University of Washington Foster School of Business
The University of Washington Business School was founded in 1917.

In 2007, the School became the Michael G. Foster School of Business in honor of $50 million in contributions from the Foster Foundation.
Information
Location:
Seattle, WA, 98195-3200

University of Washington Foster School of Business

 
ASUW Asian Student Commission

ASUW Asian Student Commission  UW's Asian Business Student Association would like to invite you to their Annual ABSA Thanksgiving Feast ! It's this Tuesday, 11/24/09 [530PM] at the Douglas Forum (Above the University of Washington Foster School of Business Library - 4th Floor) As a tradition to Thanksgiving and ABSA, we will have tons of food, games..., and raffle prizes! Getting curious and a bit hungry? Come join the fun! All students are welcome to join, so bring your friends with you! Price: Free for paid ABSA members! Otherwise, $5 @ the door, $4 Pre-sale. Pre-sale will be at the HUB or Balmer. You can buy it from any of the officers too!

Location:Douglas Forum (Above Foster Library)
Time:5:30PM Tuesday, November 24th
See More
November 22 at 5:22pm
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business - Rita Brogan, CEO of Seattle-based public affairs firm PRR, blogs about minority-owned businesses needing to catch up in green economy.

depts.washington.edu
All are obviously outgrowths of the emerging green economy—big business, about to get even bigger. But here is something else these industries have in common:All areenterprises owned and managed primarily by Caucasian Americans.
Jackson Santee

Jackson Santee Can anyone sum of a profile of the average student accepted into Foster generally and as a Freshman Direct?

November 18 at 10:09pm · Report
Jennifer Kitchen
Jennifer Kitchen
Hey Jackson, there's actually a long answer to that-- we'd be happy to respond directly to you (and answer further questions) if you email the question to bizinfo@uw.edu, or give us a call at 206-685-3400!
November 20 at 1:17pm
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business New blog post: UW builds the next generation of minority business leaders @ Foster Unplugged.

depts.washington.edu
This past spring, the College Success Foundation released the results of a study that looked at how well Washington’s high school students are doing in progressing toward high school graduation and their success in making it into college. As a state, we are lagging the national average:
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business - Want to start a new company or venture? Attend EntrepreneurWeek: Speakers, events and networking all week for students, alumni and faculty.

www.foster.washington.edu
EntrepreneurWeekUWis sponsored by the UW Foster School of Business Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Science and Engineering Business Association, and UW TechTransfer.EntrepreneurWeek, ...
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business celebrates Global Biz Week as part of International Education Week. Join us for microbrews & microfinance, global fair trade crafts and more all week.

www.foster.washington.edu
The Global Business Center is celebrating International Education Week by hosting Global Biz Week at the Foster School. The week of November 16 - 20, 2009 will offer a variety of events for Foster School undergraduates, MBAs, faculty, and staff. ...
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business A Foster Executive MBA student blogs about her experience earning a degree during this recession.

depts.washington.edu
Megan Lum, Foster School Executive MBA program student (class of 2010), is bloggingfor Business Week while pursuing her part-time graduate degree.
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business Fall edition of the Foster Business magazine is online. Check it out!

viewer.zmags.com
fosTer Michael G. Foster school oF business university oF washinGton fall 2009 Page 11 The CompeTiTive edge Page 14 thinkdifferently. BesT in sales Page 16 Makeadifference. ouT of The Classroom, inTo The ...
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business At Foster, we teach leadership every day. Once a year, we honor leaders who rise above the ranks at our biggest alumni celebration. This year's celebrated alumni, MySpace Co-Founder Chris DeWolfe (BA '87), JPMorgan Chase Chairman Phyllis Campbell (MBA '87), and Light Doctor LLC Chairman Don Nielsen (BA '60). Read more ...and watch videos from the November 5 Business Leadership Celebration at http://www.foster.washington.edu/corporations/leadershipcelebration/Pages/EventDetails.aspx

University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business 3 alumni were honored at the annual Business Leadership Celebration last night. Take a look at the 2009 award winners and leadership videos.

www.foster.washington.edu
Nearly a dozenof today'stop business, political, media and sports leadersaddress thecritical question of what makes an effective leader in this video produced for the 2009 Leadership Celebration.
Sara Sheridan

Sara Sheridan We have our 3 Winners!

Thank you everyone who responded to the posting about attending the Foster Business Leadership Celebration next week. It’s great to know our alumni are so plugged in.

Look for more promotions in the future.

Sara Sheridan
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
Foster School of Business
saras10@u.washington.edu

October 30 at 2:54pm · Report
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business The University of Washington Foster School of Business Freshman Direct program admits a select group of high-performing students into the business school directly from high school. The Karaoke Kick-Off is a chance for newly admitted freshman to connect to Foster programs and staff as well as each other in a casual, soc...ial setting.

Learn more about the Freshman Direct Program at http://www.foster.washington.edu/academic/undergrad/Pages/FreshmanDirect.aspx

Sara Sheridan

Sara Sheridan Celebrate with the “Best of the Best” on November 5th - WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS (a $150 value)!

The first three* Foster alumni to email me (saras10@u.washington.edu) will attend Foster’s premier event at no cost – the 18th Annual Business Leadership Celebration. Join us next Thursday night as we welcome keynote speaker Ma...rilyn Carlson Nelson, chairman of Carlson, and congratulate this year’s alumni recipients of the Distinguished Leadership Award.

6:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday, November 5th
Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Grand Ballroom

For more information visit: http://www.foster.washington.edu/corporations/leadershipcelebration/Pages/EventDetails.aspx Hurry…time is running out. 3 . . . 2 . . . Sara SheridanAssistant Director of Alumni EngagementUW Foster School of Businesssaras10@u.washington.edu *one per person; additional tickets are $150

See More
October 29 at 11:35am · Report
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business New Research: Emotional leaders - Is positivity or sincerity most effective? Also, mid-career professionals can participate in an ongoing study. Take the survey online.

www.foster.washington.edu
October 19, 2009People may be moved by the positive or negative emotions expressed by their leaders, but they also view those manifest emotions with a critical eye.
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business Double-digit unemployment rate is real for U.S. minorities. Learn how the Business + Economic Development Center combats that.

depts.washington.edu
I opened today’s newspaper to yet more glum unemployment news. On October 22, the chairwoman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors told the Joint Economic Committee of Congress that “unemployment is likely to remain at severely elevated level” through the end of 2010. ...