Yifei Lu joined Gies from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, where he earned his PhD and master’s degree. He is teaching a graduate course, ACCY 570: Data Analytics Foundations, this fall and will pursue interdisciplinary research with an interest in areas outside of traditional accounting, like environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
“We have known that we are no longer the sage on the stage, but a guide on the side,” said Professor Vishal Sachdev. “But I think we’re getting a little further out, where you’re essentially a curator of an experience that you want the students to have."
Investiture of Carlos J. Torelli as the Anthony J. Petullo Professor in Business Administration
Friday, September 23 | 3-5 pm
Deloitte Auditorium | Business Instructional Facility
515 East Gregory Drive
Champaign, Illinois
Reception to follow.
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The ceremony will also be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person.
We will follow the University of Illinois COVID guidelines at this event. Additional details will be communicated as the event approaches.