Cornell Business

Big Acts Rock Sage

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

February brought two notable visitors to the Johnson school, including television, film and theater actor Jimmy Smits and musician Ari Hest. The events, organized by the Media & Entertainment Club, brought an unusual mix of entertainment and education to the student body, creating memorable evenings for all in attendance.

2010 Student Council Focus

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When twelve first year students were elected to join Katy Moyer and Patrick Collopy on the Student Council this November, there were two themes that consistently appeared on every platform: careers and connections. Your 2010 Student Council has aligned itself with these objectives and has begun the process of seeking ways to improve and become involved both areas.

Salsa For a Cause

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Cornellians gathered at Willard Straight Hall on a snowy Saturday night and salsa-ed, meringue-ed, and Bachata-ed the night away for charity. A sliding scale admitted students and community members of all ages, and every cent of all admissions collected was donated to the Unicef foundation for Haiti relief.

Brainy Business

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Business is about making money, but there are those special instances when doing good and making money are one and the same. BR Ventures (BRV) has gotten behind one those businesses. Recently, BRV added a ninth company to its portfolio-Adenios. The company addresses a key issue in treating multiple illnesses-controlling the permeability of the blood brain barrier.

A Postcard from South Africa

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dear Johnson School,

It was a difficult decision to decide to leave Ithaca and study abroad for the last semester of the MBA, but if my experience at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business so far (and my glowing tan) is any indication, it was the right one for me.

Earnings Season - It's Not Just Cost Cutting�

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With earnings season over, it's a good time to reflect on how the results fit with the market's expectations at the start of the year. It was another strong performance measured against analysts' expectations. According to data compiled by seekingalpha.com, 68% of S&P 500 firms beat expectations for the 3rd straight quarter.

From Higher Aims to Hired Hands

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

An innocuous question during a normal class of cost accounting recently ended up causing a lot of hand-wringing, all thanks to Jonathan Lewis. The discussion was on a production process in a factory and organizing it as actions performed by different departments, where each department performs the task as efficiently as possible.

Making Exercise a Priority

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

By now, I'm sure everyone knows the benefits of working out, why it's good for you, and so on. If people know how important it is to include a regular exercise routine in their lives, then why don't they do it? Could it be lack of time? Or maybe they don't have the money to join a gym.

Reaching out for ROMBA

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Many people are aware of the wonderful national diversity conferences hosted by Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) and African-American MBAs (National Black), but there is another national diversity conference that gets less attention. The Reaching Out LGBT MBA Conference attracts over 1000 participants every year and specifically targets lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered MBA students across the country.

Through a Different Lens

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As the snow hit Ithaca and there were warnings of school delays, 30+ MBAs were trekking through the slush to the tip of Manhattan. We later stood on the top floor in a raging blizzard (in a foot of snow) staring up at hundreds of blue solar panels and discussing the challenges facing the solar panel industry.

Wine and Jams: A Tasty South African Consulting Gig

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The smell of strawberries and roses wafted out of the processing facility to where I was standing, soaking up the strong South African sun. I was in my version of paradise with the Ithaca winter long forgotten. I came to Johnson to gain the skills necessary to do capacity building work with African small and medium enterprises, and here I was in South Africa with the opportunity to do just that.

Eat Something: Pub Food Steps It Up Downtown

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In Ithaca, it may seem redundant to have another place that serves beer and pub food. But I put my money where my hungry mouth is and went downtown to Bandwagon, and I was impressed: this barely three-month-old brewpub is combining the right atmosphere with some well-focused flavors.

My Dream Job: Summer Internship Thinking

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

That was a little stressful. OK. A lot stressful. In one month's time, we had new classes, interviews, snow, and even Valentine's Day. And during that lightning paced month, it seemed like our Johnson School ROI expectations were unfolding before our eyes.

In Defense of Israel

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On January 19 of this year Mahmoud al-Mahbouh, a leading terrorist associated with the Palestinian Islamic movement known as Hamas, checked into his room at a luxury hotel in Dubai. At some point in the afternoon, several assailants broke into his room and wrestled him to the ground, first injecting him with a strong muscle relaxant called succhinylcholine and then smothering his face with a pillow.