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**MEDIA ADVISORY**
Dayton to Keynote First Ever Graduation for U of M-Duluth’s Masters of Advocacy and Political Leadership Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mark Dayton will deliver the keynote address,Friday, May 12th at 12:50 PM, for the first ever graduating class of the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s Masters of Advocacy and Political Leadership program. During the speech, Dayton will highlight the growing need for policy changes and a national commitment to public service.
The Masters of Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL) program is a weekend degree program for adults at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The program, which has students from across the state, focuses on how to analyze and change public policy. Upon graduation, the students take with them a new understanding of policy and a dedication to bringing about change in their communities.
WHO: U.S. Senator Mark Dayton
Class of 2006, Masters of Advocacy and Political Leadership program
WHAT: Keynote address at first graduation ceremony of the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s MAPL program
WHERE: University of Minnesota-Duluth
Kirby Student Center, 3rd Floor
1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth
WHEN: Friday, May 12, 12:50 pm