Public Affairs and Government

"Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. Th...

"Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. Th...

"Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. Th...

Americans revere their constitution but are disturbed by growing signs of political dysfunction. We have placed in the White House candidates who have not won a majority of the popular vote. In this time of war, fears of an imperial presidency persist. Gridlock prevents reform in health care, immigration, and other vital areas. An economic crisis generates fears that the system may not be able to...

Americans revere their constitution but are disturbed by growing signs of political dysfunction. We have placed in the White House candidates who have not won a majority of the popular vote. In this time of war, fears of an imperial presidency persist. Gridlock prevents reform in health care, immigration, and other vital areas. An economic crisis generates fears that the system may not be able to...

Americans revere their constitution but are disturbed by growing signs of political dysfunction. We have placed in the White House candidates who have not won a majority of the popular vote. In this time of war, fears of an imperial presidency persist. Gridlock prevents reform in health care, immigration, and other vital areas. An economic crisis generates fears that the system may not be able to...

Americans revere their constitution but are disturbed by growing signs of political dysfunction. We have placed in the White House candidates who have not won a majority of the popular vote. In this time of war, fears of an imperial presidency persist. Gridlock prevents reform in health care, immigration, and other vital areas. An economic crisis generates fears that the system may not be able to...

Americans revere their constitution but are disturbed by growing signs of political dysfunction. We have placed in the White House candidates who have not won a majority of the popular vote. In this time of war, fears of an imperial presidency persist. Gridlock prevents reform in health care, immigration, and other vital areas. An economic crisis generates fears that the system may not be able to...

Americans revere their constitution but are disturbed by growing signs of political dysfunction. We have placed in the White House candidates who have not won a majority of the popular vote. In this time of war, fears of an imperial presidency persist. Gridlock prevents reform in health care, immigration, and other vital areas. An economic crisis generates fears that the system may not be able to...

Americans revere their constitution but are disturbed by growing signs of political dysfunction. We have placed in the White House candidates who have not won a majority of the popular vote. In this time of war, fears of an imperial presidency persist. Gridlock prevents reform in health care, immigration, and other vital areas. An economic crisis generates fears that the system may not be able to...

Americans revere their constitution but are disturbed by growing signs of political dysfunction. We have placed in the White House candidates who have not won a majority of the popular vote. In this time of war, fears of an imperial presidency persist. Gridlock prevents reform in health care, immigration, and other vital areas. An economic crisis generates fears that the system may not be able to...

Americans revere their constitution but are disturbed by growing signs of political dysfunction. We have placed in the White House candidates who have not won a majority of the popular vote. In this time of war, fears of an imperial presidency persist. Gridlock prevents reform in health care, immigration, and other vital areas. An economic crisis generates fears that the system may not be able to...

Baruch College School of Public Affairs in partnership with Citizens Union Foundation presents "Mayoral Control of NYC Schools? What's Worked. What Hasn't. What's Next?" [Part I -- 60 min.] Introductions Kathleen M. Waldron, President, Baruch College David S. Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College Peter J. Sherwin, Chair, Citizens Union & Citizens Union Foundation Board Dick Dadd...

Baruch College School of Public Affairs in partnership with Citizens Union Foundation presents "Mayoral Control of NYC Schools? What's Worked. What Hasn't. What's Next?" [Part I -- 60 min.] Introductions Kathleen M. Waldron, President, Baruch College David S. Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College Peter J. Sherwin, Chair, Citizens Union & Citizens Union Foundation Board Dick Dadd...

Laurence J. Kotlikoff, Professor of Economics at Boston University, Research Associate for the National Bureau of Economic Research and author of The Coming Generational Storm speaks about a looming global demographic and financial crisis related to a rapidly aging population and the lack of an American fiscal policy to cope with it. The lecture is introduced by Stan Altman, Dean of the School of...

"The School for Public Affairs Nonprofit Group presents two panelists: Jason Graybill, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Abner, Herrman and Brock Asset Management firm, and Dall Forsythe, Chief Administrative Officer for the Episcopal Diocese of New York, who talk about their jobs and provide their views on long and short term investing management strategies. James A. Krauskopf, Di...

Former Speaker of the NY City Council Peter F. Vallone, Sr., moderates a panel discussion on the proposed tolling of the East and Harlem River Bridges. Speakers include Peter Goldmark, Ravitch Commission; John Liu, New York City Council; Dr. Robert Paaswell, University Transportation Research Center and Gene Russianoff, NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign. Barbara J. Fife, Director of External Affairs at...

Gerald A. Reynolds, Chairman for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights since December 6, 2004, gives a lecture entitled "Civil Rights in the 21st Century" as part of the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America. The event begins with welcome greetings from David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs. Marian Engelman Lado, Esq., General Counsel, New York Lawye...

Caitlin M. Hannon, Kenneth Archbold, Glenn Apolinar, and Carlos Ruiz speak about their internship experiences at American Humanics' Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program. The event takes place on March 10, 2009 at D-301, the School of Public Affairs Building at 135 East 22 Street.

discussions about Africa on various key sectors - investments, sustainable development, media, politics, and entrepreneurship. With emphasis on how these various sectors contribute to - or affect - the investment terrain, panelists will address the threats, opportunities, as well as the driving forces of Africa's financial sector. Panelists include Mark D. Walton, Executive Vice President at The A...

Former Speaker of the NY City Council Peter F. Vallone, Sr., moderates a panel discussion on term limits with Oliver Koppell, New York City Council Member from the Bronx; Dr. Richard Niemi, professor of political science at the University of Rochester; Frederick A.O Schwarz, former New York City Corporation Counsel; and Kenneth Moltner, New Yorkers for Term Limits. The event takes place on October...

Peter H. Schuck, Professor of Yale Law School, gives a lecture entitled "Diversity and America's Future: A Complex Assessment" as part of the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America. The event begins with welcome greetings from David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs. Marian Engelman Lado, Esq., General Counsel, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest...

Professor Doug Muzzio moderates this panel discussion featuring Democratic Strategist Harold Ickes, Republican Consultant Ed Rollins, polling expert Kellyanne Conway, and NY Daily News Columnist Errol Louis as they discuss the 2008 presidential election. David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs, makes the welcoming remarks. The event takes place on October 28, 2008, at the Newman Confe...

The School of Public Affairs presents the Peter F. Vallone, Sr. Seminars in Government 2007-2008 Lectures Series. This program provides a forum for leading policymakers, scholars, and influential personalities in city government to debate hot issues on politics and government. This seminar focuses on polls and presidential politics. Panelists include Maurice "Mickey" Carroll, Director, Quinnipiac...

The School of Public Affairs presents the Peter F. Vallone, Sr. Seminars in Government 2007-2008 Lectures Series. This program provides a forum for leading policymakers, scholars, and influential personalities in city government to debate hot issues on politics and government. The fourth seminar of this year's Series focuses on negative campaign. Panelists include Montague Kern, Author, Researcher...