Celebration of Public Service

The Rappaport Institute has held two Celebrations of Public Service, which focus on the oft-unheralded work of elected officials. The basic premise of the lectures is to stress that public service is important and exciting. It is also a thank you to the dedicated public officials who work on our behalf.

2003 Celebration of Public Service

On March 24, 56 public servants from the Greater Boston area heard Congressman Stephen Lynch speak on "The Rewards of Public Service." This event was co-sponsored by the Rappaport Institute, the Kennedy School of Government, and Suffolk University Law School and celebrated the oft-unheralded work of elected officials.

2002 Celebration of Pubic Service

On February 11, 2002, Charles D. Baker, Jr., CEO of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care spoke at the inaugural Celebration of Public Service at Suffolk University Law School. Charles Baker addressed how to deal with a fiscal meltdown and options for public agencies.

Jane Swift at the ARCO Forum

On February 5, 2002, the Rappaport Institute joined in welcoming Governor Jane Swift to the ARCO Forum. Her address, titled "Rising to the Occasion: Public Leadership in Challenging Times," provided an opportunity for the community to focus on major issues facing Greater Boston and Massachusetts. This event was co-sponsored by the Institute of Politics, the Harvard College Republican Club, the KSG Republican Caucus, and the IOP Student Advisory Committee. Her speech was reviewed in the February 7th edition of the Harvard Gazette. To view a video of her speech, you must download the latest free version of RealPlayer.