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John R. Birge

John R. Birge
Jerry W. and Carol Lee Levin Professor of Operations Management

John Birge was dean of Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science before joining the Chicago Booth faculty in 2004.

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Dean Sunil Kumar Marks His First Year at Chicago Booth
The dean reflects on the timeless value of the Chicago Approach more>

The Business Behind the National Pastime
Major League Baseball CFO Jonathan Mariner shares insights at Sports Symposium more>

Strong Analytics Stand Out in Business Proposal for SweetWater Brewery
Booth team takes second place at Deloitte National Case Competition more>

The Art Of Business Education
Professor Canice Prendergast tells the Financial Times how Booth's art collection complements students's business educations more>

"Marketplace Money" Talks to Professor Nicholas Epley On How a Single Number Influences Judgment
How "anchoring" pervades perception, from the height of Mt. Everest to price of car repairs to salary negotiations more>

Michael Holmes, '08, grew virginia Tire & Auto from a family business into a multi-million dollar success
At 27, Holmes left a job at an equity firm and transformed his father-in-law's business into a successful regional brand more>

Energy and infrastructure in emerging markets
Faced with increased demands, what are the possible solutions for India and Latin America? more>

Branding with the Red Devils
Aon increases presence in emerging markets with sponsorship of Manchester United more>

Focus on clients key to Deloitte growth despite recession
Chairman and CEO of firm Punit Renjen shares insights at fireside chat more>

Faculty "Relatively Optimistic" for Economic Growth in 2012
Professors Kroszner, Goolsbee, and Hurst discuss how the Arab Spring, Japanese tsunami, and US housing market will affect world growth more>

Witty, insightful, and candid, Michael Mussa was “A True Chicago Original”
Chicago Booth professors remember their colleague more>

This I Believe: Booth students challenged to write personal credo
Professor Linda Ginzel adds assignment to course on leadership more>

SeedCon Conference sparks start-up fire
Booth students pitch ideas to business community more>

Simplicity and success
37signals's cofounder, Jason Fried, discusses entrepreneurship with professor Linda Darragh more>

Concerns and Opportunities in the Commercial Real Estate World
Economic Roller Coaster – How Long Will the Ride Last? more>

Faith and Intention
Conference keynotes discuss how skill and heart can lead to opportunity more>

Predicting the Unpredictable—Booth Alumni Club Holds Forecast
How to Turn Around the US Economy more>

"You can't outsource entrepreneurship"
Panelists at Chicago Conversations event discuss London’s start-up scene more>

Booth community gathers in evening of festivities, recognition of Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Alumni Celebration draws 900 guests to Chicago more>

Booth Women Connect Conference draws business community to Chicago
Finance experts Diane Swonk,'89; Susan Wagner, '84, deliver keynote speeches at inaugural event more>

Thinking Creatively
Booth Women Connect workshop discusses how to boost creativity more>

Opportunities in liquidity and risk transfer services
Myron Scholes, MBA '63, PhD, '70, shares insights to omega at student event more>

Examining the financial crisis with professor Eugene Fama
Student group hosts Q&A with the "father of modern finance"more>

Financial Crisis Was 'Popcorn,' Not 'Dominos'
Edward Lazear speaks to Booth students at Becker Brown Bag Series more>

Dean Sunil Kumar on Success of Booth's Executive MBA Program
Program expands Booth's talent and reach without diluting experience, Kumar tells Financial Times more>

Rethinking the value of social networks
Professor Ron Burt shares research insights with alumni club more>

The Causes and Solutions for Solving Global Imbalances
Stephen Cecchetti shares insights at Myron Scholes Global Markets Forum more>

Professor Austan Goolsbee in BBC World Debate on Global Economy
Joins Christine Lagarde, managing director of the IMF, and calls for need to keep focus on economic growth more>

Booth Celebrates Champion Partnership with A.T. Kearney
Evening and weekend students give inaugural award to consulting firm more>

Professor Raghuram Rajan Explains Gridlock in US Politics
Project Syndicate column identifies impact of a polarized electorate more>

The ups and downs of business
IBM executive discusses company’s history of transformation at Centennial Lecture more>

Studying Made Social
FastCompany interviews Ashish Rangnekar, '11, founder of BenchPrep more>

Discussion at London campus focuses on global initiatives
David Booth, '71, and dean Sunil Kumar on visions for school more>

Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian, '89, on growth strategies
Hoplamazian offers different perspective to Booth students more>

Inefficiency that attracts innovators
Entrepreneurs, investors review opportunities in social markets at Booth-Kellogg event more>

"Las Multi-Latinas" on regional success
Latin American companies share insights at Booth forum more>

Latest Financial Trust Index Measures Support for Debt Ceiling
Professor Luigi Zingales on Americans' opinion of public debt more>

EU "Moderation" Depends on Compliance with Stricter Rules
Professor Axel Weber speaks at IGM Event more>

Alumnus to Graduates: "You Can't Do It Alone"
Professor Richard Thaler offers keys to gratifying career more>

Social New Venture Challenge unites business and goodwill
Students acoss university develop socially conscious business plans more>

Careers happen when you're making other plans
Domino's CEO Doyle recounts unexpected career choices more>

Agile Diagnosis Takes Top Honors at 15th Annual NVC Business Competition
Mobile app helps medical professionals with Diagnosis more>

Greek Debt Threatens Europe's Banks
Professors Cochrane and Kashyap coauthor Wall Street Journal article more>

Microfinance Industry Needs To Better Court Big Investors
Investors not responding to microfinance narrative more>

Adam Rodnitzky, '08, Likes Doing Favo.rs
All Things Digital features Rodnitzky's social start-up more>

Just How Responsible Does a Company Have to Be?
Booth student James Epstein-Reeves explores evolving field of corporate responsibility. more>

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