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.
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University of Washington Foster School of Business

 
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!

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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.aspxRead More

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.

Source: 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

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
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Eric Levy
Eric Levy
congrats... I'm looking forward to teaching some smart freshmen and sophomores!
October 30 at 5:36pm
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
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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.

Source: 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.

Source: 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. ...
Laura Mathers

Laura Mathers Calling all Foster MBA Alumni Dawg Fans!
Want to tailgate tomorrow before or during the Husky vs. Ducks game? You’re invited to an MBA class tradition, the Foster MBA Huddle! Visit the Facebook page for more information - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Seattle-WA/Foster-MBA-Huddle/107499352599?ref=ts

University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business Watch new video: Finance professors discuss impacts of Sarbanes-Oxley regulation.

Source: www.foster.washington.edu
That’s the verdict of a new study on the efficacy and impact of the controversial government regulation enacted in response to accounting scandals at Enron, WorldCom and others. Legislators intended Sarbanes-Oxley ...
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business Don’t miss out! Get your tickets and join us November 5 for the 18th Annual Business Leadership Celebration. Marilyn Carlson Nelson, chairman of Carlson, is the keynote speaker. And this year’s alumni recipients of the Distinguished Leadership Award are Phyllis Campbell (MBA '87), Chris DeWolfe (BA '88), and Don Nielsen (BA '60).

Source: www.foster.washington.edu
Authentic leaders walk the walk. The University of Washington Foster School of Business researches, teaches and practices leadership every day, and one nighteach year celebrates the “best of the best” ...
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business All Foster Full-time MBA students kick off the program with LEAD, an intensive immersion into the full-time MBA experience. New students meet and work with their core study team members and other fellow students in a fun, interactive environment.

Learn more information at http://www.foster.washington.edu/academic/mba/Pages/LEAD.aspx

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University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business The Economist just released their 2009 rankings of the best full-time MBA programs. Foster is ranked #31 in the world and #4 among US public schools.

Source: www.economist.com
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Viet Ly
Viet Ly
Congrats UW! Big Pride for my Biz School! Woof!
October 15 at 4:13pm
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business
Established in 2006, Young Executives of Color (YEOC) is a college pipeline program which focuses on engaging and assisting high school students of color in a comprehensive curriculum including: college readiness, professional development and leadership activities with lectures rooted in business disciplines over the c...ourse of nine months.

Learn more at http://www.foster.washington.edu/academic/undergrad/Pages/YEOC.aspx
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Joseph Sunga
Joseph Sunga
great to see such an amazing program grow. congrats and onward!
October 13 at 9:30pm
University of Washington Foster School of Business

University of Washington Foster School of Business The Foster School of Business welcomed the classes of 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009 back to campus for their MBA Reunion Weekend—a time to re-connect, re-engage, re-energize and re-unite. (September 11-13, 2009)

Sara Sheridan
Sara Sheridan
These pictures are great! Thanks to all our class volunteers for making the weekend so successful!

If you attended any reunion events, what was a highlight?
October 8 at 1:39pm