September edition of 'the Ford School feed:' Collins reflects on Jackson Hole summit, Axelrod earns 2011 Merriam Award, PPIA celebrates 30 years, and more

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today.

In this issue, readers will learn about Dean Susan Collins' participation in the Federal Reserve Bank's annual Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo., the upcoming 2011 Rosenthal lecture by Sultan Al-Qassemi, and exciting programs in place for this academic year.

Readers will also read about the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy's opinion poll on public sector unions, see how the Ford School celebrated the PPIA's 30th anniversary this summer, and meet the Ford School's new Diplomat in Residence—Jim Ellickson-Brown. Alums can learn about U-M's 50th Reunion Weekend, the Ford School's PhD 10th anniversary celebration, and submit class notes for the next issue of State & Hill.

We email 'the feed' to all Ford School alums, students, faculty, staff, and friends a few times each year. Are you an alum who didn't receive today's edition? Update your contact information today.