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DECEMBER 2005 30 Years of Forums Archived New Frontier Awards Presented New Mayors Briefed George Magazine in the Forum New Survey Released

U.S. Senator meets with 2005 IOP summer interns on the U.S. Capitol steps. Institute Expands Internship Opportunities Welcome to the Institute of Politics at Jeanne Shaheen, Director

After joining the Institute of Politics in July, I want you all to know how very appreciative I am to have this opportunity to serve as IOP Director. I am pleased to announce that the Institute will be receiving new University endowment funds this year. The funds will be used to expand our internship program, to create an initiative for development of leadership skills among undergraduate women, and to offer a scholarship to a SAC alumnus to attend the John F. School of Government. This fall, Harvard students and IOP staff continued their work to foster politi- cal engagement on campus and in our community—below are highlights of some of our exciting programs: • After nearly thirty years of fantastic speeches and panels held in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, in early January we will launch a search- able video archive of Forum programs dating from 1978 which will be available on the IOP website. • At the end of November, we welcomed nearly 20 big city mayors from across the country for our Newly-Elected Mayors Program. The conference, co-hosted by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, helps new mayors take on the practical challenges of urban governance. • Our National Campaign hosted its fall conference, “Beyond Voting: College Students and Political Engagement,” focused on non-voting political engagement. Representatives from our 19 partner schools joined academic experts in discussing the latest research on civic education, campus social movements, and attitudes of students active in community service. • Our latest national survey of America’s college students finds stu- To subscribe to the dents—like other Americans—rating President George W. Bush, IOP’s email list: support for the Iraq war, and direction of the country near his- Send an email message to: toric lows. Students continue to be politically engaged and a strong [email protected] majority believe that serving as an elected official is an “honorable” In the body of the message, type: thing to do. subscribe iop (without arrows) sion, and debate. To learn more about our programs and events, please visit our website—www.iop.harvard.edu. I hope to see you soon at the IOP!

1 institute of politics New Frontier Awards Second annual awards are presented in conjunction with the Kennedy Library Foundation

In late October, presented the second annual John F. Kennedy New Frontier Awards to Lisa Madigan, Illinois Attorney General, and Kica Matos, Executive Director of JUNTA for Progressive Action, the oldest Latino community service organization in New Haven, Connecticut, at a public ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The Kennedy Library Foundation and Harvard’s Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government created the New Frontier Awards to honor Americans under the age of 40 who are changing their communities—and the country—with their commitment to public service. The two awards are pre- sented annually to two exceptional individuals whose contributions in elective office, non-elective community service or advocacy demonstrate the impact and the value of public service in the spirit of John F. Kennedy. The awards were presented before a capacity crowd in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library’s Stephen Smith Center prior to a Kennedy Library Forum with CBS News Anchor Walter Cronkite. “Lisa Madigan and Kica Matos are an inspiration to all young Americans who share my father’s belief that one person can make a difference, and everyone should try,” said Caroline Kennedy, President of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and a member of the Senior Advisory Committee for Harvard’s Institute of Politics. “President Kennedy believed there was no higher calling than public service. Today we honor two outstanding young women who have answered the call to give something back to our country.” “President Kennedy inspired millions of young people to get involved and work to make our country a better place,” Lisa Madigan said. “I am hon- ored to receive this award and will continue to work to protect consumers, advocate for women, children and senior citizens and ensure an open and honest government that moves us closer to President Kennedy’s vision for America.” “I am deeply humbled to receive this award honoring a leader who inspired generations of citizens of the world,” said Kica Matos. “Still today there is resonance in his call to service; a call which requires of each of us a commit- ment to stand for justice especially when the road is not yet clear.”

institute of politics 2 Forum Archive Nearly thirty years of footage from the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum set to hit the web

