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Students Showed Their Public Service Passion at the Glenn School's Winter | 2014 PThe newsletterublic for alumni and friends of the JohnA Glenn Schoolddress of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University Students showed their public service passion at the Glenn School’s Leadership Forum Page 9 In this issue of Sarah Montell Public Address John Glenn School We all remember being told at freshman 3 PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAJOR SARAH MONTELL of Public Affairs orientation to make the most of your Director undergraduate experience. Glenn School 4 TBDBITL DRUM MAJOR IS MPA STUDENT Trevor Brown, Ph.D. senior Sarah Montell certainly took that Administration 5 DIALOGUE : NEW POLICY FORUM AT THE GLENN SCHOOL advice to heart. Marc Protsman 6 GLENN SCHOOL HOSTS FIRST IDEALIST FAIR Admissions and Student Services According to Sarah Montell the Glenn School was the deciding Kathleen Hallihan, Ph.D. BARBARA K. FERGUS LECTURE factor on choosing to attend The Ohio State University for her under- graduate degree. “The Glenn School was a relatively young under- Advancement and Alumni Relations GLENN SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS graduate program, and while that may turn some people away, I found 7 Lisa Frericks that it was an incredibly customizable major that I could tailor to fit my individual passions and interests,” said Montell. 8 LEADERSHIP FORUM Battelle Center for Science & Montell’s passion and interest in advocacy, outreach and healthcare ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS Technology Policy policy has been given deeper meaning, both internationally and domes- Caroline S. Wagner, Ph.D. tically, thanks to the Glenn School’s public affairs undergraduate major. Montell credits much of her success as a young leader to the Glenn School. “To say the Glenn School has been the starting point to all 9 LETTER FROM KIM Management Development Programs I’ve achieved thus far in my undergraduate career is a severe under- RATCLIFF, ALUMNI Maria Mone statement; it is truly a family, and I would be nowhere without their SOCIETY PRESIDENT continued support and opportunities,” said tive ways to bring about change through and D.C., Montell has experienced policy Public Address Editor Montell. transnational dialogue and multilateral work at the state level at the Ohio Depart- Hank Wilson, Director of Communications In May, Montell joined 1,200 students, cooperation,” said Montell. ment of Health. She has worked exclusively 10 BROWN AND Caitlin Purk, Student Worker/Reporter young leaders, professors, business profes- Montell also participated in the with the department’s Help Me Grow pro- RAADSCHELDERS sionals and government representatives Washington Academic Internship Program gram which solidified her policy interests in ELECTED NAPA from around the world in Garmisch-Parten- (WAIP) during the fall semester. She served advocacy and healthcare. kirchen, Germany for the 2014 G20 Youth as an intern in the Office of the First Lady In the future, Montell hopes to run for FELLOWS Follow the Glenn School to get the latest news about special events, upcoming speakers and Forum. She was among the 150 students se- at the White House which was another life- public office. “I would love to work for an faculty, students and alumni. lected to participate in the Summit, which is changing experience for Montell. “It’s been initiative that furthers women’s political and 11 FACULTY the largest international civil society event so interesting seeing how policy initiatives social empowerment or continue to work organized for young leaders. are communicated to the general public in the healthcare sector to combat health AND STAFF NEWS G20 was an opportunity for Montell to and how support and advocacy is created disparities. I also envision myself spending grow as both a student and person. “Speak- through outreach and awareness,” Montell a few years abroad and exercising these facebook.com/ @glennschool Glenn School ing in front of over 500 accomplished, said. passions at a community level to diversify 12 KENNETH GREEN JohnGlennSchool driven students from all of the G20 econo- “Through my internship in the First my perspective even further,” said Montell. DEVELOPS mies represented at the forum is one of my Lady’s office, I was able to witness the It is also Montell’s gaol to become SOCIAL-POLITICS APP most amazing memories and I still keep in inner workings of the administration during a mentor to other Ohio State students. “I John Glenn youtube.com/ glennschool. touch with those friends I made from all an incredibly interesting time of internal connected with Buckeyes not only in D.C., School of glennschool tumblr.com over the world,” said Montell. change and responsiveness. Although I did but also across the pond. Making the most 13 - 14 ALUMNI AND Public Affairs For Montell, the G20 Youth Forum not work in a policy