Chicago Meeting: Power, Politics, and Policies     Discussions included international perspectives on the upcoming U.S. presidential election, business and economic outlooks on the pending recession, and the challenges faced by immigrant and refugee children. Browse agenda and speakers >> Thank you to all who attended! It was a thought-provoking experience for us all. The Harris School staff would appreciate any comments you might have regarding the meeting and suggestions for upcoming meetings. Please forward them to Colleen Peterson, Director of External Affairs at cjpeterson@uchicago.edu. Session: Perspectives in Politics A new U.S. administration must bring change to the war in Iraq. This was the conclusion of a panel of experts examining challenges that will face a new president... more >> Session: Helping the Most Vulnerable Refugees Of the 80,000 to 100,000 unaccompanied children that come to the United States each year, only a small number are detained. But the numbers are rising... more >> Photo Gallery Browse images from the meeting. Login required. (username: dic | password: chicago2008) view photos >>       Welcome New Dean's International Council Members!     Ylias Akbaraly: Chairman, Groupe SIPROMAD bio >> Hillel Bachrach: Managing Partner, 20/20 HealthCare Partners bio >> Daniel Cantara: Executive Vice President, Commercial Services Group; Western New York Regional President, First Niagara Bank bio >> Mehmet Celebi: Partner, BMH Worldwide Entertainment bio >> Ron Kok: President, OTB Group bio >>       Harris School Hosts Jordanian Ambassador     Speaking at a luncheon with members of the Harris School community, His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al-Hussein, Jordanian ambassador to the United States and non-resident ambassador to Mexico, offered insight into the Arab-Israeli conflict. more >>               Save These Dates!     November 5-7, 2008 Fall 2008 Dean's International Council Meeting New Dehli, India Watch video: Prelude to India           In the News... James Heckman on early childhood education "Science, politics, and preschool," Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2008. Raja Kamal on peace in the Middle East "God's Warriors Here to Stay," Middle East Times, April 23, 2008. Charles Wheelan on economic problems in rural America "Small Towns, Big Problems," Yahoo!Finance, The Naked Economist, April 23, 2008. Susan Mayer on the effects of actions by Wall Street millionaires "The Growing Gap," WTTW Channel 11, Chicago Tonight, April 21, 2008. Harris School faculty collaborate with city on youth violence study "U of C, city team up to stop the violence," ABC 7 News, April 11, 2008. "Daley Announces Anti-Violence Initiative; City Teams up with University of Chicago and Philanthropists," WGN Radio, April 11, 2008. "Daley pitches youth violence program but specifics in short supply," Chicago Tribune, April 10, 2008. Cultural Policy Center Hosts Policy Briefing on Cultural Heritage Protection after the Iraq War "Missing Iraq antiquities haunt experts," Los Angeles Times, April 9, 2008. Raja Kamal on peace in the Middle East "More Religion Makes Peace Less Likely," The Daily Star, April 4, 2008. Charles Wheelan on the national debt "U.S. Looks Abroad to Borrow," CBS Evening News, April 3, 2008. "American Debt Machine," CBS Evening News, April 2, 2008.   Copyright © 2008 by The University of Chicago. 1155 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, USA, 773.702.8400