Next meeting: Wednesday, March 14

Join the Network for spring planning and key discussion items from 6-7.30 PM! (RSVP).

Run for it – join the SPPG Scotiabank Run / Walk

Be part of the SPPG Scotiabank Waterfront 5k Team: Sunday, October 14. Registration is $45 before May 28 – email us if you want to register – we will pick the charity together. Stay tuned for info on our Team Shirt and Logo! More info on the run:http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/index.htm

Building change, one house at a time

Sometimes policy change is about designing solutions and conceptualizing change. On paper. Sometimes you can make change in concrete ways: by pounding a hammer, sawing some wood and building a house!

SPPG Alumni get that both approaches of change are important. So, we have organized a Habitat for Humanity build.

Want to roll up your sleeves and give back to the community?  Well, this is the perfect chance! We have organized a Habitat for Humanity Build.

We (and the first year students) need your help!

We need your help! SPPG has called on our expertise to conduct mock interviews with first-year students.

Mock Interviews with Alumni will take place on Monday, February 13. Each Mock Interview will last about 25 minutes, with 15-20 minutes for the interview itself and 5-10 minutes for alumni to give constructive feedback. Students will be provided with a Policy Analyst job description beforehand so that they are all applying to the same position. Alumni will also receive the job description, as well as expectations for the interview process and a set of guiding questions. Dinner will be provided for alumni.

This is a great opportunity for alumni will meet current MPP students and to make a difference in their student experience. Several students have indicated a strong interest in mock interviews. Interested alumni should register here.

Next Meeting – Monday January 23rd at 6 PM in CG 150

The Network’s next meeting will be on Jan. 23rd from 6-8 PM in CG 150. You can RSVP here.

On the agenda: a visioning exercise, clarification of roles and responsibilities, mentorship update, finance & fundraising, volunteer opportunities, and a social event for March. Please feel free to send in ideas to sppg.alumni@gmail.com.

 

Special alumni rate at conference

There is a special MPP alumni rate for the SPPG Quebec Conference on Tuesday, February 7th of $60. You can register here.

Where are they now?

Special thanks to alum Brent Barron for making this fly Google map of where our graduates (featured in the Alumni Library) are working.