Foreign Policy and the 2012 Campaign

The tragic killing of Chris Stevens (the U.S. Ambassador to Libya), and the anti-American protests and violence in the Arab world and beyond, have raised a towering question: What will be the foreign policy of the next president? The answer will have enormous impacts on Americans, but the issues can be confusing. (more)

Upcoming Alumni Events

Lunch with Dean Schwartz - Greater Chicago Area Humphrey School Alumni
November 12, 12 p.m. | Chicago q

Alumni Board Meeting
November 20, 3 p.m. | Wilkins Room 215

Upcoming Humphrey School Events

CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: PUBLIC SAFETY
The new graduate certificate in executive leadership kicks off its first cohort in 2013, with a special focus on mid-career public safety leaders (police, fire, emergency management, and emergency health services) looking to advance in their field. The application postmark deadline is November 15, 2012, for spring 2013 admission. (more)

HUMPHREY HAPPY HOUR - ELECTION NIGHT 2012
Start election night off at the Humphrey Happy Hour on November 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. where you can engage in election-night buzz with your public policy peers; network with students and alumni; and meet Humphrey School Dean, Eric Schwartz (if you haven't already met him). Join us for snacks, beverages, and great conversation! All students, faculty members, staff, and alumni are welcome. Please RSVP by Friday, November 2. (RSVP here)

REFER A FRIEND TO THE HUMPHREY SCHOOL
Do you know somebody who might be interested in applying to one of our degree or certificate programs? Whether you are a current student, graduate, faculty/staff, or friend of the school, you can play an important role in encouraging high-quality students to consider the Humphrey School. (more)

Johnson recognized for her work in the community

Aara Johnson (MPP '09) will be honored as one of the 2012 Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans (TOYM) ...more

Bernard continues consulting work for the International Center for Journalists

In June, Daniel Bernard (MPA '05) left Egypt after seven years of working on international development projects....more

Tuloko receives honors at Minnesota Cup

Tuloko, a local start-up co-created last February by Humphrey School student, Duane Johnson (MPP '10), was recently declared the winner....more

Longnecker joins the Bureau of Industry and Security's Operating Committee at the U.S. Department of Commerce

On July 2, 2012, Eric Longnecker (MPP '94) became the acting chairman of the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) Operating Committee at the...more