Perspectives Articles
The 7th Level of GSB Hell
Even Dante Alighieri would protest
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This is my first and hopefully not last submission to Chicago Business. I wish I could say this column had some sort of larger purpose, but the truth is that I have a lot of observations and I just want you to read about them. Going forward, you can tell me about your observations, and I will attempt to either address them or publicize them in future submissions.
Poem on Springer
Two GSB students haunted by TV filth
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Once upon a Tuesday sunny, while I stood and tried not to look funny In a line with many a strange folk, not knowing what was in store While I waited, nearly fainted, suddenly I began to feel tainted As if someone had painted, painted me like a bright red door "I must be high," I muttered, "painting me a bright red door - I am crazy, nothing more."
Mike Against the Machine
All I need to know about the GSB I learned from the Rock
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While you were pissing away your Monday nights with "Seinfeld" reruns, I was learning about life from the Rock. No, not the custom tailor responsible for outfitting generations of business school students. You have to see Guru Gupta to get plugged in with that guy.
The Social Security Ponzi Scheme Paradox
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Faced with the inevitable financial failure of social security, one would expect Presidential candidate John Kerry and President George Bush to address this topic with more emphasis than they have done to date. Most economists, including Alan Greenspan, argue for major reform for the program before it becomes unsustainable.
The top 10 things the Chibus staff would have said during the comments section if Jerry had given us the microphone...
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10) "Pastor Sharm, if you do my wedding, could you leave the baseball cap off for 20 minutes or so after you shower? That is if you did shower today."
Wine Simplified
Tasting Basics
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As the Wine Club-among our favorite organizations on campus-begins the fall round of tastings, now is as good a time as ever to expand (or refresh) your wine knowledge.
GSB Acronyms OOC*
$##$%
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I don't think I've ever seen as many acronyms thrown around as I have here at the GSB. Between LEAD (itself an acronym), student organizations, and other miscellany, I'm at the point where I'm silently hoping that I never see another capital letter again.
Musings From An I-N-T-J On The Undergrad Experience
From a former U of C undergrad
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If there's one thing about the GSB that has me flabbergasted, it's the ubiquity of good natured people and downright fun. Given that this is the University of Chicago and I attended four years of undergrad here, I simply wasn't expecting it. I wrongly assumed it would be like the College, but with firmer handshakes and more expensive shoes.
The Economic Consequences of Bush Versus Kerry
Guess which one our libertarian free market economist picks?
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After hearing both sides of this lively debate between Professor Goolsbee (Kerry supporter) and Professor Kroszner (Bush supporter) it seems quite clear that neither of these candidates listens to his economic advisors. However, President Bush seems to be the best of the worst from an economic perspective.
The Electoral College - Does It Still Make Sense?
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Should we not elect our President by a simple majority vote?
Thunder from Downunder
It's just not beer
We do not drink Fosters in Australia. Actually, you can't buy it in Australia.
LEAD Redux
A Facilitator's LEAD Experience
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More than any other business school, the Chicago GSB values freedom. Do you want to focus on your marketing or finance skills? Do you want theory or do you want cases? Do you want to take classes in Chicago or Singapore? While you are free to pick and choose from the GSB's extensive menu of courses, you do have to take one required course - GSBC 31001: Leadership Effectiveness & Development (LEAD).