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| Greg Fehribach with Rep. Carson and Mrs. Kim Hood Jacobs at the 32nd Annual Bowen Institute on Political Participation, April 6, 2013 |
Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in Ball State University’s 32nd Annual Bowen Institute on Political Participation. It was an honor and a privilege to be a presenter for the Institute where U.S. Rep. Andre Carson bestowed the Distinguished Public Service Award to former U.S. Rep. Andy Jacobs, Jr. His wife, Kimberly Hood Jacobs, accepted the award on his behalf.
This award recognizes Representative Jacobs' service to the citizens of Indiana through his 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps where he saw combat in the Korean War and was wounded in action.
Congressman Jacobs has proved to be a great role model for our students. His service reflects how to fully participate in all levels of politics and government by creating a network of support among constituents, staff members and fellow elected officials.
Through our work with The Disability
Project at the Bowen Center and the Institute, we
strongly encourage all of our students to fully
participate in the political process. During my joint presentation
with Linda Phillips, Tippecanoe County Assessor, on “Political Careers in the Public and Private Sectors”, we echoed
Congressman Jacobs’ and Congressman Carson’s commitment to working on campaigns,
volunteering with local election boards, and taking on causes that are of
personal interest. We encouraged the attendees
to be informed, involved and engaged.
It was particularly gratifying to see Congressman Andre Carson so eloquently talk about Congressman Jacobs and his impact
on the political process. Concurrently, I enjoyed spending time
with Kim Hood Jacobs, who herself is committed to public service and served with me as a former member of the Ball State University Board of Trustees.
To learn more about the Bowen Center
for Public Affairs, please visit their website here.
An attorney with a disability who uses an electric wheelchair as a mobility aid device, Gregory S. Fehribach is a leading consultant on accessible design. Learn more about The Fehribach Group at
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