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  Issue 8 Fall 2006  

In This Issue

A Word From the Dean

Power Plays

Can Congress really restrain the President? Associate Professor William Howell examines the domestic politics of war. By Barbara Ray

Profiles  

The Economics of Marriage
Kerwin Charles, Associate Professor
By Barbara Ray

Pushing the Creative Envelope
Alisa Miller, MBA-MPPÕ99
By Barbra Armaroli with Anthony Ruth

Education is the Key
Alejandra Meraz Velasco, MPPÕ00
By Jenn Q. Goddu

In Other News  

  • Meet the 2006 Entering Class

  • Big Ideas Needed for Economic Growth
    By Susan E. Mayer

  • Policy in Practice: Summer 2006
    By Barbara Ray and Eleanor Cartelli
Alumni at Work
Community Notes


Keep In Touch

The Alumni Directory and Careers Network Ñ Help Us Help You

DonÕt forget to keep us posted! To update your information, log on to the UniversityÕs online alumni directory or contact Harris School Alumni Relations at harrisschool@uchicago.edu or 773.834.4448.

 


Upcoming Events

01.03.07
Application for Admission Deadline

Know anyone thinking about applying to the Harris School? Contact the Office of Admission with any questions at 773.702.8401.

03.01.07
Alumni and Student Wine Tasting

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations, the 3rd Annual Alumni and Student Wine Tasting is a chance for students and alumni to network and taste some excellent wine. Stay tuned for more details.

03.30.07
On the MaPP

At the admissions officeÕs annual open house, newly admitted students will be able to talk with admissions staff, current students, and faculty, as well as attend sample classes and hear from an alumni panel on careers in public policy.

04.19/20.07
Gender & Schooling Conference

The gender distribution of college graduates has changed dramatically since the mid-1980sÑgirls now outnumber boys in attendance and graduation for all race and income groups. This conference will focus on understanding the causes and potential social consequences, as well as the interaction between gender and racial/ethnic differences in the composition of schooling. Stay tuned for more details.

To be Announced
DonÕt forget to check the Harris SchoolÕs online calendar for events in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere. Upcoming events include the 2007 Harris School Follies, the Amy Bosman Memorial Public Service Auction, the UniversityÕs Harper Lecture Series, and much more.

 

Edited by Eleanor Forsythe Cartelli, Publications Manager, 773.834.4752 Phone, 773.702.0926 Fax

Please direct all comments and suggestions regarding this publication to cartelli@uchicago.edu.


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