University Symposium on the American Economy in Crisis
Several economic experts throughout Michigan will be speaking at University of Detroit Mercy’s 2008 “American Economy in Crisis” Symposium on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Macomb University Center, 44575 Garfield Rd. in Clinton Township. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Joseph Weglarz, senior lecturer at University Detroit Mercy will give the opening comments and discuss “The Winners and Losers,” in our current economy. Other speakers include: Ryan Mackinder, financial associate at Thrivent Financial J. discussing “Capital Based Macro-Economics,” David R. Bruhan, vice president and portfolio manager at Gregory J. Schwartz and Company, Inc. who will talk about “Capital Markets: An Overview,” Harry C. Veryser, senior lecturer at UDM discussing “A Program for Monetary Reform” and Paul M. Veryser, vice president of Precision Metal Working Association (PMA) discussing “Manufacturing: Requirements for Recovery.”
The event is sponsored by the University of Detroit Mercy Economics Department, Macomb University Center, and UDM Center and the Michigan Council on Economic Education.
Seating is limited and guests are asked to RSVP to Maryrose Patrick at 313-993-1589.
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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: October 29, 2008