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Gary Pieroni
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Gary Pieroni

Visiting Professor

Master of Business Administration (MBA), John F. Kennedy, 1993,
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting, California State University, 1980

Gary Pieroni has more than 14 years corporate financial reporting in a Fortune-50 company. He assisted in the standard setting process as an Academic Fellow at the International Accounting Standards Board in London from 2015-2017. Pieroni has more than 33 years teaching students at all stages in life at the UC, State University, and Community.

Awards

  • Resolution from the California State Board of Accountancy for serving on the Ethics Education Committee
Justin Virrey
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Justin Virrey

Lecturer

Master of Business Administration (MBA), UC Davis Graduate School of Management

Justin Virrey brings over 15 years of Corporate Finance, Strategy, and Project Management experience to the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. He has previously worked in the Semiconductor Capital industry and has recently transitioned to Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing. Virrey focuses on managing strategic initiatives related to next-gen financial systems as well as the ensuing training initiatives involved to onboard users and to accelerate adoption. He has led various international and cross

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Could Future Offices be Homes for Farm Animals?

A growing number of people are working out of the office. But research from Professor Kim Eslbach shows that some managers harbor an unconscious bias against remote workers.

Another Top-50 MBA Program Joins STEM Tsunami
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Another Top-50 MBA Program Joins STEM Tsunami

UC Davis joins other MBA programs with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) designation, thus making graduates eligible for as much as three years’ employment without a visa.

The Surprising Brain Benefit of Taking a Walking Meeting
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The Surprising Brain Benefit of Taking a Walking Meeting

Whether you’re brainstorming for a project or are searching for an out-of-the-box solution, Professor Kim Elsbach explains why getting outside will get your creative juices flowing.

UC Davis Study: Extreme Weather Could Bring Next Recession
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UC Davis Study: Extreme Weather Could Bring Next Recession

Market needs to plan for weather risk, or face extreme correction

Professor Paul Griffin details new research surrounding financial market risk from extreme weather events in a new paper published Feb. 17 in the journal Nature Energy. 

Quick Summary

  • Despite obvious market risks brought by fires, floods and
Anyone Can Pitch a Good Idea. Here's How.
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Anyone Can Pitch a Good Idea. Here's How.

Professor Kim Elsbach explains why considering a project leader's personality and work style can help you successfully pitch ideas at work.

Climate Change Risk and Company Financial Disclosures
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Climate Change Risk and Company Financial Disclosures

Professor Paul Griffin’s trailblazing research calls for greater corporate responsibility

Professor Paul Griffin’s trailblazing research quantifies the impact of physical climate risk on company market values and calls for greater corporate responsibility.

As one of the first professors at the School when it opened in 1981, Paul Griffin

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Developing Curriculum for UC Davis Nursing Fellows

New partnership with Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis to develop leadership curriculum for nursing innovators, funded by a $37.5 mil. grant.

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How to Pitch Ideas to Your Project Lead

Learn how to contribute more to the creative project team at work. Professor Kimberly Elsbach shares insights on how to successfully pitch your ideas.

You resolve to contribute more to the creative project team at work. But just how do you do that

How to Pitch Ideas to Your Project Lead
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How to Pitch Ideas to Your Project Lead

Learn how to contribute more to the creative project team at work. Professor Kimberly Elsbach shares insights on how to successfully pitch your ideas.

You resolve to contribute more to the creative project team at work. But just how do you do that

Climate change threatens billions in CalPERS pension fund
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Climate change threatens billions in CalPERS pension fund

With the release of CalPERS' first climate risk assessment, Professor Brad Barber warns of the effects of global warming on economies and its impact on various industries.

Extreme Heat Impacts Firms’ Stock Value
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Extreme Heat Impacts Firms’ Stock Value

First study to quantify the impact of physical climate risk on corporate market values

Professor Paul Griffin shares new research on the market value risk following episodes of extremely hot weather, especially for small firms in the South and Southeast.

Climate change is making business and investors sweat.

Research from the

Beware: You Might Not Be Buying the Stock You Think You Are
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Beware: You Might Not Be Buying the Stock You Think You Are

A new study highlights similar or confusing stock symbols, which leads to widespread confusion for investors. Professor Brad Barber says companies can be connected in others ways some might not fully understand.

Molding the Next Generation of Business Leaders
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Molding the Next Generation of Business Leaders

On a podcast hosted by by Frank Zaccari, Professor Andrew Hargadon shares about our lab-to-market academies and the 20th annual Big Bang! Business Competition.