Review Preview & at Southern University Carbondale Institute’s name now honors founder outhern Illinois University Carbondale offi cials and mem- bers of the late U.S. Sen. Paul SSimon’s family honored him by announcing the Public Policy Institute he founded will now bear his name. Chancellor Walter V. Wendler noted that in 1996, the university and the Il- linois Board of Higher Education ap- proved the establishment of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. However, Simon preferred it being known simply as the Public Policy Institute. “As we all know, Paul was a very modest man,” Wendler said. “He be- lieved the institute should be identifi ed by its contributions, not as the work of Members of the Paul Simon family; (left to right) Martin, Patti, Sheila and Art one individual. But it is only fi tting that are gathered along with institute director Mike Lawrence (far right) as SIUC we honor his legacy.” Chancellor, Walter V. Wendler, speaks at the news conference announcing the Institute director Mike Lawrence said institute will be known as the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. the organization’s staff “is delighted with our new name, and we will do everything volume in a library somewhere,” Simon stitutes around the nation. He believed it in our power to live up to it.” once said. “I think that has its place, but is important for students and faculty “to Simon’s vision for a public policy that’s not my cup of tea. I want to do get a better sense of how public policy is organization at SIUC was clear from its things where we can actually get some- made as we bring policymakers and idea beginnings. Rather than being a “think thing done.” people together.” tank,” Simon’s efforts were focused on SIU Board of Trustees Chair Glenn The 100 speakers and major sym- making the institute a “do” tank — seek- Poshard said that since it opened its posium participants – many of whom ing and achieving — positive results. doors in 1997, the institute has launched spoke with SIUC students in various “I’m not interested in a great intel- initiatives that have made classes – include former lectual discussion that will become a signifi cant impacts in Illi- First Lady , nois and beyond. “...it is only former U.S. Sen. and “This institute’s pro- fi tting that Democratic presidential ISSUE 11 / SPRING 2005 grams and speakers have nominee George Mc- looked at signifi cant is- we honor Govern, actors and social Mike Lawrence named director...... 2 sues and we are pleased activists Mike Farrell and A message from our director...... 3 that it will now remind our his legacy.” Ed Asner, former Canadi- Leadership conference...... 5 students, faculty, staff and an Prime Minister Brian Retired physicians symposium...... 6 others of the contributions Paul made Mulroney, human rights leader Coretta Study abroad program update...... 7 through a lifetime of public service,” Scott King, Washington Post newsmen Honor Roll of Donors...... 8 Poshard said. David Broder and Dan Balz, legend- Guest speakers...... 12- 15 The institute continues to carry for- ary CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite, HIV/AIDS symposium...... 16 ward Simon’s vision of involving faculty former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Institute students...... 17 and students, something Simon noted he Baker III and former New York mayor Giving to the institute...... 19 missed when visiting other campus in- David Dinkins. 2 Mike Lawrence named institute director

eteran newsman, press sec- ing people’s lives, not only in Southern Il- retary and respected politi- linois but throughout the world, embodies cal analyst Mike Lawrence what Paul Simon envisioned -- making a Vbecame the second director real difference in society.” of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Lawrence said he feels “honored and following a national search. privileged to be chosen. Lawrence served as the institute’s The three other fi nalists had impres- interim director, following the death of sive credentials. I appreciate the confi - institute founder Paul Simon. Lawrence dence shown in me by those involved in joined the institute as associate director in the search, and by the administration at 1997. the University,” he said. “Mike was selected from an outstand- “The institute is never going to be the exemplary service to other journalists and ing pool of fi nalists,” SIUC Provost and same without Paul Simon, but I am con- newspapers in Illinois. Vice Chancellor John M. Dunn said. fi dent that we can achieve what he would Before joining the institute, Lawrence “His credentials, broad experience and want the institute to accomplish,” said was press secretary and senior policy ad- extensive contributions to the success of Lawrence. “I am committed to building viser to former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar the institute were all major plusses in his on what he achieved here, and I also am for more than six years. Prior to that, he selection. Mike will sustain Sen. Simon’s committed to remaining faithful to his vi- was press secretary to Edgar for more leadership and vision while adding to the sion of the institute.” than three years while Edgar was Illinois’ institute his own distinctive views and Lawrence hopes to leave his own secretary of state. Lawrence previously perspectives.” mark on the institute, “but we are going to headed news bureaus in the Illinois State Chancellor Walter V. Wendler said continue to address issues on the regional, House, fi rst for the Quad-City Times and Lawrence’s appointment provides the state, national and international levels.” later for Lee Enterprises and the institute with continuity of purpose and In addition to his work with the in- Sun-Times, and held top editing posts at leadership. stitute, Lawrence holds a faculty rank of the Quad-City Times. He got his start cov- “We are pleased that Mike is going to professor and teaches journalism and po- ering government news for the Galesburg remain at the institute and continue the im- litical science classes. Register-Mail. portant work that both he and Paul Simon He also writes a column for the com- Lawrence is a graduate of Knox Col- brought to this campus and the region,” mentary pages for several newspapers. lege, where he also received an honorary said Wendler. “Mike’s view of how the in- The Associated Press Editors Associa- doctor of laws degree in 1998. stitute can play an integral role in improv- tion recently honored Lawrence for his Matt Baughman named assistant director att Baughman, who has tive restructuring, Lawrence eliminated guidance have kept the institute on target played a key role in rais- the development offi cer position and towards fulfi lling Paul’s goal for a $10 ing more than $8 million merged those duties into the new post of million endowment. The endowment Min endowment funds for assistant director. now stands at more than $8 million in the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, Lawrence said he has not made a de- contributions and pledges. has been named assistant director. cision as to whether to fi ll the associate After he graduated from Illinois Col- “The decision that Paul and I made director position that he held before be- lege in Jacksonville, Baughman was se- to bring Matt aboard seven years ago has coming director. lected for the prestigious Dunn Fellow- paid off literally and fi guratively,” direc- “I want to see how this restructuring ship Program where he spent a full year tor Mike Lawrence said. “He has proven works out,” he said. “Matt is going to working in the offi ce of Illinois Gov. Jim he is willing and able to take on substan- shoulder most of the day-to-day admin- Edgar. He earned an MBA from Southern tial responsibilities.” istrative duties that I handled while Paul Illinois University Carbondale in 1997. Baughman has served as development was here.” He and his wife Angela reside in Carbon- offi cer for the institute. In an administra- Fundraising efforts under Baughman’s dale with their infant son Alexander.

