Review Preview & at Southern Illinois 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 Barbara Bush, 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 Chicago 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. Paul Simon Public Policy Inst itute 3 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- I er?” 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.