The Financial Crisis: What Now?
Thursday, 23 Oct 2008 at 6:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
Three leaders in the financial sector will discuss the underlying forces leading to the current financial crisis, the effect it is having on their respective firm or agency, and options for managing the crisis in the short and long term. The participants, all Iowa State alums, include: James A. Overdahl, Chief Economist, Securities and Exchange Commission; Robert F. Baur, Chief Global Economist, Principal Global Investors; and Ned P. Zachar, CFA, Portfolio Manager, KLS Diversified. Part of the National Affairs Series: How Will America Change?Cosponsored By:
- Economics
- National Affairs
- William G. Murray Lecture Fund
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.