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Alumni and Friends: La Follette Notes Fall 2005
From Associate Director Karen Holden: La Follette alumni expand influence
The La Follette School's new associate director sees growth in alumni influence.
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Students present research to policymakers
In the back row, La Follette School students and their professor, Andrew Reschovsky (back row, second from right), join Madison Plan Commission members, including La Follette School alum Sarah Davis, center, as they chuckle at the introduction of the class and its project for the City of Madison. Read more ...
Governor emphasizes value of public service in graduation speech
Wes Thimm, Natalie Walleser, Hsiu-Ching Wang and Sam Wayne listen to Gov. Jim Doyle at the La Follette School graduation in the Assembly Chamber of the Wisconsin Capitol on May 14. Doyle touched on Wisconsin’s tradition of public service and Robert M. La Follette’s legacy in public service. Doyle encouraged graduates to engage in public service with the understanding they will benefit from the experience as much as their communities. “Every one of you is the product of countless investments made by your family, friends, communities, professors and even your state,” Doyle said. “And today you walk out of here with the tools to return on those investments tenfold.”
Alum leads U.S. rebuilding efforts in Iraq
A 1982 La Follette School graduate is heading up the U.S. Embassy efforts to reconstruct Iraq.
Save the date
The La Follette School Student Association invites alumni to a reception and program on Thursday, Feb. 2, in Madison. Information: (608) 262-3581, alumni@lafollette.wisc.edu.
Working in private sector, grad values giving back to school
Ron Luskin appreciates what he learned about public affairs, and he encourages alumni to support the La Follette School.
Student projects inform policy
Students in the public affairs workshops on domestic and international issues completed seven research projects in spring 2005, with five of the groups presenting their findings and recommendations to clients.
MIPA grad addresses human rights, cuisine in Afghanistan
The nightlife might leave something to be desired, but 2002 international public affairs graduate Scott Braunschweig enjoys the challenges of his work in Afghanistan.
Alum shares expertise on Medicaid
Marlia Moore, 2004, an analyst with the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau, spoke to legislators from 11 states and three Canadian provinces in July as part of the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development.
Alum's work paves way for internship
A second-year student interning with the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance, says alum Sara Mooren’s earlier work there as a intern prompted the office to request another La Follette School student.
Alumni news
La Follette School alumni are farming, consulting, having children and finishing doctorates, among other activities.
Visiting Madison this year?
Let us know, and we'll put you to work networking with students. Contact careerdev@lafollette.wisc.edu for information.
La Follette School professors win grants
Three faculty members have received grants from the Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Faculty news
Faculty are sharing their research around the world through presentations and publications.
Board of Visitors to meet in November
A former secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Administration is among those joining the La Follette School's advisory group.
New program opens in neuroscience, policy
The La Follette School and the Neuroscience Training Program are offering a dual-degree program that leads to a Ph.D. in neuroscience and a master’s degree in public affairs.
Student news
Students shared their analytical skills with state and federal agencies, businesses and non-profits around the world during the summer.
La Follette School faculty, staff change
Staff changes have been taking place at the La Follette School.
Index to La Follette Notes fall 2005