Monday, November 16, 2015

Risk In The World Economy



The FMA and IBSG are partnering with Accion New Mexico to host a discussion about risk in the world economy. Topics also include financial alternatives for communities and entrepreneurs such as microfinance and microconsignment. We cordially invite you to join us in what promises to be a fruitful dialogue. The event will be held at Accion New Mexico's new headquarters on November 23rd at 10:00 a.m.

Please email mrmonto@unm.edu for reservations. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!

Rich Brody At Colorado State Ethics Conference


Dr. Richard Brody was one of the guest speakers at Colorado State University's Accounting Ethics CPE Conference on November 6.

The conference featured updates on auditor independence for public company auditors, the anatomy of a fraudster, perspectives of a whistleblower, and networking with CSU alumni and other accounting professionals. Other speakers included Richard Bowen (featured on 60 Minutes), Michael Husich (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission), and Sonny Lubick, former CSU football coach.

Professional sponsors included the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative, CSU Department of Accounting, Center for Corporate Financial Reporting, and the Initiative for Professional Responsibility and Ethics in Accounting.

Visit The Netherlands!


Ever dream of visiting the Netherlands?

Join the NM Business Students group next Spring, May 22-28, 2016!

Our itinerary is amazing. Not only will we visit the Rijksmuseum and Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam, but we will also visit the flower auction and a Royal Delft Pottery workshop.  We will also take a Spido boat cruise in Rotterdam, see the famous windmills in Kinderdijk, and tour the city of Groningen on a guided bicycle tour.  And much more...Wow!

There are a limited number of spots so contact Linda Shul, adjunct faculty, if you’d like to be considered for the tour.  Prices do not include airfare, lunches, some dinners, and spending money.

Linda Shul can be reached at lshul@unm.edu.

UNM and Anderson Administrators Visit China


Anderson Dean Craig White travelled to China with UNM President Bob Frank, Dean of the School of Engineering Joe Cecchi, and Anderson Professor Robert Luo in early November.  

The group visited Capital University of Economics and Business in Beijing where President Frank signed a cooperation agreement.  The signing was followed by a reception to welcome regional UNM alums and the celebrate the opening of the UNM China Representative Office.  They also flew to Xiamen to visit Xiamen University before heading to Guangzjou for more university visits.

During the trip UNM met with current partner schools and some potential new ones and explored the possibility of recruiting students in areas where UNM has some additional capacity. 

Parker Center 9th Annual Symposium a success!



Sandia Resort and Casino was the setting for the 9th Annual Symposium presented by the Parker Center for Family Business. The symposium included presentations by keynote speakers, a luncheon speaker, afternoon panel presentation with family business members sharing successes, near misses and failures, and breakout groups focusing on pertinent operational topics for family-owned businesses.

Keynote Speakers Bonnie Brown Hartley Ph.D. & Michael T. Hartley CFP, AAMS introduced THINK AHEAD: Family Enterprise Fire Drills for Strategically Integrating Contingency Planning.

The UNM Anderson Parker Center for Family Business (UNM PCFB) is a not-for-profit organization created to provide a forum that addresses critical challenges unique to family businesses, providing tools to help them succeed now and for generations to come.

Live Lobo And Prosper - Homecoming Tailgate 2015


Faculty, staff, students, and alumni all turned out to join UNM Anderson's Alumni Association for the 2015 Homecoming tailgating party on October 17th. Attendees enjoyed food from JR's BBQ and good company before going on to cheer UNM's 28-27 victory over the University of Hawaii.

Many thanks and congratulations to Darrell Garcia, Senior Alumni Relations Officer, for coordinating this successful event!