| NEWS & VIEWS - WINTER 2008
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Alumna profile: Kristi Lahti-Johnson (MA ’92)
Interviewed by Misty Heggeness (MPP ’00) |
Kristi Lahti-Johnson (MA ’92) couldn’t anticipate the affect the Alumni Tuition Grant Program (ATGP) would have on her future. But looking back, she realizes that being fully funded by ATGP for her second year at the Humphrey School gave her opportunities in the community that led to a lifelong career.
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Alumni Board update
Scott McMahon (MPP ’03), president, Humphrey School Alumni Board |
The Humphrey School Alumni Board is here to serve as a resource for the Institute’s alumni through providing opportunities to stay engaged with the Humphrey community as well as supporting career development. When the alumni board was reestablished in 2003, we identified as our vision: “The alumni board will help the Humphrey School foster and sustain strong relationships with its alumni and students in order to broaden career and networking opportunities, support students in completing their degrees, and promote excellence in public affairs.” Continue reading.
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A happy holiday |
Anna Bonelli (MURP ’01), Denise McCabe (MPP ’01), Nancy Lueke (MPP ’01), and Heather Krause (MPP ’01) enjoyed Thanksgiving in Washington, D.C.
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New home for alumni services |
The Institute has increased its support of alumni relations. The role of alumni officer, held by Michelle Potter-Bacon, has been transferred to the Office of Career Services, now the Office of Career Services and Alumni Relations. All alumni activities other than development efforts will be staffed through this office, directed by Lynne Schuman.
Michelle Potter-Bacon is out on family leave through mid-February (her new son, Birk, was born in October). In her absence, please contact Lynne Schuman (lschuman@umn.edu) or Jane Vega (jvega@umn.edu) for all alumni-related questions.
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Alumni Service Award celebrates James Jernberg (MA ’57) |
Each year, the University of Minnesota recognizes outstanding alumni volunteers that make significant contributions to the University or its constituents. Earlier this fall, the University of Minnesota and the Humphrey School honored alumus James Jernberg. James has been an active member of the Humphrey School community for more than 50 years as a student, professor, mentor, and benefactor. He recently was named a member of the Institute’s alumni board and advisory council. Read more online.
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Alumni Tuition Grant Program update |
From Gwen Freed (MPA ’05) and Jim Jernberg (MA ’57), co-chairs, alumni board student finance committee
We ask you to join us in an ambitious campaign to increase support for the Alumni Tuition Grant Program (ATGP) begun this fall. Fundraising for the 2009–2010 ATGP scholarships runs from April 1, 2008, to March 31, 2009, with awards made in spring 2009. As of December 1, we have raised $18,584, well below the total from last year at this time, $23,465. Continue reading. |
Save these dates |
Mondale documentary on TPT December 17 and 26
FRITZ is a documentary about the life and legacy of former Vice President Walter “Fritz” Mondale and his efforts to encourage a new generation to consider a life of public service. Narrated by Eleanor Mondale and directed by award-winning filmmaker Melody Gilbert, the documentary will air on TPT Channel 2 on December 17 and 26. The Institute will host a special screening for alumni featuring a conversation with Vice President Walter Mondale on March 4, 2009.
Legislative Briefing January 28, 2009
Meet U supporters, hear President Bruinink’s agenda for the legislative year, and learn new ways to support the U of M at the Capitol during the 2009 Legislative Briefing.
January 28, 2009
McNamara Alumni Center
5:30–8 p.m.
For more details and to sign up to attend, click here.
Support the U Day February 25, 2009
Support the U day is February 25, 2009. At Support the U day, students, faculty, and staff from all U campuses come to the Capitol to share their school spirit and personally show their legislators how the U delivers great academic, cultural, and economic value to our state. Watch the Legislative Network website for more details.
Special screening of FRITZ March 4, 2009
Join local alumni for a special screening of the documentary FRITZ on March 4, 2009. Mr. Mondale will join us for this exclusive event.
March 4, 2009
Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey Center
5 p.m. Reception
6 p.m. Screening
7 p.m. Q&A with Mr. Mondale
This special event for Humphrey School alumni is free but reservations are required. Please RSVP with your name, degree program, and entering year to hhhrsvp@umn.edu.
Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Awards May 5, 2009
The 2009 Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Awards dinner will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at the McNamara Alumni Center. The annual Humphrey Public Leadership Awards honor individuals, organizations, or projects that have contributed to the common good through public leadership and service. Recipients of the 2009 Public Leadership Awards are: Mike McCurry, White House press secretary during the Clinton Administration; Lou Bellamy, founder and artistic director of Penumbra Theatre Company; Mary Lee Dayton, kindergarten teacher, women’s rights activist, and volunteer; and Jim Campbell, former chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo Bank. Watch the Humphrey School website more information.
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MURP program receives seven-year accreditation |
In October, the Planning Accreditation Board gave the Humphrey School’s master in urban and regional planning program a seven-year accreditation, the maximum accreditation the board grants to any planning program.
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Humphrey School fall assembly |
The Humphrey School hosted its annual fall assembly on December 1. Dean J. Brian Atwood highlighted accomplishments and events of the past year. Associate Dean Greg Lindsey discussed the Institute’s academic mission and reviewed its progress towards educating a diverse student body of innovative leaders. Presentations from the assembly are available on the web.
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Help wanted: instructors needed for leadership and management concentration |
The leadership and management concentration seeks instructors for the 2009 spring and fall semesters. Openings are available for courses in information technology, leadership, or financial budgeting and analysis for public and nonprofit organizations. To learn more about this opportunity and how to apply, contact Jay Kiedrowski at (612) 626-5026 or kiedr003@umn.edu.
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Spring break in D.C.
From Lynne Schuman, director of career services |
Humphrey students will be invading Washington, D.C. again this March, and we need alumni help for a successful invasion. We’re bringing 30 students for our third annual trip to explore some of the many career options in the nation’s capital. We call this our “D.C. Career Field Trip 2009.”
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Mentor program nearly doubles in size |
The Humphrey alumni mentor program, now in its 22nd year, has increased from 60 student-mentor pairs to a new high of 100. In part this is a response to the program redesign, initiated by the alumni board last year. The mentor program now begins early in fall semester and runs throughout the school year (rather than being a spring semester program). Alumni leadership felt that this extension would give students and mentors more time to work together and better accommodate the legislative session, with which many mentors are involved. To cover this increase, we had to recruit 50 additional mentors. A heartfelt thank you goes to all the alumni and friends of the Institute who said “yes” when asked to mentor a Humphrey student. We couldn’t do this without our wonderful volunteers!
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Job and internship postings needed
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If you know of a job or internship opening that would be of interest to Humphrey students or graduates, please send it to Jane Vega at jvega@umn.edu. We post many opportunities passed on by alumni every week. These are absolutely vital to our success, and we thank you. Remember, also, that career services are open to our alumni as well as current students. Check out our website at www.hhh.umn.edu/career.
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Apply to be a White House Fellow |
The White House Fellows program provides gifted and highly motivated young Americans with some first-hand experience in the process of governing the nation and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of society. The application deadline is February 1, 2009.
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Legislative session nears |
State officials announced on December 4 that Minnesota faces a revenue shortfall for the 2010–11 biennium of $4.8 billion—a drop of nearly 14 percent—plus a deficit of $426 million for the remainder of this fiscal year. The University of Minnesota receives approximately 25 percent of its operating revenue from the state. This deficit is a serious issue for the U and could have a major impact on academics, research, and workforce quality for students, faculty, and staff.
To keep informed about issues that affect the U of M during the upcoming legislative session, sign up to join the University of Minnesota Legislative Network.
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Alumni notes |
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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Social networking for Humphrey School alumni
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The Humphrey School alumni and student group on LinkedIn.com allows alumni, current students, and friends of the college 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 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
Students
D.C. Diaspora
Related groups
Professional Public Service: The MPA & MPP Degrees
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Humphrey School events calendar |
Keep informed about public events at the Institute. View upcoming events or sign up for the events listserv.
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Update your contact information |
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 of News & Views |
Read past issues of News & Views on the alumni web site.
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Volunteer opportunities |
Interested in getting involved at the Humphrey School? Tell us how you would like to be engaged.
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Submit news for next issue |
Do you have news to share with your classmates? Please submit entries for the next issue of the alumni newsletter by February 28, 2009.
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