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West Texas A&M University

Dates:
April 22, 2012 - April 24, 2012
Location:
Canyon, TX

Coast Community College

Dates:
April 22, 2012 - April 24, 2012
Location:
Costa Mesa, CA

Oklahoma State University

Dates:
April 1, 2012 - April 3, 2012
Location:
Stillwater, OK

Salem State University

Dates:
April 1, 2012 - April 3, 2012
Location:
Salem, MA

Stennis Fellows Roundtable

Dates:
March 30, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Location:
University of Virginia

Denison University

Dates:
March 25, 2012 - March 27, 2012
Location:
Granville, OH

U.S. Naval Academy

Dates:
March 25, 2012 - March 27, 2012
Location:
Annapolis, MD

MSU Stennis-Montgomery Association Congressional Luncheon

Dates:
March 22, 2012 - March 22, 2012
Location:
Washington, D.C.

University of Memphis

Dates:
March 18, 2012 - March 20, 2012
Location:
Memphis, TN

Mt. St. Mary's University

Dates:
March 13, 2012 - March 15, 2012
Location:
Emmitsburg, MD

Dartmouth College

Dates:
February 26, 2012 - February 28, 2012
Location:
Hanover, New Hampshire

National Issues Forum on Education

Dates:
February 23, 2012 - February 23, 2012
Location:
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

University of Oklahoma

Dates:
February 20, 2012 - February 22, 2012
Location:
Norman, OK

USS EISENHOWER Award Winners Visit DC

Dates:
February 14, 2012 - February 15, 2012
Location:
Washington, D.C.

Texas Christian University

Dates:
February 12, 2012 - February 14, 2012
Location:
Fort Worth, TX

PCO Luncheon for USS Nimitz and USS Truman

Dates:
January 31, 2012 - January 31, 2012
Location:
Washington, D.C.

Stennis Fellows Roundtable

Dates:
January 30, 2012 - January 30, 2012
Location:
Washington, D.C.

USS EISENHOWER Awards Dinner

Dates:
January 25, 2012 - January 25, 2012
Location:
Norfolk, VA

University of Arizona

Dates:
November 13, 2011 - November 15, 2011
Location:
Tucson, AZ

USS ENTERPRISE AWARD WINNERS VISIT DC

Dates:
November 14, 2011 - November 15, 2011
Location:
Washington, D.C.

USS ENTERPRISE Leadership Award Winners Trip to D.C.

Carnegie Mellon University

Dates:
November 7, 2011 - November 9, 2011
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA

Civil Military Dinner for U.S. Senators and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Dates:
November 7, 2011 - November 7, 2011
Location:
Washington, D.C.

Stennis Fellows Roundtable Discussion

Dates:
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Location:
National Archives, Washington, D.C.

The Stennis Fellows will explore the history of party polarization with panelists Mickey Edwards, a former Member of Congress; Sean Theriault, professor at the University of Texas, and Alan Abramowitz, professor at Emory University.

Southern Women in Public Service Regional Roundtable

Dates:
October 28, 2011 - October 29, 2011
Location:
Norman, Oklahoma

Bridgewater State University

Dates:
October 25, 2011 - October 27, 2011
Location:
Bridgewater, MA

USS VINSON Leadership Award Winners Trip to D.C.

Dates:
October 23, 2011 - October 26, 2011
Location:
Washington, D.C.

As part of the Stennis Center's aircraft carrier leadership awards program, the award winners travels to Washington, D.C. where they meet with Members of Congress and congressional staff and other civilian leaders. As the leadership award winners are honored and learn about how policy is made in Washington, the civilian leaders have an opportunity to learn about the life, values, culture and institutions of the military through visits with the leadership award winners and their spouses. Including spouses in discussions with leaders in Washington helps further understanding of contributions made by the family members of those who serve in the American military.

USS VINSON Leadership Award Program

Dates:
October 13, 2011 - October 13, 2011
Location:
San Diego, California

Crewmembers of the USS STENNIS (CVN-74) will be honored on October 13, 2011, as a part of the Stennis Center's effort to recognize and honor some of the men and women who demonstrate outstanding public service leadership on American aircraft carriers.

