Ethics News - Fall 2005


	UPCOMING EVENTS Distinguished Ethics Speaker Perry Minnis Director of Ethics, Compiance and Advisory Services, ALCO January 31, 2006 Ethics Luncheon Forum Ethical Leadership Series John J. Brennan Chairman & CEO The Vanguard Group April 5, 2006 RECENT EVENTS Ethics Luncheon Forum Women's Series "Eat Dessert First" Cathy Smith, CFO Kennametal, Inc. 140 members of the Pittsburgh business and academic community turned out for this second event in a series addressing key issues for women in the business world. Cathy Smith, CFO of Kennametal, Inc. and mother of two, spoke about the lessons she has learned along the way about balancing her work life and personal life. Click here for photos LINKS Beard Center School of Business Duquesne University CONTACT US For more information, contact Rebecca Ellsworth at 412.396.4005 or beardcenter@duq.edu		ETHICS AT WORK
			Leadership Through Integrity: PPG's New Global Code of Ethics PPG revised its code of ethics this year, combining several documents and policies into a meaningful and well-designed guide—The PPG Global Code of Ethics: A Guide to Corporate Conduct. Just a few strengths of the code are its accessibility, applicability, and unique statement of support. I briefly assess the code in terms of Joe Murphy and Win Svenson's article "20 Questions To Ask About Your Code of Conduct"1. more...
			TEACHING ETHICS
			Ethics in Accounting? Yes, Forensic Accounting as part of the Duquesne's Graduate Accounting Program "During the past several years, there have been a number of financial scandals, including the issuance of fraudulent financial statements by companies and numerous cases of outright theft of assets. Therefore, a specialization in forensic accounting was clearly needed," said Robert J. Kollar, CPA, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Director of the MAcc program. more...
			DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT
			New Dean to Continue Emphasis on Ethics The A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration and the John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business welcomed a new dean this fall. Dr. Alan R. Miciak joins Duquesne University after spending 11 years in higher education in Canada. With a background in marketing, Miciak spent seven years as a marketing professional prior to joining academia as an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary. more...
			ETHICS IN PRINT
			Lessons in Leadership from Alexander the Great, the Original Empire-Builder History has shown that the most exemplary leaders demonstrate the ability to reason through problems, effectively manage resources, generate loyalty among followers, and implement strategic plans. A new book by Lance Kurke, The Wisdom of Alexander the Great: Enduring Leadership Lessons from the Man Who Created an Empire, skillfully shows how one of the most successful leaders of all time remains a role model for modern business leaders 2,000 years after his reign. more...
			FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
			The Environment Makes Cents Danielle Crumrine, Executive Director of PA CleanWays of Allegheny County, returned to her alma mater of Duquesne University on September 15, 2005 to address students on environmental ethics. An abridged version of her presentation follows. more...