RCA PROGRAM IN ETHICS ARCHIVE

 

2008-09 Series Theme: Personal and Professional Ethics
 

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
9:00-12:00pm, Foothill Suite, University Union
RCA Closing Plenary: Student Ethics Essay Contest Winners' Presentations
Theme: Personal and Professional Integrity

The two winners of the 2008-09 Student Ethics Essay Contest presented their prize winning essays for public discussion.
Click to view (46min)

 

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
10:00-12:00pm, Hinde Auditorium, University Union
Wesley J. Smith, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute
"Bioethics: Creating a Disposable Caste of People?"

Wesley J. Smith argued that personhood theory destroys the concept of universal human rights and illustrated the discriminatory practices rejecting the equality of life ethic would permit, ranging from infanticide to medical futility.
Click to view (1h58m)

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
3:00-5:00pm, Summit Room, University Union
Dr. Rick Schubert, Philosophy Department, Cosumnes River College
"Academic Integrity"

Prof. Schubert will discuss the value of academic integrity to students and institutions, why students should care about their own and others’ academic integrity, as well as offer some hands on guidance for how to steer clear of academic mischief.
Click to view (2h)

Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Noon-2:00pm, Hinde Auditorium, University Union
Antonia Juhasz, Fellow, Oil Change International, and the Institute for Policy Studies; Senior Analyst, Foreign Policy In Focus
"The Tyranny of Oil: Big Oil's Destruction of Ethical Politics, at Home and Abroad"

Drawing on considerable historical research, Juhasz explored the parallels between today's companies and Standard Oil, the most powerful corporation of the early 20th century, whose stranglehold on the economy and government was broken only by the vision and persistence of activists and like-minded politicians. We are in a similar position today, she argued, with the 2008 elections offering a unique opportunity for ordinary Americans to come together, reclaim their voices, and shore up our nation's crumbling democratic and ethical foundation.

Click to view (1h31m)

Monday, October 20th, 2008
8:30-5:00pm, Hinde Auditorium, University Union
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Edwin Hartman, Stern School of Business, New York University
For video link to 2008 Annual Fall Ethics Symposium

 

Thursday, October 9, 2008
10:00-Noon, Willow Suite, Modoc Hall
Dr. Lida Anestidou, DVM, PhD, Program Officer, National Academies, Washington, DC.
Responsible Conduct of Research - A Concept for All

A workshop for specific faculty and their students, focusing on specific strategies and practices related to the ethics and integrity issues that emerge in doing student research. Note: This event is a faculty and staff workshop offered in partnership with the Center for Practical and Professional Ethics and the Office of Research and Contract Administration.
 Video not available.

 

 

2007-08 Series Theme: Governmental and Political Ethics
 

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
7:00-9:30pm, Ballroom, University Union
RCA Closing Plenary: Student Ethics Essay Contest Winners' Presentations
Theme: Governmental and Political Ethics

The three winners of the 2007-08 Student Ethics Essay Contest presented their prize winning essays for public discussion. This video is offered in two parts.
Click to view (Part 1: 1h02m)
Click to view (Part 2: 1h03m)

 

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
10:30-12:00pm, Hinde Auditorium, University Union
Special Panel on Ethics in Lobbying

A panel of experts discuss the ethical issues which arise in lobbying in the California legislative context. This event is co-sponsored with the Center for California Studies.
Click to view (1h26min)

 

Thursday, February 14th, 2008
10:30-Noon, Hinde Auditorium, University Union
Mr. Andrew G. Pasztor, Senior Special Writer, The Wall Street Journal
"Imposing Ethics in Government Contracting"

 

Focusing on high-profile criminal probes and prosecutions of some of America’s most renowned companies -- including aerospace giant Boeing Co.-- Mr. Pasztor offered insights based on his wide-ranging work as an investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal. He explored actual examples of multi-billion dollar contracts tainted by flagrant violations and scandals, as well as shortcomings in responses by corporate executives and government watchdogs. Participants were challenged to consider the question: Is legal always ethical?
Click to view (1h12m)

 

Monday, October 29, 2007
10:00-Noon, Hinde Auditorium, University Union
Mr. Steven Epstein, Ethics and Compliance Leader (Government Contracts), PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
"Taxonomy of Ethical Failure: Some Observations on Why People Make the Wrong Choices"

Drawing on his 14 years as an ethics and compliance advisor in the military, Federal Government, and private enterprise, Stephen Epstein will offer his insights and observations about ethical failure. This experience has led Mr. Epstein to formulate a uniquely pragmatic and concise taxonomy of wrong-doing which illuminates some of the salient factors and offers a guide toward reducing or minimizing ethical failure in government. This video is offered in two parts.
Click to view (Part 1: 59m)
Click to view (Part 2: 45m)

 

Monday, October 29
3:00-4:15pm, Delta Suite, University Union
Mr. Steven Epstein, Ethics and Compliance Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
"Landmines in Academia: Compliance Issues for Grantees"

 

A faculty and staff seminar for discussion of some of the more common compliance requirements of research grants, highlighting current problem areas such as conflicts of interest, financial disclosure, and export controls. This event is co-sponsored with the Office of Research Administration and Contracts Administration. This video is offered in two parts.
Click to view (Part 1: 57m)
Click to view (Part 2: 19m)

 

Thursday, October 18, 2007
9:00-10:30am, Hinde Auditorium, University Union
Col. (Ret.) Ann Wright, US Foreign Service (resigned), Former Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy, Mongolia

"The Ethical Challenges in Diplomatic and Military Service"

 

Ann Wright, a 29 year US Army veteran who retired as a Colonel and a 16 year US diplomat spoke on the role ethics in diplomat and military decision making and the responsibilities of ethical behaviour for commanding officers and ambassadors. Ms. Wright was one of three US diplomats who resigned in March, 2003 in opposition to the war on Iraq. This video is offered in two parts.
Click to view (Part 1: 58m)
Click to view (Part 2: 38m)