Month: August 2018

German-American Conference at Harvard

Posted on August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 by Anke Finger

The German-American Conference on leadership, business, politics, culture and more will take place at Harvard in October. Tickets are still available. Why attend?

“Business and Innovation has been at the heart of the German American Conference since its very inception. We explore the latest emerging trends that drive growth and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic. This year we will take you to the next level! Meet the hottest Startups from Silicon Valley to Berlin in our Innovation Lounge and feel the vibe in our engaging workshop sessions.”

Career Booster Germany October 19

Posted on August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 by Anke Finger

Mark your calendar: It’s career booster day in New York, with opportunities for studying and working in Germany!

Program
10:00am- 6:00pm

Information booths of participating universities and organizations
Workshops and talks about universities, scholarships, internships, exchange programs, work and research opportunities in Germany
Raffles, mini language sessions, games, networking

Ready to sign on to EUROBIZ?

Posted on August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 by Anke Finger

The UConn School of Business just launched its latest newsletter, complete with information about EUROBIZ. The program starts this fall semester, and if you have not already heard about it, here’s the place to learn more. Interested in talking to the co-directors, Gerlinde Berger-Walliser or Anke Finger? Do send them an email via eurobiz@uconn.edu.

Wanted: AI developers for Berlin start-up (DW)

Posted on August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 by Anke Finger

These days, AI is front and center when it comes to business development, and Berlin is not far behind. Check out this video on how Germany is beginning to build this market, thousands of miles removed from Silicon Valley.

8:15 am – 8:45 am	Registration and Breakfast
8:45 am – 9:00 am	Opening Remarks & Dean’s Welcome
9:00 am – 10:15 am	Panel One: The Corporation and the Environment
	Moderator: Professor Jack Lienke, University of Connecticut School of Law
	Panelists: Professor Sarah Haan, Washington and Lee University School of Law
	Professor Madison Condon, Boston University School of Law
	Professor Anne Tucker, Georgia State University College of Law
10:15 am – 10:30 am	Break
10:30 am – 11:45 pm	Panel Two: The Corporation and Diversity
	Moderator: Professor Sachin Pandya, University of Connecticut School of Law
	Panelists: Professor Lisa Fairfax, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
	Professor Atinuke Adediran, Fordham University School of Law
	Professor Darren Rosenblum, McGill University Faculty of Law
11:45 am – 12:30 pm	Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm	Keynote Fireside Conversation
	Panelists: Professor Aaron Dhir, University of Connecticut School of Law
	Professor Michael Fakhri, University of Oregon School of Law and U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
	Director Leilani Farha, The Shift, and former U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm	Break
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm	Panel Three: The Corporation and Human Rights
	Moderator: Professor Richard Wilson, University of Connecticut School of Law
	Panelists: Professor Jena Martin, St. Mary’s University School of Law
	Attorney Maryum Jordan, EarthRights International
	Professor Stephen Park, University of Connecticut School of Business
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm	Closing Remarks