Public Affairs and Government

Controlling Women : What We Must Do Now to Save Reproductive Freedom Oct 21, 2024

Join us in welcoming Kathryn Kolbert as our Fall 2024 speaker for the Ackerman Lecture on Equality and Justice. She will describe the nearly five decades of legal battles around abortion that have brought us to this current moment, when 14 states have total abortion bans, and 27 states have bans based on gestational duration. (Ten states have measures related to abortion rights on their ballots this November.) Kolbert will also describe strategies that she and her co-author, Julie F. Kay, propose to safeguard reproductive rights.

Grantmaking and Student Success Apr 05, 2024

Panel discussion with speakers from the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation, the Robinhood Foundation, and the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation.

Ackerman Lecture: Just Transition and Democratic Planning Dec 11, 2023

Climate change and our broader ecological crisis pose a serious challenge to our basic social and political systems. A variety of styles of response to this scale have emerged. Some involve emphasis on centralized decision-making by experts, whether the “Green New Deal” scale national policies of states or by way of the returns-driven focus of institutional investors and asset managers. Others call for more distributed decision making, emphasizing market mechanisms like carbon taxes and offsets or the role of sub-national public entities in energy transition. The talk will present examples of each of these approaches and discuss the underlying implications and stakes for democratic life and institutions. Guest Speaker: Dr. Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University.

Israel/Gaza: Past, Present, Future Nov 01, 2023

Virtual Team Leadership for Nonprofits May 19, 2023

This online event provides a forum to discuss about virtual or hybrid team leaderships for nonprofit organizations in order to increase team trust, bonding, cohesion, and conflict management. Including in the panel are presenters and experts from non-profit sectors, Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeiiken, Principal Consultant of Five Oaks Consulting and Ahmed Hachelaf, Peace & Conflict Education Specialist of Generations For Peace.

The program is introduced by George Mitchell.

Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era May 19, 2023

This presentation explores the role of transnational advocacy and international organizations in international relation. The lecture is presented by Nina Hall and based on her volume: Transnational advocacy in the Digital Era. The program is introduced by George Mitchell.

Resilience: A New Framework for Nonprofit Management May 19, 2023

This presentation discusses the dimensions of a new paradigm for management of nonprofit organizations based on building resilience and navigating crises to ensure future viability and effectiveness. Presenters Dennis R. Young and Elizabeth A.M. Searing offer talks based on their book: Resilience and The Management of Nonprofit Organizations. The program is introduced by George Mitchell.

Nonprofit Board Leadership: Diversity and Development May 19, 2023

The main theme of this Zoom event is to provide joint conversations with Baruch alumni nonprofit leaders which include the following speakers: Donna Frisby-Greenwood (MPA’96), Ciara Ginyard (MPA’12), Jenny Lai (MPA ’17), Steven Raga (MPA ’16), and Pinky Vincent. The moderator of today’s program is Barbara Paxton.

This program starts with brief introduction by Janet Rossbach, Director of Alumni Relations, as well as brief talk by Dean Sherry Ryan from Marxe School, and George Mitchell.

NGO Advocacy in International Politics May 19, 2023

This online event provides a forum to be engaged with audiences on revisiting and updating the knowledge of how NGOs conduct advocacy on international issues. Presenters Christopher A. Pallas and Elizabeth A. Bloodgood focus on issues related to NGO draw on their recently published volume entitled: Beyond the Boomerang: From Transnational Advocacy Networks to Transcalar Advocacy in International Politics.

The program starts with brief introduction provided by George Mitchell.

International Perspectives on Nonprofit Governance and Leadership May 19, 2023

This online event provides a forum to discuss about international nongovernmental organizations. Including in the panel are presenters from non-profit sectors and NGO, Ido Lotan and Matthew Aubry.

The program is introduced by the co-hosts George Mitchell and Barbara Paxton with Barbara Paxton from BoardStrong to provide nonprofit board training, consultation, and educational resources.

Amateurs without Borders May 19, 2023

This online event provides a forum to examine the rise of new actors in the international development world: volunteer-driven grassroots international nongovernmental organizations. Presenter Allison Schnable focuses on issues related to NGO drawn from her book entitled: Amateurs without Borders: The Aspirations and Limits of Global Compassion The program is introduced by George Mitchell and a Q&A session follows the lecture.

Bank of America in Higher Education: Conference on Corporate and Foundation Fundraising May 16, 2023

Moderated by Sherry Ryan, Dean of Marx School of Public and International Affairs, the focus of this conference is to discuss the goals and strategies of Bank of America’s 4-year funding program on supporting higher education. Speakers include Randa Shockley and Gail Harvey from Bank of America and Rob Johnstone from the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement.

LGBTQ+ Youth and Schooling: Research for Policy and Practice Nov 07, 2022

Moderated by Robert Smith, Professor and Ackerman Chair and presented by Stephen Russell on his educational research for LGBTQ+ Youth and Schooling, considering the use of research to advance social change for social justice with understanding the lives and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) children and youth and identifying policies and practices of education research to support LGBTQ+ and all students.

New York's Emergence as a Tech Hub : Opportunities and Challenges Mar 10, 2020

Over the past 15 years, New York City has become a technology powerhouse, with almost 350,000 jobs in the sector propelled by businesses large and small, including more than 9,000 start-up firms. The city’s institutions of higher education are producing more tech, STEM and life sciences graduates than any other locality in the nation, and the New York is a leader in the development of civic technology. How did we get here? Is our current growth sustainable? Are our educational programs feeding alumni into careers in technology large enough and inclusive enough to make tech a vehicle for social equity? What challenges does a high concentration of highly educated, highly compensated employees in this industry pose for the city? Join us for a conversation with three people who have been intimately involved with New York’s emergence as a technology hub and setting the agenda for further growth. The Marxe Issues panel of experts includes: Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President; Andrew Rasiej, Founder/CEO Civic Hall, Founder Personal Democracy Forum, Chairman Emeritus, NY Tech Alliance; and J. Phillip Thompson, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives for New York City. This program will be moderated by David S. Birdsell, Marxe Dean, Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs.

Urban Protests in Latin America Mar 09, 2020

In late 2019 major and, at times, violent protests broke out in Chile, Colombia, and Bolivia. These events took place in the context of protests earlier in the year in Venezuela and, before that, Brazil. These types of protests have had important impacts on political systems and social dynamics in the region and have in the past generation contributed to bringing down governments in Bolivia and Brazil. Chile’s protests have already led to an agreement to revise that country’s constitution. This panel will bring together experts on the region to discuss the drivers of these protests, the effects on these political systems, and their implications for the future. The Global Insights panel of experts includes: Janice Gallagher, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University-Newark, and Patricio Navia, Clinical Professor of Liberal Studies at New York University. The program will be moderated by Enrique Desmond Arias, Marxe Chair of Western Hemisphere Affairs at Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs.

Colombia's Peace Process at the Crossroads Dec 18, 2019

"In 2016 the Colombian government and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) concluded a historic peace agreement that ended the half-century long war between the government and the FARC. Colombia’s president Juan Manuel Santos won the Nobel Peace Prize that year. The implementation of the peace accords has, however, been a rocky affair especially after Ivan Duque, an opponent of the peace process, won the presidency in 2018. Conflict continues today with numerous FARC dissident organizations operating around Colombia and other armed organizations, including the ELN and EPL guerrilla groups, expanding their presence in formerly FARC controlled areas. Indeed, homicide rates have increased nationally since 2017 as armed actors vie for control of lucrative markets in illicit drugs and mining. The country has seen a wave of assassinations of peasants, civic leaders, and former guerrillas leading one important FARC leader to again take up arms. This panel will bring together scholars and practitioners to discuss the state of the peace process and the prospects for Colombia in the coming years."

Re-envisioning International Affairs Education in a New Era Nov 25, 2019

International Affairs programs face numerous challenges responding to a rapidly shifting global order. As new powers rise and old powers recede, the existing liberal order struggles to maintain relevance in the face of warming climates, growing economic inequality, migration, trade wars and political conflict. What is the future for International Affairs programs? Join us in conversation about the challenges facing MIA programs and the need for a new approach.

Immigration Status and Psychological Well-Being: Evidence from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program Nov 25, 2019

Immigrant legal status is a central axis of stratification in contemporary U.S. society and is linked to a range of inequities for youth. The poverty rate of children with undocumented parents is twice the rate of children of U.S.-born parents and undocumented youth are much more likely to report clinical levels of depression and anxiety than their documented peers.Yet although we know immigrant legal status is linked to inequality, we know far less about potential solutions to this problem. One straightforward remedy is the regularization of immigration status. In June 2012, the Obama Administration announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, granting a subset of undocumented youth temporary relief from deportation, access to work authorization, and other related benefits. In September 2017, the Trump administration announced plans to eliminate the program, a highly contested decision culminating in a November 2019 Supreme Court hearing. In this presentation, Dr. Patler addresses a series of interrelated questions about DACA’s tenure and potential termination in influencing the wellbeing of undocumented young people: How has DACA influenced psychological wellbeing among immigrant youth during the program’s tenure? Have DACA’s impacts changed or unfolded over time, in response to changing political contexts? And finally, how has DACA affected the family members of DACA-eligible people?

United States vs. China : Are Future Trade and CyberSecurity Talks Viable? Oct 09, 2019

This Marxe Issues will focus on the complexity of the U.S./China trade and security relationship by exploring the impact of tariffs, cyber security breach, and the long-term perils facing these two superpowers.

The Crisis in Venezuela May 31, 2019

Building People Power to Win Change Apr 26, 2019

The 2019 Spring Ackerman Lecture features Cristina Jimenez, a community organizer, strategists and freedom fighter. She is the Executive Director and Co-founder of United We Dream (UWD), the largest immigrant youth-led network in the United States. A CUNY alumni, Cristina holds a master’s degree in Public Administration and Public Policy from Baruch College Marxe School of Public and International Affairs and graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science and Business from Queens College.

