May 2023

Misty Bruckner

Director, Public Policy & Management Center

Wichita State University

It's May and just like all of you, the PPMC is as busy as ever!

From new initiatives to birthday parties, and closing out the fiscal year to closing out the school year, May is always a whirlwind both personally and professionally.

In between each major moment, it's key to hold to purpose: helping one another and creating stronger communities. It's how we keep going and keep making a difference.

Even through the busy, each of you does so much for your community - keep up the good work! Team PPMC is so honored to know you.

Check out below to see the #PPMCinAction and let us know what you've been up to!

Dulcinea presenting in Baldwin City for an emergency comms project with Douglas County!

Monique representing Recovery Connect at Open Streets ICT NoMar!

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

May is Jewish Heritage Month, celebrating the enduring heritage of Jewish Americans.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. #YouAreEnough

Monique emceed the Mi Salud Es Primero event at the Evergreen Park Rec Center.

Wichita Collective Impact provides resources to improve Kindergarten Readiness and 3rd grade reading proficiency to increase economic prosperity in the 67214 ZIP code.

Collective impact models require: mutual activities, common agenda, shared measurement, backbone support, and continuous communications.

2023 Program Grantees

The PPMC had a wonderful time at the NetWorked conference! Team PPMC helped plan the conference and facilitate key discussions.

Thank you, public servants!

The PPMC recognizes Public Service Recognition Week every year to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees.

The PPMC delivered coffee & cookies to some of our hardworking public servants to show our appreciation!

The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) is working to expand broadband and ensure every Kansan has access to reliable high-speed internet. The KOBD needs your help! Take the online speed test and survey so KOBD has accurate data.

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