Seidman experts host discussions about financial crisis

Seidman College of Business is holding a series of events to help people understand the current financial crisis -- including one for faculty and staff.

“The Seidman College of Business is home to faculty experts who understand the changes the U.S. economy is going through. We are fortunate to be able to share this level of expertise beyond the classroom and provide a venue for people to become better informed,” said Dean H. James Williams.  

The event for Grand Valley faculty and staff, “Survival in a Financial Meltdown,” will feature finance Professor Gregg Dimkoff and an advisor from TIAA-CREF; the event is set for Thursday, October 2, noon-1 p.m. the Kirkhof Center, Pere Marquette Room. Beverages and cookies will be provided, and participants can feel free to bring their lunches.

This presentation will help participants understand what happened and what they can do to protect themselves. Topics will include how the crisis got started, what the federal government is doing to stablize the economy, what it will cost, and rules for financial survival.

The session is part of a series of “emergency” events will feature Seidman faculty members who are well versed in the areas of banking, investments, housing market issues, and federal regulation, along with members of the Grand Rapids business community. A breakfast event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, with breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the DeVos Center on Grand Valley’s Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
The panel will discuss what caused the current crisis, what the implications are, and what the government is doing about the crisis. Audience questions will follow. The panel will be moderated by Sri Sundaram, chair of the Finance Department, and will feature professors Paul Isely, Dan Giedeman, Larry Blose, and several experts from the business community.

The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required by calling x17100 or e-mailing [email protected].