Graduation Ceremony Planned for Political Leadership Fellows
Media Contacts: Amy J. Baumer
Release Date: February 14, 2003
EAST LANSING, Mich.–On Thursday, February 20, 2003, current
and future leaders will graduate from Michigan State University’s
Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP). These individuals
have participated in a year long, hands-on program in personal leadership
development, public policy analysis and process, effective governance,
and campaigning.
Twenty-four fully paid fellowships are awarded annually on a competitive
basis by MPLP. Together with their predecessors, the 2002
graduates represent an alumni corps of over 300 individuals,
comprised of a diverse group of men and women from across the state.
“I am encouraged by effort put forth by class members during
this year’s program,” said Co-director James G. Agee.
“The leadership skills of the 2002 class along with those
of our alumni are building a positive foundation for the future
of our state.”
“The 2002 Michigan Political Leadership Program graduates
have clearly demonstrated that they are indeed ready to tackle public
policy issues as candidates for office, as government officials,
and as involved citizens,” said Co-director Anne M. Mervenne.
Graduates will be honored at the MPLP Annual Fundraising Dinner
on February 20, 2003 at the Laurel Manor in Livonia. The event begins
at 5:30 p.m. with a reception. Dinner and a program follow at 6:30
p.m. In addition to the dinner, MPLP will also host its Inaugural
West Michigan Breakfast on Friday, February 21, 2003 at the Frederik
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and
the program at 8:30 a.m.
Both the dinner and breakfast will feature a discussion between
Dee Dee Myers, White House press secretary during
the Clinton administration and consultant to the NBC television
series The West Wing; and Karen Hughes,
who contributed to President George W. Bush’s recent State
of the Union address, and has served as advisor to the President
and director of the Texas Republican Party. Carmen Harlan,
Senior News Anchor with WDIV-TV, Detroit, will moderate the dinner
discussion; and Eduardo B. (Ed) Fernandez, Vice
President and General Manager of WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, will moderate
the breakfast. Tickets for each event are $125, $100 of which is
tax deductible. Dollars raised at the events will make future fellowships—valued
at $12,000 each—possible.
For more information on the graduation or to purchase tickets
to the events call (517) 355-6672
or log on to www.ippsr.msu.edu/MPLP.
The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research in
Michigan State University’s College of Social Science administers
the Michigan Political
Leadership Program.
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