The Center in the News

Lawsuit raises questions about email privacy at work
Miriam Schulman, assistant director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University said that whistleblowers could have avoided the whole issue by using their own computers, "But just because you do something dumb, doesn't remove your privacy rights," she said.
computerworld.com, 3 February, 2012

Expert: Ruling is bare minimum
And when Leighton signed his name to 14 executives orders approving the hiring of his children to summer jobs, it meant he thought it was fine to give his family public jobs, said Nadler, a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
Citizens Voice, 3 February, 2012

No transplant for dying dad who is illegal immigrant
The hospital won't perform the transplant without a guarantee that the drugs and accompanying treatment will be paid for. Some bioethicists say the hospital should have performed the surgery because Navarro would not be taking resources away from other patients or putting his wife at serious risk. After all, many legal residents fail to follow their post-surgical plan. "Why was this patient denied the opportunity to comply?" asked Santa Clara University bioethics professor Margaret McLean.
MercuryNews.com, 30 January, 2012

Yee introduces bill to stop revolving door between CPUC and utility companies
Judy Nadler, a government ethicist at Santa Clara University, told the San Francisco Examiner in August, "The perception to the public is that insiders are making all the decisions and they're all looking out for one another because they're all interconnected."
Asian Journal, 26 January, 2012

Paid Petition Gatherers
"It's gone far, far from the original few folks who set out an ironing board or a card table and asked people to thoughtfully consider whether they wanted to support an issue," said Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
NBC Bay Area, 17 January, 2012

Bishops' conscience model makes light of practical reason
On Friday, the Federal Department of Health and Human Services announced that religious institutions would have a year before they would be required to make contraception available at no cost to all female employees. In response, the Catholic Health Association both criticized the HHS statement and called for an "effective national conversation on the appropriate conscience protections in our pluralistic country." Will the Church in the next year enter into such a conversation and possibly find solutions that balance the concerns of religious freedom with the respect for democratic equality? How this question is finally answered may well depend on what conceptual model of the Catholic conscience the Church brings to the table.
National Catholic Reporter, 23 January, 2012

How to offset your 'conflict mineral' guilt
"We're sitting here with a wealth of information about products which themselves are much more complex, and we're able to track back the products and their components further than we've been able to trace them back before," says Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
BBC News Magazine, 19 January, 2012

Ethics experts: Donations to city is public money
City officials have said that, because the money was donated, it should not be considered "public" and therefore subject to normal scrutiny. That interpretation troubled Perego and Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
citizensvoice.com, 10 January, 2012

When Office Holders Also Represent Clients, Collisions Are Likely
But a powerful state officeholder who lobbies can carry outsized influence on local officials, who may be reliant on Springfield for financial help, said Judy Nadler, a government ethics fellow at the Markulla Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. “You’re fooling yourself if you think you can wear those two hats and not have it influence the outcome.”
The New York Times, 5 January, 2012

Records fail to disclose $235 million in state work given to officials' private interests
The failure to disclose such significant financial connections between the state and high-level public officials limits the public's ability to hold government officials accountable, according to Judy Nadler, senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif.
knox.villagesoup.com, 4 January, 2012

Farewell, Father - Holy Cross Honors Its Outgoing President
Rev. McFarland's immediate plans include a six-month sabbatical at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California. After that, he will probably work for his Jesuit order as it consolidates its three East Coast provinces into one.
telegram.com, 4 December, 2011

Social media tools can pose ethical problems for lawmakers.
The casual and lightning-fast nature of social media makes it an easy and inexpensive tool for public officials.
NCSL, November, 2011

Before the PSB: State senator leverages fight over independent counsel for Gaz Metro merger
Jim Balassone, an ethics expert from Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, said the sides are arguing over technicalities. The bottom line is: What's fair?
vtdigger.org, 30 November, 2011

Ex-chairwoman of Detroit Metro Airport board didn't disclose conflicts of interest
However belatedly, Axt's decision to file an amended form "is better than not," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
Detroit Free Press, 27 November, 2011

Editorial: Capitol Hill insider trading
It's a complicated matter, Kirk O. Hanson told us; he's executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. He said the politicians certainly have an ability to move markets, "but it's hard to tell when." For example, if a congressman gives a speech on pharmaceuticals, does that influence markets, or is it just a speech?
The Orange County Register, 17 November, 2011

Closed Sessions Matter
For more, Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (www.scu.edu/ethics) offers a discussion of local government transparency, which can be unearthed by selecting "Government Ethics," then "Introduction to Government Ethics," and finally "Open Meetings, Open Records, and Transparency in Government."
The Santa Clara Weekly, November, 2011

Penn State not alone in circling wagons
By Kirk Hanson, Special to CNN
The Penn State child sex abuse scandal once again demonstrates how easily organizations, facing bad news that is not yet public, adopt a "circle the wagons" strategy to protect the institution, and convince themselves -- contrary to all evidence -- that the problem is not really very serious
CNN, 17 November, 2011

Apple Appoints New Chairman and Elects Disney's Chief to Board
"For an organization, going through the kind of change Apple is going through it can be particularly helpful," said Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. "You have changes in culture, lines of authority and changes in leadership. You want many eyes on that process and many talents being used."
The New York Times, 15 November, 2011

Penn St. and the Citadel: 'It's a desire to protect their own'
"I think this is a pattern which is not surprising," said Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and a social ethics professor at Santa Clara University in California. "Institutions would like to find a reason that they don't have to publicize their own failings. ... Institutions too often substitute their own interests for the interests of the victims. This is an institutional ethics problem, in general."
CNN, 15 November, 2011

Gifts and freebies, accepted by some Myrtle Beach area politicians, pose an ethical problem for others
A gift given to a public servant sends the wrong message to both the donor and the recipient," said Judy Nadler, senior fellow with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara (Calif.) University. "From the public's perspective, the gift has the appearance of being given for one of two reasons – in exchange for a favor done or in anticipation of a favor.
MyrtleBeachonline, 14 November, 2011

Occupy Wall Street, brought to you by social media
"We'll never again see a mass movement that doesn't make extensive use of the state-of-the-art social media and communications," said Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Contra Costa Times, 3 November, 2011
(Also published in Mercury News.com).