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A Message from Mike Lawrence

have a pretty good idea of how state legislative districts. appearances on the campus. Arkansas Paul would react. “Why name a Last fall, the institute acted to en- Gov. Mike Huckabee entertained and public policy institute after a sing- courage hospices throughout the U.S. enlightened us with a fascinating ac- Ier?” he would utter in one of his to become deeply involved in the HIV/ count of his personal victory over obe- trademark self-effacing quips. AIDS pandemic in Africa. Canadian sity and the healthy-living initiatives he Then he would quickly move on to Stephen Lewis, the U.N. special envoy developed in his state. a matter much more important to him: dealing with the incredible devastation, Jody Williams, who earned the Nobel What are we doing to make a positive provided inspiring leadership at a sym- peace prize for her crusade against land difference? posium in which an impressive cross- mines, and Dawn Clark Netsch, the fi rst The institute will never be the same section of activists developed specifi c without him. But I am confi dent the Paul and realistic strategies. “ ...I am confident the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is keeping Indeed, the institute continues to faith with his vision and values. bring top-fl ight people, like Lewis, Simon Public Policy Institute Paul wanted us to have an impact in to the campus and the region. As this is keeping faith with his our part of America and well beyond it. newsletter goes to press, we are looking Under his dynamic leadership, we did. forward to a visit from Tom Friedman, vision and values.” And we continue to do so. foreign affairs columnist for the New In this largely rural region, much of York Times who has written provoca- woman to garner a gubernatorial nomi- which evokes comparisons with Appa- tively and cogently about U.S. involve- nation in Illinois, gave thought-provok- lachia, we are working with university ment in Iraq. Dan Balz of the Wash- ing presentations, as did John Block, and community partners on a project to ington Post, one of the premier political former U.S. secretary of agriculture. promote and facilitate the development reporters in the nation, gave a public It was singularly appropriate that and networking of school-based health lecture and then interacted more infor- Rev. , winner of the clinics. The initiative holds great prom- mally with students and faculty mem- Peace and Freedom ise of improving primary and preven- bers during a visit just days after the Award, gave the lecture commemo- tative care in southern Illinois and po- November election. Stanley Nelson, rating the renaming of the institute in tentially becoming a national and even winner of the most prestigious award his brother’s honor. Art’s rich baritone international model. in broadcast journalism, used excerpts voice was remarkably reminiscent. So On another front, we are engaged from his PBS documentary on the im- was his message. After all, the two with the Illinois Campaign for Political pact of the Brown v. Board decision to had teamed as co-authors and co-ad- Reform in an effort to promote public deliver a potent message of both prog- vocates of worthy causes. So, as Art funding of state judicial campaigns, ress and unfulfi lled promise in the civil spoke movingly about the outrage of which have become increasingly infl u- rights struggle. world hunger and how addressing it enced by huge contributions from in- Illinois House Speaker Michael J. could serve the cause of world peace, terest groups. We also are preparing to Madigan, one of the most powerful Paul was there. He was with us, as marshal bipartisan support for changing politicians in the state’s history, shared he will be each and every day at this the highly partisan process of drawing his time and insights during several institute – and not in name only. Institute continues to build endowment

