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The university of Eastern Michigan has announced its plans to host the Second Annual Ethos Week March 10-14, 2008. Ethos week will play host to a number of business leaders and educators, each with a special view on the country’s ethical business climate. The keynote speaker will be Bruce Weinstein, also known as “the ethics guy," a nationally syndicated columnist from Business Week and CNN.

From the announcement: “The week raises awareness of ethical considerations in a variety of business and personal contexts. The college’s Ethos Statement, the first of its kind in the nation, emphasizes six core values: integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, respect, learning and the work ethic. EMU is also the first and only university in the nation to host an Ethos Honor Society.”

“EMU’s emphasis on ethics in business and education sets us apart from business schools across the nation,” said David Mielke, dean, College of Business. “We are committed to fostering an environment where students can learn to be ethical leaders in their future careers. Ethos Week is a fundamental component of our program, raising student awareness of ethical considerations in a variety of business and personal contexts.”

It is conferences like this one that give Bad Business a black eye.  ;o)