USS NIMITZ & USS LINCOLN Leadership Award Winners Trip to D.C.

Dates:
July 7, 2011 - July 7, 2011
Location:
Washington, D.C.

As part of the Stennis Center's aircraft carrier leadership awards program, the award winners travels to Washington, D.C. where they meet with Members of Congress and congressional staff and other civilian leaders. As the leadership award winners are honored and learn about how policy is made in Washington, the civilian leaders have an opportunity to learn about the life, values, culture and institutions of the military through visits with the leadership award winners and their spouses. Including spouses in discussions with leaders in Washington helps further understanding of contributions made by the family members of those who serve in the American military. Learn more about the Stennis Center's aircraft carrier programs.

2011 Stennis National Student Congress

Dates:
June 13, 2011 - June 18, 2011
Location:
Dallas, Texas

USS TRUMAN Leadership Award Winners Trip to D.C.

Dates:
June 2, 2011 - June 3, 2011
Location:
Washington, DC

USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier leadership award winners toured the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on April 27, 2010.

Civil Military Dinner for U.S. Senators and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Dates:
April 11, 2011 - April 11, 2011
Location:
Washington, DC

The Stennis Center hosted a program in the U.S. Capitol on April 11 with Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and a group of first term U.S. Senators.  The roundtable discussion was co-chaired by Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi, and is a part of the Stennis Center’s Civil-Military Program created to build relationships and enhance understanding between civilian and military leaders.

U.S. Naval Academy

Dates:
March 26, 2011 - March 28, 2011
Location:
Annapolis, Maryland

Gainesville State University

Dates:
November 29, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Location:
Gainesville, Georgia

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Gainesville State University campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

USS EISENHOWER LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS VISIT WASHINGTON, D.C.

Dates:
November 29, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Location:
Washington, D.C.

On November 29, 2010, Chief of Naval Operation (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead met with the leadership award winners from the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER during their visit to Washington, D.C. Each year, the Stennis Center for Public Service sponsors leadership awards for outstanding officers and sailors on board the USS EISENHOWER aircraft carrier.

West Texas A&M University

Dates:
November 14, 2010 - November 16, 2010
Location:
Canyon, Texas

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the West Texas A&M University campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

Central Michigan University

Dates:
October 10, 2010 - October 12, 2010
Location:
Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Central Michigan University campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

John C. Stennis Novice Speech & Debate Tournament

Dates:
October 8, 2010 - October 9, 2010
Location:
Starkville, Mississippi

More information about the 2010 Tournament coming soon. Go to the John C. Stennis Novice Speech & Debate Tournament page to learn more about this event.

University of Montana

Dates:
October 5, 2010 - October 7, 2010
Location:
Missoula, Montana

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the University of Montana campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

Millersville University

Dates:
October 4, 2010 - October 5, 2010
Location:
Millersville, Pennsylvania

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Millersville University campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

