2002 Fall Newsletter - Harvard University Institute of Politics

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Welcome to the Institute ofPolitics at Harvard UniversityDAN GLICKMAN, DIRECTORThe Institute of Politics is on the cutting edge of an excitingmoment in American politics. The events of the recentpast have stirred in all of us an acute appreciation for thehonor, nobility, and necessity of public service. They havemade us freshly aware of the impact of every single vote wecast. And they have strengthened our commitment to makinga difference, both as individuals and as members of avibrant global community.This fall, the Institute has offered some extraordinary opportunitiesfor involvement in the events of these memorabletimes. With the control of both chambers of Congress upfor grabs this past November, the Institute held discussionswith candidates, journalists, opinion leaders, and prominentoffice holders leading up to the elections. We’vewritten, analyzed, and released our third annual nationalsurvey on trends in political participation among collegestudents. And we’ll host the newly-elected Members ofCongress in December.To subscribe to the IOP’smailing list:Send an email message to:majordomo@ksglist.harvard.eduIn the body of the message, type:subscribe iop (without arrows)2 INSTITUTE OF POLITICSAs I found recently when I arrived to assume my duties asDirector of this dynamic organization, the Institute’s doorsare always open to those wishing to become more involvedin public service and in the life of our great democracy. Wewelcome and encourage your participation in all of ourprograms and activities. Please join us as we strive to makeour own contribution to this exciting moment in history.
Program for Newly-ElectedMembers of CongressOn December 4, 2002, newly-elected members of Congress from aroundthe country and both sides of the aisle will gather at the Institute of Politicsfor a four-day conference on all aspects of governance. The Program for Newly-Elected Members of Congress is a dynamic, integrated, non-partisan orientationprogram for incoming US Representatives. Intended as an essentialcomplement to the orientation offered by the US House leadership, theProgram offers invaluable resources for new Members looking to maximizetheir impact as legislators during their first days and months of service.Founded in 1972 and hosted by the IOP every two years, the Program forNewly-Elected Members is unlike any other training program for new legislators.It provides intensive seminars on major public policy issues such asforeign policy, health care, social security, and the federal budget, led byprominent scholars and practitioners from across the political spectrum. Italso offers an unmatched set of workshops to help new Representativesmake the most of the start of their first terms on the Hill. These workshopsfocus on the "how" of getting things done in Washington, and are led bycurrent and former senior officials from Congress, the White House, cabinetdepartments, regulatory agencies, and the national media. Past presentershave included former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, former presidentialadvisor David Gergen, author David McCullough, columnist GeorgeWill, and former Bob Dole Chief of Staff Sheila Burke, to name a few.The Program for Newly-Elected Members of Congress introduces newlegislators to the skills mastered by high-level officials who have met thechallenges of governing and getting things done in Washington. It givesnew Members access to the most respected thinkers and practitioners in thepublic policy arena. And it affords new Representatives a priceless opportunityto become acquainted with their colleagues in a relaxed setting awayfrom the pressures of Capitol Hill. The program has several hundredalumni Representatives, including Al Gore (D-TN), Geraldine Ferraro (D-NY), Bill Cohen (R-ME), Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Tom Ridge (R-PA), andBernie Sanders (IND-VT).After a particularly dynamic 2002 election season, we look forward to anexciting and productive four days.Condoleezza Rice speaks at the1992 New Members Conference.INSTITUTE OF POLITICS 3
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