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Huntsman: The last great American industrialist
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The Wharton Journal interviewed Jon Huntsman in New York about his new book Winners Never Cheat. What follows are our notes from the meeting. In a departure from standard interviewing format, The Wharton Journal began by asking Mr. Huntsman about his cufflinks.
Sam Zell's 'real world' of real estate
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Seats in JMHH G06 were a prized commodity last Monday as Sam Zell, the 'grandfather of REITs" shared highlights from his legendary Real Estate career. Moderated by close friend and Wharton professor Peter Linneman, the conversation with Zell was sprinkled with wit and examples of his desire to find innovative new opportunities.
Inman and Kunreuther on Katrina's Impact
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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina's destruction, analysts and news reporters alike are looking to the past to understand why New Orleans was so ill prepared for a disaster of this scale, while political pundits debate where the fault for this lack of preparation lies.
WGA Presidency: Back to business
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Welcome (back) to Wharton. While some of us are still getting acclimated to a new life at Wharton, others are simply enjoying being back at campus. Regardless whether we are first or second year students, one thing is for sure for everyone: the speed of life at Wharton approaches the speed of light! The WGA strives to coordinate this sometimes dizzying buzz of activity, touching every aspect of student life at Wharton.
2006 recruiting outlook strong
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Back to school and time to think about leaving again already. The early indicators are good, so far approximately 15-20% increase in companies recruiting on campus, according to Christopher Morris, Director of MBA Career. He notes that the market is "balanced," with neither students nor recruiters having the upper hand this year.