Video of Lululemon CEO Christine Day
Former Starbucks executive Christine Day became Lululemon Athletica CEO in 2008 and has turned the under-performing athletic clothing retailer into a near-billion-dollar company. Lululemon’s business is as healthy as the lifestyle the brand supports and customers who buy its yoga and exercise gear. Aside from clothing quality, Day believes in sharing profits, supporting employee life goals,... Read More
Executive MBA Director’s Welcome
Learn more about the Executive MBA program at the Foster School of Business.
Fastest Month of My Life
The past month has flown by. In my last post, I said that I would tell you about Queensday in Amsterdam. Well here it is: Queensday was insane. Fourteen hours of sunshine, music, and millions of people dressed in orange. The streets were packed, the sidewalks were lined with food vendors, and families were on... Read More
Evening Program Events
I can’t believe Spring quarter and my first year in the Evening MBA program are coming to an end. Thinking back on the past year, so much has happened that my head is still spinning: – Meeting future classmates at Evaluation Day & EPRIME – 6 rigorous core courses and 5 amazing professors – Weekend... Read More
Real estate pro leverages Foster for career success before the first day of class
Meet Maria Olagunju, Evening MBA Class of 2012 Peruvian native Maria Olagunju is pursuing a career in real estate while earning a graduate degree in the Michael G. Foster School of Business Evening MBA Program. Shortly after she was admitted to graduate school, Maria found herself in a job transition. Before she even started class,... Read More
Leadership Footprint – Bruce Avolio
Bruce Avolio, Executive Director of the Foster School Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking, talks about the leadership footprint to Foster alumni.
Leadership and Strategic Thinking – Dan Turner
Dan Turner, Associate Dean for Masters Programs and Executive Education, discusses how leadership and strategic thinking are core to the UW Foster School of Business.
Authentic Leadership at Alaska Airlines
Bill Ayer (MBA 1978), President, Chairman and CEO of Alaska Airlines, talks to Foster alumni about authentic leadership.
Study abroad: Getting started
Foster alum Anna Demyanik reflects on her experience preparing to study abroad in the Netherlands.
Authentic Leadership
Bruce J. Avolio, Executive Director of the Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, discusses authentic leadership and its impact on organizations.