2011 Events
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Charlie Wheelan '88 - "Year End Economic Review and the Road Ahead"
Charles Wheelan is a senior lecturer in public policy at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. In the fall of 2005, Wheelan created and taught the inaugural International Policy Practicum (IPP), in which 12 students studied economic reform in India for an academic term followed by a 10-day trip to Bangalore and Delhi to meet with economists, politicians, educators, civic leaders, and other experts. Subsequent courses have visited Brazil; Jordan, Israel and the West Bank; Turkey; Cambodia; Rwanda; and Madagascar.
In March of 2009, Wheelan ran unsuccessfully for Congress as the representative from the Illinois 5th District in the special election to replace Rahm Emanuel. In its editorial assessing the race, the Chicago Sun-Times wrote, “Voters will find a ballot filled with impressive and thoughtful candidates . . . especially Charlie Wheelan, a University of Chicago lecturer who combines a razor-sharp mind with a boatload of charm and an impressive expertise in economics and foreign policy. We expect great things from Wheelan in the future.”
During the summer quarter, Wheelan is a visiting assistant professor of economics and public policy at Dartmouth College, his undergraduate alma mater. In 2010, he received the Green Key Faculty Award, an annual teaching award presented by the Dartmouth Green Key Society, an honorary service organization made up of members of the junior class. He was selected by the class of 2011 to be their faculty Commencement speaker.
Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Chicago, Wheelan was Director of Policy and Communications for Chicago Metropolis 2020, a business-backed civic group promoting healthy regional growth in the Chicago area.
From 1997 to 2002, Wheelan was the Midwest correspondent for The Economist. His story on America’s burgeoning ex-convict population was the August 10, 2002, cover story. He has written freelance articles for the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and other publications.
Wheelan’s first book, Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science, was published by W.W. Norton & Company in 2002. The book, an accessible and entertaining introduction to economics for lay readers, was released in paperback in September 2003 and is now being published in 10 languages, including Arabic and Hebrew. The Chicago Tribune described Naked Economics as “clear, concise, informative and (gasp) witty.”
Wheelan is also the author of An Introduction to Public Policy, a comprehensive textbook on public policy published by W.W. Norton in November of 2010. His most recent book, 10 ½ Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said, will be published in the spring of 2012.
From 2008 to 2011, Wheelan wrote a monthly column for Yahoo! Finance called “The Naked Economist” that applies basic economic analysis to issues ranging from health care costs to traffic congestion.
Charles Wheelan holds a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Chicago, a Master’s in Public Affairs from Princeton University, and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. He lives in Chicago with his wife and three children.
Thursday, December 8th, 11:30 am
The Minneapolis Club
729 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-2292
Click Here for Directions
Registration and social time starts at 11:30am. Lunch at Noon. The discussion will commence at 12:30pm and conclude around 1:30pm.
The cost is $30 for lite lunch with drinks and desert; $35 if you will be parking at the Club. Payment can be made at the door (preferably by check).
RSVP to Nadine Parris or call (612) 716-5500 or call Rob Albright at (612) 618-2352 if you plan to attend, so we can gauge the size of the group.
Gluek's Restaurant & Bar, 16 North Sixth St, Minneapolis, (612) 338-6621
Appetizers will be provided; cash bar
Questions: Margaret Vergeyle
We look forward to seeing you!
Are you an avid reader and experienced bookclubber? Would you like to get involved on the ground floor with a new DCMW activity? We’re looking for members willing to spearhead a book club with fellow DCMW members in your area. If this sounds like you, please contact Margaret Vergeyle mvergeyle@msn.com or Martha Hartfiel hartfielmar@hotmail.com.
The Dartmouth Alumni Pong Tournament
We all played it. We all loved it. Now in celebration of the Young Alumni's partnership with One Village Partners, we will get to do it all over again!
Saturday, November 12th, 1:00pm - ?
Gluek's Restaurant and Bar
16 North Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 338-6621
The Pong Tournament is for Dartmouth Alumni and their guests. Tournament beer and snacks provided. Meals must be purchased individually.
The cost is $20 for young alumni (classes '01 - '11) and their guests; $25 for older alumni (classes prior to '01) and their guests. Pay at the door.
Parking is available in the lot next door.
Questions: Sarah Toupal '05
Please RSVP by November 4th to Sarah Toupal with your name, guest's name and pong partner (if you have already formed a team). If you don't have a teammate - don't worry! We will also be forming teams at the event.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dartmouth vs. Harvard Football Viewing
Come watch the Big Green take on the Harvard Crimson in Dartmouth's second night game of the season. Join fellow alums at Joe Sensers (location TBD) on Saturday, October 29 at 5pm. Check back for exact location. Questions and RSVPs to
mvergeyle@msn.com.
The Bush Foundation is one of the state's largest philanthropic entities with assets of over $700MM and annual grant making capacity of approximately $30MM. It's three "Goals for the decade" are i) Develop Courageous Leaders and Engage Entire Communities in Solving Problems, ii) Support the Self-Determination of Native Nations, and iii) Increase Educational Achievement. Recently, the Foundation has been actively engaged in assessing the State's budget and public opinions about addressing the challenges it poses.
Come hear Peter Hutchinson, Dartmouth ’71, former gubernatorial candidate and current Bush Foundation President, speak about the challenges and opportunities presented by the current biennial budget process. Mr. Hutchinson is also in a unique position to assess philanthropy's role in coordinating communities and their leaders to tackle these tough issues.
Of course, decisions made in the budget will have broad impact on our communities, particularly in K-12 education. Perhaps during our more informal question and answer period, Peter will also have a few moments to discuss the impact of budget choices on educational outcomes and the Bush Foundation's initiative of placing 25,000 highly effective teachers in schools in Minnesota and the Dakotas over the next 10 years.
Where: The Minneapolis Club Directions (top right)
729 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-22921
When: Tuesday, May 24. Registration and social start at 11:30 AM. Lunch at noon. The discussion will commence at 12:30 and
end around 1:30
Cost: $30 for lite lunch with drinks and desert
$35 if you will be parking at the Club
RSVP: Please RSVP to Nadine Parris
nadine.parris.06@alum.dartmouth.org
612-716-5500 or call Rob Albright at 612-618-2352 if you plan to attend so we can gauge the size of the group.
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