Otis R. Bowen's career was at its peak from Jan. 9, 1973, until Jan. 13, 1981, as he served as the Indiana State governor.
As an active politician since 1956, Bowen began his career in politics as an official of the Indiana House of Representatives.
Today, still an active politician, Bowen helps those interested in politics gain some essential knowledge by helping them become familiar with the political process as well as other aspects of the political world at the annual Bowen Institute on Political Participation.
Each year, the Ball State University Political Science Department sponsors the Bowen Institute on Political Participation. The annual event, now in its 24th year, is Saturday and Sunday at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.
The event is open to students for credit as well as the general public for a $75 fee.
The institute is "for anyone who wants to become more active in the political office," said Sally Jo Vasicko, co-director of the Bowen Institute and a professor of political science.
Participants will interact with "state and national political leaders, members of the working press and other prominent activists," according to a press release.
At the two-day event supported by John and Janice Fisher, participants will take part in a variety of activities, learning how to successfully participate in the political process. Different approaches to running for political office and political life will be examined during the event, Vasicko said.
Steve Bell, a telecommunications professor, will be participate at the institute. Bell's presentation will discuss media and politics, including the way in which political candidates use the media today.
Bell said he hopes participants will gain a better understanding how media has created a revolution in the political process from his presentation.
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