Pizza & Politics
The Dole Institute of Politics and the Adams Alumni Center present ..
Inside the Department of Health and Human Services
Guest: STACY ELMER
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Noon, at the Adams Alumni Center
This Pizza & Politics will give you a close-up look at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Stacy Elmer is a KU graduate who earned her MA in philosophy before accepting a job as the special assistant to the assistant secretary of bioterrorism preparedness and emergency response in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
In this capacity, Stacy responds to emergencies like the H1N1 outbreak and the natural disaster relief efforts. Most recently, Stacy returned from a mission to Haiti where she worked on the Disaster Mortuary team with the objective of identifying and returning the remains of U.S. citizens who died
in the Haiti earthquake.
Just for KU Students: complimentary pizza and beverage
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Pizza and Politics is an informal discussion forum for KU students. Political professionals are invited to share with students their insights on many aspects of politics and public service. These lunch gatherings start around noon and are held most frequently at the KU Adams Alumni Center across from the Kansas Union. And, just for students, complimentary pizza and beverages are always available.
Pizza and Politics events are directed and coordinated by the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board with support from the Dole Institute.
If you have comments or suggestions, contact doleinstitute@ku.edu
Pizza & Politics Spring 2010
Who Cares What You Think? Pollsters Do
GUEST: Patrick Tuohey
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Adams Alumni Center
Noon-1:15 p.m
This Pizza & Politics focused on campaigns, politics, and the 2010 midterm elections. By trade, Patrick Tuohey is a public opinion researcher. He founded Market and Communications Research, Inc. (MarCom) in 1999 and has conducted research studies for organizations such as Monsanto, Anheuser Busch, Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb and the National Sheriffs' Association. In addition to his professional role, Patrick serves as chairman of the Missouri Rights Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of Missourians against government power, and as chairman of Missourians for Responsible Government, a 501(c)4 group supporting the goals of smaller, less-intrusive and more transparent government. He is editor of The Missouri Record, a journal of state politics and policy. Prior to launching MarCom, Patrick was the director of communications for Luntz Research in Washington, DC and a legislative aide to Representative John L. Mica (R-FL).
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Pizza and Politics
“Jayhawk Politicos:
From KU to Real Politics”
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Noon at the Adams Alumni Center
Guests:
KU Alums Beka Romm and Julie Merz
This Pizza & Politics focused on personal profiles and finding that job in politics. Beka Romm currently serves as Deputy Director of the Kansas office of American Majority, a national nonpartisan, nonprofit political training institute equipping candidates, activists and college students to advocate for liberty. Beka joined American Majority as a Field Representative in May 2008. Prior to joining American Majority, she worked at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence.
Julie Merz currently serves as Deputy Director of Member Services for Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in his role as Assistant to the Speaker of the House, where her days are spent assisting freshman and sophomore Members of the Democratic Caucus. She worked for Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) in various capacities, including serving as Moore's District Director and Campaign Manager from 2002-2007.
Pizza & Politics: "Civility and Friendship in Politics"
Tuesday February 16, 2010, Noon at the Adams Alumni Center
Guests: Dole Fellow Wilma Goldstein, Steve Stockmeyer, Bill Sweeney
Discussion focused on how differing political opinions don't rule out friendship, even across party lines. Dole Fellow Wilma Goldstein led the discussion with former Republican Congressional campaign director Steve Stockmeyer and former Democratic Congressional campaign director Bill Sweeney.
Pizza and Politics with David Schimke
Editor in Chief, Utne Reader
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - Noon - Adams Alumni Association
David Schimke is been the editor in chief and general manager of Utne Reader, an alternative media digest that sparks forward-thinking conversations about politics, pop culture, and the environment. His political reporting, cultural analysis, arts criticism, and feature writing was honored on three occasions by the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies and he has appeared as a guest on Nightline and National Public. David continues to report and write about the state of the media both independent and mainstream electoral politics, faith-based movements, and citizen activism.
Join David for a discussion of contemporary events and what it’s like to run an alternative publication. Free pizza and soda for KU students.
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Pizza & Politics Guest Alums
PIZZA AND POLITICS with Marlon Marshall, liaison for the Obama White House
Thursday, December 3, 2009
NOON to 1:30 p.m.
Adams Alumni Center
Join Marlon Marshall, KU Political Science Graduate, for an afternoon of politics and refreshments. Marshall was a member of the Obama transition team. He currently is liaison between the Obama White House and the U.S. State Department. Come hungry...Marlon's bringing the politics and we've got your FREE pizza. KU students only, please.
Pizza and Politics with NEWT GINGRICH
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - Adams Alumni Center
Join Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for free pizza and political chatter. First elected U.S. Representative from Georgia in 1978, Gingrich became a natural leader in the House. He led the Republican Party to regain control of Congress in 1994 and became the first Republican speaker in nearly 50 years. Gingrich served as Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. KU students only please.
September 11, 2009
Octavio Hinojosa Miers. Octavio directs CHLI a non-profit, non-partisan
organization dedicated to promoting the positive advancement of the US
Hispanic community. Formerly, Octavio served as a Security Analyst for
US embassies and consulates in Europe, Africa, and South America. In
2004, he was selected by the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. and
the US-Spain Council as one of the Young Hispanic Leaders representing
the United States at a business, cultural and political leadership
program in Madrid and Santander, Spain.
May 6, 2009
Dr. Harold Godwin, President-elect of the American Pharmacists Association discussed the role of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius upon her confirmation as Secretary of the Office of Health and Human Services.
May 5, 2009
New Dole Fellows for Fall 2009
Kay Barnes, former Mayor of Kansas City
Mike McKenna, Republican strategist
April 14, 2009
Mike Glassner, Visiting Dole Fellow; former advisor to Senator Dole; Director of V.P. Operations for McCain/Palin.
March 31, 2009
CNN Political Director Sam Feist .
Stauffer-Flint Resource Center on KU’s main campus
March 2009
Political Bloggers: Jason Croucher of Kansas Jackass ; Ben Hodge of Kansas Progress.com ; Artur Bagyants of Bagyants.com; and, Danedri Thompson of Redcounty.com
September 2008
Dole Fellows Ray Strother and Joe Gaylord
October 8, 2008
JERRY AUSTIN, Democratic political consultant
"Campaign 2008: Special Interest Groups in Campaigns"
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
TERRY MICHAEL, former press secretary, Democratic Natl. Committee;
founder, executive director, Washington Center for Politics and Journalism.
