About Us
The Bowen Center for Public Affairs empowers people who want to participate in their communities. Founded in March 2007, the Bowen Center for Public Affairs honors the integrity and leadership of Dr. Otis R. Bowen, the 44th governor of Indiana and secretary of health and human services under President Ronald Reagan.
Advancing the ideals of civic literacy, community involvement, and public service embodied by Bowen’s career, the Center provides networking, training, and research opportunities through its three institutes: