DeThomasis to discuss global economy Thursday at SMU

WINONA, Minn. — Brother Louis DeThomasis, chancellor of Saint Mary's University and president of the European Division of Christian Brothers Investment Services Inc., will speak about global economic challenges and their impact on the U.S. economy from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in Figliulo Recital Hall.

The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the SMU Performance Center lobby.

DeThomasis — an accomplished educator, scholar, author, lecturer and executive — served as president of Saint Mary’s from 1984 to 2005. He has extensive first-hand knowledge of the business world. He is a founder of Christian Brothers Investment Services Inc., an investment advisory firm that today manages assets valued at more than $5 billion dollars. He also was a director of the Galaxy Funds, which manages mutual funds with collective assets of approximately $20 billion dollars.

This presentation is sponsored by the Offices of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the undergraduate School of Business.