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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Politics & a Pint: "Debt and Deficit Spending: What do we do?"
Where: Brother Willie's Pub (SJU) When: 12/8/11 - 4:30 PM
The national and Minnesota debt and deficits havee been some of the most hotly debated issues in politics, and will likely be contested for years to come. This event featured economics professor Dr. Louis Johnston and Minnesota Representative Larry Hosch (DFL) that critically examined national and state debt and deficit spending.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
6th Annual "Polidazzle"
Where: M Street Cafe at the St. Paul Hotel When: 12/1/11 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Polidazzle is a McCarthy Center networking event for CSB/SJU students, alumni/ae, staff and faculty interested in public policy and civic life. This reception originally coincided with the Minneapolis "Holidazzle" parade, but we have since moved it to Saint Paul. The gathering offers an excellent opportunity for current students to meet alumnae/i who are active in civic and political life as professionals or volunteers. Feel free to invite other alums you know. This is an open house reception with complimentary drinks and abudant hors d'oeuvres.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Politics & a Pint: "Scholarships and Internships"
Where: Brother Willie's Pub (SJU) When: 11/17/11 - 4:30 PM
This event will provide a platform for prospective program participants of the Jackson Fellows and Washington, D.C. Summer Study Program - as well as all interested students and faculty - to discover the inspiring experiences of past participants. Interaction will be at a more personal level. Past participants will be providing informal presentations on the work that they have accomplished, and will have the opportunity to explain the specifics of their summer experience.
November 2 - 5, 2011
Student Conference on United States Affairs - "SCUSA at 63"
Where: West Point, NY When: 11/2 - 11/5
The McCarthy Center selects and sponsors all expenses for one CSB student and one SJU student to attend this conference. SCUSA is designed to provide a premier educational experience for student delegates offering the opportunity to interact both individually and in group settings with foreign policy experts and to learn from each other. The goal is that when delegates depart West Point, they do so with a greater understanding of the complexities surrounding foreign policy development. In addition, the conference provides an outstanding forum for the development of networking relations that will prove to be invaluable for many years to come.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Edward L. Henry Celebration
This celebration will honor the gift from Dan and Katharine Whalen creating the Edward L. Henry Professorship. Also being recognized is the work of Dr. Matthew Lindstrom, the Edward L. Henry Professor of Political Science, and Christian Knox, a rising senior who archived Henry's papers and other memorabilia.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Minnesota - China Business Opportunity Conference
MCBOC is an annual business conference that provides a platform for learning and building cross-cultural relationships between students, professors, and professional in Minnesota and China. The on-day conference features six sessions focusing on business practices, networking, and opportunities. The day concludes with a career panel for students. The McCarthy Center is co-sponsoring this event.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Politics & a Pint: "Minnesota and Congressional Redistricting"
Where: Brother Willie's Pub (SJU) When: 10/20/11 - 4:30 PM
Every ten years with the new data from the census, changes must be made to the districts across Minnesota and the country to reflect the population migrations. Come learn more about the process of re-drawing district lines and how political parties can win/lose from the redistricting process.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
27th Annual Conference on Policy Analysis
Where: University of Minnesota When: 10/12/11
The conference provides an opportunity for analysts and plicy makers to explore timely topics that reflect the importance of analysis in creating partnerships and formulating public policy decisions in government. The topic of this year's conference is "Defining the Public Good: What is the Role of Government in Minnesota?" The event will take place at the Continuing Education and Conference Center, on the Saint Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. The McCarthy Center will pay students' admission.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Eugene J. McCarthy Lecture with Mark Shields
"Conscience & Courage in Public Life"
Where: Stephen B. Humphrey Theater (SJU) When: 9/28/11 - 7:30 PM
Established in January of 2006, this annual public lectureship carries McCarthy's deep commitment to the ideals and principles of democratic self-government. It seeks to inspire a new generation of young people to pursue fresh ideas, to challenge the status quo, to effect positive change in their communities and like McCarthy himself, lead with honesty, integrity and courage.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Homecoming: Tent on the Tundra
Where: Tundra (SJU) When: 9/24/11 - 3:30 PM
If you are attending the SJU 2011 Homecoming football game, visit the McCarthy Center Hospitality Tent after the Johnnies win. You can visit with other CSB/SJU grads, staff, and professors and enjoy free food and refreshments. Learn more about the McCarthy Center and enter to win door prizes! Professor Emeritus Joe Farry will be in attendance.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Politics & a Pint "Life and Legacy of Eugene McCarthy"
Where: Brother Willie's Pub, SJU When: 9/22/11 - 4:30 PM
Learn more about Eugene McCarthy's life and his involvement in United States politics. We will be showing clips of a documentary about McCarthy and will hear from panelists about his mark on the U.S. as well as Saint John's. Panelists include History Professor Ken Jones, Professor Emeritus Joe Farry, and SJU Archivist Peggy Roske.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU
When: 4/14/11 - 4:30 PM
Exploration of the current state of public education in the US and how it is affecting our children.