hanks to the generosity of institute was one of Paul Simon’s major Baughman added. many friends and supporters of goals,” assistant director Matt Baugh- The institute is committed to fulfi lling the Paul Simon Public Policy man said. “He worked tirelessly at rais- Paul’s goal of a $10 million endowment TInstitute, funds for the insti- ing endowment dollars. so that its work can continue for genera- tute have continued to be raised, pushing “But Paul strongly believed that he tions to make a difference to our region, the amount contributed or pledged to the couldn’t just ask for money from oth- our state, our nation and our world. endowment over the $8 million mark. ers, he had to show leadership by be- For more information on fundrais- Recent major gifts include an estate gift ing a signifi cant donor himself which ing initiatives, please contact Matt from Paul Simon for $100,000. he hoped in turn would inspire others Baughman at 618/453-4001 or at “Assuring the fi nancial future of the to make meaningful contributions,” [email protected]. & 4

Simon’s water crisis book becomes documentary fi lm; showing slated for Carbondale

hen Paul Simon authored nored. Then came an idea for a fi lm that Actress Jane Seymour, the fi lm’s nar- his 1998 book “Tapped would give Paul’s message a major lift. rator, attended the events to help bring Out” on the coming Documentary fi lm producer Jim The- greater attention to the issue. Wworld water crisis, he baut wanted to do something that would Thebaut said the fi lm will be provided realized that the book by itself would not help the world better understand Paul’s to organizations, broadcast on television, be enough to build a broad awareness of concern. Thebaut began working with featured at showings on campuses and the issue. Paul to make a fi lm that showed the mag- theaters around the world, and entered in nitude of the crisis in regions around the a variety of fi lm festivals. “This fi lm is something that gets globe, including the Middle East, China, “Paul would have been very happy,” India and Southern Asia, Africa and even said Paul’s widow Patti Simon, who at- people excited and motivated to the United States. tended the premier and who joined Paul take action ...” Thebaut interviewed former Soviet during his travels to the Middle East. President Mikhail Gorbechev and Israeli “He believed that talking to people was political leader Shimon Peres, to whom helpful, but would only accomplish so After more than 2,000 people wrote to Paul’s book is dedicated. much—this fi lm is something that gets him in 1998 following the book’s feature The 80-minute fi lm, “Running Dry,” people excited and motivated to take ac- on the cover of Parade Magazine, it was was premiered earlier this year in Wash- tion in their own lives and in their own clear the message had traction. When ington D.C. for members of Congress and communities to address this crisis.” the book was translated into Arabic and others. The premier showings were held A Carbondale showing sponsored by Paul was invited to meet with Middle East at the Center for Strategic and Interna- the institute is scheduled for Wednesday, leaders, it was clear that the seriousness tional Studies and at the Woodrow Wilson May 4 at 7 p.m. in the SIU Student Center of the water crisis there was not being ig- International Center for Scholars. Ballroom D.

Charitable gift annuities provide signifi cant benefi ts to donors, while assuring Paul Simon’s legacy continues

ou might be interested a charity? Good question. There is long as contractually agreed to. The to know that a single life nothing wrong with making provisions rate can never be lowered. annuity for a 75-year in your will for an organization like � There are specifi c and unique tax Y old would guarantee a the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. benefi ts depending on how you fund 7.1% rate of return on a charitable In fact, if you would like assistance in the annuity. You may receive a tax gift annuity made through the SIU writing language for this purpose, the deduction for establishing the annuity. Foundation. A couple, aged 72 and institute staff is ready to assist you. You may earn part of the annual pay- 75, could lock in a rate of 6.2% for Many people have already done this. ments tax free. It depends on several a two-life annuity. However, a charitable gift annuity factors that we can determine in draft- Using a $10,000 gift annuity in the provides unique advantages, including: ing an annuity proposal. above illustrations, a single person � Your gift is guaranteed to be im- � Your investment is guaranteed by would earn $710 per year; the couple, mediately made available to the char- the total assets of the SIU Founda- $620 per year. Compare these returns ity upon your death. A charitable gift tion—valued at more than $100 mil- with money market accounts, bonds, annuity cannot be revoked by anyone lion. stocks, mutual funds, CDs, or other in- or used for any purpose other than as a Please contact Matt Baughman at vestment tools and your interest might gift to the charity. 618/453-4001 or [email protected] peek. � The annuity’s rate of return is le- if you would like additional informa- You might ask, “Why should I con- gally guaranteed. That is, if you es- tion on establishing a charitable gift sider a charitable gift annuity rather tablish an annuity today at a 7% rate annuity for the Paul Simon Public than leave a provision in my will for of return, it remains at that rate for as Policy Institute.

