Upcoming Events
Key Dates and Events Spring 2024
January
First Day of Spring Semester
All day at Jacksonville University
MPP students resume classes as the spring traditional term and first eight-week classes begin
Local, National, and International Television Commentary
Multiple times during the day at Zoom & WJXT Studio
New Hampshire Primary, LiveNow from Fox, Zoom ( 3:00 pm), CNA Asia, Zoom (7:30 pm), WJXT Chanel 4 (10:00 pm)
PPI Board of Advisors Winter Meeting
6:00 p.m. at Davis College of Business and Technology
Keynote Speaker Mark Lamping, President, Jacksonville Jaguars
February
MPP Fellowship Announcement
10:00 am - 11:00 am at Frisch Welcome Center
PPI held a special press conference renaming the MPP Minority Fellowship Program to the MPP Nathaniel Glover Fellowship Program in honor of one of Jacksonville’s most widely respected public servants.
Volunteer Leadership Summit
1:15 pm at Davis College of Business and Technology
Keynote “Lessons in Leadership” Executive Director Rick Mullaney
March
Future of Florida Summit
All day at University of Florida
The annual Future of Florida Summit is hosted by the Bob Graham Center at the University of Florida to develop and further students’ interests in public policy topics and foster interdisciplinary problem-solving.
EMPP Leadership Series - Ari Jolly
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Zoom
The Executive Master in Public Policy (EMPP) Leadership Series is designed for students in the EMPP program. The series includes leading CEOs, policymakers, and other community leaders. The institute is pleased to announce that Ari Jolly, Expert Counsel, at GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation, will be speaking with EMPP students.
State of the Union Address Institute Commentary
8:00 pm at WJXT Channel 4
Television Commentary: State of the Union Address from President Biden, Institute Commentary
GuideWell Political Action Committee Luncheon
12:00 pm at Florida Blue
Keynote Speaker, Executive Director Rick Mullaney
Spring Break
All day at Jacksonville University
Spring Break, no classes scheduled
Fall Class Registration Opens
All day at Jacksonville University
Registration opens for fall 2024 classes.
Leadership Florida Event
5:30 pm at WJCT
Presentation and Panel Discussion with Billy Meadow, Tony Boselli, and Executive Director Rick Mullaney
April
EMPP Leadership Series - The Honorable Ander Crenshaw
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Zoom
The Executive Master in Public Policy (EMPP) Leadership Series is designed for students in the EMPP program. The series includes leading CEOs, policymakers, and other community leaders. The Institute is pleased to announce that the Honorable Ander Crenshaw, Senior Counsel, Government Advocacy and Public Policy, King & Spaulding; former Congressman, will be speaking to students.
Institute Board of Advisors Spring Meeting
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm at River House
Honoring founding board members who will be rotating off after 12 years of service, welcoming new board members, and electing new officers.
Charter Day of Service
All day at Jacksonville University
No classes scheduled
Finals Week
All day at Jacksonville University
Finals Week
Master in Public Policy Commencement Reception
7:00 am - 8:00 am at Davis College of Business and Technology
Master in Public Policy Commencement Open House
Master in Public Policy Commencement Ceremony
All day at Jacksonville University
Commencement Ceremony