First Kleczka Internship Students Now in Local Government Offices Now accepting applications for fall placements Released: July 29, 2005 The inaugural class of the Congressman Jerry Kleczka Internship Program at Marquette University is now busy working in political officesstate of Wisconsin. Under the auspices of the Les Aspin Center for Government, located in Washington D.C., students accepted into this program are placed in local and state government internships while pursuing their studies in Milwaukee. The program is named after former Congressman Jerry Kleczka, who generously provided the resources to allow a new generation of public servants to participate in the policy making process.  By working in local offices including Congresswoman Gwen Moore, State Senator Lena Taylor, Mayor Ton Barrett, County Executive Scott Walker, and Common Council President Willie Hines, students in this program gain valuable hands-on professional experience. "We are pleased to be able to offer an internship program to students who are interested in studying and participating in public service in their own communities,” said Assistant Director for Milwaukee Projects, Kathryn Hein. Placements in this program are highly sought after. This year's class includes: Cheri Howard, a senior majoring in Social Welfare and Justice; Amanda Morales, a junior majoring in Broadcast Journalism/ Electronic Communication; Sheena Adams-Williams, a senior majoring in Marketing; Minh-Nguyen, a Senior majoring in Internal Affairs; Joy Mahaley, a Senior majoring in Communication; and Justin Flores, a Junior Majoring in Business. 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