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October 6, 2006
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Business Ethics from a Native American Perspective
Friday, October 6, 2006
12:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m.
Birkland Alumni
Lounge, Concordia College
Cost: $10.00
Presenter:
James Laducer, President & CEO
Laducer & Associates
Description:
Jim is a very interesting entrepreneur who will discuss issues related
to business ethics from a Native American perspective. He is an
enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.
His firm, Laducer & Associates, is 100% American Indian owned and
provides information technology services. He has worked in the
past in providing consultation services to minority-owned small business
in the central Midwest. His business is one of the top employers
in the state of North Dakota and he is one of the most prominent
American Indian leaders and business person in the nation.
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December 8, 2006
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What is wrong with the world? An overview of corporate
social responsibility.
Friday, December 8, 2006
12:00 p.m.-
1:15 p.m.
Birkland Alumni Lounge, Concordia College
Cost: $10.00
Presenter:
Howard Dahl, President & CEO
Amity Technology
Description:
Howard will speak on corporate social responsibility regarding community
interest, private gain, corporate conduct and CEO salaries. Howard
is a native of Gwinner, ND, President and CEO of Amity Technology, a
manufacturer of farm machinery. He received his B.S. in Business
Administration from UND, did graduate work in philosophy at the
University of Florida, and has an M.A. in Philosophy of Religion from
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He was named the
Fargo-Moorhead Business Leader of the Year in 2005.
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February 16, 2007
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Ethical Lessons from the Movies Friday, February 16, 2007
12:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m.
Birkland Alumni Lounge, Concordia College
Cost: $10.00
Presenter:
Richard Gilmore, Ph.D
Description:
Richard Gilmore, author of the book Doing Philosophy at the Movies,
will discuss the meaningful ethical lessons we can learn from the
movies. Themes from the movies, as viewed from a philosophical
perspective, can speak to our lives in deeply and meaningful ways.
Philosophy and movies can be viewed as tools to understanding meaning,
reflection, and examining the possibilities of life. It deals with
intensity, understanding, and growth Gilmore will introduce a
philosophical framework, definitions, examine a couple of scenes from
specific movies, and involve the audience in discussion. Richard
Gilmore is an associate professor of philosophy at Concordia College.
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March 16, 2007
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Values Matter Friday, March 16, 2007
12:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m.
Birkland Alumni Lounge, Concordia College
Cost: $10.00
Presenter:
Tom Heuerman, Ph.D.
Description:
Tom Heuerman is a thoughtful and excellent speaker. He will speak
about ethical leadership and how our values may be the only constant in
a world experiencing accelerating change. Tom serves as a
consultant to organizations and individuals. He is also an author
and writes about issues of life, leadership and organizations. His
first career was a special agent in the United States Secret Service
where he protected presidents and foreign dignitaries.
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April 20, 2007
Is Wal-Mart good for America - a discussion on ethical, social, and
economic perspectives Friday, April 20, 2007
12:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m.
Birkland Alumni Lounge, Concordia College
Cost: $10.00
Presenter:
Patty Corwin, Sociologist
North Dakota State University
Description:
The ethical issues with Wal-Mart are complex. As the largest
corporation in the world, it has a great deal of power and influence on
society. Stakeholders who are affected by Wal-Mart include
consumers who benefit from lower prices, suppliers who may be pressured
to conform to stringent policies, communities who loose local
businesses, and employee issues related to fair labor. Patty
Corwin teaches sociology at NDSU where she has won awards for her
excellence in teaching and in service learning, and has presented
hundreds of educational seminars. She will present several
different perspectives and lead a discussion on the ethical
implications.
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