The 18th Annual Ethics Conference took place on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Organized by the juniors of the Networks Professional Development Program (NPDP), it was held in the Hulman Memorial Student Union (HMSU) .
Ethical issues influence each field of decision making in countless industries, often behind the scenes and out of view. The conference covered important topics of interests to students and professionals who want to further their understanding of ethical issues in today's business world.
The keynot speaker was Carolene Mays who spoke on "Ethical Perseverance".
Other speakers presented on a host of other issues and included:
Chris Devore - "What is Really on Your Plate? Ethical Food Manufacturing"
Brian Jimenez - "Ethical Lending Practices in Banking"
Dr. Ted Piechocinski - "Art Beyond the Grave - The Ethics of Posthumous Album Releases"
Carol Scully: - "Cyber Impacts: Past, Present, Future"
Dr. Christine Toevs - "The Ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)"
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Chris Devore: "What is Really on Your Plate? Ethical Food Manufacturing"
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Chris Devore: "What is Really on Your Plate? Ethical Food Manufacturing"
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Chris Devore: "What is Really on Your Plate? Ethical Food Manufacturing"
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Chris Devore: "What is Really on Your Plate? Ethical Food Manufacturing"
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Chris Devore: "What is Really on Your Plate? Ethical Food Manufacturing"
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Chris Devore: "What is Really on Your Plate? Ethical Food Manufacturing"
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Dr. Christine Toevs: "The Ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)"
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Dr. Christine Toevs: "The Ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)"
Dr. Christine Toevs: "The Ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)"
Dr. Christine Toevs: "The Ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)"
Dr. Christine Toevs: "The Ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)"
Dr. Christine Toevs: "The Ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)"
Dr. Christine Toevs: "The Ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)"
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Chris Devore
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Introducing Dr. Ted Piechocinski
Dr. Ted Piechocinski: "Art Beyond the Grave - The Ethics of Posthumous Album Releases"
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Dr. Ted Piechocinski: "Art Beyond the Grave - The Ethics of Posthumous Album Releases"
Dr. Ted Piechocinski: "Art Beyond the Grave - The Ethics of Posthumous Album Releases"
Dr. Ted Piechocinski: "Art Beyond the Grave - The Ethics of Posthumous Album Releases"
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Dr. Ted Piechocinski: "Art Beyond the Grave - The Ethics of Posthumous Album Releases"
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Carol Scully: "Cyber Impacts: Past, Present, Future"
Carol Scully: "Cyber Impacts: Past, Present, Future"
Carol Scully: "Cyber Impacts: Past, Present, Future"
Carol Scully: "Cyber Impacts: Past, Present, Future"
Carol Scully: "Cyber Impacts: Past, Present, Future"
Brian Jimenez: "Ethical Lending Practices in Banking"
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Brian Jimenez: "Ethical Lending Practices in Banking"
Brian Jimenez: "Ethical Lending Practices in Banking"
Brian Jimenez: "Ethical Lending Practices in Banking"
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Carolene Mays: "Ethical Perseverance"
Carolene Mays: "Ethical Perseverance"
Carolene Mays: "Ethical Perseverance"
Carolene Mays: "Ethical Perseverance"
Carolene Mays: "Ethical Perseverance"
Carolene Mays: "Ethical Perseverance"
Carolene Mays: "Ethical Perseverance"
Carolene Mays: "Ethical Perseverance"
Carolene Mays: "Ethical Perseverance"
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Carolene Mays
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