Humphrey events this week - February 11-18
“Networks and Neighborhoods in Cyberspace” on February 11
Facebook, Linkedln, and MySpace are online networks that connect millions of people everyday. But how do online networks affect learning and communication? What are the educational, cultural, political, and ethical implications of intersecting virtual and physical communities? A Minnesota Futures Grant Symposium, “Networks and Neighborhoods in Cyberspace,” will address these questions from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 11, at Walter Library (East Bank). The speakers will include Senior Fellow Steve Kelley. Find out more.
“Strategic Venturing in the Global Medical Device Industry” on February 12
The Freeman Center for International Economic Policy will host a workshop on global policy from 12:45 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, in the Stassen Room (170 HHH). Carlson School professor Sheryl Winston Smith will talk about “Strategic Venturing in the Global Medical Device Industry: Corporate Venture Capital and International Entrepreneurship.” All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Veteran political observer Ted Van Dyk will speak at the Humphrey Institute on February 12
Dean’s Advisory Council member and political observer Ted Van Dyk, author of Heroes, Hacks, and Fools: Memoirs from the Political Inside (University of Washington Press 2007), will discuss his book at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, in Cowles Auditorium. He will talk about his long career as a presidential candidate adviser and offer his take on the 2008 presidential race. The event is free, but seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling (612) 625-5002. Books will be available for purchase.
Brownbag discussion about the Ford Plant site on February 13
Merritt Clapp-Smith, a planner with the St. Paul Department of Planning and Economic Development, will talk about redevelopment plans for the Ford Plant site from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in the Wilkins Room (215 HHH). This program is sponsored by the State and Local Policy Program.
Front Runners workshop on February 13
Front Runners is a once-a-month series of networking, strategizing, skill building, and peer support workshops for women interested in running for electoral office. Participants gather from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 205 at the Humphrey Institute. Candidates, campaign managers, elected officials, and others help participants think through and act on the elements of a short or long term plan leading to elected office. This month participants will learn more about developing credibility on important policy issues. There is no charge to attend, and all are welcome. This program is sponsored by the Center on Women and Public Policy. Find out more.
11th annual Chili-Off set for February 18
The State and Local Policy Program will host the 11th annual Chili-Off at high noon on Monday, February 18, in the atrium. Show off your culinary skills and enter your best chili for consideration. The winner gets a full year of bragging rights and a swell winner’s trophy belt handcrafted by Lee Munnich (your Institute Insider editor should know as the current title holder). To enter the chili-off, contact Frank Douma at fdouma@umn.edu or sign up at the front desk by noon on February 15.