Major nonprofit accounting changes effective this year (& beyond) Apr 16, 2019

Moderated by Lawrence Scot, Professor from the Master of Public Administration, Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs (MSPIA) at Baruch College, this lecture contains an overview of nonprofit accounting, including a brief introduction of recent accounting reporting changes, the presentation of financial statements with clarifying contributions received & made, revenue from contracts with customers, and leases.

Lessons from the Forever Wars : A Conversation with US Army War College Fellows Apr 05, 2019

The United States Army War College's Eisenhower Series Program promotes candid dialogue between students at the Army's senior educational institution and universities and civic organizations across the country. Our panelists will discuss their military careers and their views on American national security and leadership nearly twenty years after the 9/11 attacks and the start of the US wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Integration Processes in Latin America and the Caribbean: Current Status and Perspectives Mar 26, 2019

The distinguished panel moderated by Marxe Professor Hector Cordero leads a panel of visiting cabinet ministers from the Dominican Republic.

Mistrust Thy Neighbor : US-Mexico-Canada Relations in the Age of Trump Mar 26, 2019

This Marxe Issues Public Policy program will focus on the controversy involving reaching a viable NAFTA agreement under the current Trump administration. The panel will feature distinguished experts on the United States, Canada and Mexico trade policies. They will discuss the setbacks that have occurred to date and suggest ways diplomatic talks should proceed in the interest of all three countries. The NAFTA agreement greatly impacts the American economy, and our relationship with Canada and Mexico both economically and politically.

The Ethical Dangers of Politically Motivated Philanthropy in Higher Education Mar 25, 2019

The February 5th Marxe Issues program, co-sponsored by the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity at the Zicklin School of Busienss, will focus on why universities and colleges must carefully monitor their donor base to avoid politically or ideologically driven philanthropy from seeking unethical influence on college campuses. The panelists will address this issue sighting recent cases and the steps taken to introduce new policies and philanthropic strategies. This panel of experts includes two officials from George Mason University, the institution exposed in national press headlines for being influenced by politically motivated donors.

Climate Change and Migration: How They Impact Global Public Policy and Cities Mar 14, 2019

Is Education Reform Dead? A Look at What's Next for America's Schools Nov 20, 2018

Defending Democracy and the Right to vote Nov 15, 2018

Janai Nelson discusses the local and national steps the Legal Defense and Education Fund is taking to protect and defend voting rights.

The Alt-Right: A New Challenge to Democracy Oct 31, 2018

This program features a discussion with Marxe Professor Thomas Main, author of the book “The Rise of the Alt-Right” and Professor Mark Lilla, professor of the Humanities at Columbia University, author of “The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics."

Marxe Breakfast : Democracy in Peril : Defending Voting Rights Oct 24, 2018

Moderated by David Birdsell, Dean of the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, the program starts by showing a documentary film regarding the access to the right to vote guaranteed in the constitution using North Carolina for the case study of the issues and taking a close look as it relates to national security, terrorism, social justice and human rights protections against radical public policies. The panelists include: Ezra Rosenberg of the Voting Rights Project at Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights under the Law, Melissa Mark-Viverito of the Latino Victory Fund, and Susan Lerner of the Common Cause of New York. A Q & A follows the discussions

Navigating a Global Career Oct 04, 2018

Moderated by Professor Carla Robbins from Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, this program includes panel speakers Carlos Petersen (Eurasia Group), Nawra Mehrin (UNDP), Daniel Coughlin (International Rescue Committee), and Olivia Nightingale (AJWS) focusing on global career paths and their individual professional experiences.

Social Equality Leadership Conference. Promoting Equality in an Age of Austerity. Jul 25, 2018

Keynote addresses from the National Academy of Public Administration sponsored event explore ways that states and localities can address inequality in the face of fiscal austerity. J. Philip Thompson: How States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Agencies Might Address Future Challenges : A Focus Upon New York City ; Jim Malatras: For Many, Is College Out of Reach? Exploring Scalable Innovative State Programs to Close the College Access Gap.

Social Equality Leadership Conference. Promoting Equality in an Age of Austerity. The Role of State and Local Governments. Jul 25, 2018

Addresses from the National Academy of Public Administration sponsored event explores ways that states and localities can address inequality in the face of fiscal austerity. Bruce J. Katz: The New Localism: How Cities can Thrive in an Era of Populism. Marc Morial: Keynote address.

The Dreamer and the Day Laborer : Two Faces of the Immigrants Rights Movements Jun 14, 2018

This lecture focuses on Manuel Castro's work in and with New York City government to strengthen the labor rights and organizing of day laborers.

Big Impact : Leadership through the Lens of Social Justice Feb 13, 2018

The conversation will explore themes from the book Big Impact: Insights & Stories from America's Non-Profit Leaders, including lessons learned about philanthropy and nonprofit leadership at a time when civil society is more important than ever.

Workshop on Blockchain Technology. Day 2. Blockchain with Hands On Experience Usng Hyperledger Fabric Jan 17, 2018

Two-day workshop on blockchain technology.

Workshop on Blockchain Technology. Day 1. Blockchain Concepts and Business Jan 17, 2018

Two-day workshop on blockchain technology.

CUNY/IBM-Watson Case Competition Jan 17, 2018

Information about the CUNY / IBM-Watson Case Competition.

University-City relations: How can they mutually benefit from pooled resources? Dec 05, 2017

The new "Marxe Issues" Breakfast Series focuses on important public policy concerns. In keeping with the findings and issues raised in Steven Diner’s book “Universities and Their Cities: Urban Higher Education in America," the author explores the role of higher education in advancing economic and social justic relations. The panel will discuss how a stronger university/city collaboration involving pooling vast resources can significantly benefit both citizens and government services. An enhanced alliance of cities/universities can be a bold step toward rethinking how to advance needed local changes and advancements.

Latinos and the Endangered Right to Vote Nov 28, 2017

Juan Caragena discusses the consequence of recent policy changes on minority and particularly Latino voters

How to Solve the North Korea Conundrum? Sep 21, 2017

The threat of nuclear war has reached a fever pitch in recent weeks with the continuous threats and missile testing by North Korea. This poses a major global security threat and is particularly frightening to the South Korean population. This event, presented by the Marxe School’s public policy breakfast series at Baruch College, will features the views of Ambassador Hahn Choong-hee.

Marxe School of Public and International Affairs Dedication Aug 22, 2017

On May 24, 2017, Baruch College held a dedication ceremony formally celebrating Austin W. Marxe ('65) and his $30 million gift to the College. Announced in September 2016, the gift endowed and named the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College.

Tuition-Free College: What Are the Benefits and Challenges? May 09, 2017

Panel discussion centers on financial aid, tuition-free college and phasing the new Excelsior Scholarship legislation into the CUNY system.

How rapidly changing immigration policies can impact higher education's local and global direction? Apr 05, 2017

The new "Marxe Issues" Breakfast Series focuses on important public policy concerns.

Polls Apart : A Country Divided! Nov 28, 2016

Panel discussion on what pollsters missed and got right.

Blood in the Water : The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Why it Matters Today Nov 02, 2016

Dr. Thompson’s lecture will examine the infamous 1971 Attica prison uprising, the state’s violent response, and the victims’ decades-long quest for justice. In her book, Blood in the Water, Dr. Thompson sheds new light on one of the most important civil rights stories of the last century, exploring every aspect of the uprising and its legacy from the perspectives of all of those involved in this 45--year fight for justice.

Outstanding 2015 Nonprofit Board Leadership: A Conversation With the Winners of the Brooke W. Mahoney Award for Outstanding Board Leadership Oct 13, 2016

Panel discussion and Q & A.

Faculty Profile : Anna D'Souza Oct 12, 2016

New York City’s Arts and Cultural Organizations: their communities and the Challenges they face Jun 02, 2016

This event considers the impact of arts and culture on the City and its neighborhoods, Leaders of museums, teaching artists and foundation program officers discuss their aspirations and obstacle. The event was introduced by James A. (Jack) Krauskopf, Director of the Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management in the School of Public Affairs. The moderator, Bruce Payne, Distinguished Lecturer in Communication Studies at Baruch and formerly President of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation, starts the program by introducing panelists to the audiences. The panel speakers are: Adarsh Alphons, Founder & Executive Director, Project Art, Kerry McCarthy, Senior Program Officer, Arts and Historic Preservation, The New York Community Trust, Jorge Daniel Veneciano, Executive Director, El Museo del Barrio, and Jason Yoon, Director of Education, Queens Museum.

Campaign '16 @Baruch : Unprecedented Politics : Dissecting the 2016 Presidential Primaries Apr 18, 2016

The 2016 race for the Democratic and Republican Party presidential nominations has surprised even the most seasoned political observers. Our panel of experts from the fields of polling and journalism will try to make sense of what’s happened so far, and provide clues for what to expect going forward.

The Changing Climate for Criminal Justice Reform Nov 18, 2015

Marc Mauer delivers the 2015 Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture. This lecture examines how and why the climate for criminal justice reform has changed over the past decade. Is the new political environment being driven by fiscal interests, changes in drug war politics, concerns over racial/ethnic disparities, or compassion for those who are incarcerated? Mauer assesses how far the reform movement has come and what changes in policy and practice are necessary if we seek to end mass incarceration in the United States. Opening remarks are provided by Prof. David Birdsell, Marianne Engelman Lado, and Prof. Byron Price.

Managing Growth & Change in Nonprofit Organizations Oct 29, 2015

This nonprofit seminar is presented by David Rivel, Chief Executive Officer of The Jewish Board of Family & Children’s Services. It focuses on considerations for large organizations getting even larger, planning for growth in programs and administration, factors affecting transfer of government contracts to new sponsoring organizations and more. Gail B. Nayowith, Principal, 1digit LLC moderates the event.

