Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2008
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
Saturday, May 3, 2008
University Senate election May 5-23, Marjorie Schalles running for civil service rep
An election will be held from May 5 to May 23 for a civil service representative on the University Senate. Marjorie Schalles, the dean's executive secretary, has thrown her hat into the ring. She is one of three people running for the position. Those eligible to vote in this election should receive an e-mail this week with more information. Click here to read about all the candidates. Good luck, Marjorie!
Dennis Donovan receives 2008 Outstanding Community Service Award from the U
Dennis Donovan, research fellow in the Center for Democracy and Citizenship, has received the 2008 Outstanding Community Service Award from the University of Minnesota. Established in 1999 by President Robert H. Bruininks, the award recognizes members of the University community who have devoted their time and talent to make substantial, enduring contributions to the community and to improving public life and the well-being of society.
Ariel Dumas leaving the Humphrey Institute
Ariel Dumas is leaving the Humphrey Institute to perform in "Shakespeare on the Cape," a summer acting company based in Cape Cod, Mass. The summer show schedule will include The Tempest, School for Wives, and Triumph of Love. Ariel is excited to go live and perform on the Cape for four months, but she will miss the the Humphrey Institute. Her last day will be Friday, May 16. Learn more about the acting company at www.shakespeareonthecape.com.
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008
Staff Appreciation Day on April 24
The Public Affairs Student Association (PASA) will host Staff Appreciation Day from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, in the atrium, to say thanks to all Humphrey Institute staff and faculty members. All are welcome to attend.
Friday, Apr 18, 2008
School Change Exchange blog launches!
School Change Exchange joins Policy Catalyst, By the People, and Smart Politics as the fourth Humphrey Institute research center blog.
School Change Exchange begins its life as the primary publicity platform for the Center for School Change's (CSC) new outreach initiative aimed at educating students and parents about the educational opportunities made possible via Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO).
Leading CSC's blog efforts are program director Laura Bloomberg, center staff members Naima Bashir and Sheena Thao, and a diverse and talented group of current and former PSEO students who will publish essays and multimedia pieces relating their own experiences studying as a college student while still in high school.
All of these blogs have been created using the University of Minnesota's UThink system and can be found in one central space—the Humphrey blog digest, located at the memorable (and almost pronounceable!) URL blog.hhh.umn.edu. From the Humphrey blog digest, you can subscribe to each of the research centers' RSS news feeds (click the preceding link to learn how to use RSS feeds), read the latest stories from each of the research center blogs in one place, and access the internal Humphrey community blogs, Institute Insider from Humphrey communications and An Affair to Remember by the Public Affairs Student Association.
Additionally, you can subscribe to Humphrey Institute In the News for a daily digest of media appearances made by Institute faculty, staff, and students, maintained by the Institute's communications office.
Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008
War, pollution, boys v. girls: You name it, teen videos address it
Danielle Peterson is quoted in this story about a recent youth film festival co-sponsored by the Center for Democracy and Citizenship.
Danielle Peterson, who works at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Democracy and Citizenship, worked closely with the Hope Community Group. She said that video is a powerful medium for youth to tell their stories. “I’ve been working with youth programs for five years now, and it’s taken me a long time to realize that the youth always want to do videos,” Peterson said. “So we should support that and uplift it.”
Twin Cities Daily Planet
April 7, 2008
Saturday, Mar 29, 2008
CSTPP's Policy Catalyst blog and HHH Blog Index launch
The Humphrey Institute's Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy is launching their blog, "Policy Catalyst." This is now the third Humphrey research center blog to come online, and you can find them all aggregated together at the new Humphrey blog index at http://blog.hhh.umn.edu along with the Institute Insider and An Affair to Remember, from the Public Affairs Student Association.
Friday, Mar 28, 2008
Center for School Change staff updates
The Center for School Change welcomes Naima Bashir. She will fill in for Sheena Thao, who will be on parental leave through June. Naima has a B.S. in family social science from the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development. She is enrolled at the Humphrey Institute in the public policy program. Naima also works as a legal aid screener for Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services.
Cindy Moeller, program director in the Center for School Change, accepted the position of interim executive director for Charter School Partners of Minnesota. Her last day at the Institute was March 25, 2008. We wish her success in her endeavors.
