Social Enterprise News

By Olga Khodosh '07 and Madlen Massarlian '08, Bottom Line.

"The work that we do is not rocket science — it’s harder," Geoffrey Canada of Harlem Children’s Zone told the nearly 400 people at the Social Enterprise Program’s annual reception. "We know we can’t save everyone, but you do what you can to make a difference."

As America embarks on resolving today's most pressing social and environmental problems, Columbia Business School has been ahead of the game by joining a social community that brings together field experts and student entrepreneurs across social realms for opportunities to showcase concepts, network, and compete for cash prizes.

By Brian Lavery '08, Bottom Line.

Professor Ray Fisman, Research Director of the Social Enterprise Program, receives Rising Star Award from the Aspen Institute.

Jim Sinegal, President and CEO of Costco Wholesale Corporation, received the Benjamin Botwinick Prize in Business Ethics and was the keynote speaker at the Annual Social Enterprise Conference.

Students joined faculty and staff at the Annual Social Enterprise Retreat hosted by Professor Horton.

Greg Zumas ’07 is interviewed by Melanie Santos ’08 for the Bottom Line.

Christian Lee ’07 discusses his Summer Fellowship in Afganistan.

by Caroline Andrews '07, Bottom Line.