The Bulletin: April 2009

News and Notes from the Harris School
Dean's International Council Survey

From its inception in 2005, the Dean's International Council has been a leader in developing the Harris School's international initiatives. During the conversation in the closing roundtable session in New Delhi, many members indicated they would like to explore options for enabling the DIC to contribute even more.

With guidance from DIC member Maher Kaddoura, the following survey will serve as a basis for the continuation of this discussion at the upcoming meeting in Chicago.


1. Please describe any policy issues or areas that you are interested in.


2. Do you think the DIC should have a distinct geographic focus? Please elaborate why or why not.


3. Should the DIC have committees? If so, what should they be?


4. As a DIC member, how do you want to be involved?


5. How should the DIC go about raising funds for projects and initiatives?


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Congratulations: Paul Boulos to Receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor


Dean's International Council member Paul Boulos, president and director of MWH Soft, will be awarded with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor next month.

The medal is given annually by the National Ethnic Coalition to distinguished Americans of diverse origins for the contributions to their communities, their nation, and the world.  Read more >>

Welcome: New Dean's International Council Member


Antoine N. Frem is the chairman and chief executive officer of Interstate Resources Incorporation, an affiliate of INDEVCO.    

See you in Chicago!


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)
Recent Events and News at the Harris School

U.S. Army Colonel Speaks about Mission in Iraq
Earlier this month a U.S. army colonel answered questions from Harris School students, faculty, and staff via satellite about his deployment in Iraq.
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Q&A with New Congressman Mike Quigley
Mike Quigley, AM'85, outgoing Cook County commissioner, heads to Washington later this month to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives for Illinois's 5th Congressional District.
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Students from Tel Aviv University and University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy visit Argonne
Students from Tel Aviv University and the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy toured Argonne April 1 as part of an ongoing academic and cultural exchange between the two schools.
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Recent Commentary by Council Members


Frank Schell on the Economic Crisis
"Let's Not Forget the Accountants," American Spectator, April 15, 2009.
"The Moment to Decide," The National Strategy Forum Review, Spring/Summer 2009.


In the News...

Willard Manning on Smokers' Costs to Society
"Fact Check: Do smokers cost society money?" Associated Press, April 7, 2009.

Postdoctoral Fellow on Child Behavior and Academic Success
Postdoctoral Fellow on Highly Educated Mothers in the Labor Force

Bruce Meyer on Counting Stimulus Jobs
"Counting Stimulus Jobs Is No Easy Task," National Public Radio, March 27, 2009.