Inaugural Herb and Karen Baum Symposium on Ethics and the Professions

              



This inaugural event will bring together business, education, and government leaders from around the world to explore an enduring yet timely issue that not only shapes the culture of our organizations but also the institutions that prepare graduates for professional careers. During the two-day event, you will hear from experts, contribute to panel discussions, and network with presenters and colleagues.

Olmsted Center
29th and University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Campus map (Olmsted is building 55)

This symposium is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is now closed. Walk-ups are welcome.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning sessions: Ethics in the workplace
Session 1 | Is Our Workplace Ethical? Key Issues and Implications
Session 2 | Can We Improve Ethics in the Workplace? Executive Panel
Session 3 | Are We Preparing Graduates for Ethical Challenges in the Workplace? Roundtable of Distinguished Professors

Tuesday, October 2, 2012
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Luncheon session
Session 4 | Having Authentic Conversations about Ethics in the Workplace – Can We Overcome Generational and Cultural Differences?

Tuesday, October 2, 2012
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Afternoon sessions: Ethics in the global economy
Session 5 | “Code Red” Bribery and Corruption in the World - What are the Key Challenges and Responsibilities?
Session 6 | Is it Ethical or Just Different? Perspectives from Around the World
Session 7 | Can We Internationalize ‘Ethics’ in the Curriculum? Roundtable of Faculty Teaching Ethics in an International Context

Wednesday, October 3, 2012
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning sessions: Ethics in communities
Session 8 | Forging Collaboration and Partnerships: How Can We Energize and Sustain Ethics in Communities and Organizations?
Session 9 | Setting the ‘Gold Standard’ – Reports from Two Nationally Acclaimed Models of Ethics-Based Community Partnerships
Session 10 | Building Ethics-Based Partnerships – Roundtable of Community Leaders Discuss Opportunities


Affiliates:
Office of Alumni & Development
College of Business & Public Administration Center for Professional Studies
Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship
Contributing Partners:
Character Counts in Iowa
Better Business Bureau of Greater Iowa
   
Drake University would like to thank the following for their support and participation: Aviva-USA, Bankers Trust, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, DuPont/Pioneer, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Iowa Health, Prairie Meadows, Principal Financial Group, United Way of Central Iowa, Wells Fargo.