NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - 2008
Below are recent news releases from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
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November 3:
HHH/MPR News poll: Democrats lead in elections for the State Legislature and Congress
October 31:
HHH/MPR News poll: Backlash gives Franken slight edge, Coleman lifted by centrism and faith vote
October 30:
HHH/MPR News poll:Obama surges by building broad support and eroding McCain strengths
October 27:
HHH/MPR news poll: Voters turn on Bachmann while strongly supporting Coleman
October 21:
Humphrey School alumnus named interim president of Saint John's University
October 21:
Bush: aid to poor nations especially needed now
October 13:
Patent for renewable alternative to petroleum-derived isoprene granted to Humphrey School and U of Colorado researchers
October 10:
HHH/MPR News Poll: Economic turmoil generates new agenda and emerging consensus
on government
October 9:
HHH/MPR News Poll: Minnesota state politics: Battles over constitution and state house
October 7:
HHH/MPR News Poll: Obama propelled by financial crisis and VP debate
September 11:
Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center launches pubTalk, a new blog for nonprofit practitioners
September 8:
Hugh Parmer named research fellow at the Humphrey School
August 28:
Margaret Chutich named assistant dean of the Humphrey School
August 19:
Former Humphrey School dean John Brandl dies at 70
August 18:
Local coalition working to bring more women to the bench
August 14:
“Washington Week” will bring its road show to University of Minnesota
August 13:
Humphrey School will host Associated Press photo exhibit of "The American President"
August 11:
New report challenges approach to oversight of new technologies
July 28:
University of Minnesota researchers map out America's deadliest roads
July 21:
Harry Boyte champions the power of the people in The Citizen Solution
July 21:
Sheila Riggs and Andrea Walsh join the Humphrey School Advisory Council
July 7:
New research points to a possible third party impact in 2008
June 30:
University of Minnesota will house national clearinghouse on rural road safety
June 25:
Read about Dean Atwood's congressional testimony about foreign aid reform
June 12:
Dean Atwood delivers petition to United Nations for increased global education youth programs
June 10:
University journalism students embedded at Camp Ripley through a partnership with the Warrior to Citizen campaign
June 6:
Diplomat, international affairs leader, and educator, Harlan Cleveland, dies at age 90
May 13:
Policy Fellows program seeks emerging leaders
May 8:
“Green Chemistry” conference on May 28
May 6:
International agriculture expert, Regents Professor Emeritus G. Edward Schuh, dies at 77
May 6:
Greg Lindsey named associate dean of the Humphrey School
May 6:
Humphrey School will honor longtime public servants Jane Freeman and Al Quie at annual Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Awards
April 30:
Public opinion on health care is not affecting change, according to Jacobs
April 30:
Dennis Donovan receives 2008 Outstanding Community Service Award from the U of M
April 29:
Read Hill Fellow Charles M. Denny, Jr.'s, presentation on “The Corporation in Modern American Society”
April 25:
Read Dean Atwood's Congressional testimony about war powers and the Executive Branch
April 22:
CHANCE, Jane Addams School, and Humphrey student Adam Maleitzke honored by U of M for community contributions
April 18:
Humphrey School will co-sponsor 2008 International Conference on Public Administration, paper proposals due May 1
April 14:
Select cities, counties, and schools will be recognized for innovation and efficiency at the Humphrey School
April 14:
Whose democracy is it? Two discussions about U.S. diplomacy and democracy promotion around the world April 28 and 29
April 10:
“How to Save Democracy in the 21st Century” on April 17
April 9:
Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne will talk about faith and politics on April 22
April 1:
Humphrey School ranked 6th among public university peers according to U.S. News & World Report
March 27:
Tim Penny, Joel Barker to headline U leadership conference
March 27:
Public broadcasting pioneer and co-founder of AFS Intercultural Programs will be honored at 2008 Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Awards
March 25:
Sawyer Seminar concludes with three experts on the intersection of religion and humanitarianism
March 25:
Rep. Jim Oberstar will headline 2008 Freeman Lecture on U.S. water policy
March 12:
Leadership experts will discuss how to address the complexities of public health at the Humphrey School
March 10:
National scholars will join Walter Mondale to discuss “Picking the Vice Presidential Nominees” on March 24
March 7:
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs will visit the Humphrey School on March 26
March 6:
Humphrey School of Public Affairs and Carlson School of Management launch Master of Public Policy and Master of Business Administration Dual Degree
March 4:
Melissa Stone has been named a 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award
March 4:
Local and national experts will discuss the challenges of advocacy for nonprofit organizations on March 13
February 21:
Larry Jacobs featured in Great Conversations series February 26
February 19:
Dean Atwood honored by Tufts University for global contributions to poverty relief
February 13:
Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne will talk about faith and politics on February 18
January 24:
Elizabeth Wilson selected as a 2008 McKnight Land-Grant Professor
January 23:
Former Doctors Without Borders president James Orbinski will talk about medical humanitarianism
January 23:
Veteran political observer Ted Van Dyk will speak at the Humphrey School
January 8:
Panel discussion about Minnesota’s Republican Party and conservative ideals on January 22
January 4:
Feminist blogger Jessica Valenti will talk about Why Feminism Matters
January 4:
MPA student honored with Outstanding Educator Award
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