The Center for Economics of Social Issues invites you to save the date for its upcoming conference, which will be held on February 28th at California Lutheran University’s campus. The conference will bring a vast collection of data processed carefully and presented clearly to shed light on the challenges of enjoying a dignified life on the central coast of California. Meaningful human development rests on the ability to live a dignified life.
We’re back after a well-deserved summer break
for our undergraduate faculty members, and a successful start into the new academic year.
At the beginning of the semester, the School of Management welcomed 164 new undergraduate freshmen and transfer students and 91 new graduate students who enthusiastically look forward to their educational journey. We have a
lot in store for them and, of course, our wider community – including YOU! On October 2nd, we will kick off this year’s ForwardTogether webinar series with School of Management Executive MBA alumnus John Maier, CEO of Bose Professional, followed by our 9th Annual Executive Talent Management Forum on October 10 and Startup Weekend Conejo Valley from October 11-13 at our own startup community space Hub101. I hope to see many of at one of these events where you can explore interesting topics, and meet and mingle with our faculty, staff, and students!
We are excited to invite John Maier, CEO at Bose Professional to be our next guest in our Forward Together webinar series.
Discover how Maier turned his passion for music and the gear used to create, record, perform and broadcast it into a career in business. More recently, he has led the carveout of Bose Professional from Bose Corporation and will discuss the unique challenges of separating a division from an established business and re-branding that business.
2024 Pacific Coast Business Times Startup Village and Innovation Awards
The School of Management demonstrated a strong presence at the 2024 Pacific Coast Business Times Startup Village and Innovation Awards. On March 28, multiple SOM startups showcased their innovative businesses, including recipients of the Dorfman Incubator Grant:
The video aims to shed light on the truth about the lives of these undocumented immigrants and their communities, which have been unfairly targeted with misinformation. Understanding the demographic profiles of these communities is essential as it brings relevant issues to the forefront of our minds and helps dispel the myths spread to discredit them. We invite you to watch this informative video, which demonstrates how understanding the demographic profile of undocumented immigrants reveals their interconnectedness with Californians. Stay tuned for more insightful news and information.
View this email in your browser Watch the Highlights of the Conference “Separating Myths From Realities” and Discover the Challenges Undocumented Immigrants Face in California We are delighted to present the fourth short video in our series that brings attention…
We are delighted to present the third short video in our series that brings attention to the central themes of the recent conference, “Separating Myths from Realities,” hosted by the Center for Economics of Social Issues. Our third video focuses on the vital topic of “Degradation of Undocumented Immigrants”, containing key insights from our esteemed presenter and panelists.
We’re delighted to present the second short video in our series that brings attention to the pivotal themes of the recent conference, “Separating Myths from Realities,” hosted by the Center for Economics of Social Issues. Our second video focuses on the crucial topic of “Fear of Undocumented Immigrants”, containing key insights from our esteemed presenter and panelists. We invite you to watch this informative video, which aims to present how fear is a human emotion that oppressors use to subjugate and rule over lives. Stay tuned for more insightful videos covering various aspects related to undocumented immigrants in California, from the demographics and economic impact to the degradation they experience.
California Lutheran University’s School of Management continues to provide a stimulating environment for our learners and the community around us, even in these unusual times. Today, we are once again happy to share a selection of exciting news, updates, and upcoming events with our communities in Southern California and beyond.
We encourage you to stay current on what’s going on at the School of Management by following our Showcase page on LinkedIn.
The conference “Separating Myths from Realities” footage is now available! The recording is divided into various segments to match the conference agenda, making it easy to explore. Additionally, you can view and download the study and slideshow that capture the conference’s themes and ideas. The ultimate objective is to understand better the challenges undocumented immigrants face in California and their positive economic impact. We hope you will join efforts to integrate undocumented immigrants in California as a moral imperative and a sound public policy.
We are thrilled to invite you to the conference hosted by the Center for Economics of Social Issues. This conference aims to shed light on the Demographic Profile and Economic Impact of Undocumented Immigrants in California.
Thursday, February 22 | 8:00 AM (PT) | Lundring Events Center
Join, explore, and participate in discussions on the social and economic challenges faced by undocumented families in California and their irreplaceable value for the entire state, organized by the Center for Economics of Social Issues. Register now!
Join us for an in-depth discussion about the business of sports with executives from Angel City Football Club of the National Women’s Soccer League and Cal Lutheran’s Sports Management Program Director Mark Orlando.
Angel City FC players will participate in a question-and-answer session. After the event, they will be on-hand for photos and an autograph signing.
