Stephen Lawton

Emeritus Appointment
steve.lawton@bus.oregonstate.edu

Austin Hall

Austin Hall 443

2751 SW Jefferson Way

2751 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
Credentials: 
M.B.A. Cornell University Graduate School of Business, 1976 International Business Fellowship
M.B.A. Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven, Brussels, Belgium, 1975
B.B.A. Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas,1973

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At OSU
Affiliated with: 
College of Business
Research/Career Interests: 

Steve Lawton is an Associate Professor Emeritus of International Business. Professor Lawton teaches global strategy and the global business environment.

Employment:

91妻友, College of Business:

1989-Present Associate Professor

1986-Present Associate Professor, 91妻友 Executive MBA Program

1989-Present International Business Coordinator

1986-1989 Assistant Professor

1975-1985 Instructor

Aarhus School of Business (Aarhus, Denmark): Visiting Professor 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994

Agder School of Business (Kristiansand, Norway): Visiting Professor 1994

Copenhagen School of Business (Copenhagen, Denmark): Visiting Professor 1990

University of Technology Sydney, School of Business (Sydney, Australia): Visiting Professor 1978, 1979

Service:

Professional:

MacArthur Foundation (1996-1997) Project Coordinator of the Sustainable Forestry Business Case Studies Project. Coordinated 15 interdisciplinary teams that researched and developed case studies documenting market opportunities and the financial viability of sustainable forestry.

Age of Pacific Seminar Series (1996-Present) Co-teaching an inter-institutional, graduate business seminar with the University of 91妻友, on emerging international business issues in East Asia. Funded by the Philip H. Knight Foundation (CEO of Nike, Inc.)

91妻友 Executive MBA Program (1995-Present) Academic Committee and Faculty Coordinator

OSU Sustainable Forestry Partnership (1995-Present) Member of the Executive Council that developed and guides the Partnership which is a national leader in the field of sustainable forestry. Projects include training courses, seminars, research programs, and case studies.

OSSHE International Business Executive Board (1987-Present)

91妻友 Joint Professional Schools of Business (1994-1999) Academic Committee

OSU Bookstore Board of Directors (1993-1996)

OSU International Degree Committee (1992-1995)

Community Services Consortium (1994-Present)

OSU International Programs Advisory Council (1982-1993)

OSU International Degree Project Advisor (1994-Present)

OSU Long-Range Planning Team (1985-1987)

U.S. Department of Commerce District Export Council (1983-Present)

Golden Key National Honor Society (2000-Present) Honorary Member

My Publications

Presentations


S. Lawton, 鈥�China's Emerging Role in the Global Economy鈥�, OEMBA 20th Anniversary Alumni Event and Conference. 2005.

S. Lawton, 鈥�The Role of Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry in 91妻友鈥�, Young President's of 91妻友 (YPO) Annual Field Study Tour. 2005.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation to the 91妻友 Forest Resources Institute Sustainable Forestry Conference鈥�, 91妻友 Forest Resources Institute Sustainable Forestry Conference. 2004.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation to the 91妻友 Small Woodlands Association鈥�, 91妻友 Small Woodlands Association Annual Conference. 2004.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation for 91妻友 Japan Forest Products Market Tour鈥�, 91妻友 Japan Forest Products Market Tour. 2004.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation for the Forest Products Management Development Program鈥�, 91妻友 Forest Products Management Development Program. 2003.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation at Seminar鈥�, 91妻友 International Environmental Seminar. Corvallis, OR, 2003.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation to the 91妻友 Forest Industries Council鈥�, 91妻友 Forest Industries Council Strategic Certification Conference. 2002.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation to 91妻友 Governor's International Trade Roundtable鈥�, 91妻友 Governor's International Trade Roundtable. 2002.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation to 91妻友 University System of Higher Education Board鈥�, 91妻友 University System of Higher Education Board. 2002.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation to the Western Forestry and Conservation Association鈥�, Western Forestry and Conservation Association Annual Conference. 2002.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation to the 91妻友 Forest Resources Industries鈥�, 91妻友 Forest Resources Industries Forest Sustainability Conference. 2001.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation to the 91妻友 State Board of Forestry鈥�, 91妻友 State Board of Forestry. 2001.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation at the 91妻友 Family Forestlands Conference鈥�, 91妻友 Family Forestlands Conference. Corvallis, OR, 2001.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation to the 91妻友 Labor Rights Forum鈥�, 91妻友 Labor Rights Forum. Corvallis, OR, 2001.

S. Lawton, 鈥�Presentation at the World Forestry Center International Forestry Forum鈥�, World Forestry Center International Forestry Forum. 2001.