The Bulletin: March 2009

News and Notes from the Harris School

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May 6-8, 2009
Dean's International Council Meeting
The Gleacher Center
University of Chicago?
Chicago, Illinois

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For any questions or suggestions, please contact Elena Raluca Rustandi (rustandi@uchicago.edu or 773.702.3918)

Confirmed speakers include:

M. Cherif Bassiouni, Distinguished Research Professor of Law; President Emeritus, International Human Rights Law Institute, DePaul University; 1999 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee

Michael Chertoff, Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

Thomas Cole, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Roger Myerson, Glen A. Lloyd Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Economics and the College, University of Chicago; 2007 Nobel Laureate

Sam Pitroda, Chairman, National Knowledge Commission

David Scheffer, Mayer Brown/Robert A. Helman Professor of Law; Director, Center for International Human Rights, Northwestern University

Diane Swonk, Chief Economist & Senior Managing Director, Mesirow Financial

Dear members and special guests,

I write to update you on the plans for the upcoming Dean's International Council meeting in Chicago (May 6-8, 2009).

We are putting the final touches on a very engaging agenda with interesting speakers addressing issues of international significance focused around two themes: the economy and the balance between security and human rights. Many of you have extensive knowledge of these topics, and we anticipate each of the sessions will prompt lively discussion.

Some of the confirmed speakers are listed to the right, and we will provide further updates on the program itself as we finalize further details. More information is also available on the meeting's Web site.

If you have not yet registered, please take a moment to RSVP for the meeting. Please contact Raluca Rustandi (rustandi@uchicago.edu or 773-702-3918) with any questions you may have.

I am looking forward to welcoming you in Chicago!

Best,

Susan E. Mayer
Dean
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