The New Venture Fair (NVF) is a valuable part of Cal Lutheran’s entrepreneurial education experience, in which student teams share their innovative startup projects in a competitive environment. The NVF is a dynamic and exciting event where the community gets its first look at Cal Lutheran’s exceptional student entrepreneurs and vote for their favorites.
We are excited to invite John Maier, CEO at Bose Professional to be our next guest in our Forward Together webinar series.
Discover how Maier turned his passion for music and the gear used to create, record, perform and broadcast it into a career in business. More recently, he has led the carveout of Bose Professional from Bose Corporation and will discuss the unique challenges of separating a division from an established business and re-branding that business.
Maier will be taking questions in a session that will be moderated by Gerhard Apfelthaler, dean of the School of Management. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation.
Registration is required. Registered participants will be sent information about joining the Zoom webinar.
“As AI is adopted across industries for automation, decision-making and data-driven insights, we will see growth rates that very few sectors have ever seen,” said Gerhard Apfelthaler, dean of the School of Management at Cal Lutheran. “By 2030, the global AI market is expected to expand to $1.3 trillion.”
Homecoming is the perfect time to reconnect with old friends and reignite your professional spark. The School of Management is proud to invite you to “Management Masterclasses: Refresh, Revitalize, Reconnect”. Split into three short sessions, join one or join them all to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve in AI, Marketing, and Talent Management.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th to expect a morning packed with engaging Management Masterclasses led by industry professionals.
This interactive format offers the chance to learn from the best, ask questions, and network with professors and fellow alumni. Don’t miss this Homecoming activity – register at the link above today and take your career to the next level!
Doors open at 5PM. Food sponsored by Mendocino Farms.
5:00 PM – Enjoy food, networking, and sustinable fashion tabling. Feel free to shop!
5:30 PM – Keynote with Chipper Bro Bell, entrepreneur, B-Corp advocate, and Patagonia veteran of 25 years, shares insights on how companies can authentically live their brand by defining mission, values, and purpose to make a real impact on the planet.
6:00 PM – Runway style with sustainable fashion looks. Enjoy the latest eco-friendly looks on the runway, plus continued shopping and brand exhibits.
Enjoy an evening of runway fashion with eco-friendly designs and innovative styles that highlight the future of sustainable fashion. A must-see event for fashion enthusiasts and industry disruptors.
Jan. 15 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Life in Tune with Freddie Ravel’
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MPPA Policy Talks Presents…
From Fields to Streams
Wednesday, November 1 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Thousand Oaks Campus
Explore the future of agriculture sustainability and environmental management through the lens of a coalition-based compliance model using the 2005-2023 public policy framework applied to the newly adopted Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) Waste Discharge Requirements.
California Lutheran University’s School of Management continues to provide a stimulating environment for our learners and the community around us, even in these unusual times. Today, we are once again happy to share a selection of exciting news, updates, and upcoming events with our communities in Southern California and beyond.
We encourage you to stay current on what’s going on at the School of Management by following our Showcase page on LinkedIn.
California Lutheran University’s School of Management continues to provide a stimulating environment for our learners and the community around us, even in these unusual times. Today, we are once again happy to share a selection of exciting news, updates, and upcoming events with our communities in Southern California and beyond.
We encourage you to stay current on what’s going on at the School of Management by following our Showcase page on LinkedIn.
MPPA Policy Talk Series Presents…
Revisiting Integration Policies in the United States: From Patchwork Policies to a Systematic Approach
Wednesday, March 1 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm (PT) | In Person
Join Dr. Wa’ed Alshoubaki as she discusses integration policies in the United States while distinguishing between immigrants and refugees in terms of the logistics of their integration.
Assistant Professor at the University of Jordan. Expertise in public policy with ongoing research on immigration and refugee resettlements in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
Susana Cruickshank
President of the Centre for International Cooperation and Public Management Studies (CECIG)
Susana Cruickshank currently directs the civil society organization Centre for International Cooperation and Public Management Studies (CECIG), where she works on projects that accompany the day laborer population in the states of Morelos and San Luis Potosí and, as part of the “National Network of Day Labourers and Agricultural Day Labourers,” in Oaxaca, Sinaloa, Guanajuato, Chiapas, Guerrero, and other states. Her work at CECIG includes extensive research to produce comprehensive diagnoses and proposals on agricultural day laborers’ living, working, and wage conditions.
California Lutheran University’s School of Management continues to provide a stimulating environment for our learners and the community around us, even in these unusual times. Today, we are once again happy to share a selection of exciting news, updates, and upcoming events with our communities in Southern California and beyond.
We encourage you to stay current on what’s going on at the School of Management by following our Showcase page on LinkedIn.
