Where: Alumni Lounge, SJU; Quad
When: 11/11/2009 7:15 PM
The McCarthy Center and the CSB/SJU Prism club are cosponsoring a conversation with a member from the Log Cabin Republicans about what Log Cabin Republicans are, how they reconcile their beliefs with being conservative, and about what they have done as an organization.

Where: Alumni Lounge, SJU
When: 11/11/2009 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
The Log Cabin Republicans of Minnesota are a dedicated group of conservative Republicans who realize that having a small government and personal freedom means allowing GLBT people to live their own lives. From within the GOP LCR's have worked to bring about GLBT equality demonstrated by having the only pending lawsuit against Don't Ask, Don't Tell. LCR's dispel the widely held sterotype that just because you are GLBT or an Ally you have to be a Democrat. Membership of this group is on the rise.

Where: Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU; Sexton Commons
When: 11/12/2009 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Lieutenant Colonel James C. Fischer will lead a discussion on whether U.S. policy toward Afghanistan should focus on counterinsurgency operations—securing the Afghan population, helping to provide basic services, and thus strengthening support for the government—or whether it is preferable to devote most resources to going after al Qaeda terrorists directly.

Where: Sacred Heart Chapel, CSB
When: 11/14/2009 5:00 PM
For the past eight years, a “Red Mass” has occurred at the College of St. Benedict. The McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement partners with the CSB Alumnae Office in offering students an opportunity to participate in the mass.
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.
The Red Mass name comes from the red vestments and garments that early legal participants wore on this occasion.
Trial attorney Susan Holden will be honored with this year's Fidelis Apparitor Award.
https://www.csbsju.edu/mccarthycenter/events/red_mass.htm

Where: Alumnae Hall, CSB; HCC
When: 11/17/2009 6:00 PM
The College Republicans are excited to cosponsor the Gubernatorial Candidate forum with the Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement.
Appetizers and hors d'oeuvres will start at 6:00pm leaving time before the forum for guests to network with each other as well as with gubernatorial candidates. The forum is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm which will allow the candidates to present their platform. There will be time for a question and answer segment after all candidates present their platforms.
This event is open to the public.
Confirmed candidates: Marty Seifert, Tom Emmer, Pat Anderson, Bill Haas, Phil Herwig, Leslie Davis, David Hann
If you would like more information about this event please contact:
Renae Bartusch, Vice Chair of College Republicans
E-mail: rjbartusch@csbsju.edu
http://www.csbsju.edu/mccarthycenter/events/

Where: Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU
When: 11/19/2009 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The International Affairs Club invites all faculty and students to a documentary viewing of "Fog of War" followed by a discussion with Derick Becker PhD, international relations scholar and political science professor at CSB/SJU.

With insight and new historical information about WWII, the Cold War, Vietnam, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, "Fog of War" analyzes the bloodiest century in human history through the eyes and experiences of Robert McNamara, former Secretary of State and pivotal figure in the events of the 20th century.

Throughout it we are forced to ask: when is war legal? Are we to be held responsible for our nation's wars?

All majors and all ages (21 - and +) are welcome to attend this thought-provoking event.

Where: Off-Campus; The Newsroom
When: 12/3/2009 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
You’re invited to the 4nd Annual “Polidazzle: Students and Alums in Politics and Policy”
Sponsored by the McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University

Polidazzle is a networking event for CSB/SJU students, alums, staff and faculty interested in public policy and civic life.
This reception 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 two hour open house reception with complimentary drinks and abundant hors d'oeuvres and takes place along the Holidazzle parade route.

Please RSVP to Stacy Penk, Coordinator of the McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement at CSB/SJU.

RSVP to Email: spenk@csbsju.edu
Phone: (320) 363 3266

LOCATION:
The News Room
990 Nicollet Mall (Cross Street: 10th Street)
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 343-0073

http://thenewsroommpls.com/

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.

For more on The Actors' Gang, visit their website at: http://www.theactorsgang.com/


http://www.csbsju.edu/mccarthycenter/events/

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.

For more on The Actors' Gang, visit their website at: http://www.theactorsgang.com/


http://www.csbsju.edu/mccarthycenter/events/

Where: Off-Campus; John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge MA
When: 2/18/2010 8:00 AM
HARVARD Kennedy School
John F. Kennedy School of Government
The Public Policy and Leadership Conference (PPLC) is designed to inform students about careers in the public sector. The conference will encourage students who possess a commitment to public service to prepare for graduate study in public policy and international affairs, as well as to provide information on financial support through various fellowship programs.
The conference will help prepare future leaders for study in public policy, particularly those from historically under-served communities and people of color. Participants receive paid travel, accommodations, and meals. Please note that the conference is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents in their first or second year of undergraduate studies only.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2009



http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/admissions/pplc