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The Latest News
November
Graham School Invites Kevin Conlon to Address Beijing
Delegation of Public Sector Employees
Kevin Conlon led a day-long seminar on the topic of Training
Systems of US Public Employees to a delegation of Chinese public
sector leaders. The three-day lecture series was hosted by The
University of Chicago’s
Graham School of General Studies.
Teen Living Programs’ Impact Featured in the Chicago Tribune
A November 8th
article in the Chicago Tribune highlights the positive impact
Teen Living Programs, a past client of Conlon Public Strategies,
continues to have in the Chicago community. Every year, close to 500
young, homeless Chicagoans turn to Teen Living for counseling,
support, and transitional housing, but what they come away with is a
place to call home and a renewed sense of hope for a brighter
future.
October
Kevin Conlon Serves on Innovation Summit Roundtable
Kevin Conlon participated in Branson Powers’
B2B Executive Innovation Summit on October 18th. Conlon shared
his perspectives with other senior business leaders from a variety
of industries during roundtable discussions addressing successful
tactics and modes for implementing innovative ideas and strategies
in the current business climate.
Kate Benson Named to Governors State Board
Kate Bensen has been appointed to the Charter Advisory Board for
the College of Arts and Sciences at
Governors State University. The board advises the Dean of the
College regarding strategic priorities, opportunities for community
outreach and fundraising.
September
Conlon Public Strategies Sponsors “Hail to the Chiefs Benefit”
Conlon Public Strategies is proud to sponsor the Women’s Campaign
Forum Fifth Annual
“Hail to the Chiefs Benefit” honoring the 38 women chiefs of
staff who serve the U.S. Congress. WCF is a non-partisan, national
network which works to further the involvement of women in all
levels of public office, and encourages leaders to address issues
that affect the lives of women everywhere.
August
Kevin Conlon
Attends College & University Climate Commitment Summit
The American College &
University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), a network of
nearly 650 college and university presidents whose institutions are
committed to neutralizing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating
the efforts of the higher education community to equip society with
the tools to re-stabilize the earth’s climate held its annual
leadership summit in Chicago. Kevin Conlon attended as a guest of
keynote speaker, President Bill Clinton. To learn more about ACUPCC,
please click
here.
Illinois Science
Council Hosts Author Chris Mooney
The
Illinois Science Council (ISC),
founded in 2006 by Monica Metzler, hosted a lunch conversation with
science journalist Chris Mooney on his Chicago visit
after the release of his latest book,
Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future. The
ISC is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes science
and technology to the adult public. ISC co-sponsored Mr. Mooney's
evening presentation on July 22nd with the Northwestern University
Science Policy Action Network organization.
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