肖斯塔克礼物丰富了公民话语

位于韦德体育app官网充满活力的校园中心, difficult and often emotional topics are being discussed through an initiative designed to shape the future of public discourse and civic engagement. 丹尼斯·穆奇莫尔公共政策系列, generously created by 韦德体育app官网 board of trustees chair Robert (Bobby) Schostak and his wife, 南希, is poised to become a pivotal platform for dialogue on critical issues facing not just the university community, 但是这个地区, 国家与民族.

该系列, which launched in September featuring former Michigan governors James Blanchard and Rick Snyder, 是为了纪念丹尼斯·穆奇莫尔而命名的, OU Trustee and a distinguished public policy professional with a remarkable career spanning over four decades. 地应用, currently serving as the co-leader of the Government Relations and Regulatory Practice at Honigman, 律师事务所, 曾担任有影响力的政府职务, including serving as the chief of staff for former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. His unwavering commitment to the betterment of Michigan and his dedication to civil discourse have left an indelible mark on the state's political landscape.

最近, the Schostaks recognized the opportunity to create something truly meaningful in honor of their friend. "I saw this opportunity to support something that I think is important in today's society, 我也很尊敬. Dulio, and what he is trying to accomplish with the Center for Civic Engagement. 我很尊敬丹尼斯·穆奇莫尔, 我在政界的一位朋友和导师,鲍比·肖斯塔克说, 描述他买礼物的动机.

"The greatest gift one can give is to recognize something other than yourself and to search for something that's meaningful to you that you think could positively impact others.”

Schostak is CEO of MadDog Venture Capital and general partner/fund manager of MadDog Venture Capital Fund I, LP. 超过35年了, he has served in a variety of leadership roles in his family’s commercial and real estate business Schostak Brothers & 公司. The family also operates the largest privately held franchised restaurant company in Michigan. After seven years serving in the states’ Republican Party leadership as chairman and finance chairman, 他成立了圣殿骑士贝克集团, 提供战略政治咨询, 竞选管理和筹款策略.

肖斯塔克持有俄亥俄州立大学的通识研究学士学位. In 2007 he received the Distinguished 校友 Spirit Award for his exemplary volunteer service to the university. He established the Schostak Family Foundation Endowed Fund to support the Judaic Studies program at OU and provides scholarship support to students of 韦德体育app官网’s William Beaumont School of Medicine. Bobby and 南希 recently dedicated a new conference room in East Wilson Hall and are active supporters of several other university initiatives. The trustee has served on the College of 艺术与科学 advisory board, the president’s campaign council and is a past member of the OU Foundation board.

作为校友, he takes pride in his association with the university and its commitment to academic excellence. He credits his education at 韦德体育app官网 with not only laying the foundation for his successful career but also providing the tools for him to become a better communicator. He believes in the power of listening and finding common ground – qualities that are crucial in today's polarized world.

“Bobby was involved early on as a young graduate on the school of business advisory board. 他是校友参与的榜样,Michael Westfall说, 负责大学发展的副校长. “他是个深思熟虑的人, 总是听取问题双方意见的有分寸的领导者, 辩论或争论. 他唯一的议程就是促进大学的发展. 他应付自如，干得很出色.”

对于Schostak, the Dennis 地应用 Public Policy Series is not just a tribute to his friend and mentor, Dennis 地应用; it's an opportunity to bridge the gap in political discourse. 他设想了一个平台，在这个平台上，人们聚在一起不是为了输赢，而是
找到对每个人都有利的解决方案. "We're not looking for winners and losers; we're looking for winners and winners,肖斯塔克说.

大卫Dulio, distinguished professor of political science and director of the Center for Civic Engagement at 韦德体育app官网, 对肖斯塔克夫妇的慷慨馈赠深表感谢. He hopes the series will play a significant role in advancing the center's mission to make 韦德体育app官网 known as a "convener of conversations" on issues of public importance. Dulio believes that the 地应用 Public Policy Series will elevate their efforts to a new level by featuring one or two events annually, with speakers or panel discussions focusing on critical issues affecting the region, 国家或民族.

The existence of the Center for Civic Engagement is rooted in the recognition that civil discourse is essential for a healthy democracy. The polarization observed during the 2016 election cycle served as a catalyst for its creation. The center's goal is not only to convene conversations about important public issues but also to do so in a civil, 尊重, 深思熟虑和富有成效的态度.

丹尼斯·穆奇莫尔公共政策系列 promises to be a beacon of hope in a world often overshadowed by partisan divides, offering a platform for meaningful discussions and constructive solutions.

"The greatest gift one can give is to recognize something other than yourself and to search for something that's meaningful to you that you think could positively impact others,肖斯塔克说.