Micklethwait to serve as first speaker for Hendrickson Institute Forum

Saint Mary’s University is hosting a forum on globalization and economics and honoring the first recipients of the Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership during its first Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership Forum.

The event — featuring John Micklethwait, editor-in-chief of “The Economist” — is planned for Wednesday, April 30, at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis.

Representatives of business, government and nonprofit organizations as well as Saint Mary's alumni, faculty and staff are invited. Events will run from 3 to 5 p.m., followed by a reception.

Micklethwait is one of the world’s foremost authorities on globalization, and is also an expert on American business and culture and politics. He was the head of the magazine’s U.S. section from 1999 to 2006. He has written four books on business and one book on American politics. He is a frequent broadcaster and has appeared on CNN, ABC News, BBC, Start the Week, and NPR.

Micklethwait will speak on globalization, the economy of the future, social responsibility and ethics issues – issues that mirror the global outlook, mission and curriculum of Saint Mary’s.

Additionally, the Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership will be awarded to Warren and Mary Lynn Staley. The Staleys employed ethical approaches that were innovative and creative through Cargill, Inc., the Greater Twin Cities United Way, Habitat for Humanity and Opportunity International. They’ve also served as role models for young and emerging ethical leaders and place a high value on education.

Tickets are $25; $10 for SMU students. A few complimentary faculty and staff tickets are available. E-mail Barb Hall at bhall@smumn.edu. For more information, visit www.smumn.edu/hendricksonforum.