The Institute of Politics is very proud to announce that video footage of nearly thirty years of public addresses and panel discussions held in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum (formerly known as the ARCO Forum of Public Affairs) at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government will be available in early January in a searchable format on the Institute’s website: www.iop.harvard.edu. The new online video archive, featuring hundreds of speeches given by some of the world’s most prominent political leaders from 1978 to the present, will also offer visitors a search engine to fully explore its contents—making the library’s rich historical material accessible to students, researchers and citizens. With the advent of new technologies, the IOP has worked painstakingly over the last two years to gather and digitize all available Forums. The archive reveals the changing tide of public debate in America and throughout the world. From the Contras to the Cuban Missile Crisis, from civil rights to human rights, from the Cold War to the War on Terror, the Forum archive chronicles strategic threats at home and abroad and demonstrates how policy issues have evolved over a quarter century. This database of politics, policy, culture, and academic life will provide content and context to citizens from around the world. Since its founding in 1978, the Forum has hosted more than 2,200 events, seen by audiences totaling more than 650,000 people and millions more via cable television, teleconferencing and the Internet. The Forum has played host to Presidents, including Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, and , and to winners, including , , , , the Dalai Lama, , , , Lech Walesa, and Mohamed ElBaradei. The Forum has hosted heads of state from around the globe, as well as Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives, academics, community organizers and artists. Following their addresses, all speakers are required to participate in a question-and-answer session with members of the audience. Online viewers will see the Forum come alive as students, faculty and the public take part in this lively and provocative Forum tradition. Transcripts of selected recent Forums will also soon be available on the new Forum archive page. Make sure to check out the searchable archive on the Forum section of the IOP’s website: www.iop.harvard.edu/events_forum_ archive.html.

3 institute of politics Forum Spotlight George Magazine Forum highlights a semester of great guests

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the founding of George Magazine, the IOP was proud to host a panel discussion in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum entitled, “Not Just Politics as Usual…” Former NBC News anchor moderated a discussion on the intersection of culture and politics with Roger Ailes of Channel, George Magazine contributor Paul Begala of CNN, and former Rock the Vote president Jehmu Greene. The event also included satellite appearances by former President Bill Clinton and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. George Magazine was created in 1995 by John F. Kennedy, Jr. with the goal of engaging more citizens, particularly women and young people, in the political process. By focusing on culture and politics, George made politics relevant, engaging and fun. JFK Jr. Forum Highlights: Foreign policy and international affairs: • Serbian President Boris Tadic talked about the difficulties of admin- istering a democracy after war in “Serbia, Southeast Europe, and Transatlantic Relations.” • 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Green Belt Movement Foundation founder Wangari Maathai, gave a moving address titled, “Empowering Women & Children One Tree at a Time” and shared her inspiring story. • 2005 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Mohamed ElBaradei discussed the imper- ative of addressing nuclear weapons in North Korea, Iran and the Middle East. Domestic politics:

• IOP Director Jeanne Shaheen moderated a panel marking the 10th Anniversary of The Weekly Standard magazine with William Kristol, , Martha Bayles and P.J. O’Rourke. • Michigan Governor shared her vision of the “Leadership Challenges in a Shifting Global Economy.” • Eagle Forum founder Phyllis Schlafly spoke about “The Rise of Grassroots Conservatism” over the last forty years.

institute of politics 4 Fall Fellows Class Fine Fall Fellows make a splash at the IOP with students and the broader community

The IOP’s Fall Fellows had the Harvard campus buzzing all semester long, each

Spring Fellows leading weekly not-for-credit study groups to discuss current issues in American Background and politics, the media and public policy. Fellows interacted with students, participated study group in the intellectual life of the community and pursued individual studies or projects.

