Welcome

The Center for Global Leadership in Sustainability (CGLS) is a strategic effort by Portland State University's School of Business to provide education and training for students and community members on how business can address modern social challenges. The CGLS builds on the School of Business’ recognized international leadership in sustainability-related curricula and research*.

CGLS’s mission is to: engage students, faculty and community members in applied learning opportunities, both locally and internationally, to enhance understanding of how markets can provide solutions to persistent social and ecological challenges. This mission is achieved through the development of graduate and undergraduate programs and co-curricular initiatives.

3rd Annual Conference on Business & Sustainability: November 5-6, 2009
3rd Annual International Conference on Business & Sustainability: Regenerate

The theme of this year’s conference is regenerate. In the midst of a difficult economic time sustainability provides both an ethos and an operating principle for deriving new methods to revitalize our organizations and societies. Through the lens of regenerate, a series of presentations, interactive case study sessions and keynote addresses during this two day event will provide immediate value to those seeking ideas for sustainability-focused inspiration and implementation in their organizations.

Learn more at http://sba.pdx.edu/sustainabilityconference09/

Introducing the inaugural Conversations That Matter series
Conversations that Matter

The theme of the inaugural series is Well-Being and the Economy. In the midst of a difficult economic time it is essential to explore how the well-being of individuals and society may be best measured and obtained. The Conversations That Matter series promises to raise critical questions, incite new thinking and offer participants a forum for exploring how best to serve the well-being of all.

Each of the three Conversations That Matter features two internationally-recognized individuals who will offer insights to and engage in dialogue around key global issues of our time.

Learn more at http://www.sba.pdx.edu/conversations

*PSU’s School of Business is ranked 15th in the US and 22nd in the world for the incorporation of social and environmental issues into coursework and faculty research. 2007 Beyond Grey Pinstripes, Aspen Institute.