Lindenberg Center Director Named
The Marc Lindenberg Center for Humanitarian Action, International Development and Global Citizenship has its first faculty director. Sanjeev Khagram, who was most recently a visiting professor at the Institute for International Studies at Stanford, and an assistant professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, assumed the post July 1.
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Introducing Our New Faculty
Dean Sandra Archibald is pleased to announce the appointments of five new faculty to the Evans School.
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Class of 2005 - Welcome New Grads!
We want you to stay involved! As an Evans School graduate, we hope you will take advantage of our alumni programs. Find out about how to keep your e-mail address, get a free alumni association membership and much more.
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Evans School Career Services for Alumni
Let your alumni network work for you! Did you know that the Evans School offers a range of free career services for alumni? Take advantage of personal counseling, job leads, skill building workshops and other tools to take your career to the next level.
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Seminar 'Dan Evans—A Legacy of Public Leadership in the Northwest' Is Open to Alumni
Alumni and their guests are invited to join current Evans School students at our seminar series on Daniel Evans' Legacy of Public Leadership.
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No Boundaries: The Ripple Effect of Globalization
Fall Lecture Series
As we shift into the 21st century, we are witnessing dramatic changes in our local and global identities. Our societies reflect a rich diversity of cultures in language, customs and activities. Join us for a lecture series exploring four areas in which globalization affects every one of us. UW faculty share research and expertise in the areas of: "Shifting World Powers," "Human Rights in Changing Contexts," "Sustainable Development - Whose Responsibility?" and "Religions Across Borders and Time."
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3^rd Annual Alumni Reception
December 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
If you are in the Puget Sound area, please join us for this annual celebration of our alumni community. Reconnect with old classmates, meet fellow alumni and hear about what's new from Dean Sandra Archibald.
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MPA Refresher Program
November 17-18, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Executive Refresher Program is a two-day course held each fall for graduates of both the Cascade Public Executive Program and the Executive Management Program, along with MPA degree program alumni. The course topic this year is Leading Change Strategically.

Lifework Renewal Seminar
October 8, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
A mini-retreat that provides a map of the change process and a new life and work perspective.

Managing Group Decision Making
October 13-14, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contemporary workers want more participation in key decisions and have unique information and perspectives that are critical for making the best decision. Managing the process requires that employees be involved preceding and following a significant decision in order to increase trust and reduce resistance—even if management still makes the decision. Working from real-world cases, participants will gain specialized tools and guidance for framing problems, handling input, and communicating decisions and expectations.

Leading High Performance Teams
October 20-12, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Managing effectively in the public and non-profit sectors requires the broad use of teams and employee led groups. Participants will learn how to form and charter a team, frame an understanding of team performance, and assure effective practices for meeting management, creating decision and practical skills for assuring program implementation.