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Economic Forum to feature Mike Gousha

July 1st, 2012

The next Economic Forum will feature Mike Gousha, Distinguished Fellow in Law and Public Policy at Marquette University Law School.

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in Eckstein Hall at Marquette University Law School, 1215 W. Michigan St. His topic will be “Wisconsin: After the Recall Elections.”

Gousha joined Marquette in 2007 after a 25-year career at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. At MU, he organizes forums and conferences that address important public policy issues, and brings newsmakers and political debates to campus, acting as interviewer, moderator, and facilitator.

In addition, Gousha is a contributing anchor and reporter for WISN-TV and hosts the weekly Sunday morning program “Up Front with Mike Gousha.”

He has earned national and local awards during his journalism career, including two Emmy awards. He is a member of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame and has received the Associated Press’ Carol Brewer Award for outstanding, long-term contributions to broadcast journalism in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Press Club named him a Knight of the Golden Quill, the club’s highest honor.

This Economic Forum is open to the public, and lunch is included (dietary laws observed). The cost is $20 per person. To register, call 414-390-5700 or register online at www.milwaukeejewish.org.

Sponsored by the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, the Economic Forum features noted speakers on topics that appeal to the business and professional community. Chairs of the forum’s planning committee are Eric Butlein and Linda Gorens-Levey.