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Johnson School Visits Colombia

By Zachry Brown JGSM '10

Thirty Johnson School Cornellians twirling, dancing, and gyrating to the DJ's cumbia rhythms—this is the story of Spring Break Colombia '09. Earlier in the afternoon, students from la Universidad de los Andes had greeted us at our hotel, where we boarded buses to make the one-hour pilgrimage to Andrés Carne de Res, a steakhouse akin to Pleasure Island, located on the outskirts of Bogotá.

CBJ Interviews Dean Thomas

By Bucky Jencks JGSM '10

The CBJ recently sat down with Dean Joe Thomas to inquire about The Johnson School's current state of affairs and his expectations for the coming years. The following transcript has been edited for readership. 1) How will the economic crisis change the business school paradigm? I have been asked this question quite a bit on my recent trips around the world.

Creative Design for Affordability Class Expands the Boundaries of the Traditional MBA Curriculum

By Jennifer Li JGSM '10

A passerby strolling through the atrium on the evening of March 11th might have noticed what looked like a class in session. A charismatic lecturer was leading attentive students in a lively discussion. The passerby, however, might have been confused by some of what he saw.

The BRI Antil Study

By Neelam Bhatia (JGSM '10), David Pisacich (JGSM '10), and Peter Zullo (JGSM '10)

What would you think if Disney or Cabella's made plans to open a site in central New York State? These sites share an ability to draw a large base of visitors who come for entertainment, shopping, and education. While Disney or Cabella's may not be in central NY soon, plans are in the works for a similar size tourist destination.

Immersion Olympics: Friendly Follies Warm-Up or Competitive Brutality?

By Courtney Wilkinson JGSM '10

Ah, springtime at Sage Hall—the official end to the six-month Ithaca winter, the rollout of The Johnson School Strategic Plan, and the debut of the newest JGSM tradition: the Immersion Olympics. The first annual "IO," as it has been fondly dubbed, will bring together the entire Johnson community in an evening of fun and friendly competition.

The 2009 Net Impact Conference Coming to Cornell in November

By Jamie Cheston JGSM '10

Q&A with Ryan Legg, Chairman of the Conference Design Team Jamie Cheston: Ryan, for those not familiar with Net Impact, please briefly explain the organization and its mission. Ryan Legg: Net Impact is a non-profit organization which, as their homepage suggests, serves as "a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business.

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