The School of Public Service is fortunate to be the home of two institutes that bear the names and build on the legacies of two giants of Idaho politics: Senator Frank Church and Governor Cecil Andrus.
The Frank Church Institute promotes civic engagement and understanding of public policy with a focus on democracy, the environment, and international relations. Our Andrus Center is dedicated to excellence in independent, non-partisan policy formation on critical issues confronting Idaho, the American West, and the nation. Together, these two institutes capably serve our state and region.
In this issue of Public Interest, we’ll introduce you to our new endowed chairs who are vital to the successes of the institutes, including Dr. Sam Martin who is our guest in the most recent installment of our SPS Vlog, Academics Talking Academics. We’ll also share some current Boise State library exhibits associated with FCI and the Andrus Center, we’ll describe how student scholars are supported by the Frank Church Institute and the Andus Center, and we’ll call attention to some of our impactful current and past research.
Senator Church and Governor Andrus made tremendous and lasting contributions to our state and our nation. At the School of Public Service, we strive to honor their legacies and continue this service–working, as always, in the public interest.
Best,
Angie Bos
Dean of the School of Public Service