Strong ethics must start at the top, Dallas Council told
The Dallas City Council listened for an hour this morning to a discussion of ethics in government, something many residents see as lacking in the behavior of some local officials.
Dallas News, 2 November, 2011

Council Field-Trips to SMU For a Lecture on Ethics From Someone in Federal Gov't.
Ethics reforms, or at least the earnest discussion thereof, are in the air over at City Hall lately. Mayor Rawlings won his seat, after all, at least partially based on a "pro-ethics" platform (not something many people come out against, but still).
Dallas Observer, 2 November, 2011

Hard times bring out the ethics in workers
Workplace misdeeds aren't always easy to spot because they're usually the result of the ordinary foibles of otherwise-honest, ethical people. They're also often the result of stressful situations, according to Dennis J. Moberg in When Good People Do Bad Things at Work. The report is one of dozens available on the Santa Clara University Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
CNET, 24 October, 2011

State lawmaker seeks opinion on Stanton campaign money
"Recusing yourself from a vote doesn't mean you're not having an influence," said Nad- ler, a senior fellow at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. The politicians were not acting impartially, but as paid advocates for the college system, said Nadler, a former mayor.
azcentral.com, 19 October, 2011

About the Center for Ethics in Government
When people talk about politics, they don't talk about "the art of governing." They talk about heroes and villains, who-did-what-to-whom, and the unresponsiveness of our political leaders. They may support their own elected representatives, but they don't believe that most elected officials are trustworthy.
State Legislatures, October, 2011

Chris Moylan: Sunnyvale has been marginalized for its lack of a real mayor
Whenever a change to any system is proposed, those who have benefited from that system resist the change. It's no different with Sunnyvale Measure A, which would finally allow the citizens of the second-largest city in the county to choose their own mayor.
Mercury News, October 11, 2011

When scientists betray employers
LAST MONTH, a jury in Richmond, Va., awarded DuPont $920 million in an intellectual property (IP) lawsuit against South Korean competitor Kolon Industries . A year before, a former DuPont engineer, Michael David Mitchell, had been convicted of stealing aramid fiber trade secrets from his employer and passing them on to Kolon officials.
C&EN, October 10, 2011

Houston's largest teachers union paid nearly $500K in legal fees to union chief's son: Records
Judy Nadler, a senior fellow for government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said one family member employing another family member in any organization raises a host of questions.
Texas WatchDog, September 16, 2011

Ethics rules for state workers weak, critics say
"It's better to put your trust in process, not people, even in a small state" said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
ArgusLeader.com, September 10, 2011

Bartz breaks the rules with public comments
Bartz's reaction is "a sign of a failed relationship that certainly precedes the last two days," said Kirk O. Hanson of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
MercuryNews.com, September 8, 2011

State auditor's report: Waste and fraud or checks and balances?
"The public is no doubt outraged (but not surprised) that the official document shows there have been some wasteful activities, signs of misconduct, incompetence or inefficiency", wrote Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
MercuryNews.com, September 6, 2011

Organizational ethics could put ministry ahead on health reform
Health care reform is expected to have an impact on virtually every aspect of the nation's health care delivery system. Providers are beginning to plan how best to meet the promises and challenges of health care reform, and ethicists say that organizational ethics should be part of this conversation.
Catholic Health World, September 1, 2011

California workers wasted state funds, audit says
While the report doesn't "give the impression of widespread abuse in the state Capitol, it does tell us that there are a lot of things they could be keeping better track of," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
SF Gate, August 26, 2011

For Wilkes-Barre mayor's family, summer jobs aplenty
Many communities realize hiring family members can influence public perception and cause workplace friction, said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California, and the former mayor of Santa Clara.
The times-tribune.com, August 21, 2011

Ind. gov. hires outside firm to review fair issue
"There's this sort of automatic default to say, we have people here internally who can take a look at this ... but for something so closely affiliated with the state, it would be wise to call upon someone who doesn't have any even perceived conflict of interest," said Judy Nadler, a former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif., who is a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
ksro.com, August 18, 2011

Indiana regulator gave hiring advice to utility
It's really inappropriate for a regulator to get involved in personnel decisions with a utility, said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California, and the former mayor of Santa Clara.
USA Today, August 11, 2011

Louisville ethics panel enforces gift rules
A policy against gifts to gain access to elected officials while allowing groups to provide entertainment or meals creates potential conflict that could undermine public trust, says Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and a former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif.
courier-journal.com, August 15, 2011

Revolving door between PG&E, CPUC under microscope in wake of San Bruno blast
The perception to the public is that insiders are making all the decisions and they're all looking out for one another because they're all interconnected, says Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and a former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif.
The Examiner, August 15, 2011

Emails show IURC official lobbied Duke on personnel decision
It's really inappropriate for a regulator to get involved in personnel decisions with a utility, said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California, and the former mayor of Santa Clara
indystar.com, August 11, 2011

Favors do influence politicians
Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and a former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif. spoke on the issue.
Delaware Online, July 31, 2011

News Corp.'s Code of Conduct
Corporate codes, once a hallmark of the most responsible companies, have become at once more common and less meaningful, says Kirk Hanson, who directs the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
The Daily Beast, August 2, 2011

HIRE AUTHORITY: Family connections permeate Brockton's Department of Public Works
Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and a former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif. spoke on the issue.
Enterprise News, August 1, 2011

Suspected 'Anonymous' member appears in court
The Anonymous hackers justify their criminal actions by saying they want to expose secrets and government corruption, according to Kirk Hanson with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
ABC7 News, July 21, 2011

Ethics and College Students
David DeCosse, Director of Campus Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, and Miriam Schulman, Communications Director for the center, came on the show to share their thoughts about the prevailing ethical issues that impact today's college student.
HIgher Ed Live, July 20, 2011

Teaching Students Bedside Manners Before They Hit Medical School
Pre-med students at Santa Clara University are learning bedside manners before they hit medical school through the university's Health Care Ethics Internship for Undergraduates.
Business Wire, April 11, 2011

The Ethics of Student Life
Through a new project called The Big Q, housed in Santa Clara's Makkula Center for Applied Ethics, students can engage in the ethical questions that arise in conversations about prescription drugs – namely, if students are using them to get ahead in classes, does that constitute cheating?
Inside HigherEd, July 15, 2011

House Ethics Committee reviewing Texas Rep. Michael McCaul's chief of staff
Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics in California, said the review should prompt a wider internal investigation by McCaul's team.
The Houston Chronicle, July 10, 2011

Leighton's son, neighbors landed city positions in 2009
Judy Nadler, the former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif., now serves as a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. She called hiring a majority of employees from one section of the city a ""disservice" and said it's a move that could cause Leighton to overlook "some real talent."
Citizens voice, July 8, 2011

Did students at U go a step too far?
Kirk O. Hanson, executive director at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, said he thinks the U should give any money it gets from Toepener back to StepNpull because it's "tainted."
Star Tribune, July 3, 2011

W-B mayor's daughter, niece land city internships
Regardless of resumes - even if they include graduating at the top of the class at Harvard Law School - it's "best practice" for public officials to avoid hiring relatives, said Judy Nadler, the former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif., and current senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Citizens voice, July 1, 2011
(Also published in The Times-Tribune, July 2,2011 Click here to see the article)

Students Create Carbon Footprint Calculator for Campus Community
Environmental Ethics Fellow Samantha Judah describes the creation of the SCU Carbon Footprint Calculator on Voice of American.
Voice of America, June 24, 2011

SCU's Markkula Center to receive $500,000 to promote Internet privacy, ethics
Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics will receive $500,000 to promote Internet privacy and ethics education, as part of a class action lawsuit settlement between Internet consumers and Google.
The Valley Catholic, June 21, 2011