Lisa Davis Fellows this semester, who bring extensive and diverse experience in politics, cam- Senior Advisor to CCO at the paigning, public relations and , include: a communications professional AARP active with campaigns and advocacy organizations, a former U.S. Representative “Political Communications: from , two top veteran Republican political consultants and strategists, a for- The Reality Series” mer Governor and U.S. Senator from Florida, a past president and executive direc- Martin Frost Former U.S. Representative tor of the Human Rights Campaign, and the chief political correspondent for The (D-TX) Times. “Politics & the Federal Courts: What Next?” “This impressive group has brought decades of experience in Congress, campaign- Joe Gaylord ing, politics, and the media to Harvard this semester,” said Jeanne Shaheen, director Republican strategist and of the Institute of Politics. “Their expertise and enthusiasm has been felt across the consultant campus and throughout our community.” “Winning Campaigns in the 21st Century” Our Resident Fellows have also brought in numerous high-profile, interesting guests Ben Ginsberg this semester, including U.S. Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL), musician and Counsel to Bush-Cheney ‘00 & ‘04 political activist Jimmy Buffett, professor , “Of Gerrymanders, Hanging Bush-Cheney ‘04 chief campaign strategist Matthew Dowd, political speechwriter Chads & Swift Boat Vets: J. Terry Edmonds, Supreme Court correspondent Linda Green- A Lawyer’s Journey through Politics as America’s Blue house, Log Cabin Republican executive director Patrick Guerriero, Republican Na- States became Red” tional Committee chairman Ken Mehlman, Americans for Tax Reform president Bob Graham Grover Norquist, NBC Universal executive vice president and former IOP Fellow Former U.S. Senator (D-FL) (Spring 1998) Anna Perez, Governor Mitt Romney, U.S. Congress- “What Every Citizen Needs man Adam Schiff (D-CA), U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D- to Know to Make Democracy FL), and Governor Mark Warner. Work for Them” Cheryl Jacques In addition, Michael Deaver, International Vice Chairman for Edelman Worldwide Former President and Executive and former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Ronald Reagan, joined the IOP for a Director, Human Rights Campaign portion of this semester as a Visiting Fellow. “The Gay Rights Movement: On the Path to Full Equality?” Former Fellows: Adam Nagourney If you are interested in continuing to share your wisdom and expertise with eager Chief Political Correspondent, Harvard students, there are conferences and discussion panels offered every semes- The New York Times “Republicans & Democrats: ter on a wide range of topics that would benefit from your participation!Please do Preparing for the Post-Bush not hesitate to contact IOP Fellows Coordinator Eric Andersen (eric_andersen@ Era” harvard.edu) for more information about staying in touch with the IOP.

5 institute of politics New Mayors Come to Harvard Mayors-elect get briefed on city management issues and policies

At the end of November, the IOP was proud to host one of its high-profile Participants: conferences, “The Seminar on Transition and Leadership for Newly-Elected Mayors,” a dynamic, non-partisan program for incoming mayors of large U.S. •Verg Bernero cities. This program offers invaluable resources for new mayors looking to max- (Lansing, MI) imize their impact as city leaders. •Byron Brown (Buffalo, NY) The IOP co-hosts this conference every two years with the U.S. Conference of •Jun Choi Mayors. The event provides intensive seminars, led by prominent scholars and (Edison, NJ) practitioners representing viewpoints from across the political spectrum, which •Chris Coleman address major urban policy issues such as public safety, municipal finance, and (St. Paul, MN) crisis management. It offers workshops to help new mayors take on the practi- •Kim Driscoll cal challenges of urban governance. In addition, the conference affords them a (Salem, MA) priceless opportunity to become acquainted with their colleagues from across •Bob Duffy (Rochester, NY) the country and across the political spectrum and to discuss common goals and •Frank Guinta challenges in a relaxed setting away from the pressures of city governance. (Manchester, NH) This year’s speakers included Mayor Tom Menino, , MA (pictured), •Kay Halloran Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles, CA, former Indianapolis, IN (Cedar Rapids, IA) Mayor and Kennedy School Professor Stephen Goldsmith, Harvard President •James Harrington Larry Summers, Kennedy School Dean David Ellwood, Kennedy School Pub- (Brockton, MA) lic Policy Lecturer Linda Bilmes, and IOP Senior Advisory Board Member •Scott Lang (New Bedford, MA) Heather Campion. •Mark Mallroy (Cincinnati, OH) •Richard Moccia (Norwalk, CT) •Ed Pawlowski (Allentown, PA) •Clarence Phillips (Pontiac, MI) •Harry Price (Fairfield, CA) •Joseph Sinnott (Erie, PA) •Ron Tussing (Billings, MT) •Jay Williams (Youngstown, OH) •Ed Winborn (Davenport, IA)

institute of politics 6 National Campaign Conference The National Campaign moves forward a year after the elections push

