The ICMA Student Chapter did outreach during the Spring semester, whereby the Chapter Officials visisted different MPA classes and spoke about local government, ICMA, and the goals of the Student Chapter. One of the goals we expressed during those visits, which was enthusiastically received by students, is the provision of networking events with guest speakers. Therefore, we're excited to announce that the first ICMA Student Chapter event will be held on Thursday, June 1 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Goodwill Corporate Headquarters (937 Herman Street, Nashville, TN 37208). 

For this first event, we've invited Louis "Jody" Baltz, City Administrator of Tullahoma, TN, to be our guest speaker. City Administrator Baltz is highly regarded local government manager in Tennessee, and he's also an alumnus of TSU's MPA program. He will share his public service story, as well as offer advice for how and why individuals pursue employment in local government. In addition to our guest speaker, the Department of Public Administration will be celebrating important successes over the past year. A key element of this event will be the opportunity to see former classmates/professors, and meet fellow public service enthusiasts. After the formal event has concluded, attendees are invited to join colleagues, friends, and DPA faculty for dining, drinks, and mingling at a nearby restaurant (location TBA).

We're excited to host this event, we're excited to host one of DPA's many notable alums as a guest speaker, and we're excited to have you attend this event.

If you're able to attend, please RSVP via this google form.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Dr. Anthony Campbell at mcampb13@tnstate.edu