The Monroe Street Journal

Question Of The Week: Commencement Speaker

Who would you recommend as a commencement speaker for the class of 2002 and why? - Submitted by Al Leandre, SGA President

By Peter Baldwin

I don't have any particular ideas in mind as to who the speaker should be, but I have some ideas as to characteristics he or she should have: Global perspective – With the word 'globalization' being such a contentious term these days, it would be very interesting to hear from someone who could shed a unique, well-articulated perspective on this subject.

Editorial Response: A New Yorker's Perspective

By Jason Alba, MBA2 albaj@umich.edu

I read with interest the editorial in the MSJ of 11/5. I, too, reacted with concern and dismay upon hearing news of the clash between police and firefighters at the World Trade Center site. Again, I would like to offer a New Yorker's perspective on this event.

Response to Question of the Week: CoursePacks

By Debie Gurkin, Relationship Manager, Information Support and by Kristine Ferry, Information Resources

Thank you for asking the question of the week regarding course packs (MSJ, 12 Nov 2001). We trust that the low response (fewer than twelve) indicates that for most students, we have improved the course pack process. As we continue to look for enhancements, just a few quick reminders: eCoursePack bundles electronic versions of articles and cases.

World Views: Of Troubled Airlines and Governments, Sweeping Victories, and the Origins of Man

By Arne Gillert, MBA2 agillert@umich.edu

This week a diversity of issues from the world's papers, some as a direct or indirect consequence of the war in Afghanistan: About how KLM, the Dutch airline, is lucky in troubled times, how South Africa is making more money on cruise ships, and how the German government might be heading for early elections.