Saving the Neighborhood: Racially Restrictive Covenants, Law, and Social Norms Jun 04, 2015

The Ackerman lecture features Professor Richard R. W. Brooks, Charles Keller Beekman Professor of Law, Columbia University. Prof. Brooks tells the charged, still controversial story of the rise and fall of racially restrictive covenants in America, and offers rare insight into the ways legal and social norms reinforce one another, acting with pernicious efficacy to codify and perpetuate intolerance.

Place not race : a new vision of opportunity in America Dec 16, 2014

Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs welcomes Sheryll Cashin, Professor of Law at Georgetown University, as the guest speaker of the 2015 Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture. The lecture series invites leading intellectuals and public figures to address major questions of equality and social justice. Sheryll Cashin delivers the lecture “Place not Race: A New Vision of Opportunity in America”; the opening remarks for this program are provided by Ryan Alan Smith and Marianne Engelman Lado.

Michael O'Neil / Michael Oreskes on the 1970'S New York City Fiscal Crisis May 21, 2014

Current Perspectives on Philanthropy Jan 08, 2014

Joined a conversation with Darren Walker, President of The Ford Foundation, to discuss the relationship between private foundations and the nonprofit sector from the perspective of members who are involved in foundations, and community-based organizations in New York City. The seminar was led by Professors Michael Feller and David Birdsell, from the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College.

Fundraising and Social Media Nov 15, 2013

Prof. Michael Seltzer hosts Allison Jones and Kyle Reis for a discussion on social media and fundraising in his PAF 9152 class.

Current Legal and Policy Developments for Nonprofit Organizations Jun 21, 2013

Coordinated by Baruch College's Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management and the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, this seminar covers topics on federal tax reform and budget, New York State contracting and compensation reform proposals, and NYC real estate tax exemption justifications and pending legal cases. Panelists include Sean Delany, Executive Director, Lawyers Alliance for New York; Sonia Jarvis, Esq., Distinguished Lecturer, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College; and, Robert J. Vanni, Senior Consultant, Government Relations, Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York.

Consulting Day on Advanced Social Media Training at Big Duck (Part 2 of 2) Apr 02, 2013

Sponsored by Baruch College School of Public Affairs, Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management, this workshop discusses about the strategy of marketing and competing for nonprofit organization to get the attention of donors and activists on its social media. There are two speakers for this workshop, which includes Jenna Silverman, Marketing Manager of Big Duck and Farra Trampeter, Vice President of the same company.

Building Inclusive University Leadership: Perspectives on Diverse Administrators in Peril Dec 13, 2012

Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs welcomes Edna Chun, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, as the guest speaker of the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series. The lecture series invites leading intellectuals and public figures to address major questions of equality and social justice. Dr. Chun, an educational leader and award-winning author with two decades of experience in strategic human resource and diversity leadership in public higher education, will lead the discussion titled Building Inclusive University Leadership: Perspectives on Diverse Administrators in Peril. The opening remarks for this program are provided by David S. Birdsell, Marianne Engelman Lado, and Ryan Alan Smith

Sand Mandala created on Baruch campus by Tibetan monks from South India’s Namdroling Monastery Dec 10, 2012

As part of the Baruch-Rubin Museum of Art Project, a partnership designed to incorporate the arts into the Baruch curriculum, a sand mandala was constructed and demonstrated on Baruch campus. Tibetan monks from Namdroling Monastery in South India spent the day building a sand mandala in the college’s Newman Vertical Campus Building. Construction of the sand mandala, measuring 3 by 3 feet, was completed in one day. The monks were invited by Dr. Stan Altman, Director of the Baruch-Rubin Museum of Art Project and Professor of Public Affairs, and Dr. Laurence Kirby, Professor of Mathematics, who recently received a Baruch-Rubin summer grant to explore the use of mandalas in mathematics for explaining the concept of symmetry. The project was done in collaboration with Student Life and the Non-profit Leadership Alliance, and was led by the Tibetan monks who included: Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche, Lama Rapjee Wangchuk, Lama Jigmey Tenzin, Lama Tenzin Chogyal, Lama Passang, and Lama Tashi. The commentators for this program include: Laurence Kirby, Baruch Professor in Mathematics, Judy Fleischman, Hospital for Special Surgery, Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche, Senior Professor of Buddhist Studies, Namdroling Monastery in South India, and Jan Van Alphen, Director of Rubin Museum of Art.

Behind the Numbers: What’s Important in the Presidential Election? Oct 24, 2012

The Berkin Friedman Forum presents a panel discussion about the Presidential Election featuring prominent pollsters, then watch the Vice Presidential debate live, and followed by a post-debate discussion with Dean Birdsell and Baruch students. The panelists include Micheline Blum, Distinguished Lecturer & Director for Baruch College Survey Research, Maurice Carroll, Director of Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, Marjorie Connelly, Editor of Mews Surveys at The New York Times, Kellyanne Conway, Founder and President of the polling company, inc. / Woman Trend, and Jeffrey Plaut, Founding Partner of the Global Strategy Group. The conference is held at Engelman Recital Hall of the Newman Vertical Campus at Baruch College, 55 Lexington Avenue in New York.

Presidential Election Campaign Talk by David Birdsell (Part 1 of 2) Sep 27, 2012

David Birdsell, Dean of Baruch College's School of Public Affairs, provides comments on the Presidential Election Campaign 2012.

Presidential Election Comments by Chris Catalano Sep 27, 2012

Chris Catalano, President of Undergraduate Student Government, provides comments on the Presidential Election 2012 and urges students to participate in the political campaign.

Presidential Election Campaign Talk by David Birdsell (Part 2 of 2) Sep 27, 2012

David Birdsell, Dean of Baruch College School of Public Affairs, provides comments on the Presidential Election Campaign 2012.

Can Church and State Be Separate: The Future of Religious Freedom in America (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

Christopher L. Eisgruber, provost of Princeton University and co-author of Religious Freedom and the Constitution, gives a lecture entitled "Can Church and State Be Separate: The Future of Religious Freedom in America" 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. Rosalyn Engelman, daughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman, speaks at the event. Ackerman Chair Kenneth Marcus introduces the keynote speaker. A Q&A session follows the keynote speech.
The event takes place on October 28, 2008, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I -- 63 min.]
Keynote Speech
[Part II -- 42 min.]
Q&A session

Can Church and State Be Separate: The Future of Religious Freedom in America (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

Christopher L. Eisgruber, provost of Princeton University and co-author of Religious Freedom and the Constitution, gives a lecture entitled "Can Church and State Be Separate: The Future of Religious Freedom in America" 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. Rosalyn Engelman, daughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman, speaks at the event. Ackerman Chair Kenneth Marcus introduces the keynote speaker. A Q&A session follows the keynote speech.
The event takes place on October 28, 2008, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I -- 63 min.]
Keynote Speech
[Part II -- 42 min.]
Q&A session

Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education (Part 5) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education." Panelists discuss the structural, financial, racial and political barriers to higher education with the result that millions of young people do not contemplate college, and identify promising practices in American states and cities that address these barriers.
The program is sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York; Lillie & Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality & Justice in America; Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College; and Urban Education Program, Graduate Center, CUNY.
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on October 4, 2007, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I: 60 min.]
Remarks by David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Luncheon Speakers
Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, CUNY
Freeman Hrabowski, President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
[Part II: 58 min.]
Moderator: Sonia R. Jarvis, Esq., Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Opening Remarks by Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron
Plenary Session 1
Panelists
Martha Lamkin, President and CEO, Lumina Foundation for Education
Kati Haycock, Director, the Education Trust
[Part III: 59 min.]
Plenary Session 2
Moderator
Dr. Philip M. Anderson, Executive Officer, Urban Education Ph.D. Program, Graduate Center, CUNY
Panelists
Ben M. Corpus, vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students, Baruch College
Lezli Baskerville, Esq., President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
Mary Adams, M.S.W., Program Director, Groundwork for Success
[Part IV: 53 min.]
The first portion of this part is a continuation of the panel discussion from part two.
Dr. Brian Perkins, Professor of Education Law & Policy, Southern Connecticut State University; National School Boards Association
This second section is continued from part three.
Margarita Rosa, Esq., Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Professor Susan Sturm, Columbia Law School
[Part V: 56 min.]
Workshop Highlights
Dr. William Zumeta, Professor & Associate Dean, University of Washington, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs
George Chin, University Director of Financial Aid, Student Financial Assistance, City University of New York
Dr. Elizabeth Castle, Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies, University of South Dakota
Reginald Felton, M.A., Director, Federal Relations, National School Boards Association
Anurima Bhargava, Esq., Director of the Education Group, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Dr. Grayson Noley, University of Oklahoma
Dr. Hector Cordero, Program Officer, Economic Development, Ford Foundation
Dr. Sarah Ryan, Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Vik Keenan, M.A., Coordinator, Zuckerman Forum
Pablo Tejada, Assistant Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Dr. Nicole Hurd, Executive Director, The National College Advising Corps, University of North Carolina
Judith Berry Griffin

Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education (Part 3) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education." Panelists discuss the structural, financial, racial and political barriers to higher education with the result that millions of young people do not contemplate college, and identify promising practices in American states and cities that address these barriers.
The program is sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York; Lillie & Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality & Justice in America; Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College; and Urban Education Program, Graduate Center, CUNY.
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on October 4, 2007, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I: 60 min.]
Remarks by David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Luncheon Speakers
Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, CUNY
Freeman Hrabowski, President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
[Part II: 58 min.]
Moderator: Sonia R. Jarvis, Esq., Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Opening Remarks by Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron
Plenary Session 1
Panelists
Martha Lamkin, President and CEO, Lumina Foundation for Education
Kati Haycock, Director, the Education Trust
[Part III: 59 min.]
Plenary Session 2
Moderator
Dr. Philip M. Anderson, Executive Officer, Urban Education Ph.D. Program, Graduate Center, CUNY
Panelists
Ben M. Corpus, vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students, Baruch College
Lezli Baskerville, Esq., President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
Mary Adams, M.S.W., Program Director, Groundwork for Success
[Part IV: 53 min.]
The first portion of this part is a continuation of the panel discussion from part two.
Dr. Brian Perkins, Professor of Education Law & Policy, Southern Connecticut State University; National School Boards Association
This second section is continued from part three.
Margarita Rosa, Esq., Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Professor Susan Sturm, Columbia Law School
[Part V: 56 min.]
Workshop Highlights
Dr. William Zumeta, Professor & Associate Dean, University of Washington, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs
George Chin, University Director of Financial Aid, Student Financial Assistance, City University of New York
Dr. Elizabeth Castle, Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies, University of South Dakota
Reginald Felton, M.A., Director, Federal Relations, National School Boards Association
Anurima Bhargava, Esq., Director of the Education Group, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Dr. Grayson Noley, University of Oklahoma
Dr. Hector Cordero, Program Officer, Economic Development, Ford Foundation
Dr. Sarah Ryan, Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Vik Keenan, M.A., Coordinator, Zuckerman Forum
Pablo Tejada, Assistant Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Dr. Nicole Hurd, Executive Director, The National College Advising Corps, University of North Carolina
Judith Berry Griffin

Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education (Part 4) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education." Panelists discuss the structural, financial, racial and political barriers to higher education with the result that millions of young people do not contemplate college, and identify promising practices in American states and cities that address these barriers.
The program is sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York; Lillie & Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality & Justice in America; Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College; and Urban Education Program, Graduate Center, CUNY.
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on October 4, 2007, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I: 60 min.]
Remarks by David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Luncheon Speakers
Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, CUNY
Freeman Hrabowski, President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
[Part II: 58 min.]
Moderator: Sonia R. Jarvis, Esq., Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Opening Remarks by Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron
Plenary Session 1
Panelists
Martha Lamkin, President and CEO, Lumina Foundation for Education
Kati Haycock, Director, the Education Trust
[Part III: 59 min.]
Plenary Session 2
Moderator
Dr. Philip M. Anderson, Executive Officer, Urban Education Ph.D. Program, Graduate Center, CUNY
Panelists
Ben M. Corpus, vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students, Baruch College
Lezli Baskerville, Esq., President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
Mary Adams, M.S.W., Program Director, Groundwork for Success
[Part IV: 53 min.]
The first portion of this part is a continuation of the panel discussion from part two.
Dr. Brian Perkins, Professor of Education Law & Policy, Southern Connecticut State University; National School Boards Association
This second section is continued from part three.
Margarita Rosa, Esq., Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Professor Susan Sturm, Columbia Law School
[Part V: 56 min.]
Workshop Highlights
Dr. William Zumeta, Professor & Associate Dean, University of Washington, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs
George Chin, University Director of Financial Aid, Student Financial Assistance, City University of New York
Dr. Elizabeth Castle, Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies, University of South Dakota
Reginald Felton, M.A., Director, Federal Relations, National School Boards Association
Anurima Bhargava, Esq., Director of the Education Group, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Dr. Grayson Noley, University of Oklahoma
Dr. Hector Cordero, Program Officer, Economic Development, Ford Foundation
Dr. Sarah Ryan, Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Vik Keenan, M.A., Coordinator, Zuckerman Forum
Pablo Tejada, Assistant Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Dr. Nicole Hurd, Executive Director, The National College Advising Corps, University of North Carolina
Judith Berry Griffin

Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education." Panelists discuss the structural, financial, racial and political barriers to higher education with the result that millions of young people do not contemplate college, and identify promising practices in American states and cities that address these barriers.
The program is sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York; Lillie & Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality & Justice in America; Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College; and Urban Education Program, Graduate Center, CUNY.
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on October 4, 2007, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I: 60 min.]
Remarks by David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Luncheon Speakers
Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, CUNY
Freeman Hrabowski, President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
[Part II: 58 min.]
Moderator: Sonia R. Jarvis, Esq., Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Opening Remarks by Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron
Plenary Session 1
Panelists
Martha Lamkin, President and CEO, Lumina Foundation for Education
Kati Haycock, Director, the Education Trust
[Part III: 59 min.]
Plenary Session 2
Moderator
Dr. Philip M. Anderson, Executive Officer, Urban Education Ph.D. Program, Graduate Center, CUNY
Panelists
Ben M. Corpus, vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students, Baruch College
Lezli Baskerville, Esq., President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
Mary Adams, M.S.W., Program Director, Groundwork for Success
[Part IV: 53 min.]
The first portion of this part is a continuation of the panel discussion from part two.
Dr. Brian Perkins, Professor of Education Law & Policy, Southern Connecticut State University; National School Boards Association
This second section is continued from part three.
Margarita Rosa, Esq., Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Professor Susan Sturm, Columbia Law School
[Part V: 56 min.]
Workshop Highlights
Dr. William Zumeta, Professor & Associate Dean, University of Washington, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs
George Chin, University Director of Financial Aid, Student Financial Assistance, City University of New York
Dr. Elizabeth Castle, Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies, University of South Dakota
Reginald Felton, M.A., Director, Federal Relations, National School Boards Association
Anurima Bhargava, Esq., Director of the Education Group, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Dr. Grayson Noley, University of Oklahoma
Dr. Hector Cordero, Program Officer, Economic Development, Ford Foundation
Dr. Sarah Ryan, Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Vik Keenan, M.A., Coordinator, Zuckerman Forum
Pablo Tejada, Assistant Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Dr. Nicole Hurd, Executive Director, The National College Advising Corps, University of North Carolina
Judith Berry Griffin

Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "Lack of Access: Barriers to Higher Education." Panelists discuss the structural, financial, racial and political barriers to higher education with the result that millions of young people do not contemplate college, and identify promising practices in American states and cities that address these barriers.
The program is sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York; Lillie & Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality & Justice in America; Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College; and Urban Education Program, Graduate Center, CUNY.
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on October 4, 2007, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I: 60 min.]
Remarks by David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Luncheon Speakers
Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, CUNY
Freeman Hrabowski, President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
[Part II: 58 min.]
Moderator: Sonia R. Jarvis, Esq., Director, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Opening Remarks by Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron
Plenary Session 1
Panelists
Martha Lamkin, President and CEO, Lumina Foundation for Education
Kati Haycock, Director, the Education Trust
[Part III: 59 min.]
Plenary Session 2
Moderator
Dr. Philip M. Anderson, Executive Officer, Urban Education Ph.D. Program, Graduate Center, CUNY
Panelists
Ben M. Corpus, vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students, Baruch College
Lezli Baskerville, Esq., President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
Mary Adams, M.S.W., Program Director, Groundwork for Success
[Part IV: 53 min.]
The first portion of this part is a continuation of the panel discussion from part two.
Dr. Brian Perkins, Professor of Education Law & Policy, Southern Connecticut State University; National School Boards Association
This second section is continued from part three.
Margarita Rosa, Esq., Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Professor Susan Sturm, Columbia Law School
[Part V: 56 min.]
Workshop Highlights
Dr. William Zumeta, Professor & Associate Dean, University of Washington, Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs
George Chin, University Director of Financial Aid, Student Financial Assistance, City University of New York
Dr. Elizabeth Castle, Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies, University of South Dakota
Reginald Felton, M.A., Director, Federal Relations, National School Boards Association
Anurima Bhargava, Esq., Director of the Education Group, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
Dr. Grayson Noley, University of Oklahoma
Dr. Hector Cordero, Program Officer, Economic Development, Ford Foundation
Dr. Sarah Ryan, Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Vik Keenan, M.A., Coordinator, Zuckerman Forum
Pablo Tejada, Assistant Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement
Dr. Nicole Hurd, Executive Director, The National College Advising Corps, University of North Carolina
Judith Berry Griffin

Race in America: Advancing Equality in the 21st Century (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "Race in America: Advancing Equality in the 21st Century." Panelists discuss an array of questions and issues on race in America: how much progress as a nation have we made in redressing issues of racial discrimination in housing and urban planning? Have we made significant progress in integrating our neighborhoods or do racial minorities continue to face isolation and exclusion? Or have we moved beyond the former ideal of integration as the yardstick for measuring progress in race relations, assimilation and inter-cultural interactions?
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Ackerman Chair and Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on November 9, 2006, the event takes place on November 9, 2006 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I -- 57 min.]
The event begins with welcome greetings from David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs. Marian Engelman Lado, granddaughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman, speaks at the event. Sonia R. Jarvis, Ackerman Chair and Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, introduces the topic and provides the context for discussion. Alexander Polikoff, Esq., Director, Public Housing Transformation Initiative, Chicago, starts his speech by talking about challenges and discusses other issues on race in America. A Q&A session follows.
[Part II -- 60 min.]
Speeches are given by J. Phillip Thompson, Associate Professor, Urban Politics, M.I.T. and Anurima Bhargava, Assistant Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. A Q&A session follows.

Race in America: Advancing Equality in the 21st Century (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "Race in America: Advancing Equality in the 21st Century." Panelists discuss an array of questions and issues on race in America: how much progress as a nation have we made in redressing issues of racial discrimination in housing and urban planning? Have we made significant progress in integrating our neighborhoods or do racial minorities continue to face isolation and exclusion? Or have we moved beyond the former ideal of integration as the yardstick for measuring progress in race relations, assimilation and inter-cultural interactions?
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Ackerman Chair and Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on November 9, 2006, the event takes place on November 9, 2006 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I -- 57 min.]
The event begins with welcome greetings from David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs. Marian Engelman Lado, granddaughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman, speaks at the event. Sonia R. Jarvis, Ackerman Chair and Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, introduces the topic and provides the context for discussion. Alexander Polikoff, Esq., Director, Public Housing Transformation Initiative, Chicago, starts his speech by talking about challenges and discusses other issues on race in America. A Q&A session follows.
[Part II -- 60 min.]
Speeches are given by J. Phillip Thompson, Associate Professor, Urban Politics, M.I.T. and Anurima Bhargava, Assistant Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. A Q&A session follows.

