Alumni News
2012-04-30 - We sadly announce the passing of '07 alumna Rachel Kahan
Alumna Rachel Kahan (IR 2007) died on Friday, April 27 after a battle with an aggressive oral cancer. There will be a memorial service on May 2nd, at 1:30 PM at the Dorfman Chapel, 30440 W Twelve Mile Rd, Farmington Hills MI 48334. Her Madison friends have established a scholarhip in her name to benefit JMC students participating in the semester in DC program. To contribute to this fund, contact Rocky Beckett at 517-432-2117 or make a gift on-line at: www.givingto.msu.edu
2012-04-05 - Review of Alumnus Lawrence Sheets' book "Eight Pieces of Empire"
EIGHT PIECES OF EMPIRE: A 20-YEAR JOURNEY THROUGH THE SOVIET COLLAPSE
By Lawrence Scott Sheets
Lawrence Sheets is a foreign correspondent whose bravery exceeds one’s comprehension. For two decades, he risked death covering the violent chaos that followed the collapse of the
2012-04-05 - Allison (Harnisch) Leotta's (IR '95) first novel now in paperback
Allison Leotta's book "Law of Attraction" is now in paperback.
IT’S THE BIGGEST CASE OF HER CAREER. BUT IF SHE WINS IT, SHE COULD LOSE EVERYTHING.
The victim she tried to protect is dead. Her lover—no, her ex-lover—is defending the accused killer. For domestic-violence prosecutor Anna Curtis, all of her cases are important—but this one is personal. This time, nothing will stop her from bringing the defendant to justice. Unless he kills her first.
From the gilded lobbies of Washington’s most powerful law firms to the darkened alleys of its poorest neighborhoods, Law of Attraction is a fascinating glimpse inside the most emotional cases of D.C.’s criminal justice system.
2012-04-03 - Lawrence Sheets on NPR: "Putin Tries To Influence Former Soviet States"
NPR's David Greene talks to journalist and author Lawrence Sheets about his experiences in the former Soviet Union. They also discuss how the anti-Putin sentiment in Moscow is affecting relations with neighboring states. Vladimir Putin just won election in Russia and is returning to the presidency.
2012-03-14 - Read Alumnus Lawrence Sheets' NYTimes article "A 'Frozen Conflict' ....
Lawrence Scott Sheets article "A Frozen Conflict That Could Boil Over" appeared in the NYTimes. Sheets is director of the South Caucasus Project for the International Crisis Group, which released the report, “Tackling Azerbaijan’s IDP Burden” last week. He is also the author of “Eight Pieces of Empire: A 20-year Journey through the Soviet Collapse.”
2012-02-22 - Alum Jason Miller in NYTimes article, "A Jewish Hockey Player at History's..."
2012-02-14 - Alumnus Richard Cordray article in Politico: "CFPB helping fix mortgage industry
Read alumnus Richard Cordray's opinion piece "CFPB helping fix mortgage industry," in Politico.
2012-02-09 - Alumnus Dan Redford: "Hoekstra's embarrassing ad is heard loud and clear in Chin
Alumnus Dan Redford is a guest commentator in the Detroit Free Press: "Hoekstra's embarrassing ad is heard loud and clear in China."
2012-01-25 - Alumnus Michael Fabian receives "Leader in the Law" Award
After a statewide call for nominees brought numerous worthy candidates, Michigan Lawyers Weekly has selected its 25 “Leaders in the Law” for 2011. JMC alumnus Michael Fabian (JMCD '75), of the firm Fabian, Sklar & King PC, Farmington Hills, is one of the recipients.
The honorees will be recognized in a special section to be published Feb. 28, and at the third annual Leaders in the Law luncheon, taking place March 15 at the Detroit Marriott in Troy. At the awards ceremony, Lawyers Weekly will reveal the 2011 Lawyer of the Year.
In selecting the 25 Leaders, a Lawyers Weekly editorial panel considered such details as: Possessing the ability to achieve success in his or her respective practice, while also displaying the strength of character that transcends results; Exemplifying the noble tradition of the legal profession, coupled with commitment to practicing law in Michigan; Being passionate and aggressive on behalf of both clients and the legal community; A record of winning cases, solving problems or coming to judicial conclusions that reflect the utmost integrity.
Fabian is also an editor and contributing author of the book "Michigan Insurance Law and Practice."
2012-01-24 - Alumnus Andrew Jelinek published "A Paper Cup and an Empty World"
Andrew Jelinek (IR/German '10) published "A Paper Cup and an Empty World." He is currently a second year Masters student at Georgetown's School of Foreign Service.
2012-01-18 - Read Alumnus Justin Gengler's article "Bahrain's Sunni Awakening"
"Bahrain's Sunni Awakening,"by Justin Gengler, published January 17, 2012 in the Middle East Research and Information Project.
2012-01-11 - JMC alumnus Tommy Simon, "Lost in Detroit: A Gentifier's Story"
JMC alumnus Tommy Simon in the Huffington Post: "Lost in Detroit: A Gentrifier's Story"
2012-01-05 - Alumnus Richard Cordray appointed chief of consumer agency by President
2011-11-09 - Madison alumni successful in election
Congratulations to JMC alumni Laura Casey, Derek Dobies, Patrice Johnson, Peter Spadafore, Larry Spataro, Zack Stanton, Nathan Triplett, and Dayne Walling on their successful elections Tuesday.
