Upcoming Events

May 22, 3 p.m. | Cowles Auditorium

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan Washington DC think tank, recently released a report on how the American private sector engages internationally. Our Shared Opportunity: A Vision for Global Prosperity highlights how the private sector’s engagement abroad can increase opportunities for American jobs and businesses, while continuing to reduce poverty and hunger in poor countries. This report is the product of the CSIS Executive Council on Development, a bipartisan group of leaders from government, business, NGOs, and philanthropy convened to focus and strengthen U.S. development policy. Find more information here: http://oursharedopportunity.eventbrite.com/

May 31, 12 p.m. | Cowles Auditorium

Minnesota has long been a national leader in delivering high quality care while restraining costs. Before the enactment of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), Minnesota was experiencing a new era of collaboration among doctors, hospitals, insurers, and employers. The ACA creates new opportunities to leverage Minnesota’s success by encouraging multi-payer collaborations and by expanding such collaborative efforts as Minnesota Community Measurement. Michael Guyette, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, will give the introduction, followed by a panel including Bob Berenson, M.D. of the Urban Institute; Ken Paulus, president and CEO of Allina; and Lucinda Jesson, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The conversation will be moderated by Professor Larry Jacobs. Find more information here: http://cspg.eventbrite.com/.

June 5, 5 p.m. | Cowles Auditorium

Lanny Davis will discuss his new book, Crisis Tales: Five Rules for Coping With Crises in Business, Politics, and Life—a chronicling of his famous clients’ public challenges. Mr. Davis' book discussion will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by Professor Larry Jacobs, Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Hubert H Humphrey School of Public Affairs. This event is co-sponsored by Robert R Hopper & Associates and Winthrop & Weinstine. Find more information here: http://lannydavisbookevent.eventbrite.com/.

June 6, 8 a.m. | Cargill Building, St. Paul Campus

Food labeling is a complex and controversial issue. While there are a variety of legal requirements for food labels, the question of what else the label should and should not include is argued from a number of perspectives. Will Hueston, executive director of Global Initiative for Food System Leadership, and Laura Bloomberg, executive director of the Center for Integrative Leadership will facilitate the event. This forum is part of the Finding Common Ground Forum Series, a series of events that explore the source of complex issues and then find shared interests that offer opportunities for progress. Find more information here: http://www.leadership.umn.edu/food_labeling.html.

June 11, 12 p.m. | Cowles Auditorium

Three quarters of the states are experiencing one party rule. With Democrats controlling government in Minnesota, Republicans wield no power and exercise little influence. What are the challenges for society and the new responsibilities for journalists as significant new laws are passed by one party? Find more information here: http://newspapering-eorg.eventbrite.com/

June 25, 8:30 a.m. | McNamara Alumni Center

Join the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs to share strategies and solutions about how nonprofit organizations and government agencies can increase their abilities to engage individuals, improve systems and strengthen communities. Whether you’ve been involved in the nonprofit or government sectors for 2 years or 20 years, this conference offers a space for you! Find more information here: http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/events-training/leadership-conference/about-the-conference