Entrepreneurship Speaker Series Presents…
Good Sports: Finding and Involving Professional Athletes in your Startup
Wednesday, January 18 | 7:00 pm | In Person
When Matthew Weisman and Jordan Orlick founded LetzChat, a real-time language translation service for video, websites, and SMS, their goal was to make it easier for people to connect with each other around the world. Little did they know that professional athletes would be a critical component of LetzChat’s go-to-market strategy as brand ambassadors, investors, and team members, including a COO who’s also an NFL Super Bowl Champion.
According to the most recent information, some 104,000 undocumented immigrants live in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Some 87,000 of this group have come from our neighboring country, Mexico (83%).
This conference unveils a comprehensive study of the socioeconomic profile of undocumented immigrants and their regional and statewide economic impacts. The economic impacts will be captured through gross regional products, labor income, employment, and tax revenue at local, state, and federal levels.
Anna Wikland has been the Country Director for Google Sweden for 7 years and is also part of the management team for Google in Northern Europe. In addition to this, she sits on the board of ICC Sweden and Spiideo and is an advisor to some other tech scale-ups.
The Latino GDP Project provides a factual view of the large and rapidly growing economic contribution of Latinos living in the United States. Using publicly available data from major U.S. agencies, it provides compelling evidence that Latinos are drivers of economic growth and a critical source of resilience for the U.S. economy. The total economic output (or GDP) of Latinos in the U.S. was $2.8 trillion in 2020, equivalent to the world’s fifth largest GDP. The hard work and persistence of Latinos bolstered the nation’s economy during the pandemic and are now driving economic recovery. Join Dr. Hayes-Bautista and Dr. Fienup as they discuss this narrative-changing research.
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MPPA Policy Talk Series Presents…
Flipping Your Perception Of Government
Thursday, September 14 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm (PT) | Virtual
David Pollock is director of client relations for the Green Law Group in Simi Valley and executive director of California Arbitration. He has an extensive background in business development, local government, regional and statewide advocacy and non-profit organizations.
Joe Hadley, global head of artist partnerships and audience at Spotify and executive sponsor of Spotify’s BLK initiative and School of Management Dean Gerhard Apfelthaler will discuss the latest trends in the music industry; from globalization to technology to diversity, equity and inclusion.
The conversation will also touch on Hadley’s work with artists and his personal stellar rise in the music industry, and what today’s students can expect from a career in music.
Annual Executive Talent Management Forum…
The Role of AI in Talent Management
Thursday, September 21 | 8:00 – 12:30 pm (PT) | In-Person
Listen to executives from some of the foremost experts on talent management from organizations such as The Cheesecake Factory, HRL Laboratories, and City of Hope. Meet professionals from Amgen, Dole, Metrolink, Jafra, Allogene, Mercer, Medtronic, Penny Mac, and other leading companies based in Southern California and around the world.
Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation…
with Hub101 and MPPA
Thursday, October 5 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Hub101
Robert Pieroni is a dynamic and accomplished professional, currently serving as the director of Italian business development for gener8tor, a renowned venture capital firm, and accelerator. With a strong background in fostering innovation ecosystems, Pieroni plays a pivotal role in spearheading gener8tor’s expansion into Italy.
Forward Together Webinar Series presents…
Producing Film and Television in a Time of Disruption in the
Entertainment Business
Wednesday, November 15 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm (PT) | Zoom Webinar
Chris Lytton is the President and COO of The Jim Henson Company. The Jim Henson Company has remained a leader and an iconic brand in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as a top creator of television and film programming and as an innovator in puppetry and animatronics. Mr. Lytton is an experienced manager of film and television companies, a seasoned deal maker and an entertainment industry expert.
Wednesday, December 6 | 5:00 (PT) | Lundring Events Center
The competition, presented by the School of Management’s Sports Management program, is designed for students to comprehend how sport organizations’ brand value can drive sustainable innovation.
Through a theory-driven project, students use exploratory research to create a cause activation plan on behalf of an existing sport league or organization. Judged by sport industry executives, students learn how to propose innovative solutions for a better world from a business perspective.
Join us for a discussion on the impact of AI on companies, geopolitics, and diplomatic decision-making in the US, Europe, and Austria.
YOU’RE INVITED
to join us at our three upcoming events before the end of the year
ForwardTogether webinar with alumnus Paul Rosenberg on
“Managing Your Presence: Showing Up Strong”.
Wednesday, November 30 | 12:00 pm I Virtual
Paul Rosenberg is an award-winning and sought-after leadership coach, business developer, and speaker. Join us virtually.
California Lutheran University’s School of Management continues to provide a stimulating environment for our learners and the community around us, even in these unusual times. Today, we are once again happy to share a selection of exciting news, updates, and upcoming events with our communities in Southern California and beyond.
