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August 18, 2011

Alumni and Friends: La Follette Notes Spring 2006

Madison alumni reception draws more than 90

Eric Stanchfield

David Mills

Melanie Manion

More than 45 alumni from as far back as 1974 and as recent as 2005—plus two who predate the 1969 establishment of the La Follette School’s predecessor, the Center for the Study of Public Policy and Administration—attended the Feb. 2 reception at Inn on the Park in Madison.

They joined more than 45 students, faculty, staff and friends of the school at the program that featured presentations by two high-ranking state officials and a professor.

“We appreciate all the alumni and friends who gathered for the reception,” says Director Donald A. Nichols. “The evening was a great opportunity for alumni to get reacquainted.”

Donations from alumni and friends of the school made the evening possible.

In addition to bringing former classmates together, the reception gave alumni and students the chance to talk one on one.

“The students enjoyed talking with alumni and finding out about internships and jobs, and hearing what suggestions alumni have for students as they get ready to graduate,” says Jennifer Leavitt-Moy, president of the La Follette School Student Association, which hosted the event.

Presentations started with Leavitt-Moy and Nichols welcoming the group.

Professor Melanie Manion discussed “Changes Observed: Three Decades of Research in Mainland China.”

Dave Mills, class of 1975, explored public policy challenges for the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, of which he is executive director.

Secretary of the Department of Employee Trust Funds Eric Stanchfield, class of 1982, discussed health-care innovations, including BadgerRx and Pharmacy Benefit Manager.

Index to La Follette Notes spring 2006