Farewell Celebrations for Two STEP Faculty Members
Join students, staff, and faculty members for two events to wish STEP faculty members Jeff Bielicki and Jennifer Kuzma well in their upcoming pursuits. A farewell to Jeff Bielicki occurs today, Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. in Freeman Commons. A farewell to Jennifer Kuzma will be on Tuesday, May 14, at 4 p.m. (the location of this event is yet to be determined). Both events will be immediately followed by appetizers and toasts to Jeff and Jennifer at 5 p.m. at the Republic.

New Videos to Enhance Humphrey Website
In the next few weeks, the web team will roll out a new home page for the Humphrey School featuring bolder colors, more explicit calls to action, and search engine-optimized features. In addition, we will debut almost a dozen new videos with faculty members and students talking about their reasons for choosing and experiences at the Humphrey School. Preview the videos here.

Mid-career Minnesota Leaders Encouraged to Apply for the Policy Fellows Program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013–2014 Policy Fellows program at the Humphrey School. Now in its 23rd year, the program brings together mid-career Minnesota leaders from government, nonprofit, and business sectors for a nine-month professional development experience. Fellows join a 35-person cohort to focus on enhancing leadership skills, understanding their role in public policy, and developing a diverse personal and professional network. Applications are due May 31, 2013, for the program beginning in September. Scholarships specifically for nonprofit sector participants are made possible by generous gifts from the George Family Foundation and the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota. Find more information here.