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ON CAMPUS
Photo by Tony Richards
The Smith School has a new display to recognize members of the
Flagship Society—donors who have made $250,000+ in lifetime
contributions. These visionary supporters play a pivotal role by
endowing scholarships, professorships and innovative programs.
They are also supporting new and renovated facilities, and making
other strategic investments to help cement Smith as a global leader
in business education.
IN MEMORIAM
John A. Haslem, professor emeritus of
昀椀nance, founding academic affairs dean and
founding chair of the 昀椀nance department at
Smith, passed away on Oct. 8, 2023.
He joined the university in 1969 and
was a renowned researcher, respected by
colleagues for his mutual funds research.
Haslem produced over 150 publications.
He also served as a consultant to NASA, the
U.S. Department of Justice, and many banks
and law 昀椀rms.
rhsmith-editor@umd.edu
Martin J. Gannon, professor emeritus of
international management and business
strategy at Smith and the College of Business
Administration, California State University
San Marcos, passed away Oct. 19, 2023.
He published many academic books
and articles and was awarded three senior
Fulbright professorships. He received the
International Landmark Award and was
pro昀椀led in several publications, including
the Who’s Who in Management Science.
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