Lifting Leaders Mentoring Program

Dates:
September 26, 2010 - September 27, 2010
Location:
Little Rock, Arkansas

GOAL The goal of the Lifting Leaders program is to inspire and prepare young women to pursue careers in public service through a relationship with mentors who are already accomplished leaders. The program will create a network of women leaders and young women who have a similar desire to make a difference through public service. PROGRAM The Lifting Leaders program provides an exciting opportunity to link promising young women on college campuses with exceptional leaders in public service in the state. Through one-on-one mentoring and retreats and roundtables over the course of the academic year, participants will be able to explore the challenges and rewards of public service. Each participant will be matched with a mentor who serves in a public service role in the state of Arkansas. The program will consist of an opening conference in Little Rock to introduce the goals and procedures of the mentoring program and discuss the value of women's leadership. All students and mentors will have the opportunity to meet and interact together, the first step toward developing meaningful relationships. Students will identify questions about women's leadership they wish to explore with their mentors and with each other during the course of the program. Three or four half-day sessions will be held between September and June for participants in the program. Each session will feature interactive discussion to explore issues raised at the opening conference. Throughout the program, mentors and mentees will meet on a schedule convenient to them. BACKGROUND The Southern Women in Public Service conferences over the last 20 years have created an informal network for women political leaders to share ideas and opinions and to promote female participation in public service. Many of these women leaders have expressed a desire to encourage young women to consider a career in public service. The Lifting Leaders program is a direct outgrowth of the deliberations at the Southern Women in Public Service Regional Roundtable in May 2009 in Jackson, Mississippi. The name Lifting Leaders embodies the idea that current women leaders are helping lift the next generation of leaders. Arkansas was selected as the site for the initial pilot project due mainly to the commitment of women leaders in the state. The program will launch in Arkansas with the aim to spread the program to other Southern states based on the Arkansas experience. ONLINE CONNECTION Participants will be able to link online to further discuss topics of interest and to facilitate relationship building between sessions. TIMELINE Lifting Leaders accept applications until September 15, 2010, and preference will be given to applicants who submit their applications early. The opening retreat will be held September 26-27, 2010 at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock. Three or four half-day sessions will be held during the academic year. The program will conclude with a celebration dinner in June 2011. THE MENTOR-MENTEE RELATIONSHIP The mentor and mentee will meet at least twice a month and will stay connected and informed about each other's lives through email and phone. The mentor will give the mentee a glimpse at her life and work as a public servant by occasionally bringing the student to her work, meetings, or local functions. The mentee will discuss with the mentor possible career paths to leadership in public service. ELIGIBILITY Women students attending a public or private university or college in the state of Arkansas and who are classified as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student and can commit a full school year to the program are eligible to apply. Initially, the goal is to have 15 to 25 student participants and mentors. MATCHING PROCESS The mentors and mentees will be matched by taking into consideration factors such as similar interests, political affiliation and geographic location. IMPORTANCE OF MENTORING I think it helps to see other women in a political job. I believe very much in visualization. When people can see themselves in that job, then they are more comfortable making that job their goal. - U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri In states that have a high percentage of elected women, role models are more accessible. In states with fewer elected officials, it is much more difficult to contact someone who is able to share the realities of political life and prepare the person for what to expect. - Madeleine M. Kunin, Former Governor of Vermont and Ambassador to Switzerland Mentoring has to ebb and flow between generations. There are no more gurus; but there are good experiences that happen to all of us wherever we are, and these can be a rich source of cross-generational learning. - Shifra Bronznick, Principal, Bronznick Jacoby, LLC Young women would feel on rocky ground if elected, unsure they could do the job well, needing mentors to demystify it. - Marie Wilson, Founder and President of The White House Project Once you get to the higher levels, it is not so much about competence, since most people at high levels are competent. It is more about connections, networks, mentors, et cetera, who can help you achieve your goals and overcome obstacles. - Kimberly Till, Vice President, Media and Entertaining, Microsoft Mentoring programs can help get around social network exclusion by providing connections to influential people in the organization who can advocate for people they mentor, teach them the ropes, and provide them with "reflected power" (the status that comes with being associated with powerful people). Having a powerful person publically support a woman helps protect her from blatant and subtle discrimination. Moreover, mentoring allows some outsiders into the networks of powerful people, which provides them with information on job openings and corporate politics. Workers with mentors experience clear advantages over other workers: They are promoted at a higher rate, earn more, have greater work satisfaction and commitment, and have more power and work. - Irene Padavic and Barbara Reskin, Authors of Women and Men at Work

Hinds Comunity College

Dates:
September 19, 2010 - September 21, 2010
Location:
Raymond, Mississippi

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Hinds Community College campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

2010 Stennis National Student Congress

Dates:
June 14, 2010 - June 19, 2010
Location:
Kansas City, Missouri

Since 1991, the Stennis Center has sponsored the John C. Stennis National Student Congress as part of the National Forensic League's (NFL) National Speech Tournament. The country's top high school debaters assemble every June to compete for the honor of the nation's best. In addition, the Stennis Center also sponsors the Harold Keller Award for Public Service Leadership given each year at a dinner held for the Student Congress finalists. The award pays tribute to Harold Keller's long-time support and recognizes an individual who has successfully applied lessons learned through Student Congress to become an effective leader in public service.