Day at the Capitol
Where: State Capitol, Saint Paul, MN When: 3/31/2011
Join other students from Minnesota's private colleges for a day of interaction with your state representatives at the Capitol in St. Paul. This day goes beyond the fifth grade field trip and allows you to meet face-to-face with the lawmakers who represent you in the Minnesota State and House of Representatives. The day will include presentations by Senate and House leadership as well as CSB-SJU alums who work as lobbyists, legislative aids, lawmakers and in other areas of state government. Contact Jon McGee.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Lunch and Learn with Kathleen Hall Jamieson
Where: Quad 264, SJU When: 3/30/2011-11:30
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
McCarthy Residency public lecture with Kathleen Hall Jamieson
"How the New Media Are Affecting Us and Our Politics"
Where: Gorecki Center 204A, CSB When: 3/29/11 - 7:30 PM
Monday, March 28, 2011
McCarthy Residency, Student Debate with Moderator, Kathleen Hall Jamieson
Where: Quad 264, SJU When: 3/28/11 - 7:30 PM
Two teams will be formed. Dr. Christi Siver, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of the newly formed CSB/SJU Debate team will coach one side and Dr. Terry Check of the Communication Department will coach the other. The proposition to be debated will be related to the effect, good or bad, of new forms of technology (internet, cable news, social networking) on democracy and civic engagement.
Monday, March 28, 2011 - Wednesday, March 30, 2011
4th Annual Eugene J. McCarthy Residency with Kathleen Hall Jamieson
"The Effect of New Forms of Media on Civic Engagement and Democracy"
Where: McCarthy Center (Simons 136, SJU) When: 3/28/11 - 3/30/11
Kathleen Hall Jamieson is a nationally-recognized specialist on political communication, political advertising, and political campaigns. She is the Elizabeth Ware Packard Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication and Walter and Leonore Annenberg Director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also the Director of FactCheck.org, which examines the factual truth or falsity of claims made in political campaigns. She is a 1964 graduate of St. Benedict's High School (located in what is now the HAB Building on the CSB campus). She worked on Eugene McCarthy's 1968 presidential campaign, and interviewed him for her book Packaging the Presidency. She gave the College of St. Benedict Commencement Address in 2003. Dr. Jamieson has authored or co-authored 16 books, and her most recent work is The Obama Victory: How Media, Money, and Messages Shaped the 2008 Election. Dr. Jamieson has received numerous teaching and writing awards throughout her career.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Celebrating Benedict, "Faith and Public Service"
Where: Stephen B. Humphrey Theater (SJU) When: 3/22/11 - 8:00 PM
Panelists Elizabeth Hayden, '68, retired Minnesota judge; Jeffrey Korsmo, '80, Mayo Clinic; Denis McDonough, '92, National Security Council (invited); and Eric LeCompte, '99, Jubilee USA, talk about the Benedictine effect on their careers in public service. The panel will be moderated by E. J. Dionne, inaugural McCarthy Center speaker, 2007. This event is sponsored by the Benedictine Institute in cooperation with the McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Politics & a Pint
"The Tea Party Movement: A New Form of Civic Engagement?"
