Class Notes: Quin Stinchfield

Congratulations to Quin Stinchfield (Master of Public Administration candidate) who was awarded a scholarship to attend the annual International City Managers’ Association conference. She will spend three days in September in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This year’s overall theme, “Leading Communities to Success in the New Global Economy,” reflects the focus of six theme tracks developed…

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7th Annual 8K for H2O

7th Annual 8K for H2O Sponsored by the Masters of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA) As mentioned in the MPA weekly newsletter The Masters of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA) is putting on their 7th ANNUAL 8K for H20. Each year all of the proceeds from the race go to a local non-profit that will…

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Students: Social Innovation Competition for $50,000 Prize

Social Innovation Competition for $50,000 Prize As mentioned in the MPA Weekly Newsletter Inventors come up with ideas; innovators put them into practice. The Social Innovation Competition provides a vehicle for taking a student innovation from idea to reality. The competition is a real-world exercise in developing skills in plan development, pitching ideas to investors,…

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Students: A Call to Join

A call to join the master of public administration student association Guest Blogger: Ryan Strickler, Master of Public Administration Student Association (MPASA) President I know what you’re thinking – “Hey, I’m a full or part-time MPA student who’s going to be in the program for the entire 2009-2010 school year. I love all things public…

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