Centers & Institutes
Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.
Women in Investing Conference draws top MBA students and industry leaders
Networking, stock-pitching, panels, and more were on the program at the Parker Center’s 10th annual MBA Women in Investing Conference.
Two sides to every story: Observing an employment arbitration in New York City
Supported by CIHLER, students from Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration and ILR School observed an arbitration hearing in New York City.
At hospitality hackathon, students challenged to revolutionize the customer journey
Hotel Business highlights the Pillsbury Institute’s hackathon and Hilton’s involvement in Cornell workshops.
Pitch competition rewards new ‘way’ to pay restaurants
The Pillsbury Institute’s pitch competition awarded top prizes to undergraduates in SHA, Dyson, and ILR and a grad student in the MMH program.
Learning to manage, with feeling
Kristina Workman’s research and teaching focus on the value of compassion and positive interpersonal relationships in the workplace.
Renewables are the future: Sustainable infrastructure and technology are how we get there
Frank Nicklaus, MBA ’12 and partner at Greentech, discussed the future of renewable energy as part of SGE’s Leaders in Sustainable Global Enterprise series.
Roundtable Recap: CHILER, hospitality leaders discuss wages, harassment, and immigration
CIHLER and industry participants discussed current issues related to hospitality labor and employment relations at the Nashville Regional Roundtable.
Selling Unilever products in rural Pakistan while empowering women entrepreneurs
Mahrusah Zahin, MPA ’20 (CHE), an EMI Fellow, reflects on her time in Pakistan with the Rural Support Programmes Network and women leaders in their communities.
Andrew Quagliata teaches aspiring entrepreneurs the art of communication
Andrew Quagliata teaches aspiring entrepreneurs communication skills that can help boost their careers and bring success to other areas of their lives, too.