2011-11-03 - Read an article in Foreign Policy by alumnus Justin Gengler
Read the article, "Qatar's ambivalent democratization," in Foreign Policy, by alumnus Justin Gengler
Justin Gengler recently received his Ph.D. in political Science from the University of Michigan. He now works for the Social and Economic Survey Research Institute in Doha.
2011-11-01 - Derek Sarafa named one of top 40 attorneys under 40 in Illinois
Alumnus Derek Sarafa (PE '94), partner with Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, has been selected from over 1,200 nominees as one of the top 40 attorneys under 40 in Illinois.
2011-10-18 - Detroit Free Press online commentary by alumnus Dan Redford
Alumnus Dan Redford writes in The Detroit Free Press online commentary: "Debate over Chinese currency manipulation may backfire on Michigan." Redford is director of Chinese Operations for First Pathway Partners in Milwaukee, Wisc.
2011-10-12 - Professor Chandra and alumna Kelly Steffen co-author article
Professor Siddharth Chandra and alumna Kelly Steffen are co-authors of an article in the Journal of Drug Policy Analysis: Siddharth Chandra, Matthew Barkell, and Kelly Steffen (2011), Inferring Cocaine Flows across Europe: Evidence from Price Data,
2011-09-27 - Alumnus John Heffern confirmed as Ambassador to Armenia
WASHINGTON, DC — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved John Heffern to serve as US Ambassador to Armenia. Heffern, a career diplomat who has spent much of his career working in East Asia, was nominated in May 2011 to serve as ambassador to Armenia.
2011-09-20 - Alumnus Dan Redford: "Speak a Few Chinese Phrases"
Alumnus Dan Redford writes in the online Michigan magazine, Dome: "Speak a Few Chinese Phrases."
2011-08-16 - Read the Summer 2011 JMScene online
Read the Summer 2011 issue of the JM Scene newsletter online, featuring a story about Professor Michael Schechter.
2011-05-18 - Alumnus Glenn Oliver is featured in the MSUAA Magazine
Alumnus Glenn Oliver is featured in the MSUAA Magazine in a piece by Bob Bao, "GLENN OLIVER: WATER ENTREPRENEUR."
Water is becoming increasing valuable as a resource, and the Great Lakes contain 20 percent of the world’s fresh water supply. Entrepreneurs are emerging in this region, such as Glenn Oliver, ’84, founder and president of H2bid.com in Detroit.
2011-05-17 - Read an article in Foreign Affairs by alumnus Justin Gengler
"How Radical are Bahrain's Shia?: The Real Source of Unrest in the Kingdom
Summary: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has blamed Bahrain's recent protests on Shia extremists. But close examination reveals that Shia there are more secular than their Sunni counterparts.
JUSTIN GENGLER is a Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science at the University of Michigan. This essay is adapted from data from his 2009 nationally-representative survey of political attitudes in Bahrain.
2011-04-27 - Alumnus Timothy Vogus (PE '95) is Top 40 Business School Professor
Timothy J. Vogus (PE ‘95), Assistant Professor of Management and Organization Studies at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management , was recently named one of the world’s top 40 business school professors under 40 by PoetsandQuants.com and Fortune.com.
2011-04-25 - Richard Cordray (JMCD '81) in the Washington Post
Consumer bureau’s Richard Cordray, from state regulator to federal enforcer.
2011-04-25 - Alumnus Tom Homan (SOCEC '81) receives Public Service Award
Delaware City Manager Tom Homan (SOCEC '81) was recognized with the William H. Anderson Excellence in Public Service Award by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) this month. The William H. Anderson Award recognizes a current or past board member who exemplifies outstanding leadership, a vision for the community and the region, and commitment to MORPC.
2011-04-25 - Judge Mark Somers (IR '80) bars Florida pastors from Dearborn mosque
Judge Mark Somers (IR '80), 19th Circuit District Court, bars Florida pastors from Dearborn MI mosque for 3 years. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201104230400/NEWS01/104230317
2011-04-07 - Alumnus Scott Nowak wins graduate student award
Scott Nowak (IR '08) received a first place award for his oral presentation of his article, Justice in Burma, at the 2011 Michigan State University Graduate Academic Conference. The competition took place on March 25, 2011 and was sponsored by Michigan State University's Council of Graduate Students (COGS). Mr. Nowak's work will be published in May in Volume 19, Issue 3 of the Michigan State Journal of International Law.
2011-04-06 - Alumnus John McMillian writes about Manning Marable in The Atlantic
Alumnus John McMillan, assistant professor of history at Georgia State University, offers a tribute to Manning Marable in The Atlantic.
2011-03-23 - Alumnus Richard Cordray in top post at federal consumer protection bureau
Alumnus Richard Cordray will lead the enforcement division of the newly created Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in Washington, D.C. Outgoing Ohio Attorney General Cordray has been tapped to serve a leading role in the federal consumer financial protection agency he advocated for as Ohio’s top lawyer.
2011-03-23 - Alumnus Nathan Triplett (PTCD/SR '06) honored with Hero of Humanity Award
Alumnus Nathan Triplett (PTCD/SR ’06) was presented in September 2010 with the Hero of Humanity award by Greater Lansing’s United Nations Association chapter in partnership with the Art of Living Foundation
2011-03-23 - Allison (Harnisch) Leotta (IR '95) publishes first novel
Allison (Harnisch) Leotta (IR ‘95), a federal sex-crimes prosecutor in D.C., published her first novel. "Law of Attraction" is a romantic mystery about a fictional sex-crimes prosecutor in D.C.
