Eastern Michigan University's College of Business is hosting a national celebration examining ethics in business and education during its Second Annual Ethos Week March 10-14.
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The keynote speaker is Bruce Weinstein, ethics columnist for BusinessWeek.com, who has appeared as an ethics analyst on NBC's The Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, the Fox Business Network's morning news program and other national television shows. Weinstein is known as "The Ethics Guy" (theethicsguy.com). Weinstein will give his presentation Friday, March 14, 1:40-2:25 p.m.
WJR Radio, Michigan's voice for more than 85 years, is the "official information station" for Ethos Week. WJR's Paul W. Smith will broadcast his show live from EMU the morning of March 10.
The week raises awareness of ethical considerations in a variety of business and personal contexts. The college's Ethos Statement, the first of its kind in the nation, emphasizes six core values: integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, respect, learning and the work ethic. EMU also is the first and only university in the nation to host an Ethos Honor Society.
"EMU's emphasis on ethics in business and education sets us apart from business schools across the nation," said David Mielke, dean of EMU's College of Business. "We are committed to fostering an environment where students can learn to be ethical leaders in their future careers. Ethos Week is a fundamental component of our program, raising student awareness of ethical considerations in a variety of business and personal contexts."
Other guest speakers and their topics include:
John Bailey, president and CEO of Bailey and Associates Public Relations, and ethics officer for the Detroit Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, who will discuss “Honesty is the Only Policy,” March 11, 11 a.m., room 114, College of Business;
Robert H. Holland, Ph.D., chair, TEC Associates, “Ethics and IT: Will It Cost You or Your Employer Your Job?” March 11, 5:30 p.m., room 114;
James A. Koepke, director, Doeren Mayhew, “Ethics and Business in Accounting,” March 12, 11 a.m., room 114;
Donald Campbell, attorney, Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, “Dark Secrets and Ugly Truths: When an Attorney’s Ethos and Client Confidentiality Collide,” 5:30 p.m., March 12, room 114;
James Lewis, vice president of human resources, NSF International, “Can Your Mission Be Ethical Everywhere,” March 13, 11 a.m., room 114;
Joan E. Moore, J.D. SPHR, president, The Arbor Consulting Group, “Preparing to Live an Ethical HR Life,” March 13, 5:30 p.m., room 114.
Except for the luncheon, all events are free. Luncheon tickets are $35 per person. For an Ethos Week schedule, go to https://www.emich.edu/ethosweek/. For more information, call 487-4140.
