Olgun Sahin presents paper at finance conference

Olgun Fuat Sahin, Finance, School of Business, presented the paper “Non-traded REITs” at the Academy of Finance Conference in Chicago March 25. Abstract In this paper, I examine the differences between non-traded and traded REITs by using available financial data. I also attempt to quantify the effects of non-listing on REIT valuation. I find that many dimensions of non-traded and trades […]

“Cage Against the Machine” with MSUM Percussion Ensemble April 3

The Plains Art Museum will host a one-of-a-kind avant-garde musical experience Sunday, April 3. “Cage Against The Machine” will feature music for breaking glass, radios, plucked pianos, looped recordings, tin cans, and automobile break drums all being performed simultaneously in multiple gallery spaces throughout the Museum from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The immersive “musicircus” concept of the event will pay […]

Multi-faceted artist to work with MSUM students

David Sisco, a composer, singer and writer, will work with music students and perform during a week-long residency sponsored by the MSUM Music Department. The residency includes a master class Thursday, March 31, from noon to 1 p.m., at which Sisco will coach several students who perform for him. The event is free and open to the public. At a […]

Nominate a deserving student mentee

MSUM’s semester long Alumni Mentorship Program is the first program on any of the Tri-College campuses to connect alumni with current students. The program builds mentoring relationships, and mentors and mentees all have one thing in common: They are dragons. Graduate assistant Jennifer Weil developed the program to keep past and present students connected. Mentor Warren Wiese said, “Mentoring is […]