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Congressman Jim Oberstar participated in the “Connecting with Government” series sponsored by the Center for the study of Politics and Governance. His remarks offered a broad overview of transportation bills in Congress and a preview of things to come. |
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Congressman Keith Ellison participated in the “Connecting with Government” series sponsored by the Center for the study of Politics and Governance. His remarks were titled "Leveling the Playing Field for Working Families: Promoting a Consumer Justice Agenda." |
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The following is a list of upcoming events sponsored by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, June 6, 5 p.m.: The Women and Politics Reading Group will discuss A Taste of Power: A Black Woman’s Story by Elaine Brown at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, in Freeman Commons (205 Humphrey Center). All are invited to attend the discussion sponsored by the Center on Women and Public Policy.
Monday, June 11, 9:30-11 a.m.: Congressman Keith Ellison will give a public policy address from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, June 11, in Cowles Auditorium. His presentation is part of “Connecting with Government,” a program series sponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance (CSPG). Registration is not required.
Monday, June 18, 6-8 p.m.: The Humphrey Institute and the Citizens League have teamed up to sponsor several programs on citizenship in Minnesota. Join this discussion at the kick-off program that will feature remarks from Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. A group of Humphrey Institute Policy Fellows also will share findings from a 2006-2007 project that investigated citizenship in Minnesota. The free program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 18, at the Humphrey Institute. Register online at www.citizensleague.org/events/civicminds.
Friday, June 22: The Center for the Study of Politics and Governance is accepting applications for the Humphrey Institute Policy Fellows leadership development program. The Policy Fellows program offers practical training in public affairs leadership for emerging leaders from government, private, and nonprofit sectors from around the state. The program equips participants with skills to inspire, organize, and work effectively with others to advance the public good. Beginning in September and concluding in June, policy fellows meet monthly to explore fundamental aspects of leadership with presentations by local and nationally recognized experts. The program is part-time and not for course credit. The full program description and application materials are available online. Completed applications must be postmarked by June 22, 2007.
Monday, June 25, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.: The State and Local Policy Program (SLPP) invites you to a public conference on the legacy of regional planning policies as the Metropolitan Council, a body designed to address regional issues, marks its 40th anniversary. “After 40 Years of Regionalism, Where Next?” is the third in a series of regional policy conferences co-sponsored by the Humphrey Institute, the McKnight Foundation, and the Met Council. The program will include a brief history of regional policies in Minnesota, a keynote address on the contemporary issues facing the Twin Cities, and a discussion about what is next. The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 25, at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel at 1330 Industrial Boulevard in Minneapolis. For more information, call (651) 602-1844.
Monday, June 25, noon-1 p.m.: Congressman Jim Oberstar will give a public policy address on transportation from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 25, in Cowles Auditorium. His talk is part of the ongoing series “Connecting with Government,” sponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance.