28, 2025
Teams must register by Thursday, February 27, 2025

Ethics on the Move, A Lunch and Learn
2025-02-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Eli Broad College of Business, 632 Bogue St n520, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Are you curious about how ethics impact your life? Do you know how to walk through making a big or small ethical decision? Are you interested in learning more about what is important to you? Then you should register to join us for Ethics on the Move from 11:30am-12:30pm on Monday, February 17th. We will walk though how to recognize ethical choices, and what to consider when deciding how you will move forward! Register today, save your seat and lock in your free lunch!

Ethics of AI and Accounting, A Lecture
2025-02-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Eli Broad College of Business, 632 Bogue St n520, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us for a lively conversation about the ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Accounting in today’s market. This will be a panel with Charlie Murray, a KPMG Director of Technology Risk, and Broad College’s Dr. Anjana Susarla. The panel will be moderated by Teagan Dixon, fixed term faculty. This will be an engaging and lively conversation about current ethical dilemmas and considerations. Join us from 5-6pm on Monday, February 17th!
This event is sponsored by KPMG.

Lunch and Learn, Exploring Global Ethics
2025-02-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Eli Broad College of Business, 632 Bogue St n520, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us to learn from Diana Mejia, the CEO and founder of Entirety LLC, a leading global market access consultancy organization and how to approach making business decisions with global ethical considerations. Diana is Spartan Alum and has grown Entirety LLC from a one-person operation into a global leader with over 40 team members across 16 countries. Register to lock in your FREE lunch and join us on February 19th from 11:30am-12:30pm today!

The Warrington Lecture featuring Kara Goucher
2025-02-19 17:15 - 18:15 | Eli Broad College of Business, 632 Bogue St n520, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us for the Sylvan T. Warrington Visiting Lectureship in Ethics and Leadership featuring 2-time Olympian, New York Times best-selling author, and whistle blower Kara Goucher. She was a pivotal witness against an abusive coach, who was issued a lifetime ban from coaching after her testimony. Come and hear her story, learn from her courage, and how she turned her experience into action by fighting for clean and safe sports for American athletes today! Register to join us on Wednesday, February 19th from 5:15-6:15pm today!

Ethics and the Securities and Exchange Commission, A Lecture
2025-02-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Eli Broad College of Business, 632 Bogue St n520, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is empowered to make regulations and enforce laws that protect investors and promote efficient capital markets. However, our speakers argue that the SEC undermines the rule of law and due process rights when it uses enforcement procedures to create new regulations. Join us for a conversation with Tim Pagliara, who successfully challenged this practice in U.S. federal court, and Nick Morgan, who currently represents clients challenging the SEC.
Nick Morgan is the President of Investor Choice Advocates Network and former SEC Senior Trial Counsel. Tim Pagliara is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of CapWealth Advisors, LLC.
Join us on Tuesday, February 25th from 4:30pm-5:30pm for a formal presentation and then from 5:30pm-6:30pm for a networking conversation with our speakers!

Lunch and Learn: Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Social Responsibility!
2025-04-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Eli Broad College of Business, 632 Bogue St n520, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Center for Ethical and Socially Responsible Leadership (CESRL) for a Lunch & Learn event on Mon., April 1, 2025, at 11:30 AM in the Edward J. Minskoff Pavilion.
Hannah Tizedes is a sustainability-driven entrepreneur and creative professional, dedicated to environmental advocacy and community engagement. As the founder of The Cleanup Club, she has built a platform focused on raising awareness about plastic pollution through art, education, and collective action.
Tizedes earned her Bachelor of Arts in Creative Advertising with a concentration in environmental sustainability from Michigan State University in 2017. During her time at MSU, she served as the environmental communications coordinator for MSU Recycling, where she developed impactful initiatives promoting sustainable practices across campus.

Lunch and Learn: Organizational Alignment of Mission and Actions
2025-04-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Want to know if companies truly “walk the talk”? Join us for an interactive workshop with Professor Jennifer Dunn to learn practical skills for evaluating alignment between corporate strategies and actions. You’ll gain frameworks to analyze mission statements, assess strategic alignment, and identify gaps between promises and performance. This hands-on session will equip you with tools to become a more discerning business leader. Register to join us on Thursday, April 3rd from 11:30am-12:30pm and lock in your FREE lunch today!