MWAA Board Member Shrugs Off Ethics Complaints
Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University and former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif., said she doesn't agree that Martire's vote on the resolution didn't matter because it did not change the outcome.
Herndon Patch, June 16, 2011

AGAINST THE WALL
Hackworth, the interim head of the Tech Museum during its leadership transition, made a point to recognize the nonprofit CEOs who attended the award ceremony Tuesday.They included Kirk Hanson of the Markkula Center of Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, Angela McConnell of Montalvo Arts Center, Meri Simon of Resource Area for Teachers, Cathy Kimball of the Institute of Contemporary Art and Andrew Bales of Symphony Silicon Valley.
San Jose Mercury News, June 15, 2011

Physician participation in lethal injection executions should not be banned, argue 2 ethicists
As Lawrence Nelson and Brandon Ashby report in their article, "the protocols for almost all states still leave a place for physicians, apparently on grounds that physicians have the special ability to help the prisoner die swiftly and quietly, making the execution more humane for the prisoner, more efficient overall, and (to be frank) less disturbing for everyone who witnesses or has a hand in it."Lawrence Nelson is an associate professor of philosophy at Santa Clara University and a faculty scholar in the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
e! Science News, June 09, 2011

Is Anthony Weiner's sexting a no-sex sex scandal?
"He's shown very, very poor judgment not only in what he did, but what he did afterward," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
SFGate, June 08, 2011

Family Ties Lead to Questions About OCTA Audit
But exactly when the younger Oftelie might have recused himself from the decision to hire his father is beside the larger point, said Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Voice of OC, May 22, 2011

Records of Assembly speaker as Berkeley graduate long went unchallenged
Resume pumping by a public official is problematic, said Judy Nadler, an expert at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
Bakersfield.com, May 18, 2011

'Sky's the limit' at U of C's new $81 million library
"I've been in this business a long time," said Judith Nadler, the university's director of libraries who started her career at U of C as a translator in 1966. "Never have I seen a library that so much gives you the sense that the sky's the limit."
Chicago Sun Times, May 17, 2011

Fiesta Bowl investigation: Russell Pearce's comments disputed by Navy
State statutes do not prohibit businesses or lobbyists from giving gifts to politicians' spouses or family members. But that doesn't mean accepting freebies is ethically advisable or appropriate, said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Arizona Central, May 17, 2011

Official's golf outing hits rough patch
Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California, said she advises public officials to avoid all situations where the public may perceive they are peddling influence with contractors."
Jersey City News, May 16, 2011

Influencing Doctors
In recent years, hospitals and universities have tightened financial conflict-of-interest rules for physicians, cracking down on things like drug industry-funded speaking or consulting and kickbacks from device manufactures. But corporations still spend big bucks to sponsor medical society conventions. Does this money improperly influence these associations and their members?
KQED Radio, May 6, 2011

How To Invest In An Ethical Corporate Culture
"No company has found an effective way of evaluating and measuring non-financial risks," says Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Business Insider, May 3, 2011

Top 10 Ethical Questions For Incoming Students
You got your acceptance letter. You're breathing a sigh of relief, signing up for an orientation session, and starting to think about what "dorm in a bag" set to order. But there's another way to be prepared: Imagine what you will do when you face "The Top Ten Ethical Questions for Incoming Freshmen."
Huffington Post, May 3, 2011

Activist knows both sides of law: Mistakes shaped public defender, Tea Party lawyer Tim Pappas
Judy Nadler, a former city mayor and a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, agreed. She said government employees — even taxpayer-funded attorneys — have every right to advocate for a political cause or group off the clock.
Redding.com, May 3, 2011

Upland to decide fate of Quincey
It is possible for city councils and city managers to prefer to reach a settlement with a confidential or nondisclosure agreement for the peace of the community and to avoid litigation, but it is best to have transparency, said Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Redlands Daily Facts, April 30, 2011

Obama bolsters ethical foundation
"Almost 2,500 years ago, the philosopher Socrates debated the question with his fellow Athenians. Socrates' position was clear: Ethics consists of knowing what we ought to do, and such knowledge can be taught."
The Columbus Dispatch, April 1, 2011

Experts: Fiesta Bowl misconduct could bring felony charges
"Holy cow!" remarked Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. "Just when I think I've seen it all, something like this comes up. It's striking the number of things that are wrong with this scenario."
Arizona Central, March 31, 2011

Social Media Complicates Technology Ethics Issues
The center doesn't take political positions. It provides a venue for authors, staffers and speakers to present ideas about ethical concerns in technology, says Executive Director Kirk Hanson.
Investors Business Daily, March 30, 2011

Desert Hot Springs veered from code in seeking festival promoter
"When you're trying to fast-track something that has already started off on the wrong foot, you're almost inviting a problem," said Judy Nadler, former mayor of Santa Clara and a senior fellow in Government Ethics at Santa Clara University.
The Desert Sun, March 18, 2011

So Who Gets the Armrest?
Who gets the arm rest between seats? Are you entitled to recline your seat? What's the proper way to bring food on board and eat it without seatmates staring you down? Kirk Hanson answers these and other important airplane etiquette issues.
Wall Street Journal, March 17, 2011

Trial testimony tells of inside insider deals
"The shocker in all this is Anil Kumar," said James Balassone at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at the University of Santa Clara, who had met with Kumar on several occasions. "He was a pillar of the tech community. And why? For half a million dollars? I'd wager his w-2 was far larger than that."
SF Chronicle, March 13, 2011

Most Would Cross Picket Lines For the Right Job
"Unions did not fall from heaven and they weren't a creation of the state; they were necessary for workers to have bargaining power."
Fins.com, March 9, 2011

Concern over Newsom's shared office at Founders Den
"I think that it raises a red flag and poses some important questions about fairness and how campaign relationships may have an impact on officeholder actions," said Judy Nadler, former mayor of Santa Clara and senior fellow of government ethics at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
SFGate, March 6, 2011

Duke CEO, IURC chief scheduled meetings
"This certainly gives the appearance of (Duke having) an inside track," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
IndyStar, February 24, 2011

Life as We Don't Know it
Reflective ethical concerns regarding encountering extraterrestial life and new environments need to be the foundation of our space exploration.
Consider, February 16, 2011

Gig Harbor leader's double duty
"It certainly appears he was trying to serve two masters," said Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
The News Tribune, February 20, 2011

'Fair' is in the eye of the beholder
Judy Nadler, former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif., is a senior fellow in Government Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Newsday, February 14, 2011

San Francisco city workers flout moonlighting rules
Just because a city worker takes a second job does not mean there is a conflict of interest, said Judy Nadler, a former Santa Clara mayor and government ethics expert at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
SF Examiner, February 11, 2011

District Attorney's Office looking into China trips sponsored by Hacienda-La Puente Unified
The district is in murky waters, said Kirk Hanson served as the first chairman of the Santa Clara County Ethics Commission and is now executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune, February 4, 2011

