Banovetz/Arnold Fellowship Reception Connects Alumni and Friends
Front Row (L-R): Meta Helman, Audrey Banovetz, Susan Arnold.
Second Row (L-R): Elisabeth Wright, Seville Spearman, Jessica Sandlund, Dr. James Banovetz, Phillip Love, Neal Reeves, Christiana Cabrera
The Department of Public Administration was excited to host a reception in honor of the James M. and Audrey M. Banovetz, and David and Catherine Arnold Fellows on Thursday, October 18, 2018. The funds raised in honor of two well-authored public administration scholars and their wives have provided MPA students opportunities to attend professional conferences since 2001.
Over 60 MPA alumni and friends attended the reception to honor and visit with Dr. and Mrs. Banovetz and Susan Arnold. NIU President Dr. Lisa C. Freeman, and Vice President of University Advancement and President and CEO of the NIU Foundation Catherine Squires attended and enjoyed meeting with our honored guests and alumni. Prior to the larger reception, fellowship recipients met with Jim and Audrey Banovetz and Susan Arnold (daughter of David Arnold) to share their thoughts on how the fellowship opportunity added value to their MPA experiences and careers.
Guests enjoyed a great evening with food, drink and memories. MPA alum and retired city manager, John Phillips, provided the grand finale for the evening with his performance of “Budget Busting Blues”. Click here for a photo gallery of the Banovetz/Arnold reception.