This year, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Ethics and Responsible Business Forum. It is now considered a CSUMB signature event. In addition to the College of Business, the Forum is sponsored by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the College of Health Sciences and Human Services, and the College of Science. In addition, the Associated Students also sponsor this event each year. Our College defines Responsible Business in terms of the "quintuple bottom line" of profit, people, planet, equity, and ethics. Ethical debate on current issues serves to bring keynote speakers and panelists who can shed light on different aspects of an issue. This year the focus was on "Woke Capitalism: Should Businesses Jump In or Stay Out?" It was indeed a lively debate with a total of 306 attendees.
The two keynote speakers discussed what the role of a business should be from a societal perspective, especially in light of equity issues such as Black Lives Matter, and the current war in Ukraine. At each annual forum, the audience also has a chance to share their view on which side of the argument they support. This year, the audience poll indicated that businesses should "jump in." That is, businesses should take a stand on social issues.
Dr. Caleb Bernacchio has joined Ange Nariswari as the co-chair of the Ethics and Responsible Business Forum. Caleb studies ethics as his academic discipline. Through his network of contacts, Dr. Bernachhio helped us secure the keynote speakers. Ange's continued organization and leadership helped us move efficiently through the process of framing and managing this signature event. I'd also like to give a "shout out" to the members of the planning team as well.
Angeline Nariswari, Associate Professor, College of Business
Caleb Bernacchio, Assistant Professor, College of Business
Jennifer Andrew, Marketing Specialist, College of Business
Leslie Boni, Professor & Department Chair, College of Business
Kevin Cahill, Associate Professor, School of Computing and Design, College of Science
Vanessa Lopez-Littleton, Associate Professor and Department Chair, Health, Human Services & Public Policy, College of Health Sciences & Human Services
Linda MacDonald Glenn, Lecturer, School of Natural Sciences, College of Science
Mridula Mascarenhas, Associate Professor, School of Humanities and Communication, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Cheri Rainwater Administrative Support Coordinator, College of Business
Paige P. Viren, Executive Director of Sustainable Hospitality Management Program, College of Business
As you can imagine, it takes a significant amount of time and resources to sponsor the Ethics and Responsible Business Forum. It's worth the effort. Why? Because learning takes place not just in classrooms, but at events such as this Forum. Several classes include assignments that are aligned with the subject debated at the Forum. We have learned during the COVID Pandemic that our audience reach includes members of the public and students from our community colleges as well as students from all colleges at CSUMB. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ethics and Responsible Business Forum this year.
Dr. Marylou Shockley, Ph.D.
CSUMB College of Business Dean (Interim)
Faculty Excellence
Dr. Paige Viren's research report was accepted for publication by the Adventure Travel Trade Association. As Executive Director of the SHM Program at CSUMB, Dr. Viren worked with a team of researchers from Texas A&M and San Francisco State University to survey 752 respondents about their views on travel as it relates to climate change. Click here to read the full report!
Dr. Jenny Lin was awarded a 2022 Fulbright Scholar Award. She is the fourth CSUMB faculty member to receive this honor. She has applied to a scholar program that would take her to Taiwan, where she will conduct research and teach at a university.
Dr. Babita Gupta was invited to join the California Cybersecurity Task Force, a statewide group created by former Governor Jerry Brown as an advisory body on cybersecurity to State of California Senior Administration Officials.
Dr. Scott Fausti has been selected as a 2022 Western Agricultural Economics Association Fellow. According to the association's bylaws, “the purpose of the Award is to grant the highest recognition to members making an enduring contribution over their career to agricultural or other types of applied, resource, and/or environmental economics in the Western states and the WAEA.” Dr. Fausti will be recognized in June at the WAEA awards luncheon and the annual meeting in Santa Fe, NM.
Annual College of Business Showcase Celebrating this academic year's accomplishments and the graduating College of Business Senior class! Graduating College of Business students receive complementary admission. May 11th, 2022, 5:30-7:30pm in the University Center BallroomRegister for tickets here
Virtual Otter Raft– Meet industry professionals and hiring managers to learn about internships, jobs, career connections, professional development, and academic support. ALL MAJORS WELCOME!
Held every other Wednesday from 6-7pm. Last two dates for spring semeseter: 4/20 & 5/4
Interested in graduate school? Curious about research? Stop by room 108 in the Business and Information Technology Building to network with professors and students from the College of Business and learn about paid research opportunities through programs like UROC. You will also get to see what our current COB research scholars have been working on!
Student Success Fabian Cruz was selected for a HACU Internship! Fabian's aspiration to work in corporate management and grow a career in public service, has landed him acceptance into the summer internship program at Deloitte in San Francisco. His recent participation in the HACU Internship Program allowed him to gain valuable experience as an aid in the process of legal order proceedings for the SEC's Office of the Secretary. "I highly suggest that other CSUMB Otters become involved with HACU due to its beneficial support, resources, and the opportunities it offers to all students." Congratulations, Fabian!
Find out about all the great benefits of joining this NO DUES organization! For more information, email the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@csumb.edu.
