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Participating in the Kennedy School of Government’s (KSG) 17th annual Student Internship Fund auction, audience members—some clad in tuxedos—egged each other on with “oohs” and shouts as items appeared on the auction block...
Most of the event’s profits came from the three-hour long silent auction, which included close to 200 items, as attendees enjoyed cocktails, fruit and sandwiches...
Highlights from the silent auction were autographed pieces of political memorabilia, including a vice presidential desk set and presidential pen from the Clinton White House, a Florida butterfly ballot from the 2000 Presidential election, signed by Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris and a signed picture of Al Gore ’69 and his wife, Tipper, sharing a kiss at the Democratic National Convention...
...Many of these items are one-of-a-kind—created specially for us with this event in mind. It’s great to be able to offer valuable goods in return, rather than just asking for donations,” said Auction Co-coordinator Wendolynn M. Montoya...
...auction was coordinated by co-chairs Montoya, a first-year student in the Masters’ of Public Policy program, and Daniel R. Wagner, a mid-career student, with the support of Harvard Faculty and students and KSG Deans Nye and Joseph McCarthy...