Child Malnutrition in Africa: Opportunities for Communication and Social Change (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents "Child Malnutrition in Africa: Opportunities for Communication and Social Change", a two-night student conference on March 28th and 29th, 2007, in the Skylight room and room 301 of 135 E. 22nd street.
Part I -- 126 min.]
David Dannenbring, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, gives the welcoming remarks. Dr. Sarah E. Ryan, Professor, School of Public Affairs, introduces and moderates the event.
Students report their study on child malnutrition in Namibia, Niger, Djibouti, Liberia, Madagascar, and discuss creative solutions to problems.
Namibia: Jennifer Walker, Jeanette Gisbert, Leah Krieger, Heather Brown.
Niger: Anthony Byrnes-Alvarado, Saran Kaba, Jennifer Hughes, Zulaihat Nauzo, aswa Mubanda.
Djibouti: Jacqueline Kravetz, Mauricio A. Benavides, Heather Reagan.
Liberia: Mersida Ibric, Lillian Baharestani, Anastasia Sarigiannis, Tara Colton, Dorota Socha.
Niger: Elaine H. Witty, Yana Rusanova, Vanessa Gibson, Veronika Hostiuk.
Madagascar: Aaron Dabbah, Casey Burgess, Daniel Roemer, Scott Crowley.
[Part II -- 129 min.]
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, gives the welcoming remarks. Dr. Sarah E. Ryan, Professor, School of Public Affairs, introduces and
moderates the event.
Students report their study on child malnutrition in Kenya, Mozambique, Liberia, Sudan, and discuss creative solutions to problems.
Kenya: Katharine Panessidi, Linda Burke, Edina Leiher, Nergui Manalsuren, Neeta Das.
Mozambique: Annie Balocoting, Keith R. Okrosy, Della Saju, Lea C. Dias.
Liberia: Daniel Fallon, Robyn Schwartz, Famod Konneh, Sal Loiacono.
Sudan: William Main, Satoshi Ohno, Catherine Soto, Susan Watson, Gloria Chi.
Kenya: Benjamin Orr, Pilar Larancuent, Ryan Silverman, Robert Richardson.

The Role of the Judiciary and the Rule of Law (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "The Role of the Judiciary and the Rule of Law." During this special Fall Ackerman Lecture, the speaker and expert panelists examine the significance of the Rule of Law to contemporary legal issues facing the judiciary as it administers the Rule of Law.
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Ackerman Chair and Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on November 15, 2005, at the Baruch College Conference Center, 14th floor.
[Part I -- 56 min.]
The event begins with an introduction by David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs. Dr. Kathleen Waldron, President of Baruch College, delivers the welcoming remarks. The keynote address is given by Marianne Engelman Lado, Esq., General Counsel, New York Lawyers for Public Interest.
[Part II -- 63 min.]
Panel experts offer both practical and philosophical observations about the selection process for judges and their views on whether the current partisan battles have affected the impartial administration of justice. Panelists include Ken I. Kersch, Ph.D, JD, Assistant Professor of Politics, Princeton University; George W. Jones, Jr., Esq., Partner, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP; and Jamin B. Raskin, Esq., Professor of Constitutional Law, Washington College of Law, American University.

The Role of the Judiciary and the Rule of Law (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "The Role of the Judiciary and the Rule of Law." During this special Fall Ackerman Lecture, the speaker and expert panelists examine the significance of the Rule of Law to contemporary legal issues facing the judiciary as it administers the Rule of Law.
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Ackerman Chair and Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on November 15, 2005, at the Baruch College Conference Center, 14th floor.
[Part I -- 56 min.]
The event begins with an introduction by David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs. Dr. Kathleen Waldron, President of Baruch College, delivers the welcoming remarks. The keynote address is given by Marianne Engelman Lado, Esq., General Counsel, New York Lawyers for Public Interest.
[Part II -- 63 min.]
Panel experts offer both practical and philosophical observations about the selection process for judges and their views on whether the current partisan battles have affected the impartial administration of justice. Panelists include Ken I. Kersch, Ph.D, JD, Assistant Professor of Politics, Princeton University; George W. Jones, Jr., Esq., Partner, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP; and Jamin B. Raskin, Esq., Professor of Constitutional Law, Washington College of Law, American University.

Child Malnutrition in Africa: Opportunities for Communication and Social Change (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents "Child Malnutrition in Africa: Opportunities for Communication and Social Change", a two-night student conference on March 28th and 29th, 2007, in the Skylight room and room 301 of 135 E. 22nd street.
Part I -- 126 min.]
David Dannenbring, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, gives the welcoming remarks. Dr. Sarah E. Ryan, Professor, School of Public Affairs, introduces and moderates the event.
Students report their study on child malnutrition in Namibia, Niger, Djibouti, Liberia, Madagascar, and discuss creative solutions to problems.
Namibia: Jennifer Walker, Jeanette Gisbert, Leah Krieger, Heather Brown.
Niger: Anthony Byrnes-Alvarado, Saran Kaba, Jennifer Hughes, Zulaihat Nauzo, aswa Mubanda.
Djibouti: Jacqueline Kravetz, Mauricio A. Benavides, Heather Reagan.
Liberia: Mersida Ibric, Lillian Baharestani, Anastasia Sarigiannis, Tara Colton, Dorota Socha.
Niger: Elaine H. Witty, Yana Rusanova, Vanessa Gibson, Veronika Hostiuk.
Madagascar: Aaron Dabbah, Casey Burgess, Daniel Roemer, Scott Crowley.
[Part II -- 129 min.]
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, gives the welcoming remarks. Dr. Sarah E. Ryan, Professor, School of Public Affairs, introduces and
moderates the event.
Students report their study on child malnutrition in Kenya, Mozambique, Liberia, Sudan, and discuss creative solutions to problems.
Kenya: Katharine Panessidi, Linda Burke, Edina Leiher, Nergui Manalsuren, Neeta Das.
Mozambique: Annie Balocoting, Keith R. Okrosy, Della Saju, Lea C. Dias.
Liberia: Daniel Fallon, Robyn Schwartz, Famod Konneh, Sal Loiacono.
Sudan: William Main, Satoshi Ohno, Catherine Soto, Susan Watson, Gloria Chi.
Kenya: Benjamin Orr, Pilar Larancuent, Ryan Silverman, Robert Richardson.

Using Management Consultants for Nonprofit Organizations: Promises and Pitfalls (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College, School of Public Affairs, Nonprofit Group & United Way of New York City co-sponsor a conference "Using Management Consultants for Nonprofit Organizations: Promises and Pitfalls". Participants hear from and discuss with non-profit clients and consultants on stragetic planning, fundraising, board governance, human resources, technology, legal issues and other management topics.
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs makes the opening remarks. The event takes place at Newman Conference Center on June 14, 2006, moderated by Fred Fields, Director of Strengthening New York City Nonprofits, United Way of New York City.
[Video 1: 38 min.]
Richard Mittenthal, President and CEO, TCC Group, gives a keynote address on "Grantee/Consultant Engagements: What Doesn't Work, Principles for Success, and What Funders Expect".
[Video 2: 37 min.]
Panel members consisting of consultants, an intermediary, and a nonprofit cliet discuss lessons learned from collaborative experiences:
Fran Barrett, CRE (Community Resource Exchange),
Rodney Christopher, Nonprofit Finance Fund,
Jill Mendelson, UJA Federation of New York,
Margarita Rosa, Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement House.

Using Management Consultants for Nonprofit Organizations: Promises and Pitfalls (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

Baruch College, School of Public Affairs, Nonprofit Group & United Way of New York City co-sponsor a conference "Using Management Consultants for Nonprofit Organizations: Promises and Pitfalls". Participants hear from and discuss with non-profit clients and consultants on stragetic planning, fundraising, board governance, human resources, technology, legal issues and other management topics.
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs makes the opening remarks. The event takes place at Newman Conference Center on June 14, 2006, moderated by Fred Fields, Director of Strengthening New York City Nonprofits, United Way of New York City.
[Video 1: 38 min.]
Richard Mittenthal, President and CEO, TCC Group, gives a keynote address on "Grantee/Consultant Engagements: What Doesn't Work, Principles for Success, and What Funders Expect".
[Video 2: 37 min.]
Panel members consisting of consultants, an intermediary, and a nonprofit cliet discuss lessons learned from collaborative experiences:
Fran Barrett, CRE (Community Resource Exchange),
Rodney Christopher, Nonprofit Finance Fund,
Jill Mendelson, UJA Federation of New York,
Margarita Rosa, Executive Director, Grand Street Settlement House.

