University symposium on the state of Michigan's economy
Several economic experts throughout Michigan will be speaking at University of Detroit Mercy's 2008 State of Michigan Economy Symposium on April 5, 2008 at Macomb University Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Jospeh Weglarz, senior lecturer at University Detroit Mercy will give the opening comments.Other speakers include: Jamie J. Muter, president of Muter and Associates discussing "The Real Estate Market: An Assessment:" Paul M. Veryser, vice president of PMA (Precision Metal Working Association) talking about prospects of the auto industry and supplier issues and The Detroit News Automotive Editor, Manuel Lopez discussing Michigan's new auto economy and our future. "Equity, Unions, and the Revenge of the Consumer" will conclude the symposium by UDM Economics Professor Donald Byrne.
The event is sponsored by the University of Detroit Mercy Economics Department, Macomb University Center, Clinton Township and Michigan Council on Economic Education.
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The University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan's largest private Catholic University, offering approximately 100 majors and programs in 60 academic fields. Sponsored by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, the University has three campuses located in downtown and northwest Detroit.
UDM was ranked among the top tier of Midwestern master's universities in U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" – 2009 edition. UDM was also rated one of the top 15 institutions in the "Great Schools, Great Prices" category.
Publish date: March 16, 2008