News & Notes | February 9, 2018 
Chicago alumni, others talk about career opportunities during student visits 
Twenty-one La Follette School students spoke with alumni and other policy professionals during the La Follette in Chicago career development program in November 2017. During the two-day program, students visited four organizations, participated in two panel discussions, and attended a networking reception with alumni, faculty, and staff.Read more.
Fletcher discussing social genomics Feb. 13 at Discovery
Professor Jason Fletcher will give the next Crossroads of Ideas presentation at the Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard St. Fletcher's presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 is titled Molecular Me: Exploring the Social Implications of the Genomics Revolution. Read more.
Dozens of alumni give back to alma mater during fall 2017
The fall 2017 semester clearly demonstrated the affinity that alumni and others have for the La Follette School of Public Affairs. From the very first week of September through November, dozens of people shared their time and talents during classes, site visits, and professional development activities. Read more. 
Two La Follette School students -- Eric Hepler and Chad Laurie -- gained wide-ranging experience during summer fellowships with the Chicago Mayor's Office from June through August 2017. Read more.
In the News
Professor Jason Fletcher, Classmates' genes may affect how well students do in school, study finds, The Stanford Daily. Read more. 

Associate Professor Mark Copelovitch, NAFTA Negotiations Continue in Montreal, WPR. Listen

Faculty affiliate Kathy Cramer, UW prof Kathy Cramer gave Jon Stewart a tour of small-town Wisconsin to help scout for a possible film, Wisconsin State Journal. Read more. 

Faculty affiliate Barry Burden, Inside the Desperate, Long-Shot Attempt to Bring Down Paul Ryan, Vice. Read more. 
Calendar 
Feb. 13:  Molecular Me: Exploring the Social Implications of the Genomics Revolution

Feb. 21: Avoiding a Public Pension Crisis: A History of the Wisconsin Retirement System, Gary Gates

Feb. 28: The Political Consequences of Economic Shocks: Evidence from Poland, Mark Copelovitch

March 7: Women, Work, and Care: What Can We Learn from Cross-National Comparisons?

March 15: LSSA Trivia Fundraiser

April 18: Public Sector Leadership within the American Free-Enterprise System, Fitch Lecture with Curt Culver
Alumni News
David Boardman (MPA '16) has joined the University of Wisconsin System as a government relations specialist. Read more.
Jamie Aulik (MPA '06) began his new duties in December 2017 as city administration for the City of Kiel in eastern Wisconsin. Read more.
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