Upcoming Events
Call to Serve Workshops: Building a Campaign to Promote Federal Service
We are excited to bring our university members a full schedule of webinar workshops for the 2008-09 school year. These free webinars are intended for faculty and staff of Call to Serve member schools. Limited space is available. Registration for each workshop will open within the semester of the webinar. All workshops are subject to change based on registration enrollments.
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Past Events
2008 Service to America Medals
Date: September 16, 2008
Location: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Washington D.C.
Master of Ceremonies: Rob Riggle
Eight federal employees were announced as recipients of the 2008 Service to America Medals, which honor the finest achievements of the nation's public servants. Presented annually by the Partnership for Public Service, the Service to America Medals put a compelling human face on government service and inspiring a new generation to service.
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2008 Benefit Gala
Date: June 24, 2008
Location: Cipriani’s 42nd Street, New York, NY
Honoree: New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, Theodore Roosevelt Award for the Advancement of Public Service
The Partnership for Public Service hosted its fifth New York City gala at Manhattan landmark Cipriani’s 42nd Street. The gala brought together more than 700 government leaders, business executives and stakeholders from the entertainment and nonprofit sectors to demonstrate their support for a vital federal government.
Stephen Colbert, host of The Colbert Report, served as master of ceremonies and had the audience laughing all night with his trademark wit and enthusiasm.
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GO Public!
Date: February 13
Location: Twenty Four Fifth Ballroom, New York, NY
Honorary co-chair and guest speaker Mayor Cory Booker joined some of Manhattan’s young glitterati at GO Public! — an evening of food, fun and inspiration about the importance of America having a first-rate civil service and attracting the next generation of outstanding government leaders. All proceeds benefited the Partnership for Public Service.
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Sixth Annual Service to America Medals Gala
Date: September 19, 2007
Location: Andrew Mellon Auditorium, Washington, D.C.
Master of Ceremonies: Lester Holt, Weekend Anchor, NBC Nightly News & TODAY
Nine federal employees were announced as recipients of the 2007 Service to America Medals, which honor the finest achievements of the nation's public servants. Presented annually by the Partnership for Public Service, the Service to America Medals put a compelling human face on government service and inspiring a new generation to service.
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Fifth Annual Summer Intern Event and Career Fair
Date: July 12, 2007
Location: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.
Speakers: House Majority Leader, U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer and Cokie Roberts, Political Commentator, ABC News
and Senior News Analyst, NPR News
The Partnership for Public Service and the Smithsonian Institution, with generous support from GEICO and the Annenberg Foundation, hosted an after hours forum at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. This first-ever Annenberg Spreakers Bureau event featured House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Cokie Roberts, Political Commentator, ABC News
and Senior News Analyst, NPR News, as moderator. After the event, interns met with representatives from federal agencies like NASA, CIA and the State Department at a one-of-a-kind Federal Career Fair.
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Private Sector Council's Leadership Awards Dinner
Date: May 24, 2007
Location: Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
Honorees: Samuel J. Palmisano, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of the IBM Corporation, and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME)
This annual dinner recognizes outstanding leaders from the public and private sector who have made meaningful contributions to improving federal management and fostering a cooperative spirit between business and government.
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2007 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings
Date: April 19, 2007
Location: Marriott at Metro Center, Washington, D.C.
Web site: bestplacestowork.org
The Partnership for Public Service and American University's Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation announced the new Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings.
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The Partnership for Public Service works to revitalize our federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.
CALENDAR
Webinar - Advisor Training Workshop
Registration Required
Date: January 15, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This webinar will give a high-level overview of the steps anyone should take to advise a student about federal employment. It is a great way to learn how to use Call to Serve resources and start or strengthen your Making the Difference Campaign. Perfect for new advisors, those who want to brush up on their knowledge, or faculty and staff around campus who may need to advise students on federal opportunities.
Partnership Contact: Leslie Ann Pearson
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Federal Advisor Training - University of Texas-Austin
Registration Required
Date: January 23, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: University of Texas-Austin - Austin, TX
The Partnership for Public Service, in collaboration with the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE), offers a full-day interactive professional development training that equips you with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively advise students on the federal job search and application process.
Partnership Contact: Brooke Bohnet
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For more information about our events, please contact events@ourpublicservice.org or call (202) 775-9111.