Summit on Latino Families: A State of Emergency (Part 3) Aug 30, 2012

New York City Latino community leaders, social service providers, parents and allies hold an emergency summit to address the state of affairs of Latino families and Latino family support services in New York City, particularly the policies of the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS). The summit serves to provide recommendations for enhancing the availability of culturally competent community-based Latino family support services throughout the city.
The summit is facilitated by Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, CEO of Safe Space.
[Video 1: 73 min.]
Perspectives regarding the current state of Latino children and families in New York City are presented. Speakers include: Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, CEO of Safe Space; James A. Krauskopf, Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group at Baruch College; Elba Montalvo, Executive Director of the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families; Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez, President of the Hispanic Federation; Domingo Flores legislative director of the Office of New York City Councilwoman Annabel Palma; and parent speakers Arlene Pimentel and Wildania Abreu of Alianza Dominicana.
A question and answer session follows.
[Video 2: 67 min.]
Perspectives from the field are presented in a panel discussion. Panelists include Rosa Rosado, Assistant Director, Child Welfare Organizing Project; Moises Perez, Executive Director, Alianza Dominicana; Denise Rosario, Executive Director, Coalition for Hispanic Family Services; and Dr. Hector R. Cordero-Guzman, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Black and Hispanic Studies at Baruch College.
[Video 3: 81 min.]
Guest speaker Commissioner John B. Mattingly of the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) discusses a plan for ACS reform and answers questions from the audience.
Policy recommendations are offered by representatives speaking on behalf of structured workgroups brought together as part of the summit. These speakers include: Elvira Gonzalez of the Puerto Rican Family Institute, presenting recommendations related to preventative services and family support; Jose Nazario of the Coalition for Hispanic Families, presenting recommendations related to foster care services; Ernesto Loperena of the New York Council on Adoptable Children, presenting recommendations related to adoption and after care services; and Christian Dial, presenting reccomendations regarding capacity building, cultural competency and training.
The summit is sponsored by the Coalition for Latino Families and the Baruch College School of Public Affairs. It takes place March 28, 2006 at the William and Anita Newman Conference Center at Baruch College.

Summit on Latino Families: A State of Emergency (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

New York City Latino community leaders, social service providers, parents and allies hold an emergency summit to address the state of affairs of Latino families and Latino family support services in New York City, particularly the policies of the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS). The summit serves to provide recommendations for enhancing the availability of culturally competent community-based Latino family support services throughout the city.
The summit is facilitated by Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, CEO of Safe Space.
[Video 1: 73 min.]
Perspectives regarding the current state of Latino children and families in New York City are presented. Speakers include: Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, CEO of Safe Space; James A. Krauskopf, Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group at Baruch College; Elba Montalvo, Executive Director of the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families; Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez, President of the Hispanic Federation; Domingo Flores legislative director of the Office of New York City Councilwoman Annabel Palma; and parent speakers Arlene Pimentel and Wildania Abreu of Alianza Dominicana.
A question and answer session follows.
[Video 2: 67 min.]
Perspectives from the field are presented in a panel discussion. Panelists include Rosa Rosado, Assistant Director, Child Welfare Organizing Project; Moises Perez, Executive Director, Alianza Dominicana; Denise Rosario, Executive Director, Coalition for Hispanic Family Services; and Dr. Hector R. Cordero-Guzman, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Black and Hispanic Studies at Baruch College.
[Video 3: 81 min.]
Guest speaker Commissioner John B. Mattingly of the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) discusses a plan for ACS reform and answers questions from the audience.
Policy recommendations are offered by representatives speaking on behalf of structured workgroups brought together as part of the summit. These speakers include: Elvira Gonzalez of the Puerto Rican Family Institute, presenting recommendations related to preventative services and family support; Jose Nazario of the Coalition for Hispanic Families, presenting recommendations related to foster care services; Ernesto Loperena of the New York Council on Adoptable Children, presenting recommendations related to adoption and after care services; and Christian Dial, presenting reccomendations regarding capacity building, cultural competency and training.
The summit is sponsored by the Coalition for Latino Families and the Baruch College School of Public Affairs. It takes place March 28, 2006 at the William and Anita Newman Conference Center at Baruch College.

Summit on Latino Families: A State of Emergency (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

New York City Latino community leaders, social service providers, parents and allies hold an emergency summit to address the state of affairs of Latino families and Latino family support services in New York City, particularly the policies of the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS). The summit serves to provide recommendations for enhancing the availability of culturally competent community-based Latino family support services throughout the city.
The summit is facilitated by Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, CEO of Safe Space.
[Video 1: 73 min.]
Perspectives regarding the current state of Latino children and families in New York City are presented. Speakers include: Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, CEO of Safe Space; James A. Krauskopf, Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group at Baruch College; Elba Montalvo, Executive Director of the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families; Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez, President of the Hispanic Federation; Domingo Flores legislative director of the Office of New York City Councilwoman Annabel Palma; and parent speakers Arlene Pimentel and Wildania Abreu of Alianza Dominicana.
A question and answer session follows.
[Video 2: 67 min.]
Perspectives from the field are presented in a panel discussion. Panelists include Rosa Rosado, Assistant Director, Child Welfare Organizing Project; Moises Perez, Executive Director, Alianza Dominicana; Denise Rosario, Executive Director, Coalition for Hispanic Family Services; and Dr. Hector R. Cordero-Guzman, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Black and Hispanic Studies at Baruch College.
[Video 3: 81 min.]
Guest speaker Commissioner John B. Mattingly of the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) discusses a plan for ACS reform and answers questions from the audience.
Policy recommendations are offered by representatives speaking on behalf of structured workgroups brought together as part of the summit. These speakers include: Elvira Gonzalez of the Puerto Rican Family Institute, presenting recommendations related to preventative services and family support; Jose Nazario of the Coalition for Hispanic Families, presenting recommendations related to foster care services; Ernesto Loperena of the New York Council on Adoptable Children, presenting recommendations related to adoption and after care services; and Christian Dial, presenting reccomendations regarding capacity building, cultural competency and training.
The summit is sponsored by the Coalition for Latino Families and the Baruch College School of Public Affairs. It takes place March 28, 2006 at the William and Anita Newman Conference Center at Baruch College.

Edward Koch on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

This is part two in a two part series presented by the Mayor of New York City during the period of 1978-1989. Mayor Koch, along with Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and Edward Rogowsky, City Editor of CUNY-TV, discuss the New York City Fiscal Crisis of 1970’s and related topics.

New York City Public Schools Confront a New Year (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

"A forum focused on the state of education in New York City public schools one year after restructuring. The forum's purpose is to provide a better understanding of what can be done to make the transition into a more productive system for the city’s children.
[Video 1, 60 min.]
The forum is introduced by Stan Altman, Dean of the School of Public Affairs. Dr. Altman is followed by keynote speaker Diane Ravitch, Professor of Education at New York University, who gives a brief overview of New York City school history and reviews the current reforms and answers a few questions.
A panel discussion follows with Lynne Weikart, Associate Professor at the School of Public Affairs serving as moderator. Panelists include: Robert Hughes, President of New Vision for Public Schools; and New York State Assemblyman Steven Sanders.
[Video 2, 59 min.]
The panel discussion continues and is joined by Carmen Farina, Deputy Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education. The panel discussion is followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
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New York City Public Schools Confront a New Year (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

"A forum focused on the state of education in New York City public schools one year after restructuring. The forum's purpose is to provide a better understanding of what can be done to make the transition into a more productive system for the city’s children.
[Video 1, 60 min.]
The forum is introduced by Stan Altman, Dean of the School of Public Affairs. Dr. Altman is followed by keynote speaker Diane Ravitch, Professor of Education at New York University, who gives a brief overview of New York City school history and reviews the current reforms and answers a few questions.
A panel discussion follows with Lynne Weikart, Associate Professor at the School of Public Affairs serving as moderator. Panelists include: Robert Hughes, President of New Vision for Public Schools; and New York State Assemblyman Steven Sanders.
[Video 2, 59 min.]
The panel discussion continues and is joined by Carmen Farina, Deputy Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education. The panel discussion is followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
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Edward Koch on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

Mayor Edward Koch of New York City (1978-1989) speaks along with Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and Edward Rogowsky, City Editor of CUNY-TV, focusing their views on the New York City Fiscal Crisis of the 1970’s and related topics.

Immigrants and Services in New York City (Part 3) Aug 30, 2012

"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.
The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I -- 58 min.]
David Birdsell
Dean of the School of Public Affairs
Mitchel B. Wallerstein
President, Baruch College
Carol Robles-Roman
Deputy Mayor, City of New York
Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11
Mickey Blum
Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research
Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp.,
introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
[Part II -- 59 min.]
""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel
Jay Hershenson
Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY
Ken Guest
Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College
Ke Liang
Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College
Laura Rodriguez
Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE
Melanie Reyes
Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition
Robert Courtney Smith
Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Edwin Melendez
Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies
Vilna Bashi Treitler
Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College
[Part III -- 59 min.]
""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel:
David Birdsell
Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College
Sandra Dunn
Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation
The Honorable Carlos Sada
Consul General, Mexican Consulate
John Mollenkopf
Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center
Fatima Shama
Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement""
Monica Varsanyi
Professor of Political Science, John Jay College
Els de Graauw
Professor of Political Science, Baruch College
Sgt. Rafet Awad
NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

Immigrants and Services in New York City (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

"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.
The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I -- 58 min.]
David Birdsell
Dean of the School of Public Affairs
Mitchel B. Wallerstein
President, Baruch College
Carol Robles-Roman
Deputy Mayor, City of New York
Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11
Mickey Blum
Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research
Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp.,
introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
[Part II -- 59 min.]
""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel
Jay Hershenson
Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY
Ken Guest
Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College
Ke Liang
Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College
Laura Rodriguez
Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE
Melanie Reyes
Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition
Robert Courtney Smith
Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Edwin Melendez
Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies
Vilna Bashi Treitler
Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College
[Part III -- 59 min.]
""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel:
David Birdsell
Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College
Sandra Dunn
Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation
The Honorable Carlos Sada
Consul General, Mexican Consulate
John Mollenkopf
Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center
Fatima Shama
Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement""
Monica Varsanyi
Professor of Political Science, John Jay College
Els de Graauw
Professor of Political Science, Baruch College
Sgt. Rafet Awad
NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

Immigrants and Services in New York City (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

