DATE: 4 p.m., Nov. 14, 2007.

EVENT: The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and Department of Economics will hold “A Tribute to Ned Gramlich” to remember and celebrate his many contributions to economics, policymaking, higher education, and the lives of his colleagues, students, and friends.

Gramlich, the former Federal Reserve governor, died Sept. 5 at the age of 68. He had been appointed interim provost from 2005 until May 2006, and as an adviser to President Mary Sue Coleman and the new provost, Teresa Sullivan, during her transition.

A professor of economics and public policy, Gramlich had been director of the Institute of Public Policy Studies, which later became the School of Public Policy. He served as its director in 1979-83 and 1991-95. He then served as the first dean of the School of Public Policy, which has since been renamed after the late U.S. President Gerald R. Ford.

He also served as chair of the Economics department in 1983-86 and 1989-90.

PLACE: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Annenberg Auditorium, 1120 Weill Hall, 735 S. State St. U-M Central Campus map >

SPONSOR: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Department of Economics

CONTACT: Laura Lee, (734) 764-8593.

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