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Harris Chinese Alumni Virtual Career Panel Series

Harris School of Public Policy has been the home for global top talents to pursue academic excellence and diverse career opportunities since the school’s establishment. For over thirty years, Harris has recruited and trained students and professionals from China, and our Chinese alumni now work in diverse industries across the globe to tackle local and global economic and social issues. We are very pleased to offer a series of virtual panels with our alumni from China to create more learning and networking opportunities to Harris community members. These alumni are great representatives of the Harris culture and rigor. We sincerely appreciate their contributions in their work and to Harris.

Evening Master’s Program Virtual Alumni Panel

COVID-19

Harris Insights Week in Review: Week of April 13

This week, members of the Harris community shared their expertise on issues surrounding COVID-19 including educational setbacks, poverty forecasting, environmental change, and artistic creation.
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Alumni Profile: Rosa Benusa, MA’19

Chicago native Rosa Benusa knows her resume is a bit atypical—it’s part of what sets her apart in her work.

Open Alumni Council Meeting

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New Research Emphasizes Why Leadership Is Necessary to Defeat Harmful Social Norms and COVID-19

Consistent messages from national leaders are necessary to change deeply ingrained social norms like shaking hands and socializing in restaurants, which are crucial adjustments for disrupting the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Harris Edge: Professional and Leadership Development

Every day brings new challenges for professionals. We understand your desire to become better leaders. Whether you are seeking to be more effective in your current role, transitioning to a new career, or pursuing lifelong learning, Harris is here to support your professional development. Show Up Join us for live webinars available to Harris alum to learn from public policy professionals and develop leadership skills.
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From Harris to Health Care: A Conversation with Caitlin Petrakis, MPP'19

"My whole desire to go to Harris and change up my career path to work in health administration has been grounded in, 'You don't have anything if you don't have your health.'"
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Access Your Career Services

Many of you have expressed an interest in engaging with the Career Development Office as soon as possible, wondering how to make your LinkedIn profile pop; asking about opportunities in specific sectors and locations; and looking for guidance on what you can do over the next few months to be ready to hit the ground running before starting at Harris. In response, our teams have collaborated to make sure you have access to additional resources.

Harper Lecture: Health Policy in the COVID Era Featuring Dean Katherine Baicker

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Governmental Fiscal Emergency and the Coronavirus: A Conversation with Mike Belsky, AM'83

The CARES Act provides aid to states, cities, and other local governmental entities, but it will be crucial that the federal government provides more help as state and local governments consider what to do after the allocated resources have been used.

General Admissions Webinar