Faculty News
International Exchange Programs & Trips 
The MBA program now offers semester-long exchange opportunities with several partner universities, providing students with international immersion experiences, as well as opportunities to complete a unique track in several areas. At HTW in Aalen, Germany, students can pursue international business; in Angers, France, they can learn about global human resource management, as well as international business. Upcoming international trips include Japan, Russia and Brazil.
Economic Forum
Faculty Experts try to make sense of the economic downturn and bailout
In these economic times, it is reassuring to know we have experts in the Maine Business School to help us understand the issues and what they mean to individuals and the state. In recent months, local and state newspapers sought the expertise of many MBS faculty for their thoughts and opinions related to jobs and the economy. This led to a public forum by a group of MBS professors, including experts in finance, investments, management and marketing, to explain the financial crisis hobbling economies worldwide.
“The current financial crisis: What does it mean for us?” addressed the implications for consumers, investors, students and retirees, according to moderator Ivan Manev, associate professor of management.
“The idea was to present a few highlights of the crisis and turn it over to Q&A from the audience,” Manev says.
The panel also explored the effects of the crisis on the retail and tourism industries.
“We wanted to emphasize interaction and respond to particular questions and concerns that people had and provide the informed opinions of our faculty experts,” Manev says.
Panelists included Richard Borgman, professor of finance; Harold Daniel, professor of marketing and director of the UMaine-based Center for Tourism and Outreach; Paul Myer, professor of marketing; and Robert Strong, professor of finance and University of Maine Foundation Professor of Investment Education.
Faculty Awards:
IMA Committee Election
Lecturer Elected to IMA Committee
Nancy Forster-Holt, a Ph.D. candidate who runs her own business and teaches in the Business School, recently was elected to the Small Business and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Institute of Management Accountants. The committee acts on behalf of the institute to address issues and develop suggested solutions that impact small- and medium-size entities. It proactively discusses relevant issues to standard-setters and regulatory agencies such as the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Securities and Exchange Commission, International Accounting Standards Board, Small Business Administration, American Banking Association, Internal Revenue Service and others.
Noteworthy:
Congratulations to Paul Myer who completed the 26.2- mile marathon on the challenging Mount Desert Island course. He had a personal best time of 5 hours, 16 minutes this fall, placing 493 out of 945 runners; 7th in his age group of 70 participants.
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