Truman Scholars Day on Capitol Hill

Dates:
June 18, 2010 - June 18, 2010
Location:
Washington, D.C.

The Stennis Center has conducted 19 events with Truman Scholars. For the past five years, the Stennis Center has hosted an event called Truman Scholars Day on Capitol Hill. The next day long program will be held on June 18, 2010. Each summer approximately 50 Truman Scholars come to Washington for internships in federal agencies, nonprofits and professional organizations. Despite their close proximity to Capitol Hill, many never have an opportunity to visit the U.S. Capitol or a congressional office. This program bridges that gap. Not only do the Truman Scholars had the unique opportunity to visits the floors of U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, they also meet with Senior Stennis Fellows (senior level congressional staffers) and tour their offices. Click here to learn more about the Stennis Center's Truman Scholars program.

Stennis Fellows Synthesis Retreat

Dates:
May 21, 2010 - May 22, 2010
Location:
Shepherdstown, West Virginia

The 111th Congressional Stennis Fellows will gather in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, at the National Conservation Training Center. The purpose of the retreat is to process the insights gained throughout the Stennis Fellowship.

Summit of Southern Women Leaders

Dates:
May 2, 2010 - May 3, 2010
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia

The summit called Southern Women in Public Service Leadership: Bridging the Partisan Divide will be May 2-3, 2010 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. The purpose of the summit is to bring together women political leaders from throughout the South to discuss how to bridge the current partisan divide.

Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, Kentucky

Dates:
April 21, 2010 - April 23, 2010
Location:
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Western Kentucky University campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

Miami University - Hamilton, Ohio

Dates:
April 18, 2010 - April 20, 2010
Location:
Hamilton, Ohio

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Miami University, Hamilton campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

Butler Community College - El Dorado, Kansas

Dates:
April 14, 2010 - April 16, 2010
Location:
El Dorado, Kansas

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Butler Community College campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

Coast Community College - Costa Mesa, California

Dates:
April 11, 2010 - April 13, 2010
Location:
Costa Mesa, California

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Coast Comunity College campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

U.S. Naval Academy - Annapolis, Maryland

Dates:
April 4, 2010 - April 6, 2010
Location:
Annapolis, Maryland

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the campus of the U.S. Naval Academy to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

Southern Women in Public Service - Regional Roundtable for NC, SC, & VA

Dates:
March 28, 2010 - March 29, 2010
Location:
Charlotte, North Carolina

The Southern Women in Public Service Regional Roundtable will be held on March 28-29, 2010, at the Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Roundtable will bring together 28 to 32 key leaders from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia to examine the current status of women in public service leadership and determine how we can most effectively increase the involvement of women in leadership at the local, state and national levels. Click here for more information about this upcoming event.

Luzerne County Community College - Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

Dates:
March 24, 2010 - March 26, 2010
Location:
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Luzerne County Community College campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

Suffolk University - Boston, Massachusetts

Dates:
March 8, 2010 - March 10, 2010
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts

Former Members of Congress will visit the students on the Suffolk University campus to spark interest in government, the legislative process, and public service careers. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Congress to Campus program.

Civil Military Dinner with Freshman Senators

Dates:
February 8, 2010 - February 8, 2010
Location:
Stennis Center

On Monday, February 8, the Stennis Center will host a dinner discussion between Freshman Senators and the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead. The dinner will be led by Senator Jack Reed and is a part of the Stennis Center's Civil-Military Program created to enhance the understanding of Members of Congress regarding military life, values, culture, and institutions. Click here to learn more on this Stennis Center program.

Deadline for Keller Public Service Leadership Award Nominations

Dates:
January 25, 2010 - January 25, 2010
Location:

The deadline to nominate a former National Student Congress participant for the 2010 Harold Keller Public Leadership Award is Monday, January 25, 2010. Click here to download the 2010 nomination form. For more information visit the award homepage or contact Kayla Clayborne at kayla@stennis.gov.

