Recent Events

February 26, 7:30 a.m. | Cowles Auditorium

Who should own the business? We the Owners: Employees Expanding the American Dream is a newly released documentary that explores this question. This film captures the inside stories of the founders and employee owners of New Belgium Brewing, Namaste Solar and DPR Construction as they share their experiences and challenges, each structured with distinct forms of broad-based employee ownership. The screening of the film will be directly followed by a panel discussion with the hosts. RSVP by February 21, 2013. Space is limited. Register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6x66mlpdea8f7c8&llr=zxmd4ccab

April 24, 1 p.m. | Freeman Commons (Room 205

Career Services at the Humphrey School will host University of Minnesota alumnus Thomas Nides on Tuesday, April 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Freeman Commons (Room 205). Nides is the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, serving as chief operating officer of the department. Prior to joining the Obama Administration, Nides was the chief operating officer for Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm. Join other students in talking with Deputy Secretary Nides about his experience and current career opportunities within the State Department. Space is limited, registration is required at http://studentsession4.eventbrite.com/. This is the fifth networking session in a series hosted by the Humphrey School to bridge theory and application by bringing together accomplished practitioners and Humphrey students. Visit the Career Services Calendar for more information on upcoming sessions.

April 23, 12:30 p.m. | Wilkins Room (Room 215)

Career Services at the Humphrey School will host a student networking session with Michael Hurley on Monday, April 23, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Wilkins Room (Room 215). Michael Hurley is an attorney and president of Team 3i, an international strategy company. Hurley was the adviser to the co-chairmen of the 9/11 Commission, and is a consultant to the Homeland Security Project and the Bipartisan Policy Center. He directed the counter-terrorism policy investigation for the 9/11 Commission and is the Counter-terrorism adviser to the State Department and to the Nuclear Threat Initiative. Humphrey students are invited to learn more about Hurley's career in intelligence, national security, and diplomacy. He also will talk about Afghanistan, the 9/11 Commission, and national security issues. Registration is required at https://docs.google.com/a/umn.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFBKR0x6bzJHTFBmejF0N042WGZ0dlE6MQ#gid=0. This is another networking session in a series hosted by the Humphrey School to bridge theory and application by bringing together accomplished practitioners and Humphrey students. Visit the Career Services calendar for more information on upcoming sessions.

April 18, 2:30 p.m. | Room 180

The State and Local Policy Program at the Humphrey School will host Robert Johns, director of the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration, on Wednesday, April 18, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Room 180. Formerly the head of the University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies, Johns will speak with on federal transportation policy issues and career opportunities in USDOT. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at http://johns.eventbrite.com/.

April 17, 5 p.m. | Cowles Auditorium

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the mentor program from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in the Cowles Auditorium at the Humphrey School. A short program featuring highlights of the past 25 years of mentoring at Humphrey will be followed by a reception with great food and refreshments. Join us in celebrating a program that has engaged more than 500 Humphrey School alumni mentoring 1,411 students since its inception in 1986-87. Registration is required at http://hhhmentoranniversary.eventbrite.com/.

April 11, 3:30 p.m. | Carlson School of Management Atrium

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the Carlson School of Management will host a nonprofit networking session on Wednesday, April 11, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Carlson School. The event will provide an opportunity for nonprofits to showcase their organizations while meeting undergraduate and graduate students looking to learn more about the nonprofit sector. This event is open to all Humphrey and Carlson students. This event is free, registration is required at https://docs.google.com/a/umn.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDAtLXc2U0ZwR3ZlWmpHNFpjdHNFWVE6MQ#gid=0.

April 5, 1:30 p.m. | CHIP Student Center, 1-425 Moose Tower

Careers in Aging Week Panel Discussion with Professionals & Networking Event Thursday, April 5, 2012 5:00–6:45 pm CHIP Student Center 1-425 Moos Tower, downstairs from Java City East Bank, University of Minnesota Are you... Thinking about what to do after graduation? Curious about what opportunities in aging are out there? Do you want to... Make a difference at the policy, community, or individual levels? Hear from professionals working in a variety of aging-related fields? Network with potential employers and learn about specific job opportunities? This event is for you! For more information about this event, contact coa@umn.edu.

March 6, 10 a.m. | Freeman Commons (Room 205)

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs will presents a networking session with Filippo Grandi; Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA). This special opportunity for students to learn more about careers in UN will take place on Tuesday, March 6, from 10 to 11 a.m. in Freeman Commons (Room 205 Humphrey School). For more information, please visit Hyperlink: http://studentsession3.eventbrite.com/http://studentsession3.eventbrite.com/">http://studentsession3.eventbrite.com/;. Space is limited so prompt registration is encouraged. This is the third networking session in a series designed to bridge theory and practice by bringing together distinguished practitioners and Humphrey School students. Prior to this networking session, Filippo Grandi will present a public talk titled "Back on the Agenda? The Imperative of the Middle east Refugee Question". The talk will be held on Monday, March 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Cowles Auditorium. Filippo Grandi's visit is part of the Humphrey School's Practitioner in Residence program.

February 29, 10 a.m. | Freeman Commons (Room 205)

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs will presents a networking session with Aryeh Neier; president of the Open Society Foundations, founder and former executive director of Human Rights Watch, and former national director of the American Civil Liberties Union. This special opportunity for students to learn more about the human rights field will take place on Wednesday, February 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. in Freeman Commons (Room 205 Humphrey School). For more information, please visit Hyperlink: http://neier.eventbrite.com">http://neier.eventbrite.com">http://neier.eventbrite.com . Space is limited so prompt registration is encouraged. This is the second networking session in a series designed to bridge theory and practice by bringing together distinguished practitioners and Humphrey School students. Prior to this networking session, Aryeh Neier will present a lecture on his book, The International Human Rights Movement: A History. The lecture will be held on Tuesday, February 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Maroon & Gold Room at the McNamara Alumni Center (200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis).

February 24, 11 a.m. | Humphrey School Atrium

Career Services will host the PASA Career Engagement Fair on Friday, February 24 from 11 – 2 p.m. in the Humphrey School Atrium and Forum. Humphrey students can meet representatives from government agencies, nonprofits and private companies. Dress professionally, bring your resume, and make valuable career connections!

February 21, 5 p.m. | Room 180

Join other students and alumni mentors for this exciting networking session where you'll learn or brush up on how to approach people, introduce yourself, and work a crowd to make positive and worthwhile connections. Get ready to gain some critical networking skills! Be sure to bring a stack of business cards! Date: Tuesday, February 21 Time: 5:00-6:30pm Location: 180 Humphrey School http://hhh-2012-networkingevent.eventbrite.com/>Register here by Thursday, February 16 Refreshments will be served. Students: Need some help with what to say about yourself when you meet professionals you want to impress? COME TO AN OPTIONAL "PRACTICE YOUR PITCH" WORKSHOP AT 4:30 in HHH Room 215 (Wilkins Room) to learn how to make a positive first impression, craft your pitch, and practice with other students before the Speed Networking event. ** Please note: This event is for Humphrey School students and mentors.