August 28, 2000
The Communicator is
the official program newsletter serving the students of the Graduate Programs
in Public Policy and Administration
and International Affairs
at California State University, Sacramento.
Contributions
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Adrian Ownby (MPPA 2000) just started a new job in July as the staff for the Sacramento County Child Protective Systems Oversight Committee -- its part of the Children's Coalition.
Chris Pahule (PPA student) started his new job as a redevelopment planner for the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency in July. Chris had been working as a planner for the City of Pittsburg and is looking forward to a much shorter commute to SHRA. Chris successfully completed Peter Detwiler's PPA 250, California Land Use Policy, class.
Guy Fuson (PPA student) is now a member of the Planning Commission for the Town of Loomis. Guy will be tackling the growth problems along the I-80 corridor. Guy also completed Peter's class.
The George Washignton University of Public Administration
& Policy
Policy Perspectives, The George Washington University Journal of Public
Administration and Policy, is pleased to announce a call for papers for
the Fall 2000 edition. Please click
here for more information (in pdf). The deadline is Friday, September
8, 2000.
Call for Papers
Fourth Biennial Inter-American Relations Conference.
Submission deadline is November 1, 2000. http://www.csus.edu/mppa/newsletter/CallforPapers.pdf
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WRITING PROBLEMS PLAGUING YOU?
Research and Graduate Studies and the Graduate Center are again
sponsoring expanded hours at the Writing Center (Calaveras Hall 128, 278-6356)
for tutoring time for graduate students. This service will be available
for the whole academic year. Students can call the Writing Center and
make an appointment for assistance with their writing. The Center is open
expanded evening hours to accommodate graduate students.
Writer's block: A Support Group for Thesis Students
Facilitated by Francine Toder, Ph.D. Psychologist and Author
--Learn to recognize your beliefs and attitudes about writing that
interfere with the process.
--Identify your personal or interpersonal struggles.
--Try out new skills and strategies.
Call 278-6416 for a screening.
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
Location: 2nd Floor, Student Health Center
Psychological Counseling Services www.csus.edu/psysrv
Department Office Hours
Open Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed September 4, 2000 for Labor Day.
Closed November 23 and 24, 2000 for Thanksgiving.
Finals Week December 9-15, 2000
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CSUS Public Policy Working Paper Series
Those interested in contemporary public policy issues should check the list of working papers available at the Masters Program in Public Policy and Administration Web Site (www.csus.edu/mppa/content.htm). Recent papers include works on the current state budgetary battle, county fiscal stress, and public opinion about ballot initiatives. For more information call Suzi Byrd at 278-6557.
We welcome your contributions to the Communicator! Make announcements, share your good news, reflect on your academic and professional achievements, or submit an article. Contact the Director, Bob Waste, or the Department Secretary, Suzi Byrd, (916) 278-6557, in the PPA Department Office.