Bachmeier, Lance and Inkyung Cha : have a new baby, Jonathan Cha Bachmeier, who was born November 21 at 7:38 pm. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21.25 inches long. Click on the picture to see a larger picture. (posted on November 27, 2006)

Glass, Amy: Professor Amy Glass, interim head, sent a letter to alumni that includes a brief description of recent events in the department. Professor Glass also asks for help from all alumni in fund raising for new scholarship. Please click on LETTER to read the letter.

Gritsch, Martin: sent the following news - "After receiving tenure at William Paterson University at the beginning of this academic year, I recently was granted a promotion to Associate Professor, which will become effective this September. At the beginning of this year, our College’s Associate Dean resigned. I have taken over many of his responsibilities in my current role as Assistant to the Dean. Due to the required time commitment, I was not teaching this Spring, but fortunately still found time to work on a paper that was accepted by the Eastern Economic Journal." (posted on June 1, 2006)

Lukens, Jay: has passed away at home on October 1, 2006. You may see the orbituaries at Houston Chronicle, or at Washington Post. You may also leave your condolences in the guest book at either site. (posted on October 11, 2006)

Manzoor, Sonia: has accepted a new position in the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business of Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia, starting this fall.