| NEWS & VIEWS - FALL 2008
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An in-depth alumna Q&A: Catherine Geisen-Kisch (MP ’97)Interviewed by Jill Mazullo (MURP ’99)
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In early September, Jill Mazullo talked with Catherine Geisen-Kisch about her experience working for the planning department in Cartagena, Colombia. Read the full interview here.
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Alumni board update
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The alumni board participated in an annual retreat in August. Under the direction of President Scott McMahon (MPP ’05) and faculty representative Gary DeCramer, the board embarked upon a five-year vision exercise, which will be completed at the board’s first meeting of the academic year on October 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Humphrey Center room 180. Quarterly meetings of the alumni board are open to the public, and alumni are encouraged to attend.
For more information about the alumni board, including profiles of the members, meeting dates, and more information about the current committees, please see http://www.hhh.umn.edu/alumni/board_of_directors/index.html.
Alumni board committees are seeking additional alumni members. For more information on how you can participate, please contact hhhalum@umn.edu.
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| Chicago event November 11 |
Meet University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks at a University of Minnesota Alumni Association gathering.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
415 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60654
312-527-3510
6 to 8 p.m.
$15 for UMAA members; $20 for non-members. Includes appetizers; cash bar.
Sign up here. Payments may be made via PayPal (the account is chicagogophers@yahoo.com) or send a check made out to UMAA Chicago to: Patrick Schott, 548 Woodbine Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302.
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Former Humphrey School Dean John Brandl dies at 70
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John Brandl, who served as associate professor and director of the School of Public Affairs and later dean of the Humphrey School from 1997 to 2002, died Monday, August 18, in Minneapolis after battling cancer. He was 70.
A celebration in his honor took place on June 30. The program may be viewed in full on the Institute website at www.hhh.umn.edu/John_Brandl_dinner.html.
Many alumni have expressed an interest in contributing to the John Brandl Scholarship fund. Details can be found here www.hhh.umn.edu/news/headlines/headlines2008/JohnBrandl.html.
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Meet the incoming class of 2008
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The 2008 incoming class includes 90% full-time students, seven international students, and 18% students of color. Gender breakdown finds 59% are women, 41% men. The class represents 54 undergraduate majors, and 15% come to the Institute directly from undergraduate programs. Twenty nine percent of this dynamic group received some form of financial aid.
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Mentor corner
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A record number of students have elected to participate in the domestic policy mentor program (DMP). Kick-off meetings start in October. The program runs throughout the academic year and will include a fall networking and orientation social for mentors, a winter trip to the Minnesota State Capital, and the second annual speed networking event in the spring.
A revamped global connections program, including the programming and resources from the Freeman Center, the Humphrey International Fellows program, the global policy student group, and the former global policy mentor program, is slated to begin later this year.
We are still in need of mentors this fall. If you would like to participate in any mentoring activities at the Institute, please visit the mentor website.
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Giving: Alumni Tuition Grant Program
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Congratulations to the 2008-09 recipients of the Alumni Tuition Grant Program (ATGP)
Eric Balcerzak (MPA ’06)
Tanya Belanger (MPP ’07)
Renee Klitzke (MPP ’07)
Xiaolu (Sherry) Ou (MPP ’07)
Lachelle Smith (MPP ’07)
Andrea Templeton (MPP/JD ’06)
Hoang Ton (MURP ’07)
Kirti Vardhan Das (MURP ’07)
Candi Walz (MPP ’05)
Annie Welch (MURP/MSW ’06)
Gayle R. Zoffer Graduate tuition Grant recipient — Daniella Fisher (MPP ’07)
Jonas G. Schwartz Scholarship Fund recipient — Julie Warner (MPA ’06)
Thanks to your generous support, donations between April 1, 2007, and March 31, 2008 increased 28%. Recipients are chosen on criteria such as academic acumen, professional promise, and financial need.
Special thanks to the ATGP selection committee: Robert Ansel (MA ’56), Chuck Johnson (MA ’83), Matt Welbes (MA ’90), and Professor Nancy Eustis.
Read more about the new scholarship recipients here.
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Giving: Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award for Public Action
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Class of '99 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award
Sarah Lynch (MPP ’01) Margaret Post (MPP ’99)
The Humphrey School entering class of 1999 is pleased to announce the seventh annual Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award for Public Action. As a class, we were deeply inspired by Paul and Sheila’s work toward creating a more just society. At our commencement in 2001, Paul Wellstone challenged us to act out of our convictions for the causes that matter most to us and to our community. Through their actions for equity and fairness, the Wellstones taught us to be engaged and spirited public actors.
In an effort to carry on the legacy of Paul and Sheila’s work, this award recognizes a graduating Humphrey School student who embodies their spirit, passion, and dedication. The award is presented each year at commencement and features a $500 prize. If you wish to contribute to this fund, please click here. Be sure to note that your gift is intended for the Wellstone Award in “special instructions for your gift.”
Check the alumni website later this year as highlight previous Wellstone Award recipients.
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Republican National Convention programming at the Institute
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TheHumphrey School hosted a remarkable seriesof 16 panels on critical policy challenges and American politicaldynamics during the Republican National Convention September 1st in September. Leading experts joined a host ofsenior policymakers including former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and several sitting Members of Congress to discuss the important issues that will face the next president.
