Sports, Race and Power Conference

I had the good fortune of working for Professor Ken Shropshire of the Wharton Business School almost 15 years ago while he was working on his book, In Black and…

"I'm in it to win it"

A terrific event took place last week that was focused on fun, good health, and safety. And it was for a group that we all should hope to be members…

Sharpen those pencils! SportBusiness' Making The Difference conference

Okay,we are WAY past pencils. Get those computers fired up and get your abstracts into SportBusiness. According to SportBusiness, “SportBusiness event Making The Difference – The Sport and Social Responsibility…

1 month reminder – Peace and Sport Int'l Forum

Hopefully we will have some reps from the U.S. there. November 25 – 27, 2009 The Peace and Sport International Forum  2009 http://www.peace-sport.org/homegb.htm For more information about the 2009 Forum,…

Videos of great work in action

New Videos from sportanddev’s Favorites (YouTube) Inside PPI – ME’s Conflict Resolution Retreat Tag Rugby Development Trust – Hurstmere School Tour to Zambia 2009 SwimLanka Periyaneelavanai 09 03 2009 SwimLanka…

Good luck Mr. Hirsch – Doin' 26.2 at age 75

Sounds like a New Yorker’s New Yorker. A great story on many levels: Running the New York Marathon at age 75. Getting support from friends and family. Running to raise…

Global Sport Summit 2009

Today the Economist Conferences and the NFL are holding a “summit” to address some big issues in global sports.  While I wish the conference was a bit more inclusive –…

IOC granted UN observer status

Being engaged with other thought and action leaders is a good step for the IOC. Hopefully they will give it the type of consistent attention and the level of resources…

National School Lunch Week – playing and eating right

For those of us older than 20, memories of school lunch are mixed with fear and joy. Fear – “what exactly is that you are serving me?” versus Joy –…

Reminder – in good company CSR Conference

I will unfortunately not be able to attend but if you get a chance, definitely check it out. in good company CSR Conference, 2009 http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=751401 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:00…