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Missy Dunn (center), information technology support specialist from Shawnee Community College, provided direction to students as they learned to build their own computers during the leadership weekend. Institute leadership weekend allows Metro East teens to give back

etro East area teens who will give them the opportunity to feel the tion program for teens, the program trains participated in a leader- fulfillment that comes from giving back teens to become peer counselors to talk ship weekend sponsored to the community,” said Lawrence. about HIV prevention and safety. Mby the institute learned The institute used a 1994 report by � O’Fallon Outreach Center. Provides the value of giving back to their commu- the Illinois Commission on African tutoring, lunch programs and support for nities. American Males, chaired by former less fortunate children. The teens built brand new computers Illinois Attorney General and SIUC � East St. Louis Father’s Center which during the second Paul Simon Leadership graduate Roland W. Burris, as inspi- provides parental counseling, training and Conference at SIUC’s Touch of Nature ration for the weekend. The report of- support for young men. Environmental Center. fered recommendations in several ar- Additionally, two participants, An- As part of the hands-on activities that eas, including economic development thony Rushing, a senior at Cahokia High combined leadership, development and and employment, education, family School and Darryl Matthews, a senior at career information, Missy Dunn, an in- life and African-American manhood, East St. Louis Senior High School, were formation technology support specialist health and housing. chosen by the planning group to also re- at Shawnee Community College, and Institute-based university profes- ceive computers based on their leadership, other staff, helped teams build new per- sor Linda Renee Baker said the youths weekend participation and their conduct sonal computers. Each team then nomi- learned valuable lessons at the work- and character. Matthews also received nated and voted for a non-profit commu- shop, and they are giving needed as- the inaugural Paul Simon Leadership and nity organization to receive the computer sistance to community-based organi- Character Award. they built. zations “that sometimes have limited Among the fraternal and community- The exercise – as well as the leader- funding but do very important work in based groups in the Metro East area par- ship weekend – focused on team building their community.” ticipating in the weekend were Alpha Phi and giving back to the community, said The four community-based organiza- Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi institute director Mike Lawrence, who tions that received computers are: Phi fraternities; the Top Ladies of Dis- was impressed with the young men who � Holy Angels Women’s and Children’s tinction Inc.; Southern Illinois University attended. Sojourn. Edwardsville Charter School; the Jackie “I believe they learned a great deal � The Youth Empowerment Summit Joyner-Kersee Youth Center; and the East about leadership and teamwork and this (YES) of East St. Louis. An HIV-preven- St. Louis Community College Center. & 6 Symposium seeks changes to help retired doctors help us ive years ago, there were of retired physicians. are sick and pretty much home bound. more than 250,000 retired William T. Close, an internation- Some are approaching the end of their physicians who were 55 years ally acclaimed physician and author, lives. The project’s medical person- Fold or older, according to the served as the keynote speaker. In Janu- nel and volunteers provide care at the National Association of Retired Physi- ary 2000, Close formed a nonprofi t patient’s home when needed.” cians, and the trend is for physicians to organization, Community Home Care Prior to living and working in Wyo- retire at younger and younger ages. Program, using medical personnel and ming for the past 26 years, Close was Capturing that talent and expertise volunteers to provide care for largely a physician and surgeon in the Congo in retirement became the focus of a homebound patients. Calling himself a for 16 years and part of the team to help two-day symposium, “Helping Doc- “semi-retired, semi-impossible village defi ne and contain the fi rst outbreak of tors Help Us,” which brought together doc” in Big Piney, Wyoming, he noted Ebola in 1976. During this time, he be- professionals to lay groundwork for that his county is about the size of Con- came personal physician to President a model program that utilizes retired necticut and is the only one in the state Mobuto and the chief medical offi cer of physicians who volunteer their time and without a hospital. the Congolese army. expertise. “A successful synergy between sci- A panel discussion featuring legal Medical and legal professionals ence and humanity is the responsibil- and medical representatives helped fo- from throughout the nation gathered ity of doctors and patients committed cus on specifi c issues that resulted in a under the institute’s leadership to ex- to medicine as a service to our fellow series of recommendations, including: plore how the state and nation can humans,” Close said during his keynote � Amend Illinois’ Good Samaritan capitalize on the skills and abilities speech. “We take care of people who see DOCTORS, Page 7

Dr. William Close makes a point during the working group meeting.