The National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement’s fall confer- ence was held on November 5 and 6. The two-day conference focused on non-voting political engagement and featured research and academic experts who discussed the latest findings about civic education, attitudes of students active in community service and campus social movements. Students and administrators from 15 schools around the country participated in the week- end conference devoted to sustaining political engagement in non-election years. In addition to the research presented, the conference offered training in conducting focus groups, a key tool to help these student leaders gauge peer attitudes toward politics and public service on their own campuses. In addition to nationally-recognized researchers and specific training, the conference focused on the work of the partner schools. Allegheny College presented their high school civic education program; St. Anselm College high- lighted their state-wide Civic Index Project, analyzing the civic skills, knowl- edge, and attitudes of citizens; the University of Southern California discussed their National Campaign activities bringing together elected officials and students involved in community service; the University of Rochester unveiled their new Rochester Center for Community Leadership which will reach out beyond the campus to work with community residents on issues of local concern. Harvard students asked all the partner schools to help with their efforts to spread the word about the recently updated “Guide to Absentee Voting.” Next spring’s conference will focus on non-partisan voter registration, educa- tion and mobilization training for the 2006 mid-term elections. Earlier in the semester, the National Campaign celebrated “Political Awareness Day,” an effort created by the campaign’s students to help engage college students across the country in politics. At Harvard and on other National Campaign campuses, students initiated activities and projects to encourage students to become aware, active and more participatory in politics and public service. To celebrate the day, the Institute set-up a voter registration and politi- cal activities table on campus where students could register to vote, answer political trivia questions to win prizes and engage in discussions with other politically-minded students.

7 institute of politics NationalRegrouping Campaign’s Policy Next Steps BeyondStudents E lectiontackle hot-button2004: future issues initiatives in IOP and Policy goalsGroups

Working off the success of last year’s Redistricting Policy Group, the Institute Interested? of Politics has developed a new “Policy Program” to encourage undergraduate public policy research and advocacy. Each policy group is organized, managed Questions about the and led entirely by undergraduates. Coordinated by current Policy Directors policy program should Danny Yagan ’06 and Eric Lesser ’07, and IOP staff member Laura Simolaris, be directed to IOP each group works toward developing a comprehensive, yet specific, policy staff member Laura recommendation on an issue that matters to them. The IOP then assists Simolaris (laura_simo- students in presenting their recommendations to elected officials, scholars, [email protected]) and other experts. This semester, there are six policy groups, with topics ranging from sex traf- ficking to foreign aid. Over one hundred students are involved in the six groups, and each group meets at least once a week at the IOP. So far this semester, policy groups have met with several Harvard professors, elected officials and policy experts, collecting testimony and other information for their research. Although the program started just this year, groups have already become very active. The Sex Trafficking Policy Group has finalized plans for a proposal to create individual State Task Forces to combat sex trafficking, and an event in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum is planned for February to unveil their proposal. The Unionization Policy Group will participate in Harvard’s annual trade-union conference and is collaborating with Harvard Law School’s Labor and Work Life Program. The Economic Revitalization Policy Group is focus- ing on policies geared toward the structural redesign of America’s blighted urban centers. Policy Groups have also been active in outreach to the wider Harvard commu- nity, opening the doors of the IOP to many new students. The Immigration Policy Group is working closely with Latino groups on campus, and spon- sored a well attended dinner discussion on the politics of immigration policy with Fuerza, Harvard’s largest Latino organization. The Foreign Aid Policy Group has been working with members of Harvard’s International Relations Council and professors from the Kennedy School of Government on coor- dinating goals. The Religion and Politics Policy Group is working with the Harvard Political Review to analyze the results of a campus-wide survey on Intelligent Design, and the Campus Diversity Policy Group is preparing a campus-wide survey on student rooming and social habits as it relates to race and other factors of diversity.

