Omid Furutan, assistant professor of management, was among the speakers at the Hot Spots lecture on Oct. 27. He gave his insight on the topic of sustainability in our world and economy, and presented the concept of the “Triple Bottom Line,” which is an accounting framework that measures sustainability based on people, planet and profit. Other “Hot Spots” speakers included Jay Jones, professor of biology and biochemistry, Robert Neher, professor of biology, Matthew Witt, associate professor of public administration, and Al Clark, associate vice president for academic affairs. / photo by Danielle Navarro
Virginia Manzo, executive assistant in the provost’s office, spoke in the monthly “What Matters to Me and Why” series Oct. 26 in the Ludwick Center Sacred Space.
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the University’s January Term will move to the new May Term. This change – approved by the Board of Trustees in May – which students and faculty members have protested in the past, has not been formally announced to students and faculty.
Louise Kelly, professor of management and leadership, presented “Unleashing the Authentic Leadership of Hispanic Managers in the US Context Through Emotional Intelligence, Resiliency, and Mindfulness” Tuesday in the Quay Davis Board Room.
The University of La Verne College of Business’s integrated business program offers students the opportunity to create a business plan, make their own company, obtain adequate funding, and sell their products with all proceeds going to local charities.