Les Aspin Center for Government Welcomes Assistant Director for Milwaukee Projects Kathryn Hein joins Marquette after nearly three decades in government Released: March 23, 2005 Marquette University is pleased to announce that Kathryn Hein has joined the university as assistant director-Milwaukee for the Les Aspin Center for Government.  Hein will oversee the creation of a local and state internship program to complement the internships in federal government already offered through the Les Aspin Center in Washington, D.C. Hein joins Marquette with a distinguished career of nearly 30 years in state and federal government.  She served as Chief of Staff to former U.S. Representative Jerry Kleczka throughout his 20 year tenure in Congress.  In addition, Hein was a senior aide to Congressman Les Aspin and served in the office of Governor Pat Lucey. "Marquette and the Les Aspin Center in particular are extraordinarily fortunate to have someone with Kathy Hein's experience and exceptional expertise on our team. Her career in government has been marked by a dedication to service, and she will be an excellent example for our students as she develops a new presence for the Aspin Center in state and local government,” said Rev.  Timothy J. O'Brien, director of the Les Aspin Center. In addition to implementing a state and local internship program, Hein will oversee special events and other Milwaukee-based projects for the Les Aspin Center.  Since 1984, more than 1200 students from Marquette and other institutions have interned in congressional offices, the White House, and federal agencies as they live and take classes just blocks from the United State Capitol.  In the Jesuit tradition, the Les Aspin Center for Government strives for the full development of ethical leaders dedicated to public service through a hands-on internship experience and rigorous academic coursework. Office of Public Affairs Contacts Brigid O'Brien Miller Director of University Communication Phone: (414) 288-7445 Send e-mail Anne Broeker Sr. Media Relations Specialist Phone: (414) 288-0286 Send e-mail