We encourage you to stay current on what’s going on at the School of Management by following our Showcase page on LinkedIn.
California Lutheran University’s School of Management continues to provide a stimulating environment for our learners and the community around us, even in these unusual times. Today, we are once again happy to share a selection of exciting news, updates, and upcoming events with our communities in Southern California and beyond.
We encourage you to stay current on what’s going on at the School of Management by following our Showcase page on LinkedIn.
A grateful THANK YOU for supporting the School of Management yesterday on Cares Day!
Our entire community of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends came together to help us Reach for the Stars and meet both of our giving challenges to unlock an extra $20,000, thanks to Jeffrey ’91 and Lia Brouelette and Herbalife! We received a total of 166 gifts for a total of $62,931 to support our future business leaders of tomorrow.
If you were tied up yesterday and weren’t able to give, there is still time. Choose your passion and consider a contribution to one of our four funds:
Help us Reach for the Stars, today, on Cal Lutheran Cares Day! As an important member of our School of Management (SOM) Community, we’d love your support today so we can continue to provide educational opportunities for the next generation of business leaders.
We are raising funds for four different causes, and you can choose what you are most passionate about. This year, the School of Management’s goal is to double our donors.
Why Should You Consider a Career in Financial Planning?
Next Gen Mentoring Forum
Tues., Jan. 25 | 2:00 PM PST (ZOOM)
Henderson will discuss financial planning careers and share his wisdom to help financial practitioners serve clients.
Sponsored by: Financial Planning Program
TODAY at 4pm
Create a Successful Marketing Plan
This Week at Hub101 Series
Wednesday, Jan. 19 | 4:00 PM (PST)
Learn the steps to take before throwing resources into untested territories.
ZOOM – LEARN MORE
Looking Ahead During Extraordinary Times
2022 Ventura County Economic Forecast
NEW DATE: Tues. March 8 | 8:30 AM
This premier networking and forecast event will include an in-depth analysis of the county’s economic performance and an assessment of its economic and demographic future, plus detailed analysis and forecasts for the U.S. and California economies.
In-person – LEARN MORE
We are thrilled to present the PRiME Competition Annual Event. Join us live this Wednesday, April 27 at 6 pm to learn more about the initiatives of the School of Management to support the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a United Nations Global Compact initiative for a better world.
At this important event, we are honored to present top managers from the public and private sectors. Our speakers and judges of the PRiME Competition 2022, will share their vision for the implementation of best practices in sustainability to protect the people and the planet.
Take this valuable opportunity to know how companies are making decisions from a business perspective, creating a real change for a better world.
All the students and community are invited to attend!
In this interactive presentation, Nina Skorus-Neely will discuss:
Key shifts impacting the Media and Entertainment industry
Technology solutions required to support the typical entertainment studio
Strategy considerations as organizations transition toward increasingly digital, direct-to-consumer operations
Q&A will follow, moderated by Earle Charles, Program Director of the M.S. Information Technology program. All are welcome to join the conversation.
Monday, May 23
5:30 PM PST (ZOOM)
The event is free but registration is required.
YOU’RE INVITED
Meet the IdeaToDo startups
Tuesday, June 7 | 4:00 pm
Meet the founders, learn about their startups, and network with the startup community. Attend virtually or in person at Hub101.
You’re invited to join the conversation with our keynote and panelists!
Limited spots remain. Register today!
WHOSE ATTENDING?
C-suite executives from some of the foremost experts on talent management from organizations such as Amgen, Dole, Metrolink, Jafra, Allogene, The Cheesecake Factory, Mercer, MannKind, Medtronic, Penny Mac, and other leading companies based in Southern California.
WHY ATTEND?
Hear the latest research from one of the world’s foremost scholars in the area of talent management
Discuss your talent management challenges and learn from others
Take-away solutions to your issues surrounding talent management
Gain a new perspective from academics and industry. What is the future?
Network with peers
Sports Management presents its inaugural “Sustainable Goals Development Competition.”
Friday, December 9 | 5:00 pm | In Person
Join us in person as three teams battle to become number one in the first-ever Sports Management Sustainable Goals Development Competition. The teams will be judged by three sports professionals with exceptional experiences from notable companies like the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Kings, and the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission.
California Lutheran University’s School of Management continues to provide a stimulating environment for our learners and the community around us, even in these unusual times. Today, we are once again happy to share a selection of exciting news, updates, and upcoming events to our communities in Southern California and beyond.
If you want to stay current on what is going on at the School of Management, please follow our Showcase page on LinkedIn.