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DOCTORS, continued from page 6 states to purchase and maintain liability volunteer, reducing risk and insurance malpractice insurance for retired physi- costs and increasing the number of pa- Act to explicity include home visits un- cians. tients that can be seen. der the free medical clinic provision. � Consideration should be given to Visit www.siu.edu/~ppi to view the � All states should consider joining the practicality and legality of allowing full set of recommendations. such states as Connecticut, Kentucky, retired volunteer physicians to be class- The institute was joined in sponsor- Nevada and Washington in subsidizing isfied as physician assistants if it would ing the program by the SIU School of insurance coverage for retired/volun- provide substantial benefits to the phy- Medicine, SIU School of Law and the teer physicians. Such a program enables sician, including making it easier to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Simon’s vision for massive study abroad program moving forward; Commission members, chair announced

he Study cember 31, 2004 after an 11-year tenure ment in and support for international Abroad Fellowship Program as president of Michigan State University, study abroad programs. Commission held its first was named chair of the commission. “I am a huge advocate of very large Tmeeting late last year to begin “I look forward to working with other study abroad programs in universities work on Paul Simon’s vision for sending commission members to develop ideas throughout the country,” he said. “The 500,000 U.S. college and university stu- that will be helpful in increasing the num- portion of students going abroad should dents abroad each year. ber of students in high-quality, safe study be much larger.” A second meeting was held in Wash- abroad programs,” McPherson said. “A Commission members were appoint- ington this winter and other meetings are study abroad experience is crucial as we ed by congressional leaders and the White planned to continue work on the final re- seek to prepare college students for the House. The commission has also put into port that is due to Congress by the end of global marketplace.” place an advisory council that includes the year. Under McPherson’s leadership, Mich- institute visiting professor John Jackson Peter McPherson, who retired on De- igan State greatly increased its involve- and family representative Martin Simon.

The chair of the commission was jointly appointed by President George W. Bush, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD), House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Each congressional member also appointed three commission members while the White House appointed four members.

Commission members include: � M. Peter McPherson, Chair � John K. Andrews, Jr., President, Colorado State Senate, Colorado (Bush) � Lyn Bracewell Phillips, Texas (Bush) � Lynette Boggs McDonald, Clark County Commissioner, Nevada (Bush) � S. Kerry Cooper, Executive Director, International Business Programs, Texas A&M University, Texas (Hastert) � Richard J. Durbin, U.S. Senator (D-IL), Illinois (Daschle) � Mary M. Dwyer, President, Institute for International Education of Students, Illinois (Pelosi) � Jim Edgar, former (R), Illinois (Bush) � Brad Heegel, Director of Public Events and Marketing, Augustana College, South Dakota (Daschle) � Mark S. Kirk, U.S. Congressman (R-IL), Illinois (Hastert) � Mora McLean, President and CEO, Africa-America Institute, New York (Pelosi) � Douglas Ohmer, Director, Center for Excellence in International Business, Northern State University, South Dakota (Daschle) � John G. Peters, President, Northern Illinois University, Illinois, (Hastert) � Louise McIntosh Slaughter, U.S. Congresswoman (D-NY), New York (Pelosi) � Steve Trooboff, President and CEO, Council on International Educational Exchange, Maine (Frist) � William E. Troutt, President, Rhodes College, Tennessee (Frist) � Christine Vick, Vice President, The Cohen Group, Washington D.C. (Frist)

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Annual honor roll of donors, 2003-2004 The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is grateful for the hundreds of gifts it receives each year. Listed here are those whe made contribu- tions during the 2004 fi scal year (July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004). While every gift is meaningful, space limitations prevent us from publish- ing gifts under $100. However, a full list of donors may be found at www.siu.edu/~ppi. Thank you to all who support our work.

