October 5, 1998

VOLUME 51, ISSUE 5

Paul W. McCracken honored for 50 years of service to UMBS

Professor Paul W. McCracken lends his insights of the past 50 years. The distinguished professor has served as an advisor to several United States Presidents and has influenced scores of UMBS students.

by Adam Gartenberg, MBA2

agartenb@umich.edu

If you were to ask anyone who has had the honor and pleasure of working with Paul W. McCracken, the Edmund Ezra Day Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, Economics, and Public Policy, you will hear the same words come up over and over again when describing him - generous, kind-hearted, decent ­ and, most of all, modest and unassuming.

As testament to the impact Dr. McCracken has had on their lives, over 140 people crowded into the Phelps Lounge last Thursday to honor him for his 50 years of service to the University. Colleagues, friends, family, and former students came from around the country and around the world to attend the event. In fact, so many accepted the invitation that Dean B. Joseph White felt it necessary to apologize for the tight conditions, explaining that 98 percent of those invited were in attendance ­ many more than can usually be expected for such a gathering.

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News:

• Paul W. McCracken honored for 50 years of service to UMBS
• Professor Paul W. McCracken lends his insights of the past 50 years. The distinguished professor has served as an advisor to several United States Presidents and has influenced scores of UMBS students.
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