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The conference features a series of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and special events throughout the week, which touch upon business, family, international issues, the arts, and education.
Welcome from the conference chair
The sixth Annual Public Affairs Conference will convene April 14-16, 2010 and its theme is The New Economy: Peril and Promise. During 2008-2009, the world witnessed a severe financial crisis which triggered a global economic meltdown not seen since the depression of the 1930s. The pace of economic contraction has slowed somewhat in recent weeks and a few fresh signs of economic stability may have emerged. But still many questions remain: Are we witnessing a fundamental restructuring of the American economy? What are the implications of the new economic realities for various sectors of the economy such as education, health care, manufacturing, energy and above all environment? What is the appropriate role of government in this new economy? What policies will lead to a sustained economic recovery?
In this backdrop, it is only natural that we spend time discussing and debating the nature of these changes and their numerous impacts at local, regional, national and global level. The 2010 Public Affairs Conference will provide the MSU campus and the Springfield community with a great opportunity to discuss and debate these pressing issues in a truly interdisciplinary format with leaders and experts in a variety of fields. Through our diverse program of keynote sessions, panel discussion and special events; we are constructing a conference that will allow us to reflect on the perils and promises of the new economic realities that are upon us.
The Public Affairs Conference has the support of Missouri State President, Dr. Michael Nietzel, Provost Belinda McCarthy, presenting sponsor the Springfield News-Leader and the conference's talented team of Candace Fisk, director of the Missouri State Public Affairs Academy, Mary Ann Wood, director of Public Affairs Support, and over 25 Public Affairs Conference Advisory Committee members. We invite your participation and input to help ensure the success of this year’s conference.
Dr. Mahua Barari Mitra
Provost Fellow for Public Affairs
Conference Chair