"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.
The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.
[Part I -- 58 min.]
David Birdsell
Dean of the School of Public Affairs
Mitchel B. Wallerstein
President, Baruch College
Carol Robles-Roman
Deputy Mayor, City of New York
Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11
Mickey Blum
Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research
Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College
A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp.,
introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
[Part II -- 59 min.]
""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel
Jay Hershenson
Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY
Ken Guest
Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College
Ke Liang
Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College
Laura Rodriguez
Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE
Melanie Reyes
Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition
Robert Courtney Smith
Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College
Edwin Melendez
Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies
Vilna Bashi Treitler
Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College
[Part III -- 59 min.]
""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel:
David Birdsell
Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College
Sandra Dunn
Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation
The Honorable Carlos Sada
Consul General, Mexican Consulate
John Mollenkopf
Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center
Fatima Shama
Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement""
Monica Varsanyi
Professor of Political Science, John Jay College
Els de Graauw
Professor of Political Science, Baruch College
Sgt. Rafet Awad
NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

Is the American Constitution Obsolete? (Day 2 - Part 4) Aug 30, 2012

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 respond effectively. Can we solve the problems we face under the current Constitution or does the 21st Century call for a new Magna Carta?
Day 1: The Constitution, Pro and Con / Daniel Lazare and Jeremy Rabkin -- Race and the Constitution / Paul Finkelman and Mark Graber -- Kenneth L. Marcus -- The Electoral College: End It or Mend It? / George C. Edwards and Larry J. Sabato
Day 2: Does the Constitution Encourage Gridlock? / Sanford V. Levinson and R. Shep Melnick -- Judicial Review and Democracy / Mark Tushnet and Stephen Macedo -- The 14th Amendment: Its Promises and Limitations / Sonia R. Jarvis -- An Imperial Presidency? / Richard Pious and Marc K. Landy -- Conclusions and Further Questions / Akhil Amar.
Dean David S. Birdsell introduces the conference, and Thomas J. Main hosts and moderates.
Presented by the Free Institutions Program of the Bernard M. Baruch College School of Public Affairs, on May 4 & 5, 2009, at the William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Is the American Constitution Obsolete? (Day 2 - Part 5) Aug 30, 2012

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 respond effectively. Can we solve the problems we face under the current Constitution or does the 21st Century call for a new Magna Carta?
Day 1: The Constitution, Pro and Con / Daniel Lazare and Jeremy Rabkin -- Race and the Constitution / Paul Finkelman and Mark Graber -- Kenneth L. Marcus -- The Electoral College: End It or Mend It? / George C. Edwards and Larry J. Sabato
Day 2: Does the Constitution Encourage Gridlock? / Sanford V. Levinson and R. Shep Melnick -- Judicial Review and Democracy / Mark Tushnet and Stephen Macedo -- The 14th Amendment: Its Promises and Limitations / Sonia R. Jarvis -- An Imperial Presidency? / Richard Pious and Marc K. Landy -- Conclusions and Further Questions / Akhil Amar.
Dean David S. Birdsell introduces the conference, and Thomas J. Main hosts and moderates.
Presented by the Free Institutions Program of the Bernard M. Baruch College School of Public Affairs, on May 4 & 5, 2009, at the William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Is the American Constitution Obsolete? (Day 2 - Part 3) Aug 30, 2012

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 respond effectively. Can we solve the problems we face under the current Constitution or does the 21st Century call for a new Magna Carta?
Day 1: The Constitution, Pro and Con / Daniel Lazare and Jeremy Rabkin -- Race and the Constitution / Paul Finkelman and Mark Graber -- Kenneth L. Marcus -- The Electoral College: End It or Mend It? / George C. Edwards and Larry J. Sabato
Day 2: Does the Constitution Encourage Gridlock? / Sanford V. Levinson and R. Shep Melnick -- Judicial Review and Democracy / Mark Tushnet and Stephen Macedo -- The 14th Amendment: Its Promises and Limitations / Sonia R. Jarvis -- An Imperial Presidency? / Richard Pious and Marc K. Landy -- Conclusions and Further Questions / Akhil Amar.
Dean David S. Birdsell introduces the conference, and Thomas J. Main hosts and moderates.
Presented by the Free Institutions Program of the Bernard M. Baruch College School of Public Affairs, on May 4 & 5, 2009, at the William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Is the American Constitution Obsolete? (Day 2 - Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

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 respond effectively. Can we solve the problems we face under the current Constitution or does the 21st Century call for a new Magna Carta?
Day 1: The Constitution, Pro and Con / Daniel Lazare and Jeremy Rabkin -- Race and the Constitution / Paul Finkelman and Mark Graber -- Kenneth L. Marcus -- The Electoral College: End It or Mend It? / George C. Edwards and Larry J. Sabato
Day 2: Does the Constitution Encourage Gridlock? / Sanford V. Levinson and R. Shep Melnick -- Judicial Review and Democracy / Mark Tushnet and Stephen Macedo -- The 14th Amendment: Its Promises and Limitations / Sonia R. Jarvis -- An Imperial Presidency? / Richard Pious and Marc K. Landy -- Conclusions and Further Questions / Akhil Amar.
Dean David S. Birdsell introduces the conference, and Thomas J. Main hosts and moderates.
Presented by the Free Institutions Program of the Bernard M. Baruch College School of Public Affairs, on May 4 & 5, 2009, at the William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Is the American Constitution Obsolete? (Day 1 - Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

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 respond effectively. Can we solve the problems we face under the current Constitution or does the 21st Century call for a new Magna Carta?
Day 1: The Constitution, Pro and Con / Daniel Lazare and Jeremy Rabkin -- Race and the Constitution / Paul Finkelman and Mark Graber -- Kenneth L. Marcus -- The Electoral College: End It or Mend It? / George C. Edwards and Larry J. Sabato
Day 2: Does the Constitution Encourage Gridlock? / Sanford V. Levinson and R. Shep Melnick -- Judicial Review and Democracy / Mark Tushnet and Stephen Macedo -- The 14th Amendment: Its Promises and Limitations / Sonia R. Jarvis -- An Imperial Presidency? / Richard Pious and Marc K. Landy -- Conclusions and Further Questions / Akhil Amar.
Dean David S. Birdsell introduces the conference, and Thomas J. Main hosts and moderates.
Presented by the Free Institutions Program of the Bernard M. Baruch College School of Public Affairs, on May 4 & 5, 2009, at the William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Is the American Constitution Obsolete? (Day 1 - Part 3) Aug 30, 2012

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 respond effectively. Can we solve the problems we face under the current Constitution or does the 21st Century call for a new Magna Carta?
Day 1: The Constitution, Pro and Con / Daniel Lazare and Jeremy Rabkin -- Race and the Constitution / Paul Finkelman and Mark Graber -- Kenneth L. Marcus -- The Electoral College: End It or Mend It? / George C. Edwards and Larry J. Sabato
Day 2: Does the Constitution Encourage Gridlock? / Sanford V. Levinson and R. Shep Melnick -- Judicial Review and Democracy / Mark Tushnet and Stephen Macedo -- The 14th Amendment: Its Promises and Limitations / Sonia R. Jarvis -- An Imperial Presidency? / Richard Pious and Marc K. Landy -- Conclusions and Further Questions / Akhil Amar.
Dean David S. Birdsell introduces the conference, and Thomas J. Main hosts and moderates.
Presented by the Free Institutions Program of the Bernard M. Baruch College School of Public Affairs, on May 4 & 5, 2009, at the William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Is the American Constitution Obsolete? (Day 1 - Part 4) Aug 30, 2012

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 respond effectively. Can we solve the problems we face under the current Constitution or does the 21st Century call for a new Magna Carta?
Day 1: The Constitution, Pro and Con / Daniel Lazare and Jeremy Rabkin -- Race and the Constitution / Paul Finkelman and Mark Graber -- Kenneth L. Marcus -- The Electoral College: End It or Mend It? / George C. Edwards and Larry J. Sabato
Day 2: Does the Constitution Encourage Gridlock? / Sanford V. Levinson and R. Shep Melnick -- Judicial Review and Democracy / Mark Tushnet and Stephen Macedo -- The 14th Amendment: Its Promises and Limitations / Sonia R. Jarvis -- An Imperial Presidency? / Richard Pious and Marc K. Landy -- Conclusions and Further Questions / Akhil Amar.
Dean David S. Birdsell introduces the conference, and Thomas J. Main hosts and moderates.
Presented by the Free Institutions Program of the Bernard M. Baruch College School of Public Affairs, on May 4 & 5, 2009, at the William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Is the American Constitution Obsolete? (Day 2 - Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

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 respond effectively. Can we solve the problems we face under the current Constitution or does the 21st Century call for a new Magna Carta?
Day 1: The Constitution, Pro and Con / Daniel Lazare and Jeremy Rabkin -- Race and the Constitution / Paul Finkelman and Mark Graber -- Kenneth L. Marcus -- The Electoral College: End It or Mend It? / George C. Edwards and Larry J. Sabato
Day 2: Does the Constitution Encourage Gridlock? / Sanford V. Levinson and R. Shep Melnick -- Judicial Review and Democracy / Mark Tushnet and Stephen Macedo -- The 14th Amendment: Its Promises and Limitations / Sonia R. Jarvis -- An Imperial Presidency? / Richard Pious and Marc K. Landy -- Conclusions and Further Questions / Akhil Amar.
Dean David S. Birdsell introduces the conference, and Thomas J. Main hosts and moderates.
Presented by the Free Institutions Program of the Bernard M. Baruch College School of Public Affairs, on May 4 & 5, 2009, at the William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Is the American Constitution Obsolete? (Day 1 - Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

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 respond effectively. Can we solve the problems we face under the current Constitution or does the 21st Century call for a new Magna Carta?
Day 1: The Constitution, Pro and Con / Daniel Lazare and Jeremy Rabkin -- Race and the Constitution / Paul Finkelman and Mark Graber -- Kenneth L. Marcus -- The Electoral College: End It or Mend It? / George C. Edwards and Larry J. Sabato
Day 2: Does the Constitution Encourage Gridlock? / Sanford V. Levinson and R. Shep Melnick -- Judicial Review and Democracy / Mark Tushnet and Stephen Macedo -- The 14th Amendment: Its Promises and Limitations / Sonia R. Jarvis -- An Imperial Presidency? / Richard Pious and Marc K. Landy -- Conclusions and Further Questions / Akhil Amar.
Dean David S. Birdsell introduces the conference, and Thomas J. Main hosts and moderates.
Presented by the Free Institutions Program of the Bernard M. Baruch College School of Public Affairs, on May 4 & 5, 2009, at the William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Mayoral Control of NYC Schools? What's Worked. What Hasn't. What's Next? (Part 2) Aug 30, 2012

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 Daddey, Executive Director, Citizens Union
Moderator
Doug Muzzio, Professor, Baruch College
Speakers
Joseph Viteritti, Former Executive Director, Commission on School Governance
Joel Klein, Chancellor, Department of Education
Monica Major, President, Community Education Council, District 11
Ana Maria Archilla, Executive Director, Make the Road NY
Michael Mulgrew, Chief Operating Office, UFT
Rev. David K. Brawley, Co-Chair, East Brooklyn Congregations
[Part I -- 56 min.]
Panel Discussion (Cont.)