The recently-founded Tea Party Movement energized conservative voters in the 2010 elections and vows that it is "here to stay." Tea Party activists see their movement as the resurrection of grassroots democracy against an out-of-control federal government. The movements' critics see it not as positive civic engagement but as cultivating a negative climate of suspicion and distrust. This panel will examine how the Tea Party organizes and mobilizes supporters and compare it with other forms of civic engagement. Panelists: Dan Proft, WLS-AM 890 (Chicago) talk show host and political commentator, and Claire Haeg, CSB/SJU Political Science Department and specialist on neo-populist political movements. This event is co-sponsored by Students Fostering Conservative Thought.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Healthcare Politics in Congress- HR-3: "No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act"
A bill recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, HR-3, would prohibit all federal funds, tax credits, or tax deductions to all public or private insurance policies that include abortion coverage, except in the case of "forcible rape" or to save the life of the mother.
This panel will examine the political and ethical dimensions of the legislation, and invite commentary from all points of view.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Politics & a Pint "Burma, Democracy, and Military Rule"
Where: Brother Willie's Pub, SJU When: 2/24/11 - 4:30 PM
Burma (also called Myanmar) is a south Asia nation with a long history and a troubled present, ruled by a closed and secretive military regime that battles against the nation's democracy movement. Hundreds of thousands of Burmese citizens have become refugees in recent years. In this panel some Burmese refugees connected with the CSB/SJU community will tell their story. The event will be moderated by Dr. Christi Siver, Assistant Professor of Political Science.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Transportation Study Tour
Monday, February 21, 2011
Third Annual Celebration of John Brandl and His Quest for Common Ground
Where: Humphrey Center, Minneapolis When: 2/21/2011-5:00 PM
Celebrate the life and service of John Brandl who served as an associate professor, director of the School of Public Affairs, and was later dean of the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota. John Brandl served 12 years as a member of the Minnesota Legislature, on the Minnesota House of Representatives and later represented south Minneapolis in the Minnesota Senate. This year marks the centennial of Hubert H. Humphrey's birth and the centennial of Ronald Regan's birth.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Frank Sullivan, Indiana Supreme Court Justice:
"Running to be Fair and Impartial: Are Judges Free to Make Campaign Promises?"
Where: Alumni Lounge, Quad (SJU) When: 1/31/11 - 7:30 PM
Most state court judges secure their positions by campaigning for office. Some state codes of judicial ethics have restricted judicial candidates from making campaign promises. But recent court decisions have struck down some of these codes as violations of judicial candidates' First Amendment free-speech rights. This has led to further litigation and a call for stricter rules on when judges must abstain from participating in cases. Justice Frank Sullivan, Jr. of the Indiana Supreme Court will examine these developments from both legal and political perspectives. Frank Sullivan, Jr. has served on the Indiana Supreme Court since 1993. He is the recipient of several awards for advancing opportunities for minority lawyers in the legal profession, and is a frequent participant in legal education activities.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Politics & a Pint
"Your Taxes & Sports Stadiums: The Minnesota Vikings"
Where: Brother Willie's Pub, SJU When: 1/27/11 - 4:30 PM
The Minnesota Twins recently built a new, publicly-financed stadium. Should the Minnesota Vikings get one also? Who benefits and who pays? Joe Friedrich, Professor Emeritus of Economics at CSB/SJU, will discuss the economics of the proposed new Vikings Stadium.
Friday, December 3, 2010
The 5th annual "POLIDAZZLE"
Where: The Saint Paul Hotel, M St. Cafe When: 5:30 pm-7:30pm
Polidazzle is a McCarthy Center networking event for CSB/SJU students, alums, staff and faculty interested in public policy and civic life. This reception originally coincided with the Minneapolis "Holidazzle" parade but we are moving it to Saint Paul this year. The gathering offers an excellent opportunity for current students to meet alumnae/i who are active in civic and political life as professionals or volunteers. Feel free to invite other alums you know. This is a open house reception with complimentary drinks and abundant hors d'oeuvres.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Washington DC and Jackson Fellows Summer Internships Reception.
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 4:30p.m.
This reception will provide a platform for prospective program participants and all interested students and faculty in general to discover the inspiring experiences of past participants and interact at a more personal level. Past participants will be providing informal presentations on the work that they have accomplished, and will have the opportunity to explain the specifics of their summer experience.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Lecture: Mark Kennedy, "Purple, People, Power."
