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Dr. Jill
Long Thompson leaving
Manchester College for D.C. think tank
NORTH
MANCHESTER, Ind. (July 16, 2003) - Former U.S. Rep. Jill Long Thompson
is the new CEO of the National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy
in Washington, D.C. Her responsibilities there begin August 1
She
served the past year in the Mark E. Johnston Chair of Entrepreneurship
at Manchester College and has assisted in seminars and training for the
Manchester Institute.
"This
is an impressive appointment to a think tank that helps the nation shape
policies that affect the entire world," said Jo Young Switzer, vice
president and dean of academic affairs at Manchester College.
"I
am thankful Manchester College students, faculty and staff had the
opportunity to learn from and work with Dr. Thompson during the year she
was here."
Long
Thompson served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from
Indiana's 4th Congressional District (1989-95). She also served more
than five years as U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture (1995-2001).
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