CESR Previous Event

Sustainability Bootcamp and Skills Workshop

Coco Goldman — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:25:13 +0000

Sustainability Bootcamp and Skills Workshop Coco Goldman Sat, 11/08/2025 - 13:25

Join CESR and Corporate Sustainability leaders for a 3.5-hour workshop focused on the nexus of climate and innovation in a rapidly changing business context. Our keynote speaker, Mark Kroese, formerly served as the General Manager of Sustainability at Microsoft and oversaw the company’s $1 billion Climate Innovation Fund. Key topics will include the importance of innovation in generating growth and prosperity, AI’s impact on sustainability efforts, and broad implications for students’ career paths. Students will have the opportunity to self-select into one interactive workshop to tailor the bootcamp experience toward individual interests and goals.

Event Details:

Date: 11.07.2025
Time: 9:00 am -12:30 pm
Location: KOBL 100

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SRE Career Conversations with Alex Leahy

Coco Goldman — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:11:26 +0000

SRE Career Conversations with Alex Leahy Coco Goldman Tue, 11/04/2025 - 13:11

Join CESR for an informal conversation with Alex Leahy, SRE alum and Senior Manager at Instacart. Alex was one of the student architects of the SRE program more than a decade ago. He'll share lessons on finding your path, working for a startup, and how to navigate the world of AI in a constantly changing job market.

Event Details:

Date: Nov. 4th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: Zoom Link Provided Upon Registration

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2025 Business Ethics Case Competition

Coco Goldman — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:35:46 +0000

2025 Business Ethics Case Competition Coco Goldman Wed, 10/29/2025 - 13:35

This is a team case competition to address an ethical dilemma in the business world. Undergraduates and Graduated are encouraged to apply!

More details coming soon!

The following (pre-tax) amounts will be awarded to the 3 top teams to be split equally among team members: $7,500 for 1st place, $5,000 for 2nd place, and $2,500 for 3rd place.

Event Details:

October 5th, 2025: Team or Individual Signup Deadline (11:59 pm)
October 8th, 2025: Teams Assigned & Case Released
October 15th, 2025: Executive Summaries Due (11:59 pm)
October 17th, 2025: Feedback on Executive Summaries Due Back to Students
October 22nd, 2025: Preliminary Round (6:00 to 8:00 pm)
October 29th, 2025: Final Round (5:30 to 7:00 pm) | Awards & Dinner (7:00 to 8:00 pm)

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Clarifying Purpose at Work: A Roundtable Discussion with Naropa University

Coco Goldman — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:14:01 +0000

Clarifying Purpose at Work: A Roundtable Discussion with Naropa University Coco Goldman Tue, 09/30/2025 - 13:14

Purpose at work matters. How can you get clear about how to live yours?

Please join our 3rd annual collaboration with Naropa University to learn from mindful leaders who recognize and embrace their purpose. By maintaining open communication about shared purpose, leaders embody transparency and build trust. Find out how such clarity enables work with integrity: professional lives that hang together, rather than dissolving into distracted fragments.

Panel conversation will be followed by roundtable conversations between participants and panelists. A light dinner will be provided during networking time at 5:30 pm right outside the room.

Event Details:

Date: 9.30.2025
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room: Center for Community Flatirons Room

Speakers:

Our panel is a distinguished group of leaders, with two representatives from the Naropa community and two from the Leeds community:

Sara Lewis, Director of Training and Research, Psychedelic Studies at Naropa University
Regina Smith, Chief of Staff at Naropa University
Chris Jones, Co-founder and Group Director at Anthesis Group
Sarah Martinez, VP of ESG at Prime Data Centers

Panel moderated by Joshua S. Nunziato, PhD (Associate Teaching Professor & Faculty Director for Sustainable Leadership at Leeds).

