David
Wright Durr, Ph.D., CFA,
CFP®
The Arthur J. Bauernfeind Endowed Chair
in Business/Investment Management
The Arthur J. Bauernfeind Endowed
Chair in Investment Management was occupied by Dr. David Durr in
2003-2004. Dr. Durr has an excellent record in teaching, research
and service and brings significant expertise in the area of financial
planning. During 2004-2005 Dr. Durr served as Program Director
for the CFP® Board Registered Program in Personal Financial
Planning. The program serves as the foundation for “financial
planning” tracks in both the finance and accounting programs.
Successful completion of the program enables Murray State students to
sit for the Certified Financial Planner examination.
Dr. Durr continues to promote and support the financial planning
profession. He co-authored an article that was published in the
Journal of Financial Service Professionals in 2005. He also
organized and conducted an on-campus comprehensive review (72 classroom
hours) for the CFP Examination. The purpose of the review was to
encourage MSU faculty members, as well as Murray-area finance and
accounting professionals to pursue the CFP certification, and to assist
them in their pursuit. During the past year Dr. Durr also conducted
financial planning weekend reviews/seminars throughout the United
States (including Chicago, Memphis, New York, Pittsburgh, Dallas,
Houston, Kansas City, Washington D.C., and Louisville. His involvement
with investment professionals raises the awareness of Murray State
University. In addition, Durr continues to develop relationships
with successful, motivated individuals who may be able to help our
students in the future.
Dr. Durr also served as faculty adviser for the TVA Investment
Challenge portfolio. The student-managed portfolio placed first
(out of the twenty-five competing schools in the TVA service region) in
the three-year competition. Murray State University was awarded
$20,000 in prize money.
Dr. Durr serves the local community as well. He was a guest
speaker for Community Education’s Leadership Tomorrow program.
During the past year he was elected Treasurer of the Murray Calloway
County United Way Board.
In 2006 Dr. Durr was a recipient of the Regents Award for Teaching
Excellence.
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