Gabrielle Giffords shooting fuels debate over rhetoric
The Tucson shootings feel "like a significant moment" to a nation bruised by the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and the bitter mid-term elections in November, said Kirk Hanson of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
USA Today, January 10, 2011

Experts: Mayor's alleged fee raises questions
"When he makes a call pitching his consulting, I have to believe that the people he's prospecting know that he's the mayor," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University.
Orange County Register, December 10, 2010

What works to stop bullying
Steve Johnson, a former teacher and principal, is director of character education at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
San Francisco Chronicle, December 22, 2010

Is This the Week to Die?
Medical ethicist Courtenay Bruce, of Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, offers a rosier behavioral scenario: "Surrogate decision-makers (e.g., family members) should make decisions in accordance with the wishes of the patient and should not be driven by financial considerations," she says in an email.
thedailybeast.com, December 15, 2010

Experts: Mayor's alleged fee raises questions
"When he makes a call pitching his consulting, I have to believe that the people he's prospecting know that he's the mayor," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University.
ocregister.com, December 10, 2010

Port Authority contract raises ethical questions
"The fact that the company was set up close to the time this contract was written, and that it is in a field far from the expertise of the owner, creates a suspicion that can only create public distrust," said Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
KansasCity.com, December 11, 2010

Governor Beshear's ethics rule for disclosures lacks detail
Judy Nadler, a former mayor of Santa Clara, Calif., and senior fellow specializing in government ethics at Santa Clara University, said the fair board case has implications for agencies across the state.
Courier-journal.com, November 22, 2010

When faculty meets felony
"The conviction of a felony is a bright line between acceptable behaviour and unacceptable behaviour," says Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Financial Times, October 31, 2010

Cirrus Logic co-founder Hackworth honored by Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Cirrus Logic co-founder Michael Hackworth and his wife Joan were honored with the Spirit of Silicon Valley Lifetime Achievement Award by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Hackworth has been active in a number of Silicon Valley-area community activities, primarily focused on arts and learning, such as the University of Santa Clara and its Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose and the Montalvo Arts Center.
bizjournals.com, October 29, 2010

Does That Request Pass the Smell Test?
It's also possible that you have simply misunderstood the request, so ask your boss to restate it. This gives him or her a chance to rethink it and possibly decide to do things another way, says Kirk O. Hanson, professor of social ethics and executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
The New York Times, October 23, 2010

Students define their morals and test their balance between work and play during college
Director of Markkula Center for Applied Ethics describes college as a perfect time to test morals and found ten types of dilemmas
The Santa Clara, September 23, 2010

Hanna firm did much business with city of Utica
Judy Nadler, senior fellow on government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California, said that Richard Hanna obtaining contracts while his uncle was mayor could present some questions even if an open process was used because it's difficult for the public to know whether inside information was provided or if the relationship influenced decisions.
uticaod.com, September 18, 2010

Redding School District union rep says Wanell Stolz received preferential treatment
Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University, said board members should not take part in discussions or vote on items where they have a financial interest.
redding.com, September 18, 2010

Free tickets for Arizona school officials raises ethics questions
"The public wants to be sure their public officials are making decisions based solely on the . . . qualifications of the vendor and not because they had primo seats at a golf tournament," said Judy Nadler, an ethicist at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
azcentral.com, September 8, 2010

The devil Bell knows
"...but residents could also use the organizational assistance of reputable nonprofit groups such as the League of Women Voters or the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University."
LA times.com, September 2, 2010

Internal Affairs: It's a family affair in Sunnyvale school board race
On the other hand, Judy Nadler, a government ethics expert at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, found the situation "troubling." She wondered how the school district would be able to police the family's compliance.
Mercury News, August 29 , 2010

An Ethics Guide for Freshmen
Ethics professor Kirk Hanson and his students have come up with a guide to navigating those risks and challenges, which range from excessive partying to plagiarism, to dealing with difficult roommates. We discuss the ethics guide with Hanson, who directs Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
KQED Radio, August 27, 2010

Mt. Diablo district reimbursed trustee for solar training
Eberhart should pay back the money, said Judy Nadler, a government-ethics expert at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Contracostatimes.com, August 27, 2010

Open Forum: Build the mosque
How do Americans as a people make sense of the agony of that beautiful September day? One way is by walling ourselves off from each other and demanding respect for our pain. The other, better way, is the risk of freedom.
An article by David DeCosse, Director of Campus Ethics Programs at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
SFGate.com, August 19, 2010

H-P Board Sued on Hurd Exit
Jim Balassone, who directs business-ethics programs at Santa Clara University, said H-P's board faces governance questions such as whether to split the chairman and CEO roles.
WSJ.com, August 13, 2010

Uncertainty at HP over Hurd's successor
"If you have a falsification, there's no way you can keep that person in office. They have to be an example for the company and if the CEO cheats on his expense reports, why not everybody else?" said Hanson.
Kirk Hanson is executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
abc7news.com - KGO Bay Area News, August 09, 2010

Agoura Hills under scrutiny
Judy Nadler, former mayor of the city of Santa Clara and a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center of Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in Northern California, said the overall issues of using employees for personal work, along with the use of materials, raise a number of red flags.
vcstar.com, August 07, 2010

HP's Mark Hurd seemed an unlikely candidate for scandal
Hurd's resignation is "just sad," said Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, which counts HP as a supporter of its business ethics program. "Corporate heroes are few and far between, so it's sad to see another toppled by his own weakness."
Mercury News, August 06, 2010

San Jose's new cop-watcher wants to moonlight as mediator
Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, said moonlighting is questionable for any top public employee and especially for the independent police auditor, given the position's controversial role and public scrutiny.
Mercury News, July 29, 2010

The Outsider
Fr. Tom Reese, Center Fellow in Public Policy at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, talks about the ways the Catholic Church is like Xerox and why women now are more important than priests
Washingtonian, July 2010

Viewpoints: Coverage of massive problems leaves the public feeling helpless
Journalists - and neighbors - can bring this knowledge out, encouraging people to act on what they already know.
An article by Sally Lehrman, who is a science journalist and a fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
The Sacramento Bee, July 26, 2010

Cheating In College Is Widespread -- But Why?
Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, thinks the No. 1 rationalization for cheating is a heavy workload. He tells Conan that that sort of thinking can set cheaters up for a lifetime of cutting corners.
npr.org, July 19, 2010

Summer recess for elected officials
Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, comments on a special report series by KLIV focusing on summer recess for San Jose and Santa Clara County elected officials
KLIV, July 9, 2010

What are just rules of engagement?
Who should bear the greater risk of death or injury in the Afghan war: American frontline soldiers in the heat of combat or Afghan civilians caught up in the conflict?
An article by David DeCosse, director of campus ethics programs for the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
San Francisco Chronicle, July 8, 2010

Utilities sale's extra costs bring scrutiny
"No-bid contracts are dynamite ready to explode," said Judy Nadler, a former Santa Clara, Calif., mayor and a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Indystar.com, June 14, 2010

