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The A.W. Clausen Center for World Business has brought in such prominent speakers as Bruce DuMont, Chicago radio/television host and founder of the Museum of Broadcast Communications; authors David and Julie Eisenhower; scientist Sergei Khrushchev; CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider; and actor Daniel J. Travanti. Students have also had the opportunity to meet with retired executives from Mobil Oil and Snap-on Inc., and members of the Wisconsin legislature.

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Brady Corporation Supports SIFE

In September 2009, the Brady Corporation Foundation awarded the Clausen Center a grant of $150,000 to support the Carthage chapter of SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise). This global organization emphasizes community service along with business education. Faculty adviser David Schlichting of the Department of Business Administration has been highly effective in working with our students to develop a dynamic, growing chapter.

Recent Events

Lincoln Bicentennial Leader Visits Carthage

Eileen Mackevich, Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, was the Johnson Distinguished Visitor at Carthage at the end of April 2009. A wide range of community as well as College events took place, including coverage through Scripps Howard News Service and 'The China Post' as well as Milwaukee and local media. Ms. Mackevich is founder and long-term director of the Chicago Humanities Festival and was a public affairs commentator on WBEZ Public Radio in Chicago.

Governor Doyle & Cabinet Visit Carthage

In June 2008 Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and his Cabinet visited Carthage. A breakfast meeting cosponsored with the Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) provided a superb opportunity for comprehensive review of state policies and challenges regarding the economy, education, transportation and other matters.

Great Lakes Forum — Professors Gartner, Hegrenes, Mast and Schlack

The Great Lakes face distinctive invasive species challenges. On Dec. 2, 2008, Prof. Robert Schlack of Economics analyzed the new Great Lakes Compact. Earlier, Prof. Jerry Mast of Political Science addressed policy aspects, while Profs. Tracy Gartner and Scott Hegrenes of Biology and Environmental Science focused on scientific dimensions. Research as well as publication work continue in the summer and fall of 2009. This major initiative is supported by Root-Pike WIN (Watershed Initiative Network) and the Wisconsin Sea Grant Program.