Friday, Mar 21, 2008
Congratulations to Sheena Thao!
Sheena Thao, principal office and admin specialist for the Center for School Change, and her husband, Fue Xiong, welcomed their first child on Friday, March 14. Their daughter's name is Ariel Gao Nang Xiong, and she weighed in at 5 lbs. 9 oz. Congratulations!
Friday, Mar 7, 2008
Flowers in the atrium March 10-14
The flowers in the atrium this week are in loving memory of Michelle Potter's daughter, Liv Bacon, a heavenly star whose light shines brighter every year.
NEWS: Clinton vs. Obama: What next?
Student worker Adam Hennings is quoted in this story about the ongoing battle for a Democratic presidential candidate.
"I don't see a prolonged rift in the party because yesterday really wasn't much of a game-changer," said Adam Hennings, 19, a University of Minnesota undergraduate from White Bear Lake who heads a student group backing Obama. "My biggest concern is what happens to the youth vote if Obama isn't the nominee. When you look at the amazing turnout we had here, there could be a pretty negative reaction.
"I was shocked to hear Hillary talking about [a shared ticket] already today. It'd be kind of a dream ticket, but the party has to have balance, a Southerner, a governor. So I don't think it'll happen."
Star Tribune
March 5, 2008
Congratulations to Camille Gage!
Events coordinator Camille Gage welcomed her second grandchild on Tuesday, March 4. Her daughter gave birth to a baby girl, Bella Joy, who weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. All are doing well.
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008
NEWS: Light Rail - Boon to Commuters?
Frank Douma, assistant director of the State and Local Policy Program, is quoted in this story about funding for light rail transportation in Minnesota.
"Historically in Minnesota, the transportation funding debate has been between highways - particularly in outstate Minnesota - versus investment in a number of different modes in the Twin Cities," said Frank Douma, a transportation scholar at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute.
KARE 11
February 26, 2008
Monday, Feb 18, 2008
And the chili-off winner is ...
The 2008 State and Local Policy Program Chili-Off winner is Jim Grothaus of the Center for Transportation Studies, with his Marshall County Chili. Here is Jim's description of his "Top Notch Polka Chili":
Standard Midwestern chili with traditional ingredients. Originated in Brookings, South Dakota, in a collaborative effort by the Grothaus family.
Tied for second place were Michael Kelly of Humphrey Center Facilities Management, with his Koochiching County Chili, and Mark Lynch, a first year MURP student, with his Beltrami County Chili. This is Michael's second year in a row in second place with his "Black Bean/Alfredo Chili." He vows to be back next year to win the belt. Mark refers to his Beltrami County Chili as a "mean chili entry," which he calls "Overnight Chili."
Holding up the honor of SLPP staff in third place was Frank Douma with his Goodhue County Chili, which he calls "Crock Pot Chili."
Thanks to everyone who made and tasted chilis at the annual SLPP Chili Off. The 12th Annual Chili Off is scheduled next Presidents' Day, February 16, 2009.
Thursday, Feb 14, 2008
Profs shy away from controversial issues
Research fellow Dennis Donovan is quoted in this story about controversial discussions in the classroom.
But Dennis Donovan, a research fellow at the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, said a discourse about different ideas is fundamental to an academic community.
"Part of our program is the creation of a free space, space where people can say what they feel as long as they're not attacking someone," Donovan said. "The University is a land- grant institution, but part of that is creating students who are active citizens."
The Minnesota Daily February 14, 2008
Transportation funding in spotlight
Frank Douma is quoted in this story about the new transportation funding bill for Minnesota.
It seems like most people agree something needs to be done to increase transportation funding. However, the current political atmosphere in the state could make passing this bill difficult, said Frank Douma, assistant director of the State and Local Policy Program at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.
"It's all rolled up in the relationship between this Republican governor and the leadership of this Democratic Legislature," he said. "They don't trust each other."
The Minnesota Daily
February 14, 2008
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008
Where are you in the transportation debate?
Crowded highways, fledgling light rail and the limits of transit all figure in the transportation debate going on in communities around Minnesota, and at the State Capitol. Frank Douma and Adeel Lari join other transportation experts and users for a discussion about what they hope the system will be in the future.
Minnesota Public Radio - Midmorning
February 13, 2008
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