California stem cell research: Were voters duped?
An article by Sally Lehrman, who is a science journalist and a fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Los Angeles Times, June 7, 2010

Campaign Ethics Workshop Held in Santa Clara
An ethics workshop was held at Santa Clara University on Tuesday with some of the candidates. They signed a pledge created by Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the university to run a fair and truthful campaign.
KCBS, May 25, 2010

VIDEO: To Rob a Country, Own a Bank
William Black, author of "Best way to rob a bank is to own one" talks about deliberate fraud on Wall St. He has taught previously at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin and at Santa Clara University, where he was also the distinguished scholar in residence for insurance law and a visiting scholar at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
GlobalResearch.ca, May 21, 2010

Alien Invasion
From Hollywood to SETI's hi-tech search for extraterrestrials, aliens are invading Are We Alone?
Margaret McLean - Director of bioethics at the Markkula Center for Ethics, Santa Clara University, is one of the guest speakers.
SETI Radio, May, 2010

Offra Gerstein, Relationship Matters: Guidelines for healthy decision-making
The Markkula Center of Applied Ethics, at Santa Clara University, defines ethics, "Simply stated, ethics refers to standards of behavior that tell us how human beings ought to act in the many situations in which they find themselves -- as friends, parents, children, citizens, businesspeople, teachers, professionals, and so on."
Santa Cruz Sentinel, May 16, 2010

If There's A 'Just' Way To Wage War, What About Ending One?
For David DeCosse, editor of a 1992 reflection on the morality of the Persian Gulf War, the just war principle of "rights vindication" means Iraqis are entitled to inherit an environment that lets them determine their own destiny.
Huffingtonpost.com, May 13, 2010

'The Cat Hid My Car Keys' - Excuses Workers Make
"It's a natural reaction to play defense because there could be consequences, like getting fired," says James Balassone, executive-in-residence at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
The Wall Street Journal, May 13, 2010

Whitman's words put spotlight on deeds
"It's nice to say if you just behave ethically, you will make profits," said Meier Statman, a professor of finance at Santa Clara University who focuses on ethics. "If that were true, life would be really easy. But...there are tradeoffs. And if you are a politician, you have to account for them."
Los Angeles Times, May 11, 2010

Morgan Hill Students Rally After Flag Flap
Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said the action taken by the school on Wednesday was warranted if their objective was to maintain the security and safety of the other students.
cbs5.com, April 18, 2010

Census reveals history of U.S. racial identity
An article by Sally Lehrman, who is a fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and is working on a book about race science.
SFgate.com, April 18, 2010

Workers' comp billboards feature District Attorney's Dolores Carr's name
"When they say, Avoid the 13, on billboards to crack down on drinking, they don't have 'Public Service Message from Sheriff Laurie Smith,' '' said Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics from Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Mercury News, April 13, 2010

Microfinance: Extending financial services to the poor
An article by Jesuit Fr. Nicholas Santos. Nicholas Santos, S.J., is a visiting professor from Pune, India, at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, California.
National Catholic Reporter, April 13, 2010

Commissioner bows out of vote on bayfront
Judy Nadler, a government ethicist at Santa Clara University, said it is troubling that Pat Kruer advocated for the project.
Signonsandiego.com, April 13, 2010

Tiger Woods ready for the Masters as focus shifts from adultery to golf
Kirk Hanson, an ethics professor and executive director of The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California, acknowledged fans can be fooled into believing athletes can be role models on and off the field.
News-press.com, April 05, 2010

Cashier Ethics: Do I Have to Give It Back?
For starters, you do have an ethical obligation to point out the "found money," says Margaret McLean, the associate director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
Smart Money, March 19, 2010

Ethics: For college kids, a time of temptation
The program was called "10 Ethical Choices Every College Student Faces" - catechism as catnip for parents experiencing "anxiety over their children's experience in college," theorized Kirk Hanson earlier in the day. As executive director of the Markkula Center, he presented a set of ethical dilemmas and moderated the lively discussion.
Mercury News, February 19, 2010

Poizner: Whitman consultant threatened to drive him out of governor's race
Judy Nadler, senior fellow at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, described the message from Whitman's campaign as "not good campaign ethics," even if it's not against the law.
Mercury News, February 01, 2010

Some question Sal DiCiccio's stake in South Mountain Freeway plan
"He has involved himself not just politically, but personally and financially," says Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
The Arizona Republic, January 31, 2010

Catholic Charities USA Hosts Centennial Year Poverty Reduction Summit in San Jose/Santa Clara
The event featured a keynote address by Kirk Hanson, Executive Director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University, among others.
Earthtimes.org, January 29, 2010

Sunnyvale resident asks for review of ethics code after ex-mayor speaks out
"When you take a public office, you do not lose your ability to speak in public and you do not lose your ability to have an opinion," said Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Mercury News, January 20, 2010

Workers Behaving Badly
"The moral example leaders give is a fundamental and legitimate aspect of their overall leadership," explains Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
tcbreview.com, January 14, 2010

Records raise alcohol, conflict-of-interest questions about Richardson golf course
A dual-responsibility structure such as that one is a problem, said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Dallasnews.com, December 20, 2009

Role model by phone
The program is a project of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, where Jimenez teaches.
The Dialy Triplicate, December 16, 2009

Simplify your holiday to-do list
"Whenever you have a recession or a time of war, there is a circling of the wagons and an emphasis on the closest people in one's life," says Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
WGNtv.com, December, 2009

Retired officer's dual roles for Pentagon raise questions
"In the corporate world, this ... would not be tolerated," said Kirk Hanson, director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
USA Today, December 15, 2009

Affymetrix' work environment encompasses its values
Affymetrix' community involvement includes collaboration with organizations that educate scientists and the public and seek treatments and cures for diseases. In the past year the company has supported the Bay Area Biotechnology Education Consortium, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, the Genetic Alliance and more.
diversitycareers.com, December 09, 2009

Whether a 9-year-old girl will keep her foot is in the hands of a family court judge
After 30 years of work in the field of medical ethics, even Lawrence Nelson was stumped. Nelson teaches philosophy at Santa Clara University. He also has a background in law and is a member of the university's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
New Times SLO, December 14, 2009

Christians condemn Ugandan anti-gay law
With lawmakers in Uganda poised to make homosexuality a crime punishable by death, a group of American Catholic, Protestant and Evangelical leaders is speaking out.
The Baltimore Sun, December 09, 2009

California may toughen rules for elected officials to report gifts
Judy Nadler, a former Santa Clara mayor and a senior fellow of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said there's been growing concern nationally about efforts to circumvent lobbyist rules.
Mercury News, December 08, 2009

Relearning to love the season begins by trimming your to-do list
"Whenever you have a recession or a time of war, there is a circling of the wagons and an emphasis on the closest people in one's life," says Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
TDN.com, December 07, 2009