institute of politics 8 Fall Student Survey Strong majority of college students think that public service is “honorable”

A new national poll by the IOP released just weeks ago found that stu- dents—like other Americans—rate President George W. Bush at the lowest point in his presidency and believe in record numbers that the country is on the wrong track. The poll also shows college students are less likely today to believe political engagement is an effective way to solve problems, and they Ninety-one percent are more skeptical of elected officials and the political process than they were (91%) of college just a year ago. Despite their pessimism, nine in ten college students believe that serving as an elected official is an “honorable” thing to do. students believe that running for office is In addition, the poll revealed that new avenues of political involvement with a “technological twist” represent new ways that students are getting involved in an “honorable” thing politics that are completely foreign to their parents and grandparents. What’s to do. more, even though their attitudes about politics may fluctuate from year-to- year, more than four in five college students feel community volunteerism is an effective way to solve our country’s problems—a finding that has remained largely unchanged throughout five years of IOP polling. The survey of 1204 college students, drawn randomly from a national data- base of nearly 5.1 million students finds: • College students, tracking with other Americans, give President Bush an all-time low approval rating. As recent national polls show Americans giving President Bush near historic low approval ratings below forty percent (40%), forty-one percent (41%) of college students say they approve of the job George W. Bush is doing as President, down six points from just seven months ago. What’s more, only eleven percent (11%) say they trust the President to do the right thing all of the time, down from twenty-two percent (22%) from Fall 2001 IOP polling. Fifty-two percent (52%) of college students said they trust the to do the right thing all or most of the time, while only thirty-nine percent (39%) said the same about the President. • A strong majority of college students find great honor in running for office and in public life. Ninety-one percent (91%) of college students believe that running for office is an “honorable” thing to do, and ninety-three percent (93%) feel that being an elected official is also honorable.

9 institute of politics • However, students are more skeptical about the motivations and priorities of today’s elected officials and are turned off by the cur- rent state of political discourse in Washington. Nearly one in four college students think the ethical conduct of Members of Congress has declined in recent years. Seventy percent (70%) of college students believe that elected officials today seem to be motivated Almost half (48%) by selfish reasons, up twelve points from a year ago, and the same of today’s college percentage of college students also feel that elected officials don’t seem to have the same priorities that they do. Seventy-two percent students consider (72%) of college students also believe politics today has become too themselves to be partisan, and sixty-four percent (64%) believe the political tone in politically engaged or Washington, D.C. is too negative. active • They continue to feel the country is on the wrong track rather than headed in the right direction. Fifty-eight percent (58%)—up thirteen points from Fall 2004 IOP polling—believe the country is on the “wrong track,” while just thirty-five percent (35%) believe the country is headed in the “right direction,” a sentiment also seen among the general public (59% “wrong track,” 28% “right direc- tion” – NBC/WSJ 10/08/05). • A new, politically active generation is developing a new defini- tion of what it means to be “political” in the 21st century. Almost half (48%) of today’s college students consider themselves to be politically engaged or active. Today’s generation is utilizing technol- ogy, marketing, and networking to further their political agenda. Twenty-two percent (22%) of college students said they had worn a wristband to show support for a political issue or cause, while just over one-third (36%) said they had signed an online petition and just under one-third (30%) said they had written an email or letter advocating a position. • While attitudes toward political figures and efficacy may change, this generation’s commitment to community stays strong. More than four in five students (81%) said they viewed community volunteerism as an effective way to solve important issues facing the country – a proportion that has remained strong and largely unchanged during IOP polling over the past five years. More findings and data from this and other IOP surveys is available online at www.iop.harvard.edu.

institute of politics 10 Expanding Internship Program Institute utilizing new University endowment funds to offer more internship opportunities

IOP’s Expanded IOP Internship Program Summer 2005 Highlights: Internship Program: • Increase the number of Director’s Internships Susie Skoda (second from left), from 20 to 35 with a IOP Stipend Recipient, with US focus on international opportunities, includ- Ambassador to the Russian ing five interdisciplin- Federation Alexander Vershbow. ary internships in con- junction with other Harvard University centers •Provide additional Harvard students, part of the resources to students IOP’s 2005 Summer in Washington for summer stipend Program, visiting ABC 7 News awards studios with former IOP Fellow •Offer new summer Kathleen Matthews. stipends exclusively for Kennedy School graduate students

Brian Tucci (left), IOP Director’s Intern at the President’s Council of Economic Advisers ’05, with President George W. Bush.

