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Alumni Newsletter 2008 [PDF]

The Humphrey Fellows meet in Arlington, Virginia October 19-23 for the Global Leadership Forum.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Allan J. Lichtman, Professor of History, American University addresses "The Legacy of Hubert H. Humphrey" and delivers a P.E.P. talk to 163 Fellows from 90 countries.

is synonymous with Hubert Humphrey's commitment to public service and leadership

“A leader is one who summons the best from others as he calls upon the best within himself to join in the common cause and purpose.” Hubert H. Humphrey

A few of the lessons learned from Hubert Humphrey's life. "It does not have to come easily or early". A.J. Lichtman

Hubert H. Humphrey lost his 1st election but pushed on and was elected Mayor of Minneapolis, served as a U.S. Vice President and then ran for President of the U.S. twice. His legacies include, the U.S. Peace Corps, the Food for Peace Program, the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which ended legalised segregation in the U.S. (employment and education) and he worked on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with Pres. John F. Kennedy.

As alumni remember the legacy of Hubert H. Humphrey as you continue your work in public service leadership and leave your legacies. "It does not have to come easily or early".

Ms. Shanta Nagendram, Director, SkillFocus Consultancy, Kuala Mumpur, Malaysia, Humphrey Fellow, Tufts University 87-88 presented: Success by Accident or Design?

Ms. Nagendram invigorated the Fellows thoughts about their current Fellowship year and their plans to further develop skills, perspectives and knowledge needed to become effective leaders in the 21st century.

If you have examples of your experience with "Success by Accident or Design" and want to share this with Cornell Humphrey Fellow alumni for the next newsletter send it to fj10@cornell.edu

TIME FLIES

Blue Mediterranean sea
Is Lake Cayuga, creeks and falls
Tranquil silver of olive trees
Reflecting the fire of maple leaves

Shadow of Cornell decorating the scenery
With tall clock tower of history
Carrying the music of wooden organ
The tune of Ithaca town

Whispering once lucky I was
To be amongst one of fourteen
Neither was I first nor the last
Time flies and reminds

Ithaca winter didn't matter
Hardships and joy were there
All was shared and handled with care
With dear fellows and people of Cornell

Serap Gursel
1999- 2000
Humphrey fellow from Turkey

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