Galleon case catches Rajaratnam's friends, colleagues in glare
"Silicon Valley is difficult because there are so many superstars," observed Kirk Hanson at The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Mercury News, December 07, 2009

Simplify your holiday to-do list
"Whenever you have a recession or a time of war, there is a circling of the wagons and an emphasis on the closest people in one's life," says Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Chicago Tribune, December 06, 2009

What's the Business Plan?
Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, is one of the commentators in this article about the latest papal encyclical.
America Magazine, November 30, 2009

Ethics of Space Exploration
Michael Krasny of KQED's Forum talks to Center Bioethics Director Margaret McLean about astrobiology and ethics.
KQED Radio, November 11, 2009

Can You Buy Your Way Into a Flu Shot?
"There's a real possibility that someone who skips the line is getting a vaccine that would have gone to someone who truly needed it," says Dr. Margaret McLean, the director of bioethics and the associate director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
SmartMoney, November 10, 2009

War Over Skype Is Over
"Unfortunately, the time value of new technologies creates an opportunity for harassment and bullying simply by creating delay," said Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Pravda.ru, November 7, 2009

Lessons From the War Over Skype
"One hates to see the kind of litigiousness the founders practiced here rewarded so handsomely," said Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
The New York Times, November 6, 2009

Ethics website featured
The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics website featured on Brainmeup.com for top websites for self improvement.
Brainmeup.com, November, 2009

Silicon Valley mystified by reports top executive Hector Ruiz leaked company secrets
"What we can expect from our executives is a careful effort not to reveal obvious inside information, and a good-faith effort not to share isolated facts which might be key to someone seeking insider information," said Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Mercury News, October 29, 2009

Pressure on IBM over Galleon case
"It's critical the company is transparent about the way it handles it," said Kirk Hanson, head of the centre for applied ethics at Santa Clara University.
Finanacial Times, October 28, 2009

Custodian who recruited student models to be fired by Santa Clara high school
Kirk Hanson, executive director for the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said it is "clearly objectionable" for any school employee to recruit students for a side business.
Mercury News, October 27, 2009

AMD's Ex-CEO Ruiz Said to Be Tied to Galleon Case
"This is outside the norm," said James Balassone, executive in residence at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
Bloomberg.com, October 27, 2009

The Changing Landscape Requires IT Ethics to Go Mainstream
The growth in the use of databases is raising a number of dilemmas on how to protect users, noted Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
The IEEE Computer Society, October 19, 2009

The Unavoidable Ethical Dilemmas of Pandemic Flu
Kirk Hanson, executive director of Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, discusses questions for policy makers preparing for pandemics.
The Washington Post, October 14, 2009

Horne's pledge to donors raises ethics concerns
"You don't leave dinners with the promise that you are going to get quarterly access," said Judy Nadler, who is a senior fellow at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
The Arizona Republic, October 9, 2009

Researchers at Stanford test a new additive to H1N1 vaccine hoping to strech it
Margaret McLean, director of bioethics at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, talks to ABC 7 news about the H1N1 flu vaccine.
abc7news.com, October, 2009

Remain ready for health challenges posed by H1N1
Center Bioethics Director Margaret R. McLean addresses the specific challenges that faith communities face in confronting pandemic flu.
The Sacramento Catholic Herald, Oct. 3, 2009

Obama nominee omitted ties to biotech
"You're not allowing the public to know the full background of this nominee," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California. "It shouldn't matter whether it's incorporated or not."
The Washington Times, September 8, 2009

Special districts provide many services while posing challenges for boards
Judy Nadler, a former city mayor and a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said unnecessary redundancies among many of the districts end up costing taxpayers more than they should.
Redding.com, September 6, 2009

Council strives to avoid conflicts
Constant ethical dilemmas are a price any government pays when business interests become dominant, said Kirk O. Hanson, an ethics professor and the executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara (Calif.) University.
Caller.com, August 29, 2009

Ethics: IT should help the company steer clear of corporate scandals
"Companies use the term 'corporate ethics' to mean many different things. In many organizations, if not the majority, it means compliance with a set of legal and minimum standards. In other organizations, corporate ethics means defining a set of corporate values that are integral to how they go about business," says Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
ComputerWorld.com, August 24, 2009

E-mails show councilors sought special treatment
"You can't have people running around asking for these kinds of special favors," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at the University of Santa Clara.
Sun Journal, August 09, 2009

My Word: Empathy is important in making judgments
As professors who strive to teach students that the understanding of texts and of life is deeply enriched by ethical principles of empathy, conscience and compassion, we were left aghast by the empathy-bashing on national television.
The Oakland Tribune, August 3, 2009

Google CEO Resigns From Apple's Board
Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara (Calif.) University, told IBD last October "it's surprising that neither side has acted to end this conflict of interest before now."
Investores.com, August 3, 2009

New Council ethics proposal would allow contracts, limit some gifts
The commission's recommendation is consistent with national trends, said Kirk O. Hanson, an ethics professor and the executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Caller.com, July 27, 2009

Beware: Big Brother is watching you
But consider this scenario proposed by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University: It's lunch hour. An employee writes a note to her boyfriend. She puts it in an envelope, affixes her own stamp and drops it in the basket where outgoing mail is collected. Does the fact that the pencil and paper she used belong to her employer give her boss the right to open and read this letter?
The Rebel Yell, July 27, 2009

Newport News lawmaker works for center he helped fund
Hamilton's affiliation with the ODU center raises several red flags, said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
HamptonRoads.com, July 30, 2009

As She Steps Down, Palin Vows to Reclaim Ethics Fight
Judy Nadler, a government ethicist at Santa Clara University, said Palin's short, troubled tenure illustrates that a politician who builds a reformer image may face higher public expectations.
The Washington Post, July 25, 2009

Pizarro: Deployed Sunnyvale councilman makes visit home
Otto Lee - who's serving a year with the U.S. Navy in Baghdad - attended a dinner hosted by Mike and Mary Ellen Fox to celebrate Norman Mineta's appointment to the advisory board of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Mercury News, July 22, 2009

Alameda County college leader's business partner gets $900,000 contract
"There isn't a rule written for everything that may come up, so you have to look at fundamental values. The law's the floor, not the ceiling," said former Santa Clara Mayor Judy Nadler, now a fellow of government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Contra Costa times, July, 2009

Ethical questions surround couple's EPA link
"It is part of our sensitivity to women's employment opportunities and careers in general," said Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Santa Clara University Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Lake Expo, July 8, 2009

Questions raised about why mosquito district helped foot manager's legal bill
But even more perplexing is how taxpayers ended up footing a $38,000 bill for a three-year legal spat between Hazeleur and Fred Willis, Betty Willis' ex-husband, said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Redding.com, July 10, 2009

Will Benedict keep open new space for reason
An article by David DeCosse, Director of Campus Ethics Programs, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University
National Catholic Reporter, July 07, 2009

Lansing's protocol gray area raises concerns of 'councilmanic interference'
Judy Nadler from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at California's Santa Clara University said the situation certainly creates a concern about "councilmanic interference."
The Michigan Messenger, July 02, 2009