$100,000 & up Alice W. & Henry N. Barkhausen Southern California Water Company D. Inez & Dwayne O. Andreas Bernard & Toby Nussbaum Foundation Frances Sullivan Archer Daniels Midland Company Myron M. & Patricia Cherry Taipei Economic and Cultural Offi ce in Chicago The Community Foundation for Judith L. & Thomas J. Wagner $99,999-$10,000 the National Capital Region Bernice Weissbourd Emerson Nancy & Greg N. Cook Ross & Suzie Glickman Oliver & Corenna Cummings $999-$500 Brad Lakin Betty B. & Donald R. Darling AT&T Wireless L. Thomas Lakin Julian & Molly D’Esposito Alice M. Noble-Allgire & Richard L. Allgire The Lakin Law Firm Carolyn & Herbert Donow Arnold P. & Ellen L. Andres The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Carol & James T. Dove Robert E. Beck Ellen & Jerry G. Sinclair Frances S. & Einar V. Dyhrkopp Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation Emil & Edith Spees Daniel J. & Ruth Edelman Jae Chul Chang Urban Retail Properties Anne H. Evans Nancy S. & William L. Chen C. Nina & Peter G. Fitzgerald D. J. Edelman Family Foundation $9,999-$5,000 Frances Sullivan Trust Kathleen & James Fralish AKP Media The Frank J. Guarini Foundation Louis & Doris M. Freitag Arie & Ida Crown Memorial Gold Hill Ranch Illinois Campaign for Political Reform Jo Ann & Donald N. Boydston Joan W. Harris Jasculca/Terman & Associates, Inc. Barbara Brodie Andrew Hochberg The Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland Devon & Howard G. Buffett Hochberg Family Foundation Don S. & Joyce A. Jorgensen Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. Larry J. Hochberg Andrew Kaleniuk Lester & Renee Crown International Brotherhood Carrolyn & Michael J. Karasis Susan Crown of Electrical Workers Mike & Marianne Lawrence Carol & Richard U. DeSchutter International Truck and Engine Corporation Bonnie Moeller Levo Eugene M. Lang Foundation Irving Harris Foundation Harriss Malan Trust The Freedom Forum James T. Dove Trust Arlynn & Henri R. Manasse Gemini Foundation Jewish Federation of Metro. Chicago Melba E. & Ralph E. McCoy The Howard G. Buffett Foundation JMR Charities, Inc. Marie A. & Thomas M. McDermott Eugene & Theresa Lang Gayle Klam Bill J. & Gail G. McGraw Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation Frank L. & Leota L. Klingberg Shirley & Howard Metzenbaum Mildred Galloway Trust Clinton P. Knox Andrea G. & Charles L. Overby Philip H. Corboy Foundation Herbert H. Kohl Paul Hae D. Park Deb Sawyer Ralph Mansfi eld M. Hal & Susan F. Pearlman Edna & Lester Shapiro Wrophas & Dianne Meeks Amanda & R. J. Robertson Peter Buffett, The Spirit Foundation George A. Norwood David S. Rodriguez Ambassador Robert D. Stuart Molly F. & William R. Norwood Phillip W. Greer & Mary K. Rosenow Jeanne M. & Joseph P. Sullivan Bernard W. Nussbaum John Seder John & Virginia White Toby Nussbaum Katy Simonds John H. Pickering Howard M. & Karri I. Spiegel $4,999-$1,000 Jerry M. Reinsdorf Regina A. Kovach & David E. Steward AFSCME Illinois Council No. 31 Desiree Rogers Fran & Monroe B. Sullivan Elizabeth & Mihran S. Agbabian Ronan Potts, L.L.C. United Food & Commercial Workers Pamela A. Allen John W. & Joie Russell Al Whaley Hope C. Apple Bettylu & Paul Saltzman Frances H. Wesselmann Mary Jane & Robert H. Asher Beverly & Ted Sanders Winstron & Strawn, LLP

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UPCOMING EVENT SCHEDULE Tom Friedman “Justice Delayed” “Running Dry” New York Times foreign aff airs columnist Featuring Investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell and Carbondale premiere of the documentary based on and best-selling author. former prosecuting attorney Don Cochran. Paul Simon’s water crisis book. (See page 4.)

Monday, April 11 Wednesday, April 13 Wednesday, May 4 8 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Shryock Auditorium SIU Law School Auditorium Student Center Ballroom D Call 618.453.4009 or visit www.siu.edu/~ppi for complete event details & 12

TOP Nobel Laureate Jody Williams shared her inspirational story of bringing about changes to international law and fostering international relations for the purpose of drastically reducing the number of landmines across the globe during a lecture sponsored by the institute and SIU Department of Anthropology. Widely used as weapons, landmines left buried in the earth long after the conclusion of wars have led to the deaths and injuries of thousands of innocent people, including children. Williams delivered a keynote lecture drawing more than 300 people and also presented a session with students the following day.

LEFT John Block, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Reagan visited campus for the Gil and Jean Kroening lecture series. Block discussed food saftey, world hunger and other issues. Prior to his appointment to Reagan’s Cabinet, Block served as the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The SIUC College of Agricultural Science co-sponsored his visit.

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TOP To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the institute hosted award winning PBS documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson for a two-day visit to campus. It included a presentation and discussion of his documentary, Beyond Brown: Pursuing the Promise, as well as the opportunity to inspire student filmmakers during a visit to a cinema and photography class. Nelson has earned journalism’s highest honor, the George Foster Peabody Award.

RIGHT The Washington Post’s Dan Balz is considered one of the most respected national political journalists working today. He brought that stellar reputation to campus for the Morton-Kenney Public Affairs Lecture Series, co- sponsored by the SIUC Department of Political Science. An Illinois native like his Post colleague (and past institute speaker) David Broder, Balz provided an exceptional analyses of the 2004 presidential election just days after its conclusion.

