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Atkinson Lecture Series 2008-2009
2008 Nobel Prize Winner to come
Lecture Friday, January 30, 2009
Paul Krugman is an economist, columnist and author. He is a professor of economics and international affairs at Princeton University and a columnist for The New York Times. In 2008, Krugman won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences “for his analysis of trade patterns and location of economic activity.”
Krugman is well known for his work in international economics, including trade theory, economic geography and international finance. The lecturer earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Yale University in 1974 and his doctorate from MIT in 1977. From 1982–83 he worked at the Reagan White House as a staff member of the Council of Economic Advisers.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg To Visit Campus and Lecture
September 12, 2008
Willamette faculty, students and staff will have two opportunities Sept. 12 to see U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The justice will participate in the dedication of the College of Law's Oregon Civic Justice Center at 11 a.m. on Sept. 12. Located at the corner of State and Winter streets, the center is located inside the renovated Carnegie Building, Salem's first public library. The dedication will be followed by an open house, and the general public is invited to view the center and enjoy the refreshments. Justice Ginsburg will not attend the open house. Tickets are not required.