Mark Kennedy Frontiers of Freedom Lecture Series.
Where: Quad 264, SJU When: 4:30p.m.
Unique Perspective from Leadership in Business and Congress. Mark Kennedy brings extensive political, business and community leadership experience to his perspectives on winning. Kennedy has the unique combined perspectives of a first generation college graduate who has served as a senior executive in a Fortune 100 company (Macy's), led 20,000 teammates at a multi-billion dollar retailer (subsidiary of SUPERVALU), helped Pillsbury acquire Häagen Dazs and spread it around the globe, served three terms in the U.S. Congress (2nd District 2001-3, 6th District 2003-7), and then returned to the private sector in a global role with a leading consulting firm.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Ninth Annual Red Mass (student participation sponsored by McCarthy Center)
Where: Sacred Heart Chapel, CSB with reception to follow When: 11/6/2010 - 5:00pm
The judicial year in many jurisdictions around the world is traditionally opened with a Red Mass. The celebration of the Mass is designed to provide judges, lawyers, civic leaders and academics of all faiths the opportunity to reflect on the powers and responsibilities that are part of their offices. Together, Red Mass participants ask God to grant the virtues and gifts necessary for the proper and just administration of their duties. The Red Mass name comes from the red vestments and garments that early legal participants wore on this occasion.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Politics & a Pint: Election 2010 De-briefing with campaign staff from MN and national elections
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 4:30p.m.
McCarthy Center Luncheon with Dr. Christopher Howard Where: The Eugene J. McCarthy Center, 136 Simons Hall, SJU When: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Dr. Christopher B. Howard, the 24th President of Hampden-Sydney College, is one of the youngest college presidents in the United States. Hampden-Sydney, a liberal arts college for men, has been in continuous operation since classes began in 1775 on its historic campus 60 miles southwest of Richmond, VA. Dr. Howard is a distinguished graduate of the US Air Force Academy where he earned a BS in political science. A Rhodes Scholar, he earned his Doctorate in politics at Oxford University and a MBA with distinction from the Harvard Business School. Prior to his appointment as President of Hampden-Sydney College in 2009, Dr. Howard served as Vice President for Leadership & Strategic Initiatives at the University of Oklahoma where he also served as the Director of the Honors College Leadership Center and a President's Associates Presidential Professor.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Election Viewing Party: Who is going to win? Who is going to lose? Watch the election results live, discuss their impact on your future.
Enjoy pizza and refreshments in a fun and exciting atmosphere!
Where: Brother Willie's Pub, Time: 7pm
Student Conference on United States Affairs - "SCUSA at 62: Challenges to U.S. Power."
Where: West Point, NY When: 11/10/2009 8:00 AM
Student Conference on United States Affairs; November 10-13, 2010, United States Military Academy, West Point
"SCUSA at 62: Challenges to U.S. Power." The McCarthy Center selects and sponsors all expenses for one CSB student and one SJU student at attend this conference. SCUSA is designed to provide a premiere educational experience for student delegates offering the opportunity to interact both individually and in group settings with foreign policy experts and to learn from each other. The goal is that when delegates depart West Point, they do so with a greater understanding of the complexities surrounding foreign policy development. In addition, the conference provides an outstanding forum for the development of networking relations that will prove to be valuable resources for participants for many years to come. http://www.dean.usma.edu/departments/sosh/Conferences/scusa/about.php
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Minnesota China Business Opportunity Conference (co-sponsored by McCarthy Center)
Featuring Luncheon Seminar with former U.S. Congressman Mark Kennedy
Where: SJU Campus When: 10:30a.m.- 4:15p.m. (luncheon seminar: 12:30p.m. - 2:00p.m.)This is a one-day conference with 5 sessions focusing on MN-China business opportunities, education, networking as well as business policies. Speakers are Students, Alumnus and Professors. Networking room is available all day for both attendees and speakers. Mr. Mark Kennedy, former U.S. Congressman and SJU Alum, has a deep relationship with both politicians and businessmen in China. His speech will cover his 6 visits with China.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Politics & a Pint: Ellenbecker/Hosch Debate.
