On Thursday, October 2, Cain A. Hayes, BN '92 and Laurie Mardis, BN '93 joined fellow alum Bruce Foster, BN '78 and Professor Tom Root in a lively discussion with current graduate students about the current state of our economy. After Mr. Foster delivered a brief presentation in follow-up to his on-campus lecture last February, Mr. Hayes and Ms. Mardis were invited to offer their thoughts and comments from their perspectives.