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CESR Fall Launch Party

Coco Goldman — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:28:36 +0000

CESR Fall Launch Party Coco Goldman Sun, 08/31/2025 - 15:28

Join CESR students to kick off the fall semester with great food, music, and community. Enjoy empanadas, connect with student clubs, and learn everything you need to know about CESR programming, events, and opportunities for Fall 2025. Come meet new friends and get inspired for a semester of impact!

Event Details:

Date: 9/11/25
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: KOBL 233 and Patio

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Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) Certificate Info Session

Coco Goldman — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:51:47 +0000

Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) Certificate Info Session Coco Goldman Sat, 08/30/2025 - 11:51

Want to stand out with a resume that shows you care about climate and communities? Join the CESR info session to learn how the Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) Certificate can help you:

Earn a 9 credit certificate with hands-on experience.
Access to exclusive events, scholarships, and an alumni network.
Build a strong business case for sustainability and values-based decisions.

Bring friends, ask questions, and get the tools you need to graduate with impact!

Event Details:

Date: 9.11.2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: KOBL 330

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CESR MBA Pathways Info Session

Coco Goldman — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:10:03 +0000

CESR MBA Pathways Info Session Coco Goldman Fri, 08/29/2025 - 12:10

Eager to steer your MBA toward real-world impact? Join CESR’s info session to learn about two career-boosting options:

Clean Energy Pathway: Combine Leeds courses with Masters of the Environment classes and a Clean Energy Project Finance Bootcamp to prepare to lead in the low-carbon economy.
Sustainability Pathway: Strengthen your skills in analytics, impact investing, and social impact to help businesses tackle today’s climate and social challenges.

Event Details:

Date: 9.11.2025
Time: 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Location: KOBL 320

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2025 End of Year Celebration

Coco Goldman — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:59:41 +0000

2025 End of Year Celebration Coco Goldman Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:59

Join CESR for an unforgettable celebration of sustainability and social impact in business at Leeds! The 2025 CESR Impact Awards will honor the trailblazers driving change, while we spotlight groundbreaking research in sustainability and recognize the passionate sustainable business buffs of the Class of '25.

Connect with students, faculty, staff, and CESR Advisory Board members as we come together to champion a better future.

Enjoy delicious heavy appetizers and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. Don’t miss this inspiring evening of recognition and celebration!

Event Details:

Date: 4/24/25
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Olson Atrium

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CESR Volunteer Day

Coco Goldman — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:38:13 +0000

CESR Volunteer Day Coco Goldman Fri, 04/11/2025 - 13:38

Join Leeds students to provide nourishing meals and conversation to those living outdoors in our community. Students will prepare and deliver sandwiches to our unhoused neighbors while making connections and sharing stories. This volunteer opportunity is organized through the Wesley Foundation at ��ɫ��Ƶ, a campus ministry. Open to students of any or no faith/religious backgrounds. Participation is limited to 20 students. Lunch provided!

Managing this event takes time and money so please only register if you plan to attend. If after registering you realize you cannot come, email us at cesr@colorado.edu to cancel your registration. We so appreciate it!

Event Details:

Date: 4/11/2025
Location: Wesley Foundation, 1290 Folsom St., Boulder, CO
Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

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Sustainability Skills Workshop: Social Impact Measurement

Coco Goldman — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:33:45 +0000

Sustainability Skills Workshop: Social Impact Measurement Coco Goldman Wed, 03/19/2025 - 12:33

The social side of sustainability is just as important as the environmental one, but companies often struggle to set quantifiable social impact targets that align with strategic objectives. That’s where you come in!

Join us on March 19th, from 1–2:30 PM MT via Zoom, for an interactive workshop on Social Impact Measurement with Morgan Buras-Finlay.

This hands-on session will:

Break down what impact measurement and evaluation really mean.
Show you how these tools can supercharge sustainability initiatives.
Introduce user-friendly frameworks and approaches.

*This workshop is part of CESR’s Sustainability Skills series and counts toward experiential learning requirements for the undergraduate SRE Certificate and MBA Pathways. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while building expertise for your future!

Event Details:

Date: March 19th, 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom Link

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