Full video of all panelsis available at www.politicsandgovernance.org/rnc.
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24th annual conference on policy analysis
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24th annual conference on policy analysis
The annual conference on policy analysis will be held on October 15 at the University of Minnesota’s Continuing Education and Conference Center in St. Paul. The conference provides an opportunity for analysts and policy makers to explore timely topics that reflect the importance of analysis in formulating policy decisions in government.
Who should attend? Economic and policy analysts from all levels of government and education; administrators; appointed and elected officials; representatives from the business and nonprofit communities; and others interested in policy analysis.
A reception at 4 p.m. is co-sponsored by the Humphrey School.
To find out more, view the program brochure.
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| Luce Scholars Program for Professional Apprenticeships in Asia |
The University of Minnesota has been invited by the Henry Luce Foundation in New York to submit up to two nominees to the competition for the Luce Scholars Program. Through this unique program, young Americans with high leadership ability are given the opportunity to spend a year in Asia as professional apprentices under the guidance of leading Asian professionals. The distinguishing feature of the program is that it is directed towards students, junior faculty, or recent alumni in any field except Asian Studies, who have not had significant exposure to Asian culture.
The deadline for applications is November 3, 2008. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/research_abroad/luce.html.
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How to advocate for the U in 45 seconds a month
Join the Legislative Network and keep the U strong
Some of the U of M’s most effective advocates make their mark a few mouse clicks at a time. University allies sent more than 2,800 letters to their elected officials last year, thanks to the fast and easy online tools provided by the U’s Legislative Network (www.supporttheu.umn.edu). The results, which include passage of the $292 million Minnesota Biomedical Research Program and $105.2 million in U of M infrastructure support, speak for themselves.
With all signs pointing to a multi-billion dollar state deficit in 2009, the U will need this level of involvement and more from Legislative Network members. There has never been a better time to join the Legislative Network and demonstrate the value and relevance of the U to state legislators.
“Personal letters from constituents speak volumes in St. Paul,” says Donna Peterson, Government Relations vice-president. “The University community has a real opportunity to make itself heard through the Legislative Network.”
The U added video and social networking tools to the Legislative Network this summer. Members may now share stories and ideas collaboratively. Visit www.supporttheu.umn.edu for details.
Be an ambassador
Alumni, students, and friends of the U of M are invited to join the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs alumni society, a collegiate group of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association. As a member you are an ambassador supporting the outstanding teaching and breakthrough discoveries that happen at the U every single day.
"When you join the alumni association, you become an ambassador for the University. Members play a vital role in helping the University realize its mission of education, research, and engagement, and its goal to become one of the top three public research universities in the world," says U of M President Robert H. Bruininks.
As an alumni association member, you can take advantage of a variety of discounts and benefits, including Minnesota, the award-winning alumni magazine. You may join the alumni association online at our Humphrey School alumni society webpage, or by calling 1-800-862-5867. Your membership will help make the Institute and the University stronger.
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Alumni notes
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| Do you wonder what your classmates and fellow Humphrey School alumni are doing these days? Find out by visiting /alumni/alumni_news.html.
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Humphrey School events calendar
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| To view local Humphrey School events, visit www.hhh.umn.edu/news/events. Sign up for the events listserv at http://www2.hhh.umn.edu/forms/listserv_mailinglist.htm.
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Humphrey School online networks
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The Humphrey School alumni and student group on LinkedIn.com allows alumni, current students, and friends to network with each other and with each others’ networks beyond the Institute and the University of Minnesota. The Humphrey School group continues to grow with 17 million worldwide users of LinkedIn. The basic service is free of charge.
Humphrey School alumni and students group
Create a personal profile on Facebook.com (a social networking site) and connect with Humphrey School and University of Minnesota students and alumni. Note the various groups, which include message boards, Institute events calendars, and more. Free of charge.
Humphrey School groups
Alumni
D.C. Diaspora
Kudos to Kudrle
Students
Related groups
Professional Public Service: The MPA & MPP Degrees
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Update your contact info
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Have you moved or changed jobs? Have you got a new e-mail address or telephone
number? We would like to know! Update your information.
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Past issues
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Read past issues of News & Views on the alumni web site.
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Volunteer
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| Interested in getting involved at the Humphrey School? Tell us how you would like to be engaged.
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Deadline for the fall issue of News & Views
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| Do you have news to share with your classmates? Please submit entries for the next issue of the alumni newsletter by November 21, 2008.
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News & Views is published periodically by the alumni association of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. For more information, contact alumni relations at (612) 625-0750.
301-19th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Fax (612) 625-6351
Website: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/alumni
Dean: J. Brian Atwood
Associate Dean: Greg Lindsey
Assistant Dean: Margaret Chutich
The Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the University of Minnesota's public affairs graduate school, prepares individuals for public service and designs more effective public policies and institutions. The Institute offers four graduate degree programs and is home to several research and outreach centers and programs.
While hospitable to a wide range of viewpoints, the Humphrey School does not take positions on issues.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. |
