Leslie Burns, associate dean of the School of Design and Human Environment, was the speaker at the latest Oregon State Business Roundtable series event Wednesday at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland.
Burns discussed how design and business can better align, drawing on her experience not only as an educator but as a consultant to design and apparel companies.
A leading teacher and researcher in the field of apparel design, Burns has been a cornerstone of SDHE’s growth and was essential to it becoming the School of Design and Human Environment and its integration into the College of Business.
In addition to her academic work, she’s worked as a consultant in the apparel industry and is also working with scholars from Korea and Taiwan, exploring cross-national consumer behavior.
The Business Roundtable Series is part of a collaboration between the College of Business and OSU Alumni Association, with the goal of providing networking and service opportunities for alumni within the Portland-area business community.
The next Roundtable event is OSU President Ed Ray’s update on the university Jan. 31 at The Hilton Portland & Executive Tower.