office directly, I was of this vast community of professionals, FRIENDS NEWS was truly life changing. “Before the forum able to help disseminate the many policy whether through formal mentorships or I had never been abroad, nor had I engaged platforms and initiatives of the Obama Ad- more informally through casual conversa- with so many international students. The fo- ministration to the public through helping tions over coffee, has been the greatest flickr.com/photos/ instagram.com/ glennschool johnglennschool rum gave me a perspective on social issues plan all events held at the White House,” thing I’ve done in my time at Ohio State. I that I never could have gotten here in the said Montell. am so willing to give back that mentorship States and exposed me to so many innova- Along with her experience in Germany to others,” said Montell. 2 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 3 First year MPA student Nathan MacMaster is the Ohio State Marching Band’s assitant drum major. A large crowd took part in the Dialogue policy discussion on the common core. Nathan MacMaster ‘Hot topics’ discussed at new Drum major sees parallels As the assistant drum major, Mac- very impressed to hear them talk about the between MPA and TBDBITL Master has the opportunity to perform issues [in Ukraine]. It is extraordinary how monthly policy form when the band comes back on the field for globalized the world we live in is becom- a short post-game show, and he leads the ing,” MacMaster said. What do The Ohio State University visitors’ side Script Ohio at away games. In his future career, MacMaster plans Marching Band and the John Glenn School He also marches in front of the band, next to combine the skills he gains from the This fall the John Glenn School of of Public Affairs have in common? Nathan to the head drum major, in parades or other Glenn School with lessons he has learned Publics Affairs introduced Dialogue, a new MacMaster. As an Ohio State graduate, marching events. during his time in the band. “The position forum that will feature policy experts and first year MPA student and the assistant During the week, you can find is incredibly competitive. It took me three thought leaders discussing pressing policy Check for upcoming Dialogue topics, drum major for the Ohio State March- MacMaster in Page Hall. MacMaster first times trying out for drum major before I issues. times and dates as well as resources ing Band, MacMaster truly embraces the became interested in the Glenn School won a position. It was a very difficult and The goal of Dialogue is to provide from past Dialogue events at Buckeye spirit of leadership and dedica- after attending the 2013 Leadership Forum long journey, but it paid off immensely,” a forum for thoughtful and open policy glenn.osu.edu/dialogue tion. featuring Sen. John Glenn. “I started to said MacMaster. discussion on topics that matter while MacMaster never considered being a realize how special of a place the Glenn He went on to say, “I am now starting establishing the Glenn School as a center If you have ideas or suggestions for drum major before stepping on campus as school is after hearing many of the speak- to realize how this experience translates to for policy discussion on campus and in the future Dialogue sessions, please email a freshman. “I was inspired to pursue being ers at the forum,” said MacMaster. He real life, particularly in a career of public community. a drum major after walking by an Ohio later researched the school and found out service. There will be many unforeseen ob- Victoria Boczkowski at Jad Mubaslat, CEO, BitQuick and an OSU While the policies that will be biomedical engineering student, and Prof. Jason more about the classes, faculty and re- stacles in a public service career, but to be [email protected]. State Marching Band rehearsal the first discussed are hot topic issues, Dialogue Seligman discuss the economics of Bitcoins and week of classes. I basically said ‘I want to sources Glenn School students have access successful, you need to push through these is meant to be reflective of its name, a cyber currencies. do that.’” to. “After looking into the school more, it obstacles and stay focused on the ultimate conversation. Lisa Frericks, director of ad- These conversations combine professional MacMaster dedicated countless hours was an easy choice to continue my educa- goal of improving our society.” vancement and alumni relations, explains, development and opportunities of open to becoming the assistant drum major. tion here,” said MacMaster. Until MacMaster begins his career in “We wanted to create a setting for policy policy discussion by connecting students, Potential drum majors are required to take As a first year MPA student, Mac- public service, he hopes to continue to be discussion that was educational and civil.” faculty and community members. part in a “training squad” for at least a year.
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