NEWS & VIEWS - SPRING 2009
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Barbara Lukermann passes away |
For more than 25 years, Barbara was a senior fellow and faculty member in the Humphrey School's planning program. She had a remarkable influence on the planning profession. Her research focused on land development, metropolitan planning and the links among land-use, housing, and transportation policy. Barbara was much loved for her kindness and devotion to her community, the planning profession, and her students and colleagues.
She passed away on March 22 after a short but intense bout with cancer. The Lukermann family is planning a memorial service in the coming weeks. Details will be sent to alumni via a special e-mail announcement. Memorials to the Barbara L. Lukermann Service Award Fund are preferred. It is awarded annually to students in the planning degree program for exceptional contributions to the planning community, both within the University and/or within the Twin Cities and Minnesota.
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The Institute honors Barbara Lukermann and Arvonne Fraser |
Alumni and friends are invited to attend.
Lukermann Conference Room dedication and reception
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
4 p.m. Humphrey Center Atrium
Fraser Conference Room dedication and reception
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
4 p.m. Humphrey Center Atrium
RSVP to hhhrsvp@umn.edu
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A special invitation
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A special invitation for alumni to attend the Seventh Annual Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Awards dinner on Tuesay, May 5, 2009, at the McNamara Alumni Center.
The annual Humphrey Public Leadership Awards honor individuals, organizations, or projects that contribute 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.
This year's event features a special first-time award for a graduate of the Humphrey School.
Proceeds benefit a student scholarship initiative. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here for more information. The 2009 Public Leadership Awards are presented by Best Buy.
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ATGP Update
From Gwen Freed (MPA ’05) and Jim Jernberg (MA ’57), co-chairs, alumni board student finance committee |
As we near the end of the 2008–2009 ATGP campaign, we would like to acknowledge the generosity and support of all of you who already have contributed this year. Despite economic hardships we all face this year, giving to the ATGP could reach its second highest level since the program began. We are both humbled and inspired by your commitment to Humphrey students.
This support is more important than ever to Humphrey students. The University of Minnesota is preparing for deep budget cuts and planning to increase tuition at least 4.5 percent for the 2009–2010 academic year. When the ATGP began, tuition costs were less than $4,000 per year. Today, the annual estimated total for tuition and fees is more than $14,000 for Minnesota residents and more than $21,000 for non-resident students. Clearly, financial assistance such as the ATGP provides is needed.
There’s still time to give to the ATGP before the campaign wraps up for 2009. This is an opportunity to help students meet increasing costs and complete their graduate degrees.
We set an ambitious goal to increase giving to the ATGP this year, and together we are making a difference. If you have not yet made your contribution, please make your gift or pledge today.
Many employers will match donations, which can double or triple the impact of a gift. Check the directory to find out if your employer is a sponsor of the matching gift program.
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From the Alumni Board
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Misty Heggeness (MPP '00) has been elected to succeed Scott McMahon (MPP '03) as president of the alumni board. Her term begins July 1, 2009. Congratulations Misty! Profiles on all alumni board members are available here.
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Let us be of (career) service |
In these challenging economic times, remember that alumni may access the Humphrey School Career Services blog to peruse public affairs-related job postings.
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Once you have signed in, you can subscribe for updates via e-mail or RSS feed. For questions about the blog, contact Jane Vega at 612-624-1440 or jvega@umn.edu.
Would you like to network with fellow alumni? Join the Career Services Facebook group.
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Mentor corner |
The mentor program sponsored the Second Annual Speed Networking event February 28. Students and alumni gathered in the Humphrey Forum to receive 'how to work a room' tips from Institute alumna (and the Institute's new finance director) Carol Becker (MA '87).
Alumni and students enjoy this risk-free practice session that offers advice on honing the elevator speech, extracting yourself from a conversation, and other practical tips for successful networking.
Students and alumni attended the first Capitol Affair career exploration day and reception on March 2. Alumni panelists shared thoughts and experience for careers related to the Minnesota State Legislature, followed by a reception co-hosted by Jim Mulder (MA '82), executive director of the Association of Minnesota Counties.
Special thanks to alumni panelists:
Matt Gehring (MPP '05): legislative analyst, Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department
Ananda Liyanapathiranage (MPA '06): project manager, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Brad Lundell (MA '79): executive director, Schools for Equity in Education
Nina Manzi (MA '85): legislative analyst, Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department
Scott McMahon (MPP '03): director of government and community affairs, Minnesota Private College Council
Jennifer McNertney (MPP '01): director of advocacy for housing and community services, Aging Services of Minnesota
Catherine Ryan (MPA '03): committee administrator, Minnesota Senate
Nora Slawik (MPA '05): state representative, Minnesota House of Representatives
Paul Gardner (MA '96): state representative, Minnesota House of Representatives
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Admissions News
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The Humphrey School admissions committee has admitted another excellent group of MPP, MURP, and MS-STEP students. We will host three visit days for admitted students this spring and need alumni participation to help convince these top-notch applicants to choose the Institute.
Monday, March 31
12:30-2:00 Lunch with visiting MPP students
Monday, April 6
12:30-2:00 Lunch with visiting MPP students
Monday, April 13
12:30-2:00 Lunch with visiting MURP, MS-STEP, and MPP-STEP students
Please contact Korey Garibaldi at kgg@umn.edu or 612-624-2909 if you are able to participate in one of more of these events.
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Overview of the 2009 legislative session
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With Minnesota facing at least a $4.8 billion deficit for the next two years, the University is facing a challenging 2009 legislative session. For those of us who value learning, teaching, researching and serving at the U, the time is now to show the world what the state gains from the U’s continued vitality.
As President Bruininks cautioned, dramatic cuts to the U threaten to "erode the quality of the education our students receive and slow the creation of jobs and economic growth for the state by shutting off our human capital and innovation pipelines." The U draws one-fourth of its revenue from the state, and budget cuts will be an unavoidable part of the statewide solution. The depth of these cuts will determine the future well being of our University and our state.
What you can do to help the Institute and the U
It’s more important than ever for faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the U to bring our message to our 201 elected legislators and Governor Pawlenty.
We all can have a powerful impact by participating in the U’s Legislative Network. When you join, you receive frequent updates about the University’s legislative issues, as well as email action alerts to contact your local political leaders quickly and effectively on vital University issues. You can do as little or as much as your time and ambition allow—it all helps the U stay strong for the good of the state.
Please join the Legislative Network today and tell your elected leaders what protecting the University and the Humphrey School will mean to you, your peers, and our state.
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University of Minnesota Alumni Association
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Please join us for the
Alumni Association 105th Annual Celebration
Friday, May 1, 2009
5:30p.m. Alumni Reception and Dinner at University Recreation Center.
8:00 p.m. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony featuring the University Symphony Orchestra, Combined Choirs, and a performance by Dean Billmeyer, organ, at Northrop
Concert presented by the School of Music, Northrop, and the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.
Ticket details are available on the UMAA website.
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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? Click here to find out.
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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
MS-STEP
Career Services
Related groups
Professional Public Service: The MPA & MPP Degrees
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Humphrey School events calendar
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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
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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 of News & Views
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Read past issues of News & Views on the alumni web site.
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Volunteer opportunities
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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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Submit news for next issue
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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 May 15, 2009.
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