Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Have you ever wondered how vacation impacts your health? 🌴🌟 Associate Professor Carrie Oelberger’s fall semester course “Understanding and Avoiding Burnout” offers institutional, organizational and individual strategies to help employees engage in meaningful work without burning out: https://ow.ly/bQo950Sla25

Why should you consider grad school? Ask us! Join us at the APSIA Online Fair Grad School on July 25 and let us show you what YOU can do with a grad school degree! bit.ly/apsiajuly24 APSIA - Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs

APSIA Online Graduate School Fair I - July 2024 Thinking about Grad School? Searching for an international career in the private, public, or non-governmental sector? Whether you’ve just started your search or have a shortlist in mind, representa...

The University of Minnesota ranked 5th in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, competing with 2,152 universities worldwide to support a sustainable future! 🌍⭐️

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs supports sustainability initiatives with our Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (MS-STEP) program and our new Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (SESG) Leadership certificate.🌿📚

Learn more: https://sdg.umn.edu/17-goals

The Humphrey School's Master of Public Affairs program is designed for mid-career professionals like Nicholas Bovee-Gazett. With more than 10 years of experience at Samsung and Best Buy, he wanted to infuse his career with more of his first love: policy. 📝 Read more: https://ow.ly/3gE250Sa64C

Calling all alumni! 📣 Whether you're in Minnesota, DC, or across the globe, we want to hear from you! 🌎 Share your life updates, career milestones, and honors with us by emailing [email protected]. Let's celebrate your journey together! ⭐️

In Egypt, despite advances in education and social spheres, women's participation in the labor force remains low. "It’s not about the wage. It’s really about the working conditions," says Professor Ragui Assaad. 🌍💬 Learn more:

In 'Egyptian Made,' author Leslie T. Chang profiles struggles of garment workers “Made in Egypt" — those three words increasingly appear on our clothing tags. But behind those words are the dramatic — and sometimes tragic — stories of young Egyptian women in garment factories.

Events Archive - APSIA Around the world and online, you can find events hosted by APSIA, its members, and its affiliates. Connect with the APSIA community:

Saw a familiar face in the latest University of Minnesota Alumni Association magazine! Get your copy: https://ow.ly/6tT450Sa434 🗞️🌟

Many local Minnesota governments are experiencing a surge in public official resignations and increased incidents of incivility. According to Associate Professor Kathy Quick, "People are increasingly saying, 'Why would I ever sign up for that? I'm out — I've had enough,'" 💬 Read more:

In local governments across Minnesota, a reflection of national politics' divisiveness Recent incidents on city councils and boards across the state show how the rancor of D.C. has infected local politics.

Nearly 300 million rural-to-urban migrants live and work in Chinese cities, drawn by opportunities for socioeconomic mobility. However, without formal urban residence papers, they face limited access to public services, impacting their trust in local governments. Chen Zhang (PhD ’19) and Associate Professor Kathy Quick found that migrants' trust correlates with their evaluation of government performance and direct experiences. 🌐🏙️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/lfRz50S7EXW

Humphrey Fellow Iryna Drobovych will speak at this hybrid event hosted by the United States Institute of Peace next week! Join the discussion on empowering women's meaningful participation in planning for sustainable peace and advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. 🌍 https://ow.ly/sVEG50S4kfY

The University of Minnesota offers advocacy and support for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and community members, including world-renowned academic and research opportunities; open and inclusive spaces; transgender-affirming health care and more! https://ow.ly/Afg650RUlGe

Enhance Your Influence in Election Administration! 🗳️🌟 The Certificate in Election Administration offers unparalleled flexibility for professionals currently overseeing state and local election offices, as well as individuals aspiring to join the dedicated leaders of tomorrow: https://ow.ly/eBG750S0YKc

Amtrak's Borealis train service recently launched with significant involvement from alum Praveena Pidaparthi (MURP '03)! As a student, she worked for transportation researcher Frank Douma, pictured right. The new service doubles daily trips between the Twin Cities and Chicago, offering a more convenient schedule: https://ow.ly/S7YO50S14Gn 🚊

Natia Kantaria recently completed her Master of Human Rights, enhancing her focus on the intersection of human rights and environmental justice. 🌍✊ Learn how she is fighting for a more equitable future and a cleaner planet: https://ow.ly/bOt350S0xIo


The Human Rights Program

Hubert H. Humphrey was born in Wallace, South Dakota on May 27, 1911. 🌟

Our incredible graduates and their supporters lit up the photo booth at this year's commencement! 📸 🎓 Peek into the memories we captured: https://ow.ly/OCBL50RRnuS

Join University of Minnesota Twin Cities for its 2024 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15 from 11 am to 5 pm in North Minneapolis! This free block party and commemorative march centers on the theme of We are the Noise: The Echoes of Our Ancestors and will feature Black vendors, speakers, workshops, fashion show, storytellers, drumline, dancers, musicians, performers, DJs, live screen printing, roller skating, books, free food, free haircuts, art-making, a bouncy house, petting zoo, and more.

The event will begin with a commemorative march, starting at 11 am and leaving from UROC University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center. The march will conclude where the outdoor block party will take place (noon-5 pm). Learn more at juneteenth.umn.edu

Alumna Sanda Ojiambo (MA '97) is an Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, and executive director and CEO of the United Nations Global Compact. 🌐 Last month she visited the campus, blending personal activities like reconnecting with former faculty with official tasks such as giving a public lecture on corporate social responsibility.🎙️https://ow.ly/INaQ50RPlpO

🎤 Dean Botchwey was recently interviewed by Madame Architect, and she discussed her background in public health and city planning, her goals for the future, and so much more! 🌟🌆 https://ow.ly/AxsE50RNXM9

📈 Can hard work and education lift someone from poverty to wealth? According to new data, rarely. Professor Ed Goetz says that "people have to have opportunities to improve or their investment in the existing social structure really begins to erode."

Minnesotans are among the least likely to climb the income ladder in the U.S. New data shows income stagnation is widespread in America, and Minnesotans are among those least likely to move out of their current bracket. Those who start at the bottom tend to stay at the bottom, and those who start at the top tend to stay at the top.

Reflecting on an unforgettable commencement! These photos have us feeling inspired all over again by the incredible speeches and energy from our graduates. 🎓✨ Check out the event recap: https://ow.ly/ZNLN50RKG7R

Join us on Monday for the 3rd annual Certificate in Election Administration (CEA) conference as featured experts explore practical steps election officials can take to ensure a safe, accessible and secure election this fall. 🎙️ https://ow.ly/Pkh450RCcBz

Over the next two years, NNA1 authors will assess nature's inherent value, its contributions to our culture, health, well-being, jobs, livelihoods, and safety, and project how these benefits might evolve.🌳🌍 https://ow.ly/WVoY50RJ0nP

U.S. Global Change Research Program

The Humphrey School's recent Policy Fellows panel addressed issues such as media literacy and representation in journalism. As the panel moderator, Professor Larry Jacobs posed the question, "do you think the media is reflective of the diversity in America?” 🇺🇸📺 Read more: https://ow.ly/2tGF50RIZ05


Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

Humphrey Policy Fellows panel explores media's future | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder CEO and Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard discusses the state of news media and the importance of representation in the media.

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U of M students showcase designs for former Lake Street Kmart U of M grad students placed in the American Planning Association competition for their proposal for the former Kmart site in Minneapolis.

Fall semester is officially over! Now it's time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the winter beauty around us. ❄️☃️

Warm memories from the Humphrey Winter Banquet! ❄️✨ Students, faculty, and staff came together for a night of festive fun hosted by the Public Affairs Student Association (PASA). 🎉