EVENTS
Current Events
Humphrey School day at the Capitol
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Attend committee hearings, hear what it is like to be an elected official or a staffer, what public affairs classes were most helpful, and other tips for success in legislative work.
12:45 p.m. Meet in Rotunda
1 to 1:45 p.m. Capitol tour
2 to 3:30 p.m. Alumni panel I
3:30 to 5 p.m. Alumni panel II
Held in State Office Building 500 North committee room
VENUE CHANGE
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Happy Hour at Sweetwater Bar & Grill at the Kelly Inn
161 Saint Anthony Avenue,
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55103-2362
Phone: 651-227-8711
We’ll provide the appetizers. You provide the conversation.
Sign up here by February 9.
State and Local Public Policy Regional Brownbag with Greg Schrock (MURP ’00)
Taking Care of Business?Equity and Job Quality in Chicago's Sectoral Workforce Centers
Thursday, February 11, 2010
12:45 to 2 p.m.
Humphrey Center room 184
Speed networking
Join us for the third annual speed networking event. After a short training session, alumni help students master the art of working a room and a job fair.
Monday, February 22
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Humphrey Forum
RSVP here by February 17.
Public Affairs Student Association (PASA) Career Engagement Fair
Wednesday, February 24
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Humphrey Center Atrium
If your organization hires public affairs graduates, join us for the PASA Career Engagement Fair.
- No cost for organization participation
- Introduce your organization to graduate students and alumni in public policy; planning; science, environmental and technology policy; and public affairs
- You can inform students about jobs, internships, projects or volunteer opportunities or just tell them about future possibilities
- Free space for participating organizations to conduct interviews or offer group information sessions on existing or future opportunities
Register your organization here.
SAVE THE DATE—UPCOMING EVENTS
Washington, D.C. annual alumni/student event
Special guest Professor Emeritus Jim Jernberg (MA ’57) will be there to greet D.C. alumni and share one of his famous stories. Get this on your calendar now!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
City Club of Washington at Franklin Square
1300 I Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(Google map)
202-408-1300
Cost:
$15 Univ. of MN Alumni Association (UMAA) members & students
$20 non-UMAA members (join UMAA: www.minnesotaalumni.org)
Meet old and new Institute friends, network, and enjoy a little of the green!
Register here by March 12.
State and Local Public Policy regional brown bag with Nathan Franzen (MURP ’01)
Solar Energy Development
Thursday, April 8, 2010
12:45 to 2 p.m.
Humphrey Center room 184
University of Minnesota Alumni Association Annual Celebration
Keynote speaker, Katie Couric, of CBS News
Saturday, April 24
Ticket and other information available soon here.
Recent Events
MPA midwinter gathering
Dinner, refreshments and lively conversation at Humphrey Center!
This catered and casual event is one of the most anticipated events specifically organized for and by MPA students and alumi. It is a chance to enjoy some time with fellow students, make new connections and engage with graduates who are now working and well-connected in our community. It's a fabulous networking opportunity for MPA students.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Social hour: 5 to 6 p.m.
Dinner: 6 to 8 p.m.
There will be a program feedback session from 4 to 5 p.m. Join us to share your thoughts on how we can improve the MPA program
Minneapolis alumni networking
Join other Humphrey School alumni who live and/or work in Minneapolis at the Institute to discuss policy issues affecting the city and to talk with fellow grads.
Thursday, December 10
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Humphrey School atrium
Remarks by Minnesota State Senator Patricia Torres Ray (MPA '02) at 6:00 p.m.
This event is sponsored by the Humphrey School alumni board alumni relations committee.
Brown bag for STEP students and alumni
University of Minnesota alumnus, Paul White (
M.S., conservation biology and technology, energy and environmental planning), is founder and president of Project Resources Corporation. He will talk about wind energy work in the midwest.
Thursday,
November 5
12:45 to 2 p.m.
Freeman Commons, HHH205
Cookies and beverages provided
Washington, D.C. alumni event October 14
The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs and honorary co-host Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA and '88 alumnus) invite your to a fall alumni gathering on the Hill.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Cannon House Office Building, Room 121
Washington, D.C.
Remarks from Dean J. Brian Atwood at 4:30 p.m.
Rep. Rick Larsen will also speak.
Food and beverages provided.
Several Institute faculty plan to attend this gathering, as the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) holds its annual conference in the D.C. area October 15 to 17. Please join us!
This is a free event, but advance registration is required.
Mentor Networking/Orientation
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Humphrey Forum (the Museum)
Alumni ice cream social
Meet and greet the incoming class of Institute students and enjoy a tasty summer treat.
Tuesday, September 1
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Institute atrium
Washington, D.C. Alumni-Student Interns-Prospective Student Happy Hour
Thursday, July 30
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 at the door -includes 1 drink and appetizers
at
Iron Gate Restaurant
1734 N Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-737-1370
(On N Street between 17th and 18th Street)
On the Dupont Circle Station Red Line
Chicago alumni happy hour
Join Michelle Potter-Bacon for happy hour.
Tuesday, May 19
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Park Grill at Millenium Park
www.parkgrillchicago.com
CDC visit May 2009 – Alumni invited to coffee with Dr. Haddix
Alumni interested in health policy are cordially invited to join us at the Humphrey School on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 for coffee and conversation with Dr. Anne Haddix, Chief Policy Officer in the Office of Strategy and Innovation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.We will meet in the Freeman Commons (Room 205) from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. to hear Dr. Haddix’s perspective on health policy and to share your insights and perspectives.
You are also invited to attend Dr. Haddix’s public presentation at noon on May 6 in Cowles Auditorium:“Rethinking Public Health in a Reformed Health System”.Dr. Haddix will talk about the changing role of public health in the face of dramatic changes in US health policies and structures.
Please join us for these opportunities to consider one of the great policy questions in the United States today with one of the leading policy experts in the field.
Planners' Dinner
Please join us for a dinner in association with the American Planning Association annual conference in Minneapolis for Humphrey School alumni, faculty & students.
Professor Edward G. Goetz will make opening remarks.
Location: The Bistro (lower level of the Humphrey School)
301-19th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Cost: $10
Includes dinner and drinks
Speed Networking
Students and alumni gather to practice networking skills including working a crowd, success at a career fair, and resume review.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Humphrey Forum and atrium
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
A Capitol Event
Student field trip & Alumni happy hour at the Association of Minnesota Counties
Monday, March 2, 2009
1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
1:00 pm Meet in Rotunda
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Attend committee hearings
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Alumni panel I
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Alumni panel II
4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Capitol tour
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Alumni/Student reception at Association of Minnesota Counties
Co-hosted by Jim Mulder, executive director and alumnus (MA ’82)
125 Charles Avenue
St. Paul, MN
651-224-3344
www.mncounties.org
This event is free of charge, but registration is a must.
Washington, D.C., alumni event
Join Humphrey School alumni, students, and staff members for an evening you won't want to miss! Meet Associate Dean Greg Lindsey and Assistant Dean Margaret Chutich.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
6 to 8 p.m.
City Club of Washington at Franklin Square
1300 I Street NW, Washington, DC
Cost to attend is $15.00 per person.
Past Events
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