Public Policy...
Where law, business and politics meet.
The Graduate Program in Public Policy at the University of Denver is a rigorous academic program for those seeking an intellectual challenge as you examine the evolving landscape of today's public policy issues. Located in the heart of Denver, opportunities to experience policy in action abound in the largest regional hub for major corporations, financial institutions, law firms, non-profit organizations, think tanks, and more government offices than any other U.S. city outside of Washington D.C.
We are in a new era of public policy. Government operations, policy creation and adminstration are changing virtually in front of our eyes. This is an exciting time to be involved in policy. As a student at the Institute for Public Policy studies, you will learn the fundamentals necessary to build a strong career in policy while honing your skills of analytical and critical thinking and writing that will set you apart in the marketplace.
The Nominations for the 2010 American Marshall Memorial Fellowship is now open!
The selection process for the next class of AMMF's will begin in June. All fellows selected in October 2009 will travel in 2010. The Denver regional selection process time line is located below.
Selection process time line:
June 15th - Deadline for nominations
June 15th - Applications will be sent to all nominees
August 1st - Applications due to the Denver Regional coordinator
September (3rd week) - Interviews of selected applicants
October 1 - Notification of all applicants
Eligibility:
between 28 and 40 years of age
citizen or permanent resident of the United States
outstanding record of achievement in profession. GMF accepts candidates in politics, government, the media, business and the non-profit sector
strong record of civic/community involvement
demonstrate the commitment to share what they learn on the AMMF with their communities
Brief Program Description:
The Marshall Memorial Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for emerging leaders from the United States and Europe to explore societies, institutions, and people on the other side of the Atlantic. American and European Fellows each visit five cities during the three week program. They meet formally and informally with a range of policymakers and prominent members of the business, government, political, NGO, and media communities. GMF works closely with partner institutions and individual coordinators in each city, providing Fellows with an invaluable local perspective on the transatlantic and domestic issues on the agenda. Along the way, each Fellow has the opportunity to explore his or her own professional interests beyond the group programs, which focus on a range of domestic and international policy areas.
For more information about the German Marshall Memorial Fellowship program please visit www.gmfus.org.
MPP Candidate , Brian Stofka, recently traveled to Prague where he participated the European Spring Institute. The Institute consisted of lectures and debates of leading European Union leaders. The opportunity to compare European and US domestic policy was an invaluable addition to Mr. Stofka's core curriculum at the Institute for Public Policy Studies at DU. 
The Institute welcomes Robert Fusfeld, former enforcement attorney with the Securities Exchange Commission. Mr Fusfeld was lead counsel for the SEC in its pending action SEC v. Naccio and in the SEC's case involving frequent mutual fund trading, SEC v. Invesco Funds, Inc. Much of his SEC career was dedicated to mentoring and teaching young lawyers trial and writing skills and focusing on the ethical obligations of prosecutors. Since retiring from the SEC Mr. Fusfeld has published a blog