Activities Archive

Day on the Job - Cisco Systems

The Haas School hosted a DOJ on November 30th at Cisco Systems. The DOJ at Cisco involved presentations by their social responsibility division in which they gave a 3-hour overview of some of the projects they had going on. The goals of Cisco’s social responsibility arm are to aid with basic human needs, education, and increase opportunity....» Read More

Day on the Job - Good Capital

On Friday, November 30th, 2007, Davis Net Impact joined UC Berkeley and USF students at Good Capital in San Francisco’s Mission District. Going beyond the traditional approaches to charity and philanthropy, Good Capital works with investors who are interested in putting their money into entrepreneurial organizations that are creating social change. The day's events even included giving feedback on an actual business problem which the company faces...» Read More

Green Bag Lunch - E+Co & Carbon Finance

On November 27, 2007, the International Business Club and Davis Net Impact co-hosted Erik Wurster from E+Co., a Green Bag Lunch speaker. E+Co., whose motto is ‘Energy through Enterprise, is an NGO that invests in clean and alternative energy enterprises in developing countries. Erik is a Carbon Finance Officer who spoke with us about E+Co.’s work in general and about how carbon finance is leveraged within their business model...» Read More

Day on the Job - Orchard Garden Hotel

On Friday, November 9th, 2007, six UC Davis GSMers participated in the USF Net Impact Chapter's Day on the Job at the Orchard Garden Hotel: San Francisco’s only LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified hotel. We met with Stefan Mühle, General Manager for both the Orchard Garden and its sister property, The Orchard Hotel...» Read More

Net Impact Conference Internship Success Story

Last July, when Katherine Johnston (GSM '09) registered for the 2007 Net Impact Conference, her goals were to "be part of a group using their knowledge to change the world, to see some motivating speakers, and to check out Nashville in all its boot-kickin’ glory." Little did she know it would springboard her one step closer to her career goal.» Read More

Adura Technologies Presents At Inaugural Event

On October 18th, Net Impact and the Center of Entrepreneurship sponsored the first event in the Sustainable Enterprise Speaker Series. Zach Gentry, CEO of Adura Technologies, came to the Graduate School of Management to discuss his company's technology and strategy.» Read More

Beyond Grey Pinstripes – The Results Are In!

In the fall of 2006, the Graduate School of Management convened a special task force – composed of staff, faculty, and both current & future Davis Net Impact leaders – to research, compile, and submit the 2007 "Beyond Grey Pinstripes Survey". This biennial survey seeks to “spotlight innovative full-time MBA programs that are integrating issues of social and environmental stewardship into curricula and research.” While related sentiments and opportunities have historically been quite strong at the Graduate School of Management, the school’s reporting efforts had not previously reflected this. We are excited to announce that in October 2007 the results were released: #29 of the Global 100!!! Not bad for a wee program of 110 full-time students. We invite you to browse around this website - redesigned around the task force’s findings.

Headlands Institute Orientation Retreat Recap

The UC Davis chapter of Net Impact sponsors an annual retreat for the incoming first year MBAs: a weekend-long orientation activity that most incoming students attend, full of outdoor activities, get-to-know-you games and a fun way to kick off a year of Net Impact activities. This year Net Impact led the first year students to the Headlands Institute in Marin.» Read More

Seminar Lessons Applied to Sierra Club Program

The Sierra Club was a host organization for two visitors from China for four weeks this summer. It was part of an Environmental Governance Exchange Program in conjunction with the American Bar Association which brought eight other interns to "observe how environmental governance is carried out in the US, especially the process for involving the public and other interested stakeholders in environmental protection." Interpreter & GSM Exchange Student Peng Lu utilized the "Seminar on Sustainable & Responsible Business" in obtaining and enjoying this opportunity. » Read More

Day on the Job - SMUD

On Friday April 27th, 12 GSM students and our Director of Career Services trekked to Sacramento to learn about a municipal, not-for-profit utility and how it fits into the sustainability equation. Special thanks to Ingrid Some for phenomenal event coordination. Kathy Klenzendorf is already researching how to put SMUD into the Career Services and Consulting Center pipelines. » Read More

IST Japan - Incorporating Environmental Responsibility

For 10 days in late March 2007, 13 students from Professor Smiley's International Study Practicum - Japan visited 14 organizations on a 100% student-organized trip that they spent Winter Quarter planning. A few of these students, including Class Chair and Davis Net Impact Co-President Daniel MacDonald as well as Net Impact members Joe Shaw and Lisa Conroy, worked hard to ensure the visits planned took advantage of Japan's incredible reputation with regard to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. » Read More

Day on the Job - CLIF BAR

On January 26th, UCD Net Impact members joined members from Haas and USF for a site visit to CLIF Bar as part of the Net Impact Day on the Job series. Our host and tour guide for the day was Ted Witt, Director of Operations. After viewing a dramatic re-enactment of owner Gary Erickson’s famous “Epiphany Ride,” we had a revealing tour of the CLIF Bar facilities. What a place to work! Amenities include a climbing wall, full gym and yoga studio, hair stylist, theater and stage, and bike workshop. But it’s not all fun and games. Employees work hard to maintain CLIF’s five bottom lines – business, brands, planet, people, and community. » Read More

Green Bag Lunch - Charles Shulock

On January 24th, Net Impact hosted a lunchtime presentation at which Charles Shulock, a project leader at the California Air Resources Board, discussed topics in environmental legislation. Mr. Shulock is currently working to implement AB 1493, the California legislation that directed the Board to adopt regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. » Read More

Exploring UC Davis - The Energy Efficiency Center

In the Fall Quarter of 2006, dozens of MBAs and scientists attended a GSM Courtyard event co-hosted by Net Impact and the "Energy Efficiency Center" to discuss cutting-edge UC Davis research in the field of energy efficiency. Inter-departmental students met and joined together to create teams for partnerships and business plan competitions, to hear about work-study opportunities in associated areas, and to receive an overview of the various centers on campus within the fields of environmental action.