Leadership in Action
2025-08-23 12:15 - 16:00 | Minskoff Pavilion, 651 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual Leadership in Action Conference on Saturday, August 23rd from 12pm-3:30pm. Our keynote speaker this year will be Molly Barker, founder of Girls on the Run. During her time founding and leading Girls on the Run, Molly Barker witnessed firsthand how systems of power—often invisible—shape the way we lead, the way we relate, and the way we define success. What began as a program to empower girls quickly opened Molly’s eyes to the hidden, hierarchical “better than” systems shaping our world—and the urgent need for leadership grounded in love, justice, and collective wisdom. In addition to sharing the backstory to why she founded Girls on the Run, Molly will share stories of real, unfiltered moments with young people who have not yet been fully shaped by the systems around them.
Following Molly’s keynote, we will offer additional sessions focused on making an impact within your organizations. Come prepared to share your ideas, learn and network! This is a free event for students and lunch will be included!

Information Session on Cambodia Study Abroad
2025-09-04 11:45 - 12:15 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Are you ready for a trip of a lifetime? Come and learn about a spring break study abroad experience to Cambodia! We will talk about where in the world Cambodia is, what adventures we will have, and the types of businesses we will learn from! We will also talk about the cost, the dates, and travel logistics! Register to join me today on Thursday, September 4th from 11:45am-12:15pm.

Brown Bag Research Lunch
2025-09-08 11:45 - 12:45 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us for our first Brown Bag Research Lunch where we’ll hear from two of our own faculty members about their exciting research projects! Dr. Suman Basuroy and Dr. Janhavi Venkatsh will share insights into advances within ethical and socially responsible research by examining racial disparities in business recovery among peer-to-peer service providers during COVID-19. They investigate whether COVID-19 vaccines led to consistent economic recovery across racial groups, given lower vaccination rates among Black communities. The findings aim to inform inclusive policies that promote equity and ethical business practices in the post-pandemic economy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to discover the innovative studies happening right here on campus, ask questions, and connect with colleagues. Lunch will be provided. Register to join us on Monday, September 8th from 11:45-12:45pm!

Lunch and Learn: Spartan Global Development Fund
2025-09-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us to learn from Professor Paulette Stenzel, Broad College of Business Faculty to learn how students can use their business skills and passions to be a socially responsible leader right now! This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the impact the Spartan Global Development Fund has on people across the globe. Join us on Wednesday, September 17th from 11:30am-12:30pm. Register to join, and lock in your FREE lunch today!

Lunch and Learn: International Cooperation and Challenges
2025-09-18 11:45 - 12:45 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
International cooperation is essential for tackling today’s biggest global challenges – from climate change and biodiversity loss to inequality and forced displacement. In this interactive lunch session, we will explore what working in an international cooperation agency actually looks like: who the key actors are, how decisions are made, and what it takes to drive impact in complex political and institutional landscapes. The session includes a short interactive exercise where students will step into the shoes of decision-makers negotiating a joint intervention to tackle a global challenge.
José Albuquerque de Sousa is an advisor in Sustainable Finance at GIZ, where he focuses on Central Bank advisory, and was a former Finance Faculty at the Norwegian School of Economics. Register to join us on September 18th from 11:45am-12:45pm!

Addressing the Climate Crisis: The Role of Finance
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:00 | North Business Building, 632 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Finance plays a pivotal role in addressing the climate crisis – not only by directing capital away from high-emission activities, but also by enabling the rapid scaling of climate solutions. In this session, we will explore how financial systems, actors, and instruments can align with climate goals, focusing on both risks and opportunities. We will review recent developments in sustainable finance, including regulatory shifts, the rise of green and transition finance, and the integration of climate-related risks into investment decisions. We will also critically examine persistent gaps – such as greenwashing, inadequate climate disclosures, and the mispricing of transition risks – and discuss what’s needed to move from intent to impact.
José Albuquerque de Sousa is an advisor in Sustainable Finance at GIZ, where he focuses on Central Bank advisory, and was a former Finance Faculty at the Norwegian School of Economics. Register to join us from 5-6pm today!

Cambodia Study Abroad Information Session - 9/22/25
2025-09-22 16:00 - 16:30 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Are you ready for a trip of a lifetime? Come and learn about a spring break study abroad experience to Cambodia! We will talk about where in the world Cambodia is, what adventures we will have, and the types of businesses we will learn from! We will also talk about the cost, the dates, and travel logistics! Register to join me today on Monday, September 22nd from 4:30pm-5pm.

Lunch and Learn: Social Responsibility in Action
2025-09-24 11:45 - 12:45 | Eppley Center, 667 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, 48824, United States
Join us for an engaging session focused on the powerful intersection of social responsibility and business success. Learn from President and CEO of BuildOn Jim Ziolkowski. BuildOn is a global organization whose mission to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations through service and education. They mobilize U.S. students to transform their communities through service learning and change the world by building schools in developing countries. Come and learn what it takes to run an organization that is making a real difference in the world while thriving in today’s marketplace.
Register today to join us from 11:45-12:45pm on Wednesday, September 24th!