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 4:30p.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Inspiring Leaders Certificate Program (ILCP) CIVIC TRAINING classes with Heidi Everett, Executive Director of Advancement Communications at the College of Saint Benedict
Where: Quad 360, SJU When: 6:20-7:20pm
Managing Media (Required Diamond ILCP Credit)
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Inspiring Leaders Certificate Program (ILCP) CIVIC TRAINING classes with Professor Kay Wolsborn, CSB/SJU Political Science Department (Chair).Monday, October 18, 2010
Where: Gorecki 120, CSB When: 4:35-5:35pm
Red State, Blue State, What do You State? (Optional Diamond ILCP Credit)
Inspiring Leaders Certificate Program (ILCP) CIVIC TRAINING classes with Catherine Stoch, Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
Where: Quad 360, SJU When: 6:20-7:20pm
Grant Writing: Tap the Potential (Optional Diamond ILCP Credit)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
The 26th Annual Conference on Policy Analysis
Where: Continuing Education and Conference Center, Saint Paul campus, U of M When: 8:00am - 5:00pm
The Eugene J. McCarthy Center will be coordinating transportation and registration for CSB/SJU faculty, staff and students who are interested in attending this conference. If interested, please contact Stacy Penk at the McCarthy Center: 320-363-3266 or spenk@csbsju.edu.
The conference provides an opportunity for analysts and policy makers to explore timely topics that reflect the importance of analysis in creating partnerships and formulating public policy decisions in government. Conference sessions provide an opportunity to: Gain insight into current trends and changes in the policy-making environment, explore current policy issues and processes in concurrent workshop sessions and share ideas with others from around Minnesota. Keynote presenter will be Jonathan Foley, Director, Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota. Keynote address: Coping with Change: How Can We Address an Environmental Future in Minnesota?
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Inspiring Leaders Certificate Program (ILCP) CIVIC TRAINING classes with Sean Kershaw
Where: Gorecki 120, CSB When: 4:50pm-5:50pm and also 6:20-7:20pm
Managing and Facilitating Groups (Optional Diamond ILCP Credit) 4:50 - 5:50 PM Gorecki 120, CSB
Beyond Shaking Hands and Taking Names (Required Diamond ILCP Credit) 6:20 - 7:20 PM Gorecki 120, CSB
Saturday, October 2, 2010
HOMECOMING! McCarthy Center's Tent on the Tundra
Where: The Tundra, SJU When: Join us after the football game... St. John's vs. St. Thomas
If you are attending the SJU 2010 Homecoming football game, visit the McCarthy Center Hospitality Tent after the game. Where you can visit with other CSB/SJU grads, students, staff, and professors, enjoy free food and drink, learn more about the McCarthy Center and enter to win door prizes!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Lecture by: Dr. Emile Nakhleh '63
"Political Islam and the Obama Administration: Why and How to Engage It and Does It Matter?"
Where: QUAD 264 (Quad, SJU) When: 9/28/10 - 7:30p.m.
The Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy & Civic Engagement and the Global Awareness Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Emile Nakhleh '63 back to Saint John's University. Dr. Emile Nakhleh is a Catholic Arab from Nazareth, Israel. He is a retired professor from Mount St Mary's College in Maryland. He also has retired after several years with the CIA first as a Scholar-in-Residence and then as a full-time staffer. He directed the Political Islam Strategic Analysis Program at CIA. He recently wrote a book titled A Necessary Engagement: Reinventing America's Relations with the Muslim World (Princeton University Press, 2009).
Monday, August 30, 2010
McCarthy Lecture featuring U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
"Conscience & Courage in Public Life"
Where: Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU When: 8/30/10 - 7:30 p.m.
In 2006, Amy Klobuchar became the first woman elected to represent the State of Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. As a respected leader - both as chief prosecutor in Minnesota's largest county, and now as a United States Senator, Amy has always embraced the values she learned growing up in Minnesota.
Conscience & Courage in Public Life... Established in January of 2006, this annual public lectureship carries McCarthy's deep commitment to the ideals and principles of democratic self-government. It seeks to inspire a new generation of young people to pursue fresh ideas, to challenge the status quo, to effect positive change in their communities and like McCarthy himself, to lead with honesty, integrity and courage.
