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Fall 2002 sion at the University. A committee has Now I am sounding like a politician get- From the Director been formed. Could the Institute become ting ready to run for re-election. But I am a center for policy work? Should it seek so proud of what we have done, and of the expansion? How about new programs? great work of our staff, that I just want to These are just some of the questions the crow a little. Please excuse me. And I am committee will explore. After thirty-seven not running again! years of excellence, “If it ain’t broke, don’t I still need to work. I’m looking for fix it,” must apply. But it is also timely to some consulting opportunities. I would look to the future. like to hang out here through some teach- I often contemplate the wonderful char- ing. I will aid the new director as coal sketch of our founder Robert H. requested. The Hinckley Institute of Hinckley by Alvin Gittins that warms my Politics and the University of Utah will office. The eyes focus on the future. The remain a big part of my life. face is filled with compassion yet reflects a But there are mountains to climb- no-non-sense attitude. Par-ti-ci-pa-tion - as motorcycles to rev-grandchildren to hug- Mr. Hinckley said it while emphasizing and “many a mile before I sleep.” every syllable - is what we are about. And participation is what my staff and I have sought to deliver. I will miss my second family. Bob Hinckley, Jr. has been dad to me. Jim has Life on the Ted Wilson been a brother. The rest of the family is Hill–Four Students my family too. I have ridden horses, I must be nuts. But after almost eight- hiked, eaten Thanksgiving dinner, and told Chosen as een years as the director of the Hinckley many a political yarn with them. But Bob Institute of Politics, one of life’s most won- Hinckley says, “It’s an easy family to join, Outstanding derful jobs, I am going to retire September but you can never leave.” I thank God for 1, 2003. I don’t know exactly why. Such that. Interns decisions of life come from the recessed I am so proud that the Institute has Cathy Bayes, a University of Utah stu- area of the brain. But something deep placed so many of our students in top dent graduating in both Political Science inside says I am tired of the continuous political jobs, both elected and appointed, and Speech Communication, served an detail work. And, as former Secretary of that we have provided the Utah State internship in the office of Congressman Education John Gardner said, we should Legislature with top staff talent for so Chris Cannon during the Fall of 2001. As all re-pot and change our dirt from time to many years. That our Sam Rich an intern, Bayes worked mostly as an time. I still love this place. I hope to International students have had their lives assistant to the legislative counsel and return to do some teaching. But it is time changed by political study and service focused on issues pending before the to pass the torch. work in the third world. And that our Judiciary Committee. She tracked legis- There will be a line longer than the dri- Washington, D.C. intern program leads the lation and drafted correspondence on ver’s license division wishing to take my nation in support for students. Added is issues such as anti-terrorism, immigra- place. Our great Dean Steve Ott will lead a our commitment to minority recruitment, tion, appropriations, military, intellectual search. President Bernie Machen wants it our scholarships, our press analysis, and property, women’s issues, abortion, to be nation wide. That’s how much they encouragement of campus political par- human rights, census, and gun control. think of the Institute and its future. I wish ties. If programming is your taste, con- She also gained insight into the legisla- them well and pledge my continuous sup- sider that the Hinckley Institute is the one tive process through her frequent atten- port and effort in the transition. place where you can come to see and hear dance at meetings, hearings, and President Machen and Dean Ott have everyone from a school board candidate markups regarding the legislation. Bayes taken the opportunity of my retirement to to former presidents and Margaret review the role of the Institute and its mis- Thatcher. continued on next page 2 1 continued form page 1 ask and do, and where one needs to be in ing to work with them and see how they order to be effective. respond to the experience, especially Over the course of the summer, since I know exactly what they are going Harrison’s job description became very through. broad. When people asked her what she I can honestly say my internship was did as an intern, she would always the most valuable use of my time in col- answer, “Whatever they tell me to do.” lege. Not only did I gain a tremendous Harrison was assigned to work closely learning experience, but I now have a with the Chief of Staff, Patricia Knight, permanent position that will be an and her assistant, Susan Cobb. This gave important part of my life for several her the opportunity to do everything years.” from filing and copying, to writing and Natalie Harward worked as an research. She commented that one of intern for Congressman James V. Hansen the most helpful parts academically was the opportunity to improve her writing skills by answering letters from children, and adults on issues such as military and international trade legislation. She also enjoyed editing speeches, memos, and letters from the Senator and giving tours. “I loved the fact that I was busy from the Cathy Bayes minute I got in until the minute I left, and that I never had any trouble finding felt that her time spent in Washington D.C. was more than just an educational experience. “I absolutely loved all the people with whom I worked and appreci- ated how many wonderful opportunities they helped provide. I was truly honored to serve an internship for Congressman Cannon.” Bayes assisted office personnel for Congressman Cannon’s office and, in Natalie Harward addition, she had many other important responsibilities. She coordinated and conducted tours of the United States Spring Semester 2001. She believes that Capitol for constituents visiting congressional internships are among the Washington D.C. She drafted letters to most personal and beneficial internships many political officials and conversed available in the Hinckley program. with them on a number of occasions. During her internship, Natalie attended Bayes said that her three favorite experi- several briefings and hearings on behalf ences in D.C. were: watching Attorney of the Congressman regarding several General Ashcroft propose the USA Ashlee Harrison different domestic and international Patriot Act, attending a meeting with a issues. Her day-to-day work consisted member of Vicente Fox’s cabinet, and something to do to keep myself occu- mainly of responding to over forty con- attending a child pornography hearing pied. I was also lucky to be involved in an stituent letters a week, which gave her for the Supreme Court. Moreover, she office with staff that was not only the knowledge of local concerns in her traveled almost every weekend to many extremely knowledgeable and great at own district and other administrative of the historical sites on the East Coast. what they did, but also a lot of fun to functions. Harward also had the oppor- “I utilized my experience in D.C. to the work with.” tunity to administer tours of the United fullest. I loved being there during the Interning on the Hill during the sum- States Capitol to constituents of Utah. most important historical moment in my mer also had added bonuses. Harrison Considering everything she was able to lifetime. The surge of patriotic energy was able to attend lectures with Justice do, Harward concluded her favorite after September 11th was overwhelming. Sandra Day O’Connor, Secretary Colin experiences came from accompanying I gained a personal sense of patriotism Powell and to attend a session of the the Congressman to hearings, meetings, that is irreplaceable. Without a doubt, Supreme Court to hear decisions handed and press-related occasions. my internship was the best experience I down for the week. “This internship in Congressman had in my college career. I am forever At the end of her internship, Senator Hansen’s office was one of the most changed because of it.” Hatch’s office offered Harrison a staff rewarding and liberating experiences of Upon arriving as an intern on Capitol position. She now handles many of the my life. I have many people to be grate- Hill, Ashlee Harrison said she found the administrative duties such as payroll ful for. Tim Chambless and many others experience “intimidating”, to say the and the accounting for the office. Her have spent an amazing amount of time least. Looking back, she now feels that favorite part of her new job is managing and dedication to make this happen for her summer internship had been a great the interns that come into Senator us. I hope more students will take advan- experience in learning what one needs to Hatch’s office. “It has been very interest- tage of the extraordinary opportunity.” 2 Emily Jardine served a Summer 2002 internship in Senator Robert F.

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