Alan Gallo, BS ' 87 and MBA '90,
Chair, Development Committee
The holiday season is a time to reflect upon our successes and those who have helped to make them possible.  Stern, my alma mater for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees, has played an important role in my life and supported my personal growth and development.  It is in the spirit of giving back that I’ve chosen to stay involved with Stern as an alumnus, currently serving as Chair of the Alumni Council Development Committee. 

Stern Alumni Gather Under the Stars
On December 6, more than 620 members of the Stern alumni community gathered “under the stars” at the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History for the Eighth Annual Stern Alumni Ball.  The gala, which has become a special tradition, brought together alumni, faculty, administrators, and friends to celebrate the Stern community and our New York City location during the holiday season.

Barcelona 2009: Global Alumni Conference - Alfredo Sáenz, CEO of Banco Santander, Accepts Keynote
For nearly a decade, the Global Alumni Conference has been an important tradition and international forum for the NYU Stern community to discuss current global issues with fellow alumni. Guests will have the opportunity to hear an exclusive keynote address from Alfredo Sáenz, Chief Executive Officer of Banco Santander.

"Stern on Finance" - New Faculty Blog is Centralized Information Hub on Financial Crisis
NYU Stern faculty are at the forefront of analyzing the financial crisis as it unfolds and developing market and policy solutions, based on their research and expertise. To provide their analysis on a timely basis in a centralized place, the Stern School has launched a blog, "Stern on Finance," that can be accessed through the NYU Stern home page, or through the Finance Department’s website. We urge you to subscribe and bookmark this link for the latest analysis from Stern’s deep bench of experts in economics, finance, and accounting.

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Highlights from Stern in the News:

The New York Times: "In Washington, Some Optimism About a Big Three Bankruptcy"
December 7, 2008
At a recent House Committee hearing about Detroit’s woes, Professor Edward Altman recommended that the automakers enter bankruptcy reorganization.

Financial Times: "How to Avoid the Horrors of 'Stag-deflation'"
December 2, 2008
Professor Nouriel Roubini authored an op-ed suggesting ways in which central banks can avoid a severe global 'stag-deflation,' which he describes as a deadly combination of economic stagnation/recession and deflation.

Visit Stern in the News online for additional media coverage.

Charles B. Rangel (BS '57), of New York, NY, appeared on Accounting Today's list of 2008 Top 100 Most Influential People. Rangel is a member of the US House of Representatives from the 15th Congressional District of New York.

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Looking for Support from the Stern Community in these Economic Times?
Interested in discovering new ways that you can take advantage of the Stern alumni network? In response to the current economic turmoil, the CCWP has developed programming targeted specifically for alumni.

Double Your Tax Deductible Year-End Gift Today
If you are considering making a year-end gift to Stern, please remember that many employers sponsor matching gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please visit the matching gift company database. 


Click here to make a gift online.

January 7, 2009
CCWP Event: Job Search Strategy Discussion Group

January 23, 2009
CCWP Event: Job Search Strategy Discussion Group

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Regional TREKs
January 6, 2009
Hong Kong ABS Cocktail Reception

January 6, 2009
Los Angeles MESA Cocktail Reception

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Virtual Stern
NYU Stern is pleased to provide you with recaps and webcasts of our innovative on-campus programming.

Dean Cooley Offers Thought Leadership on the Current Economic Situation in a Weekly Forbes.com Column

Dean Cooley moderates a discussion on the issues of fixing global finance as part of the series Transition 2008: Advising America's Next President

Prof. David Backus participates in a discussion on rethinking trade policy as part of the series Transition 2008: Advising America's Next President

Prof. Richard Sylla participates in a discussion on the future of American leadership as part of the series Transition 2008: Advising America's Next President

Boeing President Addresses US Financial Rescue Plan and More at Stern's CEO Series

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Stephen Ryan
Professor of Accounting
Peat Marwick Faculty Fellow

"While I am an advocate of fair market accounting, especially for financial institutions, it has both conceptual and practical limitations. However, I believe that fair value accounting provides more useful information to investors than the alternatives,"...

Geoff Ramsey, BS '81
CEO and Co-Founder, eMarketer, Inc.

For more profiles of NYU Stern alumni, visit Alumni in the News.

Current MBA Student profiles are available on the NYU Stern homepage.