BOTTOM RIGHT Pictured with (left to right) Mike Lawrence, Sheila Simon, Patti Simon, and Martin Simon (far right), Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan (D-Chicago) made a public appearance in southern Illinois during an institute-sponsored “What I Have Learned” lecture at the SIU Student Center. More than 450 people turned out to hear from one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history. The following morning Madigan spoke to students in combined journalism and political science classes and was the guest of honor at a luncheon with two dozen students, faculty, staff and community members. & 14

Five international students at SIU Carbondale formed a panel discussion to address the affects of the December 2004 tsunami on their respec- tive countries. The institute invited panel mem- bers (pictured above left to right) Sucheta Lele of India; Shafi q Rahman of Bangladesh; Benfano Soweito of Indonesia; Aon Tiranasar of Thai- land; and Timasha Udugama of Sri Lanka to share about their homelands. Indian-born SIUC doctoral student in speech communication, Ajay Ojha, provided an overview of the tsunami (cen- ter). Institute graduate assistant Edith Ng’oma of Zambia, Africa moderated the discussion.

Following the panel discussion the audience heard the harrowing story of survival from SIUC visiting professor of journalism William Reck- tenwald (bottom) who was vacationing in Sri Lanka at the time of the tsunami. Recktenwald, the former deputy Chicago bureau chief for the , shared photos of his experience during his presentation.

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LEFT Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee brought his message of how living a healthy lifestyle can benefit individuals and governments alike. Huckabee, who lost more than 100 pounds in just over a year, was diagnosed with the onset of diabetes and was told by his physician the best way to beat it was to lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy foods. Following that advice has paid off for him. He’s hoping that the same advice might pay off for the State of Arkansas if his fellow citizens embrace the “Healthy Arkansas” initiative he has developed with business leaders, health advocates and policy makers. The program focuses on reducing tobacco use, obesity and physical inactivity. Huckabee, a Republican, believes that in the long-term such a program will significantly reduce health costs to governments and taxpayers. Huckabee also spoke to a food and nutrition class while on campus. His visit was part of the Gil and Jean Kroening lecture series in conjunction with the College of Agricultural Science.

RIGHT Former Illinois Comptroller and one-time Democratic candidate for Governor of Illinois, Dawn Clark Netsch brought her reputation as a trail blazer for women in Illinois politics to campus as the recipient of the 2004 Ralph A. Dunn Public Service Award. Dunn, a former state senator who died in May 2004, served with Netsch during their dis- tinguished careers. Netsch holds a law degree from Northwestern Uni- versity, where she has also been on the faculty for nearly four decades. She was a member of the 1970 Il- linois Constitutional Convention, is the first woman in Illinois to be elected to a statewide office and the first woman nominated by a major political paty for Illinois governor. While on campus, she also spoke to students at the SIU School of Law and to a political science class.

& 16 Symposium on HIV/AIDS in Africa calls for greater U.S. involvement UN Special Envoy Stephen Lewis keynotes nited Nations special envoy Stephen Lewis, one of the world’s leading voices in Uthe fi ght against HIV/AIDS in Africa, headlined a symposium at Southern Illinois University Carbondale sponsored by the institute and Hospice of Southern Illinois (HSI). The day-long symposium, “HIV/ AIDS in Africa: Engaging America in the Battle,” focused on developing an action plan for getting more communities, or- ganizations and individuals in the United UN Special Envoy Stephen Lewis speaks to a capacity crowd at Southern States involved in the war on the disease Illiniois University Carbondale during the institute’s HIV/AIDS symposium. in Africa. “Our goal is to develop an action “It’s almost impossible to make peo- including hospices, Rotary clubs and plan for encouraging communities ple understand what is happening in so medical schools. across America to get directly involved many parts of Southern Africa, the ubiq- Hospice of Southern Illinois is one of in the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa,” said uity of death, the pervasiveness of death, about 30 hospices in the nation involved institute director Mike Lawrence. “We you go into the adult medical wards, in a partnership through the Foundation hope to build on the efforts of a hos- you have two and three people in a bed; for Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa. pice located right here in southern Il- you have someone lying on the concrete HSI partners with Kara Counseling and linois that is making a signifi cant con- fl oor under the bed; These people are in Training Trust in Zambia to work with tribution in Zambia.” the anguish fi nale very often of AIDS re- that group’s newest hospice program in Lewis became the United Nation lated illnesses,” Lewis said. Cabwe, Zambia. special envoy to Africa on HIV/AIDS in The action plan developed at the sym- Carla Feldhamer, HSI certified 2001, and he travels the globe working on posium will be published and distributed hospice and palliative care nurse, the issue. to community groups across the country, see HIV/AIDS, Page 17

Kathe Kobacker of Columbus, Ohio; Peter Sarver of Syracuse, New York; Edith Ng’oma of Zambia, Africa; and Carl Stecker of Baltimore, Maryland served as the symposium panelists presenting varying perspectives on the issuse of U.S. involvment in HIV/AIDS in Africa.