Mayoral Control of NYC Schools? What's Worked. What Hasn't. What's Next? (Part 1) Aug 30, 2012

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 Daddey, Executive Director, Citizens Union
Moderator
Doug Muzzio, Professor, Baruch College
Speakers
Joseph Viteritti, Former Executive Director, Commission on School Governance
Joel Klein, Chancellor, Department of Education
Monica Major, President, Community Education Council, District 11
Ana Maria Archilla, Executive Director, Make the Road NY
Michael Mulgrew, Chief Operating Office, UFT
Rev. David K. Brawley, Co-Chair, East Brooklyn Congregations
[Part I -- 56 min.]
Panel Discussion (Cont.)

Managing Investments: Even if Your Nest Egg is Small Aug 15, 2012

"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, Distinguished Lecturer, and Director of the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group introduces the speakers, as does Stan Altman, Dean of the School of Public Affairs.
Mr. Graybill and Mr. Forsythe’s presentations are followed by a brief question and answer session focusing on investment issues related to nonprofit organizations.
"

Lawrence J. Kotlikoff on the Coming Generational Storm Aug 15, 2012

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 Public Affairs, and moderated by Dahlia Remler, Associate Professor at the School of Public Affairs.

For Whom the Bridges Toll: A Rescue Plan for the MTA Aug 14, 2012

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 the School of Public Affairs, makes the welcoming remarks. The event takes place on March 30, 2009, at the New Conference Center, 7th floor.

Civil Rights in the 21st Century Aug 14, 2012

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 Lawyers for the Public Interest, and granddaughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman, speaks at the event. Ackerman Chair Kenneth Marcus introduces the keynote speaker. A Q&A session follows. The event takes place on March 11, 2009, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.

American Humanics: Preparing Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Aug 14, 2012

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.

Zicklin Africa Business Club Africa Rendezvous Aug 14, 2012

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 Africa Channel; Ashley Bendell, Associate Director (African Equities) at Exotix USA;
D.H. Caranda-Martin, Founder & CEO of Caranda Fine Foods; Thomas S. Mims, Founder & CEO of Emerging Africa Ltd.; Sarah E. Ryan, Assistant Professor (School of Public Affairs) at Baruch College, CUNY; and Sebastian Spio-Garbrah, Analyst (Middle East & Africa) at Eurasia Group, New York.
The event takes place on December 10, 2008 at the Vertical Campus in room 1-107.

Coming to Terms: New York City and Term Limits Aug 14, 2012

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 16, 2008, at the New Conference Center, 7th floor.

Diversity and America's Future: A Complex Assessment Aug 14, 2012

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, and granddaughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman, speaks at the event. Ackerman Chair Kenneth Marcus introduces the keynote speaker. A Q&A session follows. The event takes place on September 24, 2008, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.

Politics, Pundits & Polls: Election 2008 Aug 14, 2012

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 Conference Center.

Presidential Politics: Parsing the Polls Aug 14, 2012

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 University Polling Institute; Kellyanne Conway, President & CEO, The Polling Company; and Douglas Schoen, Political Strategist & Author.
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, makes the opening remarks.
The event takes place on April 10, 2008, moderated by Micheline "Mickey" Blum, Director, Baruch Survey Research Unit.

Declining NY Revenues: What To Do? Aug 14, 2012

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 how to deal with declining revenues in New York State and the City. Panelists include E.J. McMahon, Director, Empire Center for NY State Policy, Manhattan Institute; Ronnie Lowenstein, Director, NYC Independent Budget Office; and Charles Brecher, Professor, New York University.
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, makes the opening remarks. The event is moderated by E.S. Savas, Presidential Professor, Baruch College.
The event takes place on May 14, 2008.

Slinging Mud: How Low Will We Go in 2008? Aug 14, 2012

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, Professor, Rutgers University; Alex Castellanos, Political Consultant (R); and Hank Sheinkopf, Political Consultant (D).
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, makes the opening remarks.
The event is moderated by Peter F. Vallone, Sr., Former Speaker, New York City Council, who is introduced by Baruch College President Kathleen.
The event takes place on April 10, 2008.

Too Much Traffic: Is Congestion Pricing the Answer? Aug 14, 2012

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 the issue of congestion in New York City and the New York congestion pricing - one component of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to improve the city's future environmental sustainability.
Panelists include Marc V. Shaw, Executive VP, Extell Development Co., Chair, Mayor's Congestion-Mitigation Commission; Lewis A. Fidler, New York City Council, Brooklyn; Dr. Joseph Berechman, Economist, Professor, City College of New York; and Gene Russianoff, Attorney, Straphangers Campaign, New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG).
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, makes the opening remarks. The event is moderated by Peter F. Vallone, Sr., Former Speaker, New York City Council.
The event takes place on February 25, 2008.

Lobbying: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Aug 14, 2012

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 the role of lobbying at the State and City levels and the fine line between providing information and promoting undue influence. Panelists include John Banks, Vice President of Government Relations for Con Edison; Suri Kasirer, President of Kasirer Consulting; Dick Dadey, Executive Director of Citizens Union; and Sid Davidoff, Partner at Davidoff, Malito & Hutcher.
The event is moderated by Peter F. Vallone, Sr., Former Speaker, New York City Council, with welcoming remarks from David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs and Baruch College President Kathleen M. Waldron.
The event takes place on October 23, 2007, at Baruch College, 17 Lexington Ave (between 22nd and 23rd Streets), Room 1404.

Changing Lanes: Youth Media, Politics, and Civic Engagement Aug 14, 2012

The School of Public Affairs presents the Peter F. Vallone, Sr. Seminars in Government 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 youth media, mainly the Internet and its impact on politics and civil engagement. Panelists include Jon Auerbach, Editor-in-Chief, Metro New York; Andrew Rasiej, Founder, several websites including PersonalDemocracy.com; Keith R. Okrosy, MPA candidate, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College; and Maya Enista, Chief Operating Officer, Mobilize.org.
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, makes the opening remarks and introduces the speakers. Baruch College President Kathleen M. Waldron, makes the welcoming remarks.
The event is moderated by Peter F. Vallone, Sr., Former Speaker, New York City Council, who is introduced by Baruch student Nicole Lee, President of the Golden Key International Honour Society.
The event takes place on December 4, 2007, at the Newman Conference Center, 7th floor.

Second Annual Census Workshop III: Spatial Statistics and Spatial Research Using the Census RDCs Aug 14, 2012

Sponsored by the Baruch College School of Public Affairs (SPA), Newman Library, and the New York Census Research Data Center (NYCRDC), the 2nd Annual Census Workshop Series focus on mapping and spatial analysis.
This is the third workshop of the series. Glenn Deane, Department of Sociology, SUNY, Albany, gives a non-technical overview of geospatial statistical methods.
Robin Leichenko, Department of Geography, Rutgers University, describes a completed Census RDC project that used spatial data.
Javier Miranda, Census Bureau, discusses spatial software in the Census RDCs including plans for use of ARC/GIS and other software.
Rosemary Hyson, Administrator, New York Census Research Data Center talks about how to write proposals to get access to Census research data.
Sanders Korenman, Executive Director of the NYCRDC and Professor at SPA, gives the opening remarks and moderates the workshop.
The event takes place on May 8, 2008, at 135 E. 22nd Street, Room 301.

Second Annual Census Workshop I: Mapping, GIS and Spatial Data: U.S. Census and Beyond Aug 14, 2012

Sponsored by the Baruch College School of Public Affairs (SPA), Newman Library, and the New York Census Research Data Center (NYCRDC), the 2nd Annual Census Workshop Series focus on mapping and spatial analysis.
This is the first workshop of the series. Deborah Balk, Associate Professor, SPA, Baruch College, delivers a keynote presentation on "Insights from Spatial Analysis and Exploration of Data; Global Mapping Resources." John Mollenkopf, Distinguished Professor & Director, Center for Urban Research GCCUNY and Steve Romalewski, Director, CUNY Mapping Service, deliver a keynote address on "The Spatial Dimension in Social Science."
David Kraiker and Rosemarie Fogarty, New York Regional Office, Census Bureau and Rosemary Hyson, Administrator, NYCRDC, introduce various U.S. Census geography and resources.
Frank Donnelly, Baruch College GIS/Spatial Librarian, gives a preview of workshop 2: Hands-on Introduction to ArcGIS.
Sanders Korenman, Executive Director of the NYCRDC and Professor at SPA, gives the opening remarks and moderates the workshop. David Birdsell, Dean, SPA, makes the welcoming remarks.
The event takes place on March 25, 2008, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-250.

A Post Election View: New Coalitions, New Politics, Race, Gender, Youth & More Aug 