Change is the new constant, but some (big) changes are more like shifts: shifts in practice and perspective; generational shifts; shifts in procedure and position; even tectonic shifts. The City University of New York’s 13th Annual IT Conference will sum up some shifts that our many changes add up to. What shifts are taking place in the core enterprises of teaching, learning and research? In what ways has our functioning as a university...

“Geography 2050: Mounting an Expedition to the Future” is the inaugural event in a multi-year strategic dialogue meant to help decision makers and the public alike understand the major trends that will reshape the nation and planet between now and 2050. Geography 2050 is the fall conference of the American Geographical Society. It is hosted by the Earth Institute at Columbia University, with the support of USGIF, and other partners...

WHAT: On Monday, November 3rd,American Express OPEN will host OPEN Forum: CEO BootCamp, a free program designed to help women entrepreneurs grow their enterprises and reach their full potential as CEOs. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and participate in conversations focusing on leadership, self-promotion, finance and more. WHO: CEO BootCamp is open to all women entrepreneurs, regardless of industry, size or revenue. A full line...

Bloomberg Government invites you to attend a briefing and reception at Bloomberg Headquarters in New York during the week of the 2014 United Nations General Assembly. The international business community plays a vital role in establishing a foundation upon which global sustainable development can be realized. Many global corporate leaders are supporting the tenets of the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals within their corporate...

This course is essential for institutions that are keen to improve their knowledge in this key area and those who are ambitious to establish or improve their own CVA and FVA analytics and trading function. The course is also suitable for individuals from major CVA traders who require education on the fundamentals of the active management of counterparty risk. The two day agenda will provide detailed information on Counterparty risk, CVA and FV...

The City University of New York and the Center for Digital Education are proud to host the The CUNY 2012 Mathematics Conference: Effective Instructional Strategies on the changing shape of mathematics education.This day-long conference will feature faculty panel discussions on new and best practices in mathematics instruction related to technology, curriculum, pedagogy and faculty development. Also featured will be faculty poster presentations...

The Federal Council of EEO & Civil Rights Executives is hosting the Thought Leadership Training Conference for Executives on Diversity & Inclusion. The Executive level Think Tank Training & Round-table Exchange Sessions will take place March 26-28, 2012 and will be held in New York City (Midtown Manhattan), New York. The focus of the conference is compliance with Executive Order 13583, which establishes a coordinated Government-wid...

Attention all newly appointed information security officers, technically skilled administrators with leadership responsibilities and seasoned managers that want to understand what your technical people are telling you. Now is your chance to see why students are raving about SANS MGT512 at Community SANS New York City, January 23-27, 2012. This specialized class teaches Security Leadership Essentials For Managers with Knowledge Compression(TM)...

Join top-rated Community SANS Instructor, Christopher Crowley, for Security Essentials in SANS signature bootcamp format. SANS is pleased to present SEC401 in New York City, January 9-13, 2012. Do you have colleagues who need this training? You owe it to yourself and your organization to let them know that SANS is offering this class right in your community so they can train without travel. See below for course details, or go to (http://www.sa...

Jump start your career. Energize your Future. Acquire skills needed in a changing world. The New York Times Knowledge Network and Fairleigh Dickinson University have come together to offer online certificates in several emerging careers: Business, Technology and Communications Global Leadership Cybercrime and Computer Forensics Global Security, Safety and Terrorism Studies United States Homeland Security Studies Global Healthcare and Human Ser...