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Shawn Shepherd, (505) 277-6264 or Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821

February 5, 2001

ANDERSON SCHOOLS EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS SERIES CONTINUES AT UNM

The UNM Anderson Schools of Management (ASM) is opening its classrooms to the public on two occasions during the month of February as part of its Executive Speakers Series. The second guest lecturer in the series is Al Romig, Vice President for Science, Technology and Components and Chief Technology Officer at Sandia National Laboratories.

Romig will speak on Monday, Feb. 19, from 4-6:30 p.m., in the first-time class offering of Professor Suleiman Kassicieh’s exploration of economic development issues in the state. Romig will address how technology transfer initiatives from the national laboratories directly and indirectly affect the economic development in New Mexico. The class will be in the Graduate School of Management Building, room 232.

On Thursday, Feb. 22, from 12:30 - 1:45 p.m., Deane Waldman, MD/MBA, of the Children’s Hospital of New Mexico will lecture to The Anderson Schools’ seminar on quality management. Waldman is currently conducting research on the culture of medicine and how that culture impacts the delivery of healthcare.

“His work is a direct reflection on issues of quality,” said Professor Steven Yourstone, who teaches the course on quality management. “He will bring a dynamic perspective that’s applicable to any organization.” Waldman’s lecture will be in ASM, room 1064.

The emphasis on the Executive Speakers Series is to share information and resources with the business community. Faculty will be opening their classrooms across the disciplines that make up the business education at The Anderson Schools to guest lecturers to the community for a no-cost learning experience.

“The Executive Speakers Series is an important way for us to share the resources of The Anderson Schools with business leaders in the community interested in staying in touch with the latest issues,” said Howard L. Smith, dean of the ASM. “We had great success with our first open event, featuring Secretary of Economic Development John Garcia, and we are looking forward to this month’s offerings.”

For more information on this program or the Executive Speakers Series call (505) 277-6264.

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