Thursday, May 8, 2008

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The loss of a wise man

A nice article on the late Regents Professor G. Edward Schuh.

Twenty years ago, I was awarded a fellowship that called for traveling to Bolivia, Colombia and other Latin American countries.

The first person I called for advice was G. Edward Schuh, a University of Minnesota economist who had distinguished himself with work in South American countries.

MinnPost.com
May 8, 2008

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Staying involved eases transition back to civilian life

Dennis Donovan is quoted in this article about a University student's transition back to civilian life.

Biorn attends monthly meetings for Warrior to Citizen, a grassroots initiative to create space for acceptance of veterans and encourages every level of communities to embrace veterans during reintegration, said Dennis Donovan, a research fellow at the Humphrey Institute and lead organizer of Warrior to Citizen.

Minnesota Daily
May 8, 2008

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Ex-justice urges judges not to take the money if they run

Sandra Day O'Connor's recent speech at the Humphrey Institute is profiled.

Judicial independence is the crown jewel of democracy, but easier to damage or destroy than most can imagine, retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor said at a luncheon Friday at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

Star Tribune
May 2, 2008

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Vikings' undrafted signees are talented

Advisory council member Tom Swain is featured in Sid Hartman's column. He was recently honored with the University's Outstanding Achievement Award.

One of the great things Tom Swain's family and friends established and funded six years ago, on Swain's 80th birthday, was two fellowships per year at the Humphrey Institute for mid-career professionals seeking a Master of Public Affairs degree. Twelve people have completed the program on those scholarships.

Star Tribune
May 8, 2008

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Obama pulls ahead in delegate count

Professor Larry Jacobs was the featured guest on Midday with Gary Eichten. He talked about the 2008 presidential race.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama won a decisive victory in North Carolina, while Hillary Clinton won Indiana on a thin margin. Midday explores what the results mean as the campaigns get ready for the next primary elections in Nebraska and West Virginia.

Minnesota Public Radio-Midday
May 7, 2008

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Has Obama slipped?

Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this article about the ongoing race between Senators Obama and Clinton for the democratic nomination.

"Hillary is looking for evidence to lead the superdelegates to look past the numerical advantage that Barack Obama has and will have," says Lawrence Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, at the University of Minnesota. "A win in Indiana and/or a win or close second in North Carolina will put wind in those sails."

Christian Science Monitor
May 6, 2008

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MPS officials look to Cincinnati

Senior Fellow Joe Nathan is quoted in this article about the efforts of Milwaukee Public Schools to improve their urban schools.

Joe Nathan said the successes in Cincinnati resulted not only from discipline policy changes and a move to smaller high schools, but also from strong collaboration between the district and union officials, a commitment to meaningful professional development for staff and the involvement of the local business, social services and higher education communities.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 4, 2008

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Former justice O'Connor urges changes in judicial elections

Former justice O'Connor urged changes in judicial elections at the Humphrey Institute. The event was cosponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance.

O'Connor told an audience at the Humphrey Institute that this state should not take its impartial judiciary for granted.

"Here in Minnesota, the judicial election system has not yet had the kind of problems that we see in other states," she said. "This is good news because what it means is that you have time to make some changes that are careful, well-considered and deliberate to avoid that kind of problem in the future. It's already on your border in Wisconsin."

Minnesota Public Radio
May 2, 2008

Monday, May 5, 2008

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Columnist Julia Steiny looks at Minnesota’s plan to save money and improve schools

Senior Fellow Joe Nathan is quoted in this column about Rhode Island's public schools.

Joe Nathan said, “Your problem [of too many districts] would be solved under open enrollment. Ours was a very clear experience of school districts changing practices and consolidating because the parents can leave. It put power in the parents’ hands. So, in some cases, districts consolidated, but in others they got together and cooperated so that they could offer more options that would be attractive to the families.”

Providence Journal
May 4, 2008

Saturday, May 3, 2008

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Events this week - May 5-May 12

May 8 | APSIA graduate admissions fair
5-7 p.m., Humphrey Center atrium

The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) will host a graduate admissions fair for prospective students from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in the Humphrey Center atrium. Admissions officers from 20 of APSIA’s member schools—including the Humphrey Institute—will be available to answer questions about master’s and doctoral degree programs in international affairs. All are welcome. There is no charge to attend. The APSIA graduate fair is presented in partnership with the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs’ admissions office. For more information, contact the Humphrey Institute at hhhadmit@umn.edu or (612) 624-2909.

May 9–10 | Conference on the single payer health system

The Center for the Study of Politics and Governance will co-host a conference on “The True Workings of Single Payer Health Systems: Lessons or Warnings for U.S. Reform,” May 9 and 10 at the Humphrey Institute. Visit www.politicsandgovernance.org/events/singlepayer.html for more information.

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Sandra Day O'Connor speaking in Twin Cities today

A preview on the recent luncheon that featured retired justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is in Minneapolis today and speaking at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. The topic is impartiality and the courts.

Star Tribune
May 2, 2008

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Against the Current: Developing the Civic Agency of Students

A commentary from Senior Fellow Harry Boyte on students and civic engagement.

Lessons about who teaches civic agency and how it is taught go to the heart of challenges facing higher education.

Change magazine
May/June 2008

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Study: Public opinion isn't advancing health reform

Professor Larry Jacobs talks about his new research on health care and public opinion in this story.

In an article published in the current edition of the New England Journal of Medicine, University of Minnesota political scientist Larry Jacobs reports that while Americans have broadly agreed on the need for health care reform for nearly two decades, public opinion has made little difference in the outcome of past reform efforts.

Minnesota Public Radio-All Things Considered
April 30, 2008

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In remembrance of Ed Schuh

The Humphrey Institute's former dean, friend, and mentor, Regents Professor Ed Schuh, passed away over the weekend. He was in the care of family and friends and will be deeply missed. Professor Schuh was well-respected and very accomplished in his career. He was enjoying praises from his most recent honor from the University of Minnesota, the 2008 President's Award for Outstanding Service. This prestigious award is presented each year in the spring and honors those who have gone well beyond their regular duties and have demonstrated an unusual commitment to the University community, an award truly deserved by Professor Schuh.

Friday, May 2, 2008

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Bridge comments put Pawlenty in tough political position

Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the recent statements about bridge funding made by Sen. John McCain.

"Either the Governor is right, or John McCain is right," said Larry Jacobs, director of the Humphrey Institute's Center for the Study of Politics and Governance. "They're clearly on parallel universes."

Jacobs said it looked like Pawlenty and McCain had different talking points today. And it stayed that way throughout the day, as McCain once again talked about "pork-barrel" projects.

KARE 11
May 2, 2008

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