Emerging Leaders Program - Opening Reception

Dates:
January 20, 2010 - January 20, 2010
Location:
Washington, D.C.

The Emerging Leaders of the 111th Congress will kick off their program on Wednesday, January 20th with an opening reception for all participants. Launched in the 106th Congress, the Emerging Leaders program matches Senior Stennis Fellows with less experienced congressional aides in a unique mentoring relationship. Click here to read more about the Stennis Center's Emerging Leaders program.

Stennis Fellows Roundtable @ the National Archives

Dates:
December 7, 2009 - December 7, 2009
Location:
Washington, D.C.

The Stennis Fellows Program is a practical, bipartisan leadership development experience for senior-level staff of the United States Congress. During the December roundtable at the National Archives, the Fellows will hear from former Congressman Mickey Edwards and explore ways to improve the effectiveness of those who work on Capitol Hill.

Truman Scholars Workshop on Running for Public Office

Dates:
November 14, 2009 - November 14, 2009
Location:
Washington, D.C.

The Truman Scholars Association, the Truman Scholarship Foundation, and the Stennis Center for Public Service are proud to co-sponsor "In the Running: a Workshop on Running for Elected Office" taking place in Washington D.C. on November 14, 2009, at the Pew Charitable Trusts Conference Center. We have a great slate of presenters lined up, including Co-Founder of the Voter Activation Network *Jim St. George* (MN '79) and Political Director for the Gore/Lieberman presidential campaign *Michael Matthews*. To see the agenda, read bios of presenters, and register visit http://www.trumanscholars.org/events/intherunning.

Southern Women in Public Service Regional Roundtable

Dates:
October 29, 2009 - October 30, 2009
Location:

Women leaders from three states, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, will gather to discuss the progress of women's political leadership.

U.S. Senate Chiefs of Staff Program

Dates:
September 15, 2009 - September 15, 2009
Location:
U.S. Capitol

The Stennis Center will sponsor a dinner program for all U.S. Senate Chiefs of Staff to engage in panel and group discussions with professors from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School. The focus of the program will be "Perspectives on Economic Recovery and the Changing Business/Government Relationship." The program is a part of the Stennis Center's ongoing effort to offer leadership development opportunities to congressional staff members.

USS STENNIS Leadership Awards Program

Dates:
August 27, 2009 - August 27, 2009
Location:
Bremerton, Washington

Two crewmembers of the USS STENNIS (CVN-74) will be honored on August 27, 2009, as a part of the Stennis Center's effort to recognize and honor some of the men and women who demonstrate outstanding public service leadership on American aircraft carriers. The "Look Ahead" and "Straight Furrow" awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated sustained superior performance and exhibited the most exceptional leadership skills.

Mississippi State University Distinguished Scholars Luncheon - Chicago, IL

Dates:
March 13, 2009 - March 13, 2009
Location:
Union League Club in Chicago

A group of Distinguished Scholars from Mississippi State University will have the opportunity to attend a luncheon with several Chicago leaders while visiting the city on Friday, March 13. During the luncheon, the city leaders will provide insights into the rich heritage of civic leadership in Chicago which has not only brought benefits to citizens of Chicago, but also to the nation. They will also share their own personal leadership experiences and valuable lessons with these outstanding students.

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration - Town Hall Meeting

Dates:
February 27, 2009 - February 27, 2009
Location:
Aboard the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN in Everett, Washington

The town hall meeting will examine how the 16th president's leadership during the Civil War still offers lessons to the armed forces in their defense of the American ideals of freedom, democracy, and equality of opportunity. This event is a part of a year-long series of civic, cultural, and educational programs planned by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission across the country. The theme of the town hall is "Lincoln, Leadership, and the Military."

Lindy Boggs Award Ceremony

Dates:
February 17, 2009 - February 17, 2009
Location:
Little Rock, Arkansas

Click here to read more about the Lindy Boggs Award and the 2008 recipient, Jimmie Lou Fisher.