School of Public Policy, George Mason University
Volume 5, Issue 3 : November 19, 2005 Public Policy Currents


SPP Alumni Chapter Signature Event held on October 21, 2005
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CURRENTS EVENT CALENDAR
Time/Location
Event
November 29
7-9 PM
Screening and discussion of a documentary titled: "Africa: Open for Business" ....more
December 14
7:00 PM
Ph.D. in Public Policy Information Sessions .....more
December 15
5:30-7:00 PM
Presidential Management Fellowship Interview Preparation....more
STUDENT STORIES

STUDENTS WIN HARLOW SCHOLARSHIP
The Bryce Harlow Foundation, dedicated to enhancing the quality of professional advocacy and increasing the understanding of its role in the development of public policy, recently awarded scholarships of $5000 each to two SPP students who are pursuing master’s degrees: Raj Buck and Michael Kuiken.

OTHER SPP NEWS

AN SPP AND OPM COLLABORATION: THE JOB FAIR
More than one thousand people availed themselves of the job fair that was held at George Mason’s Fairfax campus on October 25, 2005.

ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS

SECOND ANNUAL ALUMNI EVENT
SPP Alumni Chapter officers were delighted with the second annual SPP Alumni Chapter Signature Event held on October 21, 2005. Nearly one hundred and forty alumni, faculty, students and guests ignored the rain to attend.

AN ALUM’S OP-ED ON SUICIDE TERRORISM
George Michael, who recently graduated from SPP, wrote an op-ed piece for The Fort-Worth Star-Telegram about the perils of suicide terrorism.

FACULTY PROFILES

FLORIDA: THE WORLD IS NOT FLAT
In a piece that appeared in the October issue of The Atlantic Monthly, Professor Richard Florida debates the idea at the center of a New York Times columnist’s new book.

TOLCHIN: “CONGRESS, REENTER THE PICTURE!”
In a Los Angeles Times op-ed piece, Professor Susan Tolchin said that the real culprit in the Iraq war is Congress.

DON KASH RETIRES
The faculty honors a beloved teacher and colleague.

ROZELL AND MAYER: IN THE MEDIA, ON POLITICS
Two professors discuss the recent elections with the media.

MORE SPP NEWS AND NOTES
More recent accomplishments and activities by the SPP team.

 


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