News, opportunities from the La Follette School of Public Affairs
-- Alumni receptions planned for Washington, D.C.; Milwaukee; Madison --
*Washington, D.C.: Thursday, November 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Washington Marriott Hotel, 1221 22nd Street NW.
*Milwaukee: Monday, November 16, reception starts at 4 p.m., with presentation at 5:30 on “Rethinking Local School Governance: Tensions and Strategies” by Brown University Kenneth Wong, Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 North Broadway.
*Madison:Thursday, February 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Inn on the Park, 22 South Carroll Street.
To get more information or to inform us you plan to attend, reply to this note or contact alumni@lafollette.wisc.edu, 608-263-7657. We would appreciate an RSVP to help with planning, but one is not required.
-- School seeks mentors for 40 first-year students --
To get involved or learn more, contact career development coordinator Mary Russell, mrussell@lafollette.wisc.edu, (608) 263-2409
-- Join LinkedIn, the La Follette School’s online networking site --
-- News from the La Follette School --
Sparkman serves as president of police, fire commission
Academic explores management, household structure
Holden gets into retirement rhythm
Institute alumni support Dresang scholarship
From the Director: Committee, social media strengthen network
La Follette research informs bill to target drunken driving
Grads earn promotions, develop programs, win fellowships
Recent grads present workshop report to solid waste committee
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10/19/09