The Lowcountry Public Leader

Our Master of Public Administration program released its Spring 2009 newsletter, The Lowcountry Public Leader. Inside this issue, you’ll find: A message from the Director Goodbye to a good friend: The legacy of Dr. Bill Moore MPASA spring professional development event Make a difference for your MPA program MPA alums begin consulting firm PAs, environmentalists,…

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Spring MPA Professional Development Panel

“Politics, Government, and the Nonprofit Sector – Collaboration or Conflict?” Join us on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:15 for the Spring MPA Professional Development Panel.  Dana Beach, William Wert, Andy Benke, Tammie Hoy and Ellen Dressler Moryl will discuss how nonprofits collaborate, or otherwise interact, with politicians and government agencies.  This panel will also address…

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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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