Jobs's Return to Apple Greeted With Little Fanfare
If Jobs is fully capable of doing his job, the company may feel it doesn't need to disclose specifics about his health, said James Balassone, executive in residence at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.
Bloomberg.com, June 30, 2009

Pink slip would be Sanford's fate in private sector
"If I were on the board, I would question, 'Do we have the right CEO? Does he have the right priorities?'," said Jim Balassone, executive-in-residence at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University where he teaches business ethics.
The Sate, June 27, 2009

Jobs' Doctor Speaks
Ethicists, including Kirk Hanson, executive director of Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, says, essentially don't hate the player, hate the game, that Jobs took advantage of a system that might have flaws, but that when it comes to a person's survival, don't begrudge them for doing what it takes to live.
CNBC.com, June 24, 2009

Jobs' Privacy vs. Investors' Right to Know
Kirk Hanson, an ethicist at Santa Clara University, said Jobs is a unique CEO. "His health affects the interest of so many other people," Hanson said, "that he gives up some of his right to privacy."
abcnews.com, June 16, 2009

Steve Jobs quietly returns to Apple
"Some would argue that the liver transplant is the fix and is good news," said Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. "Some would argue the liver transplant is bad news and ought to be disclosed to shareholders. It's a close call and depends a lot on the specific medical details."
Yahoo! Finance, June 22, 2009

Peter Laufer's Green960 Talk Show Podcast
Peter Laufer's Green960 Talk Show featuring Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Among other things they also discussed about the inflamatory language used by right wing radio announcers.
Peter Laufer's Talk Show, June, 2009

Tech companies challenge China's censorship
"Just as General Motors was criticized for providing trucks for the South African apartheid police, so will high-tech companies be criticized for the use of their equipment for repressive actions," said Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Mercury News, June, 2009

KGO radio (AM 810) link
Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, discusses ethical dimensions of hate speech on talk shows.
KGO radio, June, 2009

Slaying prompts close look at incendiary speech
But ethically, "the Bill O'Reillys of the world and similar people on the left have an ethical responsibility for what they say," said Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. "They are partially responsible if a mentally ill person takes off from the exaggerated speech they use."
San Francisco Chronicle, June 7, 2009

Fertility doctors' competition spawns lawsuits
In the billion-dollar world of baby-making, the fierce competition can include lawyers and even private eyes."The way somebody in this field becomes wealthy is to corner the market," said Kirk O. Hanson, an ethicist at Santa Clara University who studies the business aspects of medicine.
LA times, April 12, 2009

Swine flu: San Francisco biotech company races to develop vaccine
"This epidemic woke us up to the fact that the production process we use now is archaic and also fraught with things that can go wrong," said Margaret McLean, director of bioethics at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Mercury News, April, 2009

Swine Flu: Crisis Or Media Hype?
Margaret McLean, Director of the Biotechnology and Health Care Ethics program at Santa Clara University talks about the severity of the swine flu outbreak and how the mass media is handling the coverage of the epidemic.
CBS5, April, 2009

Health Care Ethics
Dr. Margaret McLean, director of the Biotechnology and Health Care Ethics program at Santa Clara University, explains why it's important to be ethically prepared in the case of a pandemic flu.

KCBS, March, 2009

Let's Heal Ourselves First
Developed with guidance from Kirk Hanson, a longtime consultant to industry ethics efforts and professor of business ethics, HGPII exhibits key elements of an effective voluntary effort.
Health Leaders Media, March 12, 2009

Body of missing tourist from England found near interstate
Hearing the story, ethicist David DeCosse of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics in Santa Clara, Calif., said it invites introspection.

Tampabay.com, March 14, 2009

First Obama budget passes 'values audit' by advocates for poor
Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Jesuit-run Santa Clara University in California, finds the shift in tax policy more closely reflects the values of Catholic social teaching.

Catholic News Service, March 18, 2009

Greed is All that Matters at Silicon Valley Company
Amid massive layoffs, the Silicon Valley company angered just about everyone except its top employees when it laid off some while giving pay raises to others. Reaction was swift from Jim Balassone of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

nbcbayarea.com, March, 2009

Yelp's credibility problem: Blame it on algorithm?
Kirk O. Hanson, an ethics professor and executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said Yelp needs to better understand and manage the ethics risk that its business model presents.
Cnet.com, February 20, 2009

Pavia to reject Gateway commission
Judy Nadler, senior fellow on government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California, said transactions like the city’s agreement generally are open to a bidding process unless there are certain circumstances that call for a particular expertise.
uticaod.com, January 20, 2009

Political 'club' raises a question in Turlock
Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, called the invitation "troubling."
The Modesto Bee, January, 2009

Apple's board needs to resolve Jobs' health mystery
"Unfortunately these two statements in rapid succession raise suspicions," said Kirk Hanson, director of Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.

Market Watch, January 16, 2009

Fraud crusader Barry Minkow ruffles feathers
"Barry Minkow is a contradiction himself,” said Kirk Hanson, a business ethics professor and executive director of Markkula Centre for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.

The Australian, January 10, 2009

Jobs' Health Effect On Apple
Jim Balassone, Executive in Residence at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, discusses the ethical side of Apple CEO Steve Jobs' health.
KCBS, January, 2009

Fresno surgeon not obliged to reveal vision problem
Margaret McLean, associate director and director of bioethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said there's no easy answer as to whether doctors should be required to tell patients.
Fresnobee.com, December, 2008

Firm authoring key study of Obama, McCain health insurance reform plans failed to disclose ownership by America's largest health insurance company
“That’s not good enough,” said Jim Balassone of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
epinews.com, December, 2008

Agami's rebirth as Scalable Storage Systems leaves ex-employees angry
Agami's demise and Scalable's creation underscore several ethical dilemmas often encountered when companies fail, said Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

Mercury News, December, 2008

Ethicist: Making Sense of Disturbing Teen Behaviors
Injuryboard talked to Kirk O. Hanson, the Executive Director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.

Injuryboard.com, December 04, 2008

Santa Clara University senior is named school's first Rhodes Scholar since 1955
On November 23, 2008, Hackworth Fellow Noelle Lopez was selected as a Rhodes Scholar, the first Santa Clara student to receive this award since 1955.
SCU Newsletter, November 30, 2008

ImmigrationProf Blog
Can Citizenship Be Earned? Legal remedies for undocumented immigrants by David DeCosse, Director of campus ethics programs, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
ImimigrationProf Blog, November 18, 2008

Students stand up to Juicy Campus Web site
The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics will host a student-led discussion on anonymous blogging and free speech on Monday, Nov. 10 from 6-7 p.m. in Kennedy Commons.