IOP Internship Testimonial: “Working at Senator Kennedy’s Boston office was an unforgettable experience that has further inspired my passion for politics and civic participation. This amazing summer could not have been possible without the generosity of the Institute of Politics. Thank you for your support!” -Daniel A. Koh ’07, IOP Summer Stipend Recipient 11 institute of politics Alumni Q&A Tamera Stanton Luzzatto ‘75, Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY)

Did your time at the IOP influence your post-graduation plans? My time and involvement with the IOP had an enormous impact on my plans and activity during college and after graduation. By serving on the Student Advisory Committee, I got to know and work with fellow students with the same interests and many of them have been life-long friends and even colleagues ever since. The former associate director of the IOP, Nick Mitropoulos, ended up being a wonderful mentor to me during my college years, and even connected me to people in Washington, D.C. when I visited the city with fellow Harvard Democrats. That led to a summer job after my junior year, and then to my first job after graduation – which was an entry level position at ACTION that was the agency at the time running VISTA, Peace Corps, and other volunteer service programs. Are we are making progress toward more equal gender representation in govern- ment today, and how can we get more women to seek careers in public office? I was hired to work as a junior staffer to Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and worked my way up to be his Legislative Director, then Chief of Staff, and I now serve as Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Chief of Staff. I have seen enormous progress in the numbers and significance of women in politics and government. The percentage of women in Congressional seats doesn’t convey the larger proportion of woman in other elected offices, top positions in all levels of the government, and other roles of importance. However, I think it does indicate the progress we must insist on to make it possible for young girls and women to have an equal shot at the education, experiences, and opportunities to reach the highest levels of all professions. Capitol Hill careers can last a few years or many decades. Is it demanding working on the Hill, and what advice can you give a young person interested in doing so? I may best represent the glutton for punishment working in Congress for over 20 years. But for me, I’ve done it because I have worked for two energet- ic, committed Senators and some of the most dedicated, talented individuals of all ages as office-mates and colleagues on both sides of the aisle. One of the most direct ways to secure a position on the Hill is to do an (almost always unpaid) internship in a Congressional office during or right after college – our unfortunate adage, is “you need Hill experience to get a Hill job.” But if you can’t do that, get involved in some form of politics, policy, or public service during college and over the summer; obtain mentors, colleagues, and friends in the business to do the classic networking.

institute of politics 12 IOP News Briefs New SAC Alumni Scholarship; ’04 Campaign Managers Book; SAC Alums Face Off

IOP to Offer SAC Alums New Scholarship to Attend Kennedy School Using new University endowment funds, the Institute will be offering a new scholarship to IOP Student Advisory Committee alumni to attend the John F. Kennedy School of Government. For more information, please contact Karin Kane Bloom at [email protected].

Institute’s 2004 Campaign Managers Book Now Available Campaign for President: The Managers Look at 2004, the IOP’s debriefing on the 2004 race with extensive commentary by principal presidential campaign managers, is now available from Rowman Littlefield publishers. Every four years following the presidential election, the IOP convenes a distinguished gathering of campaign managers, media commentators, and interested politi- cal observers to reflect on presidential campaign strategies from the earliest primaries through Election Day. The 2004 election edition is published for general audiences, college classrooms and campaign and media professionals. Check out the IOP’s website or Rowman Littlefield’s website (www.rowman- littlefield.com) for more information!

