World Class Faculty & Research / December 1, 2008

Smith School Hosts Monthly Thought Leadership Speaker Series in D.C.

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business cordially invites alumni, faculty, students, and friends to "Thought Leadership at Smith," a monthly speaker series with presentations from top faculty members who will share their research and expert opinions on timely topics.

Join Haluk Ünal, professor of finance, at the Smith School's Washington, D.C., campus (Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center) on Dec. 12 (8-10 a.m.) for breakfast and a thoughtful discussion on the causes, consequences and government's response to the financial crisis and how it impacts you and the national and global economy. 

Faculty at Smith are ranked #3 in intellectual capital/faculty research by BusinessWeek. Don't miss this special opportunity to learn from the top thinkers of our time, the people who are influencing real-world change. Stimulate your mind and head to work invigorated and ready to put new ideas in motion.

Registration Fees
Students- $10
Alumni and Smith or UM faculty/staff- $15
Friends- $25
 
> Please register online by Wednesday, December 10

 

Haluk Ünal, Professor of Finance

Haluk Ünal, a senior fellow at the Wharton Financial Institutions Center, is an expert in corporate finance, the management of financial institutions and fixed-income securities. In a recent paper, Ünal studies the resolution costs and methods of bank failures from 1986 to 2007. His findings shed light into the costs of future bank failures. He has consulted for the FDIC, World Bank and the Department of Justice, and is the managing editor of the Journal of Financial Services Research.

Prof. Unal

 

Parking & Metro Transportation

The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.) is conveniently located at the Federal Triangle Metro Station serviced by the Blue and Orange lines. The entrance to the parking garage is on 14th Street, N.W., between Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Metro stop: Federal Triangle. The Smith School is located on the concourse level and will be on the left after passing through security when arriving by Metro. Parking is available in the building's subterranean parking garage. Please park on P1 or P2, close to the green signs for the Atrium North or South lobbies. Attendees and guests should allow themselves extra time as the lots are secure and all guests are screened upon entry. A valid photo ID is required to enter the building.

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About the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business

The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master’s, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.

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