The Santa Clara, November 06, 2008

Ex-con turned investigator says he profits from finding dirt on other companies
On one hand, investors have a right to expect companies to provide truthful information about their executives, said Kirk Hanson, a business professor and executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
Mercury news, October, 2008

Santa Clara University Oct. 28 Forum Discusses I.T. Policy and the Next American President
Responding will be Geoffrey Bowker, executive director of SCU's Center for Science, Technology, and Society, and Kirk O. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Market Watch, October, 2008

U.S. Army delays, alters medical studies under a little-known scientific censorship program
"If it smells like a duck and walks like a duck, it usually is a duck," said Jim Balassone of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, at Santa Clara University.

epinews.com, October, 2008

Arcuri firms earn revenue from state
It isn’t likely Arcuri’s LLCs will have any connection to decisions he makes as a congressman who is a member of the Transportation Committee, said Judy Nadler, senior fellow on government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.

uticaod.com, October 20, 2008

Presidential campaigns fueled by negativity
Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University, said there is a "fine line" between aggressively campaigning on the issues and resorting to negativity.

Our Sunday Visitor, October, 2008

Gretchen Morgenson to speak at SCU Tuesday
New York Times business columnist Gretchen Morgenson will be speaking Tuesady at Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.

Siliconbeat.com, October 13, 2008

Can Citizenship Be Earned?
Legal remedies for undocumented immigrants by David DeCosse, Director of campus ethics programs, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
America, October 13, 2008

Bay Area business calendar
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times writer Gretchen Morgenson will speak on "Fairness, Financial Markets and the Fallout From the Subprime Crisis," from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Santa Clara University's Lucas Hall, room 126. The event is sponsored by the university's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
SFgate.com, October 12, 2008

Is Google's CEO Aiding The Enemy?
Even so, it is puzzling that Schmidt remains on the Apple board, says Kirk Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara (Calif.) University.

Investors.com, October, 2008

Monte Vista owners give big to 2 in Turlock
Many cities limit the amount people and organizations can give to a candidate and how much candidates can spend, said Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
The Modesto bee, October, 2008

Santa Clara University Ethics Debate Session Asks: Do We Have a Moral Obligation to Vote?
Moderated by associate professor of philosophy Scott LaBarge, with participation from Judy Nadler, Senior Fellow in Government Ethics at the University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and former mayor of Santa Clara.

Ad Hoc News, October 02, 2008

Voters to get voice on ethics issue
Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, said Measure S falls far short of efforts by other elected officials.

The Press-Enterprise, September 28, 2008

San Jose mayor's budget director hit with ethics question involving work on tax-measure campaigns
Judy Nadler, a former Santa Clara mayor who is now senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said Gomez should have taken time off his city job to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.

Mercury News, September 24, 2008

Official's home sits at center of storm
"It's not right, Some people have figured a way to get around what has been set in place for a good reason. And those people who follow the law, of course, are understandably upset when others have an unfair advantage, especially elected officials." said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
The Press-Enterprise, September 14, 2008

Riverside County district attorney's allies fill posts costing $500,000
"It comes down to one of the most basic themes in ethics, which is fairness," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

The Press-Enterprise, September 12, 2008

GOP Convention Highlights Silicon Valley Women
Former Santa Clara Mayor Judy Nadler, currently a senior fellow at Markula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, says it's no mistake these women come from the Silicon Valley, which is an economically vibrant region.

KCBS, September 03, 2008

The Pathfinders for the Difference Makers
A Post-Review Commentary on The Difference Makers by William C. Frederick

Corzine aide owned stock in company behind Xanadu
Judy Nadler, a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said Corzine should have acknowledged his potential conflicts well before signing legislation - not after he has signed a bill into law.

La ética aplicada mejora las decisiones empresariales
La Universidad Santa Clara, de los Estados Unidos, tiene un centro de estudios de ética aplicada, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, en el que se ha hecho una introducción al pensamiento ético, intentando evitar las confusiones existentes.

Editors meet to discuss how to hold ethics standards high
The initial "Tangled Web" group met at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. ASNE, Poynter, the Markkula Center and the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Southern California sponsored the session.

Apple CEO's silence says more than his PR team Commentary: Company should have been open about Jobs' health
"You are struggling with personal privacy and the shareholders' right to know," said Kirk Hanson, director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

Lawyer in tax matter calls ethics complaint 'ludicrous'
"Regardless of what Nevada's ethics statutes are, this definitely would raise a red flag and pose some very serious questions about the role that the governor personally played in getting this tax relief," said Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

Some question Hemet's employment of councilwoman's husband
Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, said the hiring of members of the same family sometimes happens in smaller communities, where the applicant pool also might be smaller.

Heart calling Jesuit priest back to California
Oliva will serve as a visiting scholar at the Markkula Centre for Applied Ethics at nearby Santa Clara University and continue to give retreats on spirituality and workplace issues.

Sitting In: The common good: Can we get there from here?
Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics suggests that, “Appeals to the common good urge us to view ourselves as members of the same community, reflecting on the kind of [community] we want to become and how we are to achieve [it].

California's death penalty process is 'dysfunctional,'
Santa Clara University law professor Gerald Uelmen, executive director of the commission, called the report "kind of like poking a stick in a hornet's nest" but said he hoped it would provoke debate.

Father-son appointments - Richard and David Dicks - by Flint Mayor Don Williamson raise questions and may have violated city ordinance
The appointments raise several ethical red flags, said Judy Nadler, senior fellow in government ethics at the Markulla Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University in California.

He zones. She sells. And it's legal
Just because an alderman follows the local rules doesn't mean the public won't question their actions, said Judy Nadler

Chair of President's Council on Bioethics speaks at Santa Clara University
Special to The Valley Catholic By Miriam Schulman

Kilpatrick helped friends get grants
"The bottom line is that what you can do in a privately held company or family business you can't do in the public sector," Nadler said.

Brother wields TV time as weapon to battle teen's cancer
"I wish these decisions could be made in a manner that was rational and fair and reasoned without the perceived necessity of television cameras rolling and reporters roving," said Margaret McLean, director of health care ethics at the University of Santa Clara

University hosting panel continues discussion on Wikipedia ethics without Wikimedia
Miriam Schulman the communications director for the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University which is to host the discussion, states that Mike Godwin, legal counsel for the Foundation, will not be speaking during the discussion as was originally planned.

Ethicists: Reform needed at City Hall
"It doesn't appear that there is any kind of reform effort under way," said Judy Nadler, a senior fellow in government ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

Boutique Medicine Draws Mixed Reactions From Doctors
Critics such as Santa Clara University's director of health care ethics Dr. Margaret McLean are saying concierge practices worsen an already-beleaguered medical system.

Congress Bans Genetic Discrimination
Prof. Kirk Hanson of Santa Clara Univ., on a congressional ruling that prevents employers and health insurance companies from genetic discrimination.

Résumé fibbers: You will get caught
"We tend to disproportionately reward individuals with extraordinary records,” said Kirk Hanson, a business professor and executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.

A Religious Political Pilgrimage to the UN
Eric Hanson, author of the Center's Religion, Ethics, Politics, and World Affairs Site comments on the Pope's visit.