Private-Equity (PE) firms play a unique role in the economy, acting as financial sponsors of American corporations. When they take an ownership stake in a company, PE firms bring capital and expertise. In the shadow of the 2012 Presidential Election, many are asking who benefits from the actions of PE firms. Those who are critical of PE firms cite special tax breaks that allow PR firms to treat their profits as lightly taxed capital gain. Defenders, point out that PE firms make money for their investors. The question is: Who is telling the truth? Our guest speaker, Professor Aswath Damodaran of NYU’s Stern School of Business, will address these questions and others in this lecture. The title of his presentation is "Private Equity: Beynod the "Story-telling."

Private-Equity (PE) firms play a unique role in the economy, acting as financial sponsors of American corporations. When they take an ownership stake in a company, PE firms bring capital and expertise. In the shadow of the 2012 Presidential Election, many are asking who benefits from the actions of PE firms. Those who are critical of PE firms cite special tax breaks that allow PR firms to treat their profits as lightly taxed capital gain. Defenders, point out that PE firms make money for their investors. The question is: Who is telling the truth? Our guest speaker, Professor Aswath Damodaran of NYU’s Stern School of Business, will address these questions and others in this lecture. The title of his presentation is "Private Equity: Beynod the "Story-telling."

LIBOR, an index for interest rates and benchmark in banking business, plays a profound role for the integrity of financial markets. Moderated by David Rosenberg, Associate Professor of Law at Baruch College, Baruch’s Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity hosted Peter Eavis, New York Times business reporter, to discuss the recent LIBOR manipulation scandal and the future of the international benchmark.

The process of drilling for natural gas, commonly known as hydraulic fracturing or fracking, continues to be a polarizing issue in communities across the country. Fracking has the potential to provide a domestic source of energy that pollutes less than coal and petroleum when burned. The practice would also provide jobs and income to thousands in many economically depressed areas. This program provides a panel for discussion over the debate between environmental concerns and job availabilities.

Sponsored by Zicklin School of Business, the program starts with an introduction by Michael Blah from Sustainability Practice Network, a partner to this program. It is moderated by Christine Farias, Professor, Baruch Business School of the Department Economics and Finance. The panelists include Thomas J. Shepstone, Campaign Director, Energy In Depth-Northeast Marcellus Initiative; Bridget Lee, Associate Attorney in Earth Justice; Eric Goldstein, National Resource Defense Council; and Walter Hang, Toxics Targeting

Moderated by David Rosenberg, Associate Professor of Law at Baruch College, the panel discusses the consequences of Citizens United case passed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2010 and look for corporate governance-based solutions to the problems it presents. Panelists include Michael Hadani, Assistant Professor of Management in Long Island University, Marc Hodak, Founder of Hodak Value Advisors and Adjunct Professor in New York University, and Heidi Welsh, Executive Director of Sustainable Investment Institute. The event was sponsored by the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, Zicklin School of Business and held in May 10, 2012, Newman Library Conference Center, Room 750. Contact person is Matthew LePere.

Hugh Panero, President and Chief Executive Officer of XM Satellite Radio talks about leadership and ethics as part of the Zicklin's Graduate Leadership Speaker Series.

The event takes place on October 10, 2007 at the Baruch Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.

[Part I -- 42 min.]

Speech by Hugh Panero

[Part II -- 30 min.]

Q & A

Hugh Panero, President and Chief Executive Officer of XM Satellite Radio talks about leadership and ethics as part of the Zicklin's Graduate Leadership Speaker Series.

The event takes place on October 10, 2007 at the Baruch Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.

[Part I -- 42 min.]

Speech by Hugh Panero

[Part II -- 30 min.]

Q & A

Arthur Ainsberg, Director, Nomura Securities, Inc., and Baruch College Fund Trustee, conducts a seminar on the leadership lessons embodied and implemented by Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the great British explorers of the early 20th century. Shackleton led one of the most fascinating survival stories in history: The 1914 Endurance expedition to Antarctica, an expedition that should have meant the death of 28 men if it were not for Shackleton's remarkable leadership. Baruch student Bhavesh Dalal joined the seminar as volunteer.

Baruch MBA student Cassie Abrams introduces the speaker.

The event takes place on April 29, 2009, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220, as part of the Zicklin Graduate Leadership Speaker Series.

John Grifonetti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Creditex, Inc., is interviewed by Paquita Davis-Friday, Professor of Accountancy at the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College.

Baruch MBA student Chun Pong Ng introduces the speakers.

The event takes place on March 25, 2009, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220, as part of the Zicklin Graduate Leadership Speaker Series.