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Ford School alums approve changes to Alumni Board By-Laws
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
By a large majority, the Ford School alumni body has voted to approve two changes to the documents that govern the school's Alumni Board.
The approved changes (1) adjust board composition to integrate the new pool of Ford School BA students and alumni, and (2) enable the Alumni Board to adjust its own governing constitution and bylaws, making the updating process more closely aligned with that of other University of Michigan schools.
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Energy economist Ashley A. Langer joins the Ford School faculty
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The Ford School is very pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Ashley A. Langer to the faculty.
Professor Langer's research interests include environmental economics, energy economics, and industrial organization. She is currently studying price discrimination based on consumer demographics in the new vehicle
market. In particular she is investigating the role of demographic differences in consumer demand on pricing. Langer is also investigating vehicle manufacturers' estimates of consumer demand for fuel economy, as evidenced by vehicle pricing decisions.
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Peace Corps 50th to be celebrated at U-M
Monday, October 4, 2010
The University of Michigan will kick off the national celebration of the Peace Corps' 50th anniversary with a series of events across campus, including two ceremonies, Oct. 14 (2 a.m. and 11 a.m.), on the steps of the Michigan Union--the place where U.S. Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy first articulated his vision of a corps of Americans who would span the globe working for peace.
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Sheldon Danziger quoted in Washington Post article about welfare measurement, allocation
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Saturday, October 2, 2010
Sheldon Danziger was quoted in a Washington Post article called "Welfare's safety net hard to measure among states." Many are concerned that, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of impoverished Americans is increasing but the amount and type of welfare assistance is decreasing. "The emergency fund is expiring, poverty is going up," Danziger told the Washington Post, "and there are all these people getting food stamps and Medicaid but not cash."
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New CLOSUP database highlights public sector excellence, innovation
Thursday, September 30, 2010
A new University of Michigan online database provides examples of excellence in the public sector and highlights innovative programs launched by state and local governments, school systems and others nationwide.
Created by the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) at the U-M Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, the Public Sector Excellence database aggregates information from competitive award programs around the country run by organizations including the Alliance for Innovation, the National League of Cities, and the International City/County Management Association.
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Gerard M. Anderson, Ford School alum, will become President and CEO of DTE Energy effective October 1st
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Ford School alum Gerard M. Anderson (MPP '88) will become president and chief executive officer of DTE Energy beginning Oct. 1, taking the reins from his mentor, Anthony F. Earley Jr. Anderson has served as DTE Energy president and chief operating officer since 2005. Anderson has extensive experience in strategic planning and corporate and business development, and broad experience managing capital intensive industries.
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Sheldon Danziger was quoted in an Associated Press article called "Census finds record gap between rich and poor"
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sheldon Danziger was quoted in an AP article about the widening income gap between America's richest and poorest.
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Barry Rabe co-authors NOAA climate report for the U.S. Congress
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Barry Rabe served on a National Academy of Public Administration panel that co-authored a report for the U.S. Department of Commerce, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Congress. The report, "Building Strong for Tomorrow: NOAA Climate Service," was written at the formal request of the U.S. Congress to study, analyze, and make organizational recommendations for a Climate Service line within NOAA.
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Ford School student, alum publish article in UC-Berkeley policy journal
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
An article by MPP student Britni Must and alum Kathleen Ludewig (MPP '10) was published in Policy Matters, a journal produced by the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. The article, "Mobile Money: Cell Phone Banking in Developing Countries," discusses the role of mobile phones as a "transformative tool" in developing countries. Must and Ludewig contend that mobile phones can help increase savings rates, create jobs, and increase access to microfinance institutions.
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CLOSUP report featured in Detroit Free Press op-ed, "New leaders can't shrink from Michigan realities"
Sunday, September 19, 2010
A Center for State, Local, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) report was cited in a Detroit Free Press op-ed, "New leaders can't shrink from Michigan realities." The op-ed discusses the need for Michigan’s next generation of leaders to address the state’s shrinking population through specific retention, rightsizing, and renewal strategies.
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Brian Jacob quoted in Macomb Daily article, "Privatization debate divides Oakland, Macomb schools"
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Brian Jacob was quoted in a Macomb Daily article about the privatization debate in Oakland and Macomb county schools. To save money, many Michigan school districts are contracting out services such as custodial, food, and transportation. Though the savings with contract employees could be significant—potentially thousands of dollars each year—many are concerned about the quality of service, long-term viability of the contracts, and the school employees who will lose their jobs.
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Sheldon Danziger comments on the latest U.S. poverty levels
Friday, September 17, 2010
Sheldon Danziger spoke to a variety of media outlets about the release of a U.S. Census Bureau report on the nation’s poverty level. According the report, poverty in the U.S. reached a 51-year high with 14.3% of the population falling below the poverty line in 2009. Though the rate rose from 13.2% in 2008, "The good news is there's less bad news than we thought," Danziger told USA Today. The federal stimulus laws appear to have boosted income more than expected, he explained.
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John Ciorciari in The Economist, "When does a massacre become a genocide?"
Friday, September 17, 2010
John Ciorciari was quoted in The Economist in an article about the second trial of the United Nations-backed tribunal against Khmer Rouge leaders. Four former leaders—Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan, Ieng Sary, and Ieng Thirith—will face charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide at a trial set to begin next year. The court's decision to charge these leaders with genocide, a term with a grave and narrow legal definition, has sparked some debate.
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Brian Jacob's research cited in The Washington Post, "What No Child Left Behind did and didn't do"
Friday, September 17, 2010
Brian Jacob's research about the impact of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act was cited in The Washington Post. The paper, written with Thomas S. Dee from the University of Virginia, reviewed existing NCLB research and synthesized the findings into a few key points, which could be used in future education policy decisions.
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David Bohnett Public Service Fellowship strengthens ties between Ford School, City of Detroit
Friday, September 17, 2010
The City of Detroit offers a great opportunity to emerging policy leaders eager to revitalize the Motor City. Now the Ford School has more students who will help make it happen.
Julie Schneider and Elizabeth Palazzola are the inaugural recipients of the David Bohnett Public Service Fellowship, which will provide two years of tuition support and a summer internship in the Detroit mayor's office.
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John Ciorciari quoted in Voice of America about Khmer Rouge trial
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
John Ciorciari answered three questions for Voice of America about the United Nations-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal and the legal system. Prosecutors are considering a complex and difficult legal strategy called Joint Criminal Enterprise against four former Khmer Rouge leaders.
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Sheldon Danziger discusses increased U.S. poverty level
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
In a new U-M podcast, Sheldon Danziger discusses the anticipated results of a forthcoming U.S. Census Bureau report on U.S. poverty levels. The poverty level, expected to reach 15% for 2009, a two percent increase from 2008.
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Kathryn Dominguez quoted in Financial Times article, "Decision on yen awaits Japan poll victor"
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Kathryn Dominguez was quoted in a Financial Times article about the currency challenges facing Japan's new prime minister. The value of the Yen recently reached a 15-year high and the Japanese government must decide if currency intervention is appropriate.
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Barry Rabe quoted in Grist article, "Michigan governor's race"
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Barry Rabe spoke to Grist in an article about Michigan's gubernatorial race between Republican Rick Snyder and Democrat Virg Bernero.
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John Chamberlin spoke to the University Record about LSA's theme semester, "What makes life worth living?"
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
John Chamberlin was interviewed by the University Record about LSA's Fall 2010 theme semester. The semester, asking the question: "What makes life worth living?" is co-organized by Chamberlin and will offer courses, lectures, films, and activities for the U-M community.
Learn more about the theme semester.
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