Law and Taxation: See the Forest and the Trees
Assistant Professor Luis Rodriguez Jr. at Alfred University
Mr. Bill Rice, President / CEO of CerX LLC spoke to Alfred University students today on the topic of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other international business topics.
He shared his international business experiences regarding the legal challenges of doing business in Europe, India, Russia, China, and other nations where the business and social cultures are very different from that of the United States.
Mr. Courtney Bowman of Palantir Technologies, the firm that The Guardian just last week described as having “more influence over our lives than Google,” spoke to Alfred University students, faculty, and staff on September 5, 2017. He was accompanied by Taylor Stearns, a Palantir engineer who spoke here in April 2016.
Big Data is a field that crunches huge quantity of data to analyze and predict trends in many areas of contemporary life, from identifying terrorists to reinforcing civil rights. It is a form of data analytics employed by private corporations and by governmental departments, including the CIA and the Defense Department. Palantir–the name comes from a stone in the Harry Potter series that can identify locations, sort of like a crystal ball. It is well recognized that Big Data touches on ethical issues like privacy and surveillance.
The talk was especially relevant to students in business, engineering, math, and the sciences.
Networking is an art and an important tool that is valuable. AU students joined the Career Development Center for an evening of networking, with guest speaker President Mark Zupan. Following President Zupan’s informative talk, AU students attended a small networking event with local employers, with hors d’oeuvres and networking exercises.
Mr. Bill Rice, President / CEO of CerX LLC spoke to Alfred University students today on the topic of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other international business topics.
He shared his international business experiences regarding the legal challenges of doing business in Europe, India, Russia, China, and other nations where the business and social cultures are very different from that of the United States.
Today the Career Development Center hosted a Career Expo, sponsored by Kohler Co. – it’s time to start thinking about Summer internships and job opportunities!
The following employers attended:
| ACCORD Corporation |
| Alfred Ceramic Art Museum |
| Alfred University Summer Programs |
| Allegany ARC |
| Allegany County Probation Department |
| Allegany State Park |
| Amphenol Aerospace |
| AVI Foodsystems Inc. |
| Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp |
| Carosa Stanton Asset Management/Sentinel Publications |
| CertainTeed Corporation |
| Elderwood at Hornell |
| Enterprise Holdings |
| EverSource |
| Hidden Valley 4-H Camp |
| Hornell Area Concern for Youth |
| Hornell City School District |
| Kohler Company |
| NAPOLEON ENGINEERING SERVICES |
| New York State Police |
| Paychex |
| Peace Corps |
| Samtec |
| Steuben Trust Company |
| Tam Ceramics |
| The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes |
| The Guidance Center |
| The Sill |
| United States Marine Corps |
| UPS |
| Verizon Wireless |
The Bergren Forum sponsored by the Division of Human Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Provost’s Office will be meeting on Thursday December 8th at 12:10 PM in the Nevins Theatre, Powell Campus Center.
Speaker: Luis Rodriguez Jr.