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HIV/AIDS, continued from page 16 on developing a 16 point action plan that ing board. includes: Develop a vision within your commu- has been associated with the pro- Realize that it all starts with you. Learn nity for what can be done with the skills, gram for a year. all you can about the tragedy of HIV/ talents and abilities that you can bring to “What we learn is the care that is AIDS in Africa and use your education to the table. Build momentum by seeking given to these people, and the spirits of teach others about this crisis and how it af- opportunities to share your vision with the people in Africa despite this horrible fects not only millions of people in Africa, organizations and leaders in your com- plague, is heart-rending,” Feldhamer said. but our lives in the United States. Find out munity. Help others understand the moral, “They are trying and doing a beautiful job what, if anything, is already happening in social, political and economic aspects of with very limited resources. They have your community to address this crisis. HIV/AIDS in Africa. the ability; they just don’t have the money Begin building a team of other con- The full action plan can be seen at and the resources.” cerned citizens in your community from www.siu.edu/~ppi. Feldhamer and Allida Plumer, also an civic groups, faith-based organizations, The institute and HSI received support HSI certified hospice and palliative care health care organizations, educational for this program from Southern Illinois nurse, jointly delivered a presentation at institutions, and other places. Find those Healthcare, Fralish Family Foundation, the symposium detailing their group’s who you consider to be leaders of influ- Searle Lecture Fund, Jack and Muriel partnership in Zambia. A panel discus- ence and get them excited about joining Hayward Fellowship and SIUC Environ- sion and working group session focused your team and form a committee or steer- mental Studies Program. Institute benefits from student employees, volunteers

mbracing its place on a col- lege campus with more than 20,000 students representing Emore than 100 countries and nearly every state in the union, the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute has made a difference in the lives of students who have been employed as student workers or who have volunteered their time at the institute. And these students have made a dif- Bryen Johnson pictured with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Paul Simon ference to the institute. during a visit by Sen. Durbin to the institute offices. “Tapping into the skills, abilities, knowledge and energy of students en- academic careers, the institute staff cel- and making decisions that may not al- hances the livelihood and effectiveness ebrates watching students succeed after ways be popular. of the institute,” said assistant director graduation. “Mike Lawrence and John Jackson Matt Baughman. One such former student worker is taught me about responsibility, account- Currently, the institute employs three Bryen Johnson, a native of the Chicago ability and Illinois government,” John- undergraduate students, an undergradu- suburb of Naperville. Johnson said he son added. ate assistant for marketing and public will forever remember working for Paul Johnson calls his time at the institute relations and four graduate assistants Simon and how Paul would always intro- “invaluable” and credits the institute as for specific projects. Two of the gradu- duce him to people as “Bryen with a ‘y’ laying the foundation for his first job—a ate students are international—one hails and an ‘e’.” member of the Legislative Staff Intern- from South Africa and another from But he has taken much more from his ship program where he was assigned to Zambia. Additionally, the institute has time at the institute than fond memories. work on the Illinois State Senate Demo- a core group of student volunteers who “My time at the institute was a great cratic Caucus. zealously provide assistance during in- learning experience for me,” Johnson Johnson said he reflects often on his stitute functions such as dinners, lectures said. “I was able to learn from three great experience at the institute. He added and symposiums. mentors, Paul Simon, Mike Lawrence that a bonus of working at the institute While their presence at the insti- and John Jackson. Senator Simon taught was meeting several prominent figures, tute typically lasts only as long as their me the importance of strong leadership including Walter Cronkite. & 18

The Chicagoland Asian American community held a memorial tribute to Paul Simon last fall to honor his legacy of service and commitment to the community. The tribute featured remembrances of many issues and events where Senator Simon demonstrated leadership for Asian Americans. Among those attending included former Illinois Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch, former U.S. Sen. Adlai Stevenson and Cook County Circuit Court Judge Sandra Otaka. Pictured here are (left to right) Perry Knop, Dawn Clark Netsch, Elsie Sy-Niebar, Nancy Chen, Sheila Simon, Martin Simon and Sha-li Lin. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Chen)

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Rev. Art Simon, the brother of institute founder Paul Simon, was the first speaker the institute hosted after its official name change. Rev. Simon founded and headed the nation’s premier lobbyist group for hunger issues, Bread for the World, for 25 years. Now as its chairman emeritus, Rev. Simon continues to be a champion for the hungry by speaking around the globe and continuing his work as an author. In 2004, Rev. Simon was honored with the Pacem in Terris award for his work with the poor and hungry. Other recipients have included , Lech Walesa and Archbishop Desmund Tutu.