2004 Archived Calendar of Selected Activities

January
January	Two-week course for Columbia Theological Seminary doctoral program, Bridging Theological Ethics and Economic Life.
January 27	"I'm Gonna Sue!", an evening program on theological ethics and resolving business disputes; offered in partnership with Columbia Seminary's Lay Institute.
January 30	Luncheon program for 21st Century Leaders, an organization of student leaders from high schools across Georgia.
February
February 5	Presentation on research ethics at Georgia State University.
February 17	Executive Breakfast Forum featuring John Wieland, founder and chairman of John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods.
February 18	Annual meeting of The Southern Institute board of directors.
February 26	Presentation for management conference of Caraustar Industries.
February 27	Ethics training session for management and employees of Bobby Dodd Industries.
March
March 5	Panel presentation for LaGrange College Leadership Council.
March 8	Leading with Integrity luncheon featuring William McDonough, chair of the new Public Company Accounting Oversight Board created by the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.  Mr. McDonough addressed the timely issue of CEO compensation.
March 18	Presentation, "Bridging Christian Ethics and Economic Life: How Theological Education Falls Short," at the international conference Faith, Profits and Decision-Making: Christians in the Corporation, sponsored by the Center for Applied Christian Ethics, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois.
March 31	Diversity Management Network roundtable luncheon featuring Mr. Paul Graves, vice president global diversity, Delta Air Lines.
March 31	Lecture to Master of Arts class at Columbia Theological Seminary.
April
April 19	Ethics and Integrity presentation for Georgia State University MBA program.
April 20	Executive Breakfast Forum featuring Dr. John Banja, medical ethicist and leading expert on the problem of medical error.  His presentation explored the prevalence of medical error and why physicians find it difficult to admit their mistakes.  Conducted in partnership with Emory University's Center for Ethics.
April 21	"Ethics and Compliance" workshop for UPS Executive Leadership School.
April 22	The Southern Institute sponsors Summit Conference 2004: Ethical Leadership for Social Change with Kennesaw State Universities and other regional colleges.
April 27	Program for Columbia University Business School alumni association.
May
May 14	Breakfast program in partnership with National Investor Relations Institute, featuring CEOs Jack Ward of Russell Corporation and Ian McCarthy of Beazer Homes.
May 18	Keynote presentation and workshop on leadership for Kennesaw State University MayMester session for university faculty.
May 20	Leadership workshop for Kennesaw State University faculty.
June
June 17	Ethics Team Trivia program for "Georgia 100" business mentoring organization
June 22	Leading with Integrity luncheon featuring Debra Waller, Chairman and CEO of Jockey International, on the topic, Integrity and Profits: Can Companies have Both in a World Where 'Sex Sells'?
June 24	"What You Don't Know Can Hurt You: How Employees Can Provide Vital Information for Managing Ethics and Compliance" - The Southern Institute's Summer Seminar Series - 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Mirant corporate headquarters.
July
July 22	"Ethics for Managers 101: An Introduction to Critical Issues in Business Ethics" - The Southern Institute's Summer Seminar Series - 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Mirant corporate headquarters.
July 28	Executive Breakfast Forum featuring Derek Smith, chairman and CEO of ChoicePoint, the nation's leading provider of identification and credit verification services.  He is author of the new book, "The Risk Revolution: Threats Facing America & Technology's Promise for a Safer Tomorrow."
July 30	Quarterly meeting of The Southern Institute Board of Directors.
August
August 5	Ethics Orientation Workshop for the Georgia Board of Corrections, in partnership with Kennesaw State University's RTM Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character.
August 6	Ethics Seminar for Presidents of University System of Georgia institutions, in partnership with Kennesaw State University's RTM Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character.
August 11	Ethics Orientation Workshop for the Georgia Board of Public Safety, in partnership with Kennesaw State University's RTM Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character.
August 12	"Can Workplace Ethics be Taught? Today's Best Practices in Ethics and Compliance Training" - The Southern Institute's Summer Seminar Series - 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Mirant corporate headquarters.  Click here for more information
August 23	"A Practical Approach to Values-Based Management," seminar for national conference of the Travel Industry Association of America, Boston, Mass.
August 26	Ethics Orientation Workshop for the Georgia Board of Juvenile Justice, in partnership with Kennesaw State University's RTM Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character.
September
September 9	Member Appreciation Luncheon at Lee Hecht Harrison (all Institute members welcome).
September 15	Diversity Management Network luncheon, led by Jerome Miller, chief diversity officer of Intercontinental Hotels Group.  (Invitation-only roundtable for senior executives of large employers.)
September 16	Member Appreciation Luncheon at Georgia-Pacific Corporation (all institute members welcome).
September 19 & 26	Business ethics course for Decatur Presbyterian Church.
September 22	Member Appreciation Luncheon at Powell Goldstein Frazer and Murphy (all institute members welcome).
September 28	Keynote speech for annual Georgia Business Ethics Award luncheon, hosted by Georgia State University and Financial Services Association.
September 30	Member Appreciation Luncheon at Troutman Sanders (All Institute members welcome).
October
October 1	Management seminar for UPS Compliance Department
October 14-16	Presentation to the Conference on Corporate Communication, University of Notre Dame
October 22	Leading with Integrity luncheon, featuring Deval Patrick, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, The Coca-Cola Company.  Presentation title: "Crisis as a Platform for Change: Lessons from Coke and Corporate America."
October 27	Ethics Orientation Workshop for the Georgia Board of Human Resources, in partnership with Kennesaw State University's RTM Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character.
October 26	Diversity Management Network luncheon, led by Luke Visconti, founder and president of Diversity Inc.  (Invitation-only roundtable for senior executives of large employers.)
October 28	"Applying and Blending Ethics in our Professional and Civic Lives," program for Atlanta West End Rotary Club.
November
November 4 & 11	Business ethics course for Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church.
November 8	2004 Ethics Advocate Award presentation, evening reception; the Carter Presidential Center, Atlanta.
November 17	Ethics Orientation Workshop for the Georgia Department of Transportation Board, in partnership with Kennesaw State University's RTM Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character.
November 18	The Southern Institute board of directors, Fall quarter board meeting.
December
December 1	Ethics Orientation Workshop for the Georgia Board of Community Affairs, in partnership with Kennesaw State University's RTM Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character.
December 7	Diversity Management Network luncheon, led by Tom Weyandt, research director of the Atlanta Regional Commission.  (Invitation-only roundtable for senior executives of large employers.)
December 8	Ethics Orientation Workshop for the Georgia Board of Natural Resources, in partnership with Kennesaw State University's RTM Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character.