Community Involvement
Bowen has served on a number of committees and conferences, including the Education Commission of the States, and the President's Commission on Federalism. He was the chairman of the Paperwork Commission, Nursing Study Commission, and Medicare Study Commission. He has also received various awards, including the George F. Hixson award from Kiwanis International. Bowen is a Lutheran and member of the American Medical Association, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Beta Pi, Delta Chi, and Kiwanis.
The Bowen Institute on Political Participation was founded by Ball State University in honor of Bowen. He attends every year and provides a congratulatory address to the graduates of this two-day seminar.
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