Past Events

Join us for Spill the Tea — an open conversation with Professors from the Business & Society Program over tea, coffee, and light treats. This is your chance to ask questions about courses, research, career paths, or just get to know faculty outside the classroom. The event is designed to be casual and student-driven, so bring your curiosity (and your questions!) and enjoy some time connecting with…

What you’ll get out of itWhat does it really mean to have a good job—one that aligns with your values, lifestyle, and long-term goals? Step beyond traditional on-campus recruiting and hear from professionals who have built meaningful careers at purpose-driven companies like Etsy, Patagonia, and Vita Coco.Event HighlightsInspiring career journeysSkills for post-grad successInteractive WorkshopLive…

Interested in making a positive impact through business? Join us to learn how you can address today's most pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges! DISCOVER:Sustainable Business ConcentrationCourses in social impact & sustainabilityExperiential learning and course travel opportunitiesCareer development in sustainable businessInsights from faculty & studentsWHAT TO EXPECT:Updates on…

On March 18th, NYU Stern's Business and Society Program hosted its annual Haitkin Lecture. The event featured Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership and author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Anxious Generation. Haidt presented the case made from The Anxious Generation, on how the transition from a play based childhood to a phone based childhood affected human…

By Christopher Lee (Stern ’26) On December 3, NYU Stern hosted Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia, and Corley Kenna, head of communications and policy at Patagonia, for a fireside chat in Professor Alex Puutio’s “Organizational Communications” class, one of Stern’s Social Impact Core classes. The event drew over 200 attendees for an engaging discussion on sustainable business, transparency, and the…

On November 19th, NYU Stern's Business and Society Program hosted the Fall 2024 Ashok C. Sani Distinguished Speaker Series. The event featured Tristan Harris, renowned tech ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, and was moderated by Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership and author of The Anxious Generation. Harris' "The AI Dilemma: Navigating the Road…

Open to NYU undergraduate students.Interested in addressing today’s most pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges through business? Want to explore the intersections of business and sustainability, social impact, human rights, and social entrepreneurship?Join the NYU Stern Business & Society Program (BSP) for an open house to meet our faculty and mingle with your fellow mission…

On Thursday, April 11, NYU Stern’s Business and Society Program (BSP) proudly hosted the Spring 2024 Ashok C. Sani Distinguished Speaker Series. The event was moderated by Batia Wiesenfeld, Director of the Business and Society Program, and featured esteemed guest Ruchira Gupta, an Emmy Award-winning activist, author, journalist, and founder of Apne Aap. Gupta shared insights on "How Business Can…

The NYU Scholars of Finance Climate Symposium will take place from 6:00 - 8:30 pm on November 29th, 2023 at the Paulson Auditorium at NYU Stern. It will be held for undergraduate students curious about career paths in the climate economy, such as investing, consulting, investment banking, startups, and data science. Attendees will explore climate careers through a keynote panel, small group…

Interested in addressing today’s most pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges through business? Want to explore the intersections of business and sustainability, social impact, human rights, and social entrepreneurship?  Join the NYU Stern Business & Society Program for an open house to meet our faculty and mingle with your fellow mission-driven peers. Hosted together with Net…