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Our news section is dedicated to sharing pertinent information about these key issue areas, stories about individuals affiliated with and affected by policies in these areas, as well as news about The Harkin Institute itself.
The Harkin Institute Newsletter: An Evening with Charlie Cook
What’s Charlie Cook Saying These Days? For the past few decades, the clear answer to any question about American politics and political campaigns entailed some mention of Charlie Cook. Born in Arkansas, Cook cut his political teeth first as a staff person...
read moreThe Harkin Institute Newsletter: 2022 Fall Sussman Lecture
Sussman Lecture – Dr. Michael J. Nelson Even the most casual observer has probably noted that our nation’s process for placing people on the U.S. Supreme Court has been placed under a hot spotlight. Gone, it seems, are the days of nominees for the Court...
read moreThe Harkin Institute Newsletter: Roadmaps to Retirement
Reviewing the Roadmap to Retirement Too often, thoughts of retirement and how to sustain a comfortable lifestyle are topics many people either choose to delay or have difficulty devoting adequate time to truly consider. With the evaporation of most...
read moreThe Harkin Institute Newsletter: Inclusion Award for Belfast as the 2022 Harkin Summit Delivers a Lasting Legacy for the City
The Harkin International Disability Employment Summit The Harkin Institute travelled across the pond to conduct the 2022 Disability Employment Summit. Partnering with the Northern Ireland Executive’s Department of Communities, the conference was held in...
read moreThe Harkin Institute Newsletter: Student Employees Enrich The Harkin Institute
Student Employees Enrich The Harkin Institute There are plenty of reasons why locating an organization such as The Harkin Institute on a university campus is wise. For one, it’s a quick connection to such academic areas as political science and history....
read moreThe Harkin Institute Newsletter: Artist Fellow, Jill Wells
News about The Harkin Institute's Newest Fellow, artist Jill Wells DSM Magazine: Making Art Accessible to All Multimedia artist Jill Wells is pushing the limits of the senses as she explores creating works that anyone, regardless of ability,...
read moreThe Harkin Institute Newsletter: UpLift- The Central Iowa Basic Income Project Nears Launch
Basic Income Pilot Program Nears Launch For many Iowa families, the margin between comfort and need can be razor thin. A non-emergency medical procedure or even a new set of tires can be impossibly inaccessible without months of planning and saving. The...
read moreDec 7 | Roadmaps to Retirement
Roadmaps to Retirement:Taking Stock and Looking FowardWatch Roadmaps to Retirement!Watch Roadmaps to Retirement: Taking Stock and Looking Forward below or on The Harkin Institute's YouTube channel!On December 7, 2022 The Harkin Institute hosted “Roadmaps to...
read moreAn Evening with Charlie Cook 2022 | Dec 8
An Evening with Charlie Cook Event Details Date: Thursday December 8 Time: 7:00- 8:30 p.m. CT Location: Sheslow Auditorium & Virtual Livestream Cost: Free Registration: Required for both in-person and virtual attendees Accommodations: American Sign...
read moreThe Harkin Institute selects Des Moines artist Jill Wells as newest fellow
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Lila Johnson The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement Lila.johnson@drake.edu 913-827-8775 The Harkin Institute selects Des Moines artist Jill Wells as newest fellow (DES MOINES, Iowa—Sept. 27, 2022)...
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Emily Schettler
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515-271-3592
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