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The School of Public Policy prepares students to become leaders in the fields of public policy, public management, nonprofit management, and survey research. Our students work closely with professors who are dedicated to teaching excellence and groundbreaking research. They're also placed in paid internships in top state agencies, city governments, and nonprofit organizations that impact the state and the nation.

2022 Albert G. Ilg Fellowship in Local Government Award: Jon M. Trister and Kylee A. Dostie
The Albert G. Ilg Fellowship in Local Government award is given to an MPA student who demonstrates interest in local government and public sector service. Awards (“Fellowships”) will defray living or academic related expenses. The award was established in 1998 to honor the distinguished service of Al Ilg as the Town Manager of Windsor for […]
Posted on May 15, 2022

2022 David B. Walker Award: Cristian G. Corza Godinez and Brittany L. LaMarr
The David B. Walker Award was established with a generous donation from Parashar Patel, MPA ‘91. This award is given annually to recognize a student in the program who exemplifies tireless dedication to public service. Ideally, the awardee would have an interest in Federalism. David B. Walker: This endowment honors David B. Walker, former director […]
Posted on May 14, 2022

2022 MPA Academic Excellence Award: Logan Singerman and Yaw Owusu Darko
The UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) is pleased to announce the recipients of our academic excellence awards. These prestigious awards are given annually to a student or students who are graduating from the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Administration – Executive Track (MPA Fellows), Master of Public Policy (MPP), and Master […]
Posted on May 13, 2022

May 27 PSELC: Essential Skills for Grant-writing Success10:30am

PSELC: Essential Skills for Grant-writing Success

Friday, May 27th, 2022

10:30 AM - 01:30 PM

Other
Zoom

Instructor: Alyssa Goduti, President & CEO, Adelbrook. The success of any nonprofit or government organization is contingent on its mission, vision, governance, ability to run quality programs and most importantly on its ability to raise funds. Organizations with the knowledge, skills and expertise to seek out and successfully win grants are more likely to thrive in this increasingly competitive funding environment. This session will help you better understand how to identify grant opportunities and develop winning proposals. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice grant-writing skills based on practical examples from their organizations or experiences. Contact Maura Maloney to register.

Contact Information: maura.maloney@uconn.edu
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Jun 7 Disseminating Research Findings To Drive Action: A Workshop With Robert Wood Johnson Foundation10:00am

Disseminating Research Findings To Drive Action: A Workshop With Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Tuesday, June 7th, 2022

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Hartford Campus
UConn Hartford, HTB 317

Disseminating Research Findings to Drive Action: A Workshop with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

10am – 4pm (Lunch Provided)

UConn Hartford, HTB 317 or
Virtual option offered

*Limited to 40 participants*

Led By Steph Chernitskiy (she/her/hers), Communications Manager of Evidence for Action, a Signature Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Translating and Disseminating research findings is a critical part of the scientific process. In this workshop, Steph Chernitskiy will lead participants through the Robert Wood Johnson’s toolkit for research dissemination. Participants will learn how to define and target their audience for dissemination, learn how to build relationships, create a translation plan, and implement a dissemination strategy that considers multiple outlets.

The workshop will also feature a panel with Sandra Chafouleas (UConn and Collaboratory for School and Child Health), Marlene Schwartz (UConn and the Rudd Center), and Abigail Fisher Williamson (Trinity and the Center for Hartford Engagement and Research). These scholars will share how they have successfully disseminated their work to a variety of audiences.

A special thanks to our co-sponsors: OVPR’s Scholarship Facilitation Fund, InCHIP, School of Public Policy, Gun Violence Prevention – Research Interest Group, Collaboratory for School and Child Health, UConn Hartford, Sustainable Global Cities Initiative, Connecticut Chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network, and The Rudd Center.

Register: https://chip.uconn.edu/rwjf-workshop-6-7-22/

Contact Information: kerri.raissian@uconn.edu
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Aug 26 BUILD Hartford Application Deadline11:58pm

BUILD Hartford Application Deadline

Friday, August 26th, 2022

11:58 PM - 11:59 PM

Other
https://ccei.uconn.edu/build-hartford/

BUILD Hartford is looking to co-create opportunities for UConn students with the input of Launc[H], the City of Hartford and community partners. These projects will be based around economic, innovative, and entrepreneurial opportunities in Hartford.

Students will work to understand opportunities in the Hartford Innovation Ecosystem, build connections to community organizations/stakeholders, and ideate solutions with attainable milestones within a specified timeline and budget. Students will also work with course instructors to pitch and identify mentor and community partners.

BUILD Hartford is a 3 credit course open to UConn undergraduate and graduate students in all majors from any campus. Please note that you must travel to the Graduate Business Learning Center in Downtown Hartford to attend class.

Program Dates: August 29 – December 9, 2022

Classes will be held in Downtown Hartford at the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be open through August 26, 2022.

Please apply here: https://ccei.uconn.edu/build-hartford/

Contact Information: Michaela Hartl, michaela.hartl@uconn.edu
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Nov 3 “Picking A Side? Korea’s Complicated Pacific Strategy”4:00pm

“Picking A Side? Korea’s Complicated Pacific Strategy”

Thursday, November 3rd, 2022

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Konover Auditorium

This public roundtable on South Korea’s place in US Pacific strategy builds on the February 2019 “Asia Maritime” panel discussion at UConn.

Panelists and further event details to come.

This event is free and open to the public.

Contact Information: alexis.dudden@uconn.edu
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