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Hello Anderson friends, alumni and supporters,
It's been a great fall semester so far and we are thrilled to update you on the exciting activities that have been happening. From welcoming a new senior development director to helping Northern New Mexico entrepreneurs open businesses to hosting Homecoming gatherings, and much more.
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Welcome to our new senior director of development
In August, Melanie Hitchcock joined us as the senior director of development to lead Anderson’s fundraising efforts. Her career spans two decades in nonprofit philanthropic work in New Mexico.
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Executive Speaker Series featuring Peter Sanchez
We relaunched our Executive Speaker Series this academic year featuring Peter Sanchez, CEO of The Atrisco Companies, Sept. 21. Sanchez shared with our students and various community members his story of success and the lessons he learned along the way.
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Inaugural entrepreneurial Accelerator Program launched
The Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship kicked off its inaugural Accelerator Program in August. The 10-month workshop series is designed to support entrepreneurs in Northern New Mexico.
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Visiting Japanese students
Japanese business students from Yamanashi Gakuin University visited Anderson Sept. 11-16 for instruction on U.S. entrepreneurship and business pitch strategies, culminating in a business pitch competition.
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2023 EMBA international immersion trip
In March, our Executive MBA Class of 2023 traveled to Italy for their weeklong immersion experience and visited several locations. Most notably the group traveled to Puglia, where the 2024 G7 Summit conference will take place.
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Student team to compete in international sales competition
Four of Anderson’s top sales students will compete in the 2023 International Collegiate Sales Competition Nov. 1-4 at Disney World, hosted by Florida State University. Student teams from around the world will compete for the top honor in sales – the World Cup trophy and widespread recognition.
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National Science Foundation awards five grants totaling $160 million over 10 years
Robert DelCampo, Anderson’s executive director of corporate and community engagement, has helped secure several grants from the NSF in conjunction with other community leaders, including Anderson alum Randy Trask, executive director of Q Station. The grants will be awarded over the next 10 years, totaling $160 million, to increase training and workers in space companies across New Mexico.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: LASHA BOYDEN | |
"Never Give Up"
Lasha Boyden, a 2015 Executive MBA graduate, exemplifies the definition of hard work, perseverance and leadership each day.
After graduating, Boyden received her first of many promotions that would lead her to relocate her family to California.
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FACULTY RESEARCH EXCELLENCE | |
Helping improve student analysis skills by using Excel
In today’s ever-changing world, how we learn is just as important as what we learn. Cristina Bailey, assistant professor of accounting, has found a way to help college-level accounting students efficiently grow their knowledge and skill level in Microsoft Excel.
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FALL 2023 COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
Meet the Firms
The annual Meet the Firms event was a major success this year. We wanted to share our gratitude to all of the participating firms that provided our students with an excellent opportunity to engage with companies and start planning for their future. Thank you!
KPMG
Moss Adams
CLA
Hinkle + Landers
Kubiak Melton & Associates, LLC - Audit & Assurance
Pulakos CPAs
PwC
REDW
Robert Half
New Mexico Society of CPAs
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Pizza with Professionals
Anderson co-hosted Pizza with Professionals with the UNM Alumni Association Oct. 3. The event brought Anderson alumni back to campus for a panel discussion with students to share their professional insights and help expand professional networks.
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GPO Open House
We hosted our annual Graduate Program Open House Oct. 18. Interested professionals received information about graduate programs by speaking with faculty, staff and students.
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Homecoming Week
Homecoming Week was full of great events that united our community from the happy hour at Hodgin Hall to Dinner en Rouge - culminating with our tailgate on Oct. 21.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
McKinnon Distinguished CEO Series
McKinnon Distinguished CEO Series: A Conversation with Kimberly Corbitt, Monday, Nov. 13, 5-7 p.m. at Hotel Andaluz. Join us and our community to hear from Corbitt about her lessons along the way.
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Pre-Hanging of the Greens Celebration
Pre-Hanging of the Greens Celebrations: Join us and Anderson community members on Friday, Dec. 1, 4-5:30 p.m. at McKinnon Center for Management Living Room to celebrate one of UNM’s longest standing traditions and get in the spirit of the season.
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Alumni Call-a-thon
Alumni Call-a-thon is seeking volunteers for a spring semester event. You can help reconnect former students to resources and Anderson staff members who can help them graduate. Please volunteer today to help.
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Hall of Fame Golf Tournament
The inaugural golf tournament is coming in April 2024! Watch your email for information on different ways to get involved. For questions, email our alumni relations officer, Madison Herbertson.
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SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT: GEORGE AND JENEAN STANFIELD | |
Investing in New Mexico's youth today to help shape our tomorrow
George and Jenean Stanfield have spent a combined 65 years in the finance services industry, 40 and 25 years respectively. Finding their way to banking independent of each other, they met through the profession, forged a bond, and have been philanthropic partners ever since.
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Christa Maxwell, BBA ’03, has been named the VP of institutional business development for GW&K Investment Management. Congratulations on your promotion, Christa! | |
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George Hobbes, BBA Accounting ’54, was this year’s Bosque Farms Fair Parade Grand Marshall. What a great honor; congrats, George! | |
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Tim Reynolds, BBA '01, was named partner in charge for Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) Southwest practice unit. Congratulations, Tim, on your accomplishment! | |
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Donna Sandoval, BBA Accounting ’96, was promoted to finance and administrative services director. Congrats, Donna, on your well-deserved promotion! | |
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Former Alumni Council board member Tom Daulton, BBA '77, is being awarded the UNM Athletics Distinguished Service Award for their 2023 Hall of Honor celebrations. What a great example of what our alumni do for their communities! | |
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Scott Appleman, BBA ’81, CEO of Rainbow Riders, partnered with the UNM Marketing office to unveil UNM's inaugural hot air balloon, Cherry on Top! In celebration of his 40th year in ballooning, Appleman piloted the balloon at this year's International Balloon Fiesta. | |
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Congratulations and good luck to Damon Martinez, MBA ’93, on running for Bernalillo County District Attorney! | |
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Anderson Corporate Partners
Get to know our high-performance students and meet your outstanding colleagues across various industries. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a corporate partner!
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Anderson Community Book Club
Join your fellow alumni, faculty, students, and community members for great book discussions.
We meet virtually on the last Wednesday of each month January through October and take a break for the holidays. Check out the new 2024 schedule!
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Share your story with us! | The best way for Anderson to tell our unique story is through our community! Please share how Anderson has positively impacted you. | | | | |