September 7, 2010
Involvement Welcome Fest '10
Where: The Field House in Haehn Campus Center When: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Visit the McCarthy Center table at Involvement and meet the student employees of the McCarthy Center. We will have information on the McCarthy Center Mentorship Program, Summer Washington D.C. program, Jackson Fellowship and much more!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
"Internship Skills Workshop" 9:00am- 12:00pm. Simons G10.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Politics & a Pint: "Earth Day, Business and Sustainability"
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 4:30 p.m.
Featuring management professor Steve Schwarz and economics professor Ernie Diedrich.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
"The Future of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict"
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Politics & a Pint: "The 1960's: Confrontation and Change in the Nation (and at CSB/SJU)"
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 1/28/10 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Ken Jones, Ph.D.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Mark Kennedy Frontiers in Freedom Lecture Series presents: Deborah Wince Smith, President & CEO of the Council on Competitiveness
Where: Gorecki Center (204A, CSB) When: 4/14/2010
Deborah L. Wince-Smith is the president and CEO of the Council on Competitiveness, the only place where CEOs, labor leaders and university presidents are working together to ensure that Americans prosper in the global economy. Founded in 1986, this unique business-labor-academia coalition recommends actionable public policy solutions to make America more competitive in the global marketplace. As president of the Council, Wince-Smith spearheaded the groundbreaking National Innovation Initiative (NII), which played a pivotal role in creating a reinvigorated U.S. competitiveness movement. The NII shaped the bipartisan America COMPETES Act, created state and regional innovation initiatives, and brought a global focus to innovation.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
"Governor Al Quie Luncheon"Where: TBA When: 11:30am-12:30pm
The Eugene J. McCarthy Center welcomes Minnesota's 35th Governor, Al Quie to Saint John's University. Al Quie is currently working hard on the Constitutional Amendment effort he leads to change the way elections are held for judges in MN to assure that they are non-partisan. His campus visit will include a luncheon forum as well as classroom visits.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Politics & a Pint: "Policy and a Pint with Sean Kershaw"
Where: Brother Willie's Pub, SJU When: 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Where: State Capitol, Saint Paul, MN When: 2:00 p.m.
Join other students from Minnesota's private colleges for a day of interaction with your state representatives at the Capitol in St. Paul. This day goes beyond the fifth grade field trip and allows you to meet face-to-face with the lawmakers who represent you in the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives. The day will include presentations by Senate and House leadership as well as CSB-SJU alums who work as lobbyists, legislative aids, lawmakers and in other areas of state government. Contact Jon McGee.
Tuesday March 23, 2010
Student Debate with Sean Kershaw
"Do New Communication Technologies Enhance Civic Engagement?"
Where: Alumni Lounge (Quad, SJU) When: 3/23/2010
McCarthy Center's Scholar in Residence Sean Kershaw, who is the Executive Director of the Citizens League and Communications Professor Kelly Berg will conduct a student debate discussing how new communication technologies affect civic engagement.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Lunch and Learn with Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie
"Be Generous and Do Good: Faith in Public Life and Community Service"
Where: TBA When: 11:30am-12:30pm
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie will discuss the importance of faith in motivating his career and leading to his serving as an elected official, as well as the importance of spirituality being used as a tool for the common good. Co-Sponsored by CORAD and the Eugene J. McCarthy Center.
March 22-25, 2010
The Third Annual Eugene J. McCarthy Residency
Where: Events TBA When: 3/22/2010- 3/25/2010
The third annual McCarthy Residency is set to take place during the week of March 22 - March 26, 2010. The McCarthy Center is pleased to announce this year's scholar-in-residence: Sean Kershaw, Executive Director of the Citizens League.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Politics & a Pint: "Social Insecurity for Everyone? An Economics Perspective"
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 4:30 p.m.
Featuring Chair of the Economics Department; Mary Jepperson, chair of the Accounting and Finance Department; and Economics professor Louis Johnston, often quoted analyst at Minnesota Public Radio's (MPR) Midday Program.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
"A Reading and Conversation with Nick Hayes"
Where: Alumni Lounge (Quad, SJU) When: 7:00p.m.