SAC Alums Go Head-to-Head on Recent NJ Governor’s Race Two recent SAC alums, Naomi Ages ’05 and Heather Woodruff-Grizzle ‘04, both got amazing opportunities to work on one of the hottest political races of the year—the Governor’s race. The twist is, they worked for different candidates. Ages signed-on to join the communications office for Democratic candidate Jon Corzine, while Woodruff-Grizzle served as policy director for Republican candidate Doug Forrester.

To watch these past events and more, visit www.iop.harvard.edu. Come check out a favorite from the past, or one you missed just last week. Forum 11/29/05 “Israel and Palestine After Disengagement,” a debate with Noam Archives Chomsky and Alan Dershowitz 11/14/05 “Leading Change and Renewal: Strategies When the Stakes are Online High,” with Jennifer Granholm (Governor (D-MI)) 11/02/05 “The Athens Games: Resolving the Greek Paradox,” with Gianna Angelopoulos (President of the Athens 2004 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games)

13 institute of politics IOP on the Move

Constance Adams (SAC 1986), chief architect for Synthesis, Intl., was recently named an “Emerging Explorer” by National Geographic magazine. Alex Berenberg (SAC 2004), currently a speechwriter and policy advisor to Honolulu, HI Mayor Hannemann, will become a U.S. Foreign Service politi- cal officer in 2006. Sarah Bianchi (SAC 1995, Senior Advisory Committee) is now an investment advisor with Eton Park Capital Management. Peter Buttigieg (SAC 2004) is currently studying at Oxford University in Ox- ford, England as a Rhodes Scholar. Larry DiCara (SAC 1977) real estate partner in Nixon Peabody, LLP’s Boston office, recently received the American Jewish Committee’s “Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award.” Shankar Duraiswamy (SAC 2002) has graduated from Harvard Law School, and recently began work as an associate at Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C. Joseph Freeman (SAC 1987) is now the deputy chief of staff for public safety for Los Angeles City Councilman Jack Weiss. Brandon Hofmeister (SAC 1999) has recently joined Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm’s staff as the deputy legal counsel. Vicki Huddleston (Spring 2005 Fellow) is now the chargé d’ affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia. (Spring 1989 Fellow) is the director of communications for HILL- PAC and Friends of Hillary. David Michael (SAC 1987) is currently a senior partner at The Boston Consult- ing Group based in Beijing, China, and heads the Group’s Beijing office. Aneesh Raman (SAC 2001) has been redeployed by CNN as an international correspondent based in Baghdad, Iraq, and is a frequent on-camera contributor. Ryan Ripple (SAC 2004) is currently studying at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England as the Governor William Shirley Scholar. Phil Sharp (Former IOP Director, Senior Advisory Committee) was recently named president of Resources for the Future, a Washington, D.C. based think tank. Send all news and updates that you would like to share with the IOP com- munity to Karin Kane Bloom ([email protected]).

institute of politics 14 Institute of Politics Staff

Director Jeanne Shaheen ([email protected]) Executive Director Catherine McLaughlin ([email protected]) Fellows + Study Groups Coordinator Eric Andersen ([email protected]) Internships & Special Events Coordinator Karin Kane Bloom ([email protected]) IOP Staff Assistant Kerri Collins ([email protected]) Assistant Director for Conferences & Special Projects Christian Flynn ([email protected]) Fellows Assistant Amy Howell ([email protected]) Website Specialist Jessica Jacobs ([email protected]) Acting Associate Director & Research Director David King ([email protected]) Forum Assistant Cathey Park ([email protected]) Director of Communications Esten Perez ([email protected]) Director of National Programs Jennifer Phillips ([email protected]) Executive Assistant to the Director Julie Schroeder ([email protected]) National Programs Schools Coordinator

Laura Simolaris ([email protected]) IOP Staff Assistant Diana Steele ([email protected]) Financial Administrator Theresa Verbic ([email protected]) Forum Director JFK Street Bill White ([email protected])

The Institute of Politics Harvard University JohnKennedy F. School of Government  Cambridge, MA 02138 www.iop.harvard.edu Forum Coordinator Greg Wilson ([email protected])

cover photo Congressional Photography Services; page 2, 4, 6 Tom Fitzsimmons; page 4 Martha Stewart