Saint John's University Chair in Critical Thinking, Nick Hayes will read from his new memoir. Event will begin at 7 in the Alumni Lounge. This event is co-sponsored by: Benedictine Institute, McCarthy Center, Literary Arts Institute.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Mark Kennedy Frontiers in Freedom Lecture Series presents: Movie Night
Where: Little Theater (Quad, SJU) When: 6:00pm
A casual night of pizza, popcorn and a movie. Followed up by Mark Kennedy's reflections and an informal discussion.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Washington DC and Jackson Fellows Summer Internships Reception.
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 4:30p.m.
This reception will provide a platform for prospective program participants and all interested students and faculty in general to discover the inspiring experiences of past participants and interact at a more personal level. Past participants will be providing informal presentations on the work that they have accomplished, and will have the opportunity to explain the specifics of their summer experience.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Politics & a Pint: "Health Care Reform ABC"
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 4:30 p.m.
Featuring political science professor Claire Haeg and Molly Maas from the Physicians for a National Health Program. Cosponsored by the Pre-Med Club.
Saturday February 6, 2010
"Saturday Blitz" - Earn a Diamond Certificate, Focusing on Civic Leadership!
Where: Gorecki Center, CSB When: 2/6/10 -ONE DAY ONLY!
Inspiring Leaders Certificate Program(ILCP) and the Eugene J McCarthy Center is teaming up to provide a one day "Saturday Blitz" which will offer students the chance to earn all of the required credits for the DIAMOND Certificate. This certificate will focus on civic leadership and will provide participants with an enhanced civic knowledge and leadership skills necessary for individual and organizational success in community and civic leadership. This certificate serves as a catalyst for civic leadership by building upon civic knowledge and enhancing participatory civic skills such as memo writing, media management, meeting facilitation, public speaking, grant writing, and networking. Through engagement in public action and reflection of the varying levels of civic leadership, participants will acquire skills for authentic community-based leadership.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Politics & a Pint: "Rethink Afghanistan"
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 1/28/10 4:30 p.m.
A documentary & discussion with political science professor and global affairs analyst Gary Prevost, PhD. Cosponsored by the International Affairs Club and Model United Nations Team.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Panel Discussion with Frank Cordaro: "1968, Stars and Stripes Forever? Or Never?"
Where: Alumni Lounge (Quad, SJU) When: 1/30/10 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by CSB/SJU Fine Arts Programming, The Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy & Civic Engagement, and CSB Campus Ministry. Panel will include Ken Jones, Frank Cordaro, and Jamie Fischer. Event is free and open to the public. This event will be held prior to the Saturday night performance of "The Trial of the Catonsville Nine".
Friday, January 29, 2010 & Saturday January 30, 2010
The Trial of the Catonsville Nine
Where: Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, SJU When: 1/29/2010 - 1/30/2010 8:00 PM
History comes alive as The Actors' Gang examines the 1968 trial of two catholic priests and seven fellow catholic activists who committed an act of civil disobedience in protest of the War in Vietnam. This act of civil dissent galvanized the national protest movement. While condemned as criminals in a court of law, they were hailed as patriots in the streets during one of America's most turbulent eras.
Friday, January 29, 2010
"Marv Davidov and Carol Masters, Reflections of a Non-Violent Revolutionary"
Where: Pottery Studio, SJU When: 1/29/10 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Marv's career began in the Civil Rights movement and as a Freedom Rider in the 1960s and moved on to opposition to the Vietnam War and the draft. Within the peace movement, he is a national legend for his role in the Honeywell Project which over two decades challenged and eventually convinced Honeywell to stop its manufacture of lethal military weapons. In the 1990s, Marv remained active in organizing labor and teaching the strategies of non-violence in the classroom and on the streets. He has taught courses in the strategies and politics of non-violence at Carlton College and the University of St. Thomas.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Politics & a Pint: "The 1960's: Confrontation and Change in the Nation (and at CSB/SJU)"
Where: Br. Willie's Pub, SJU When: 1/28/10 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Ken Jones, Ph.D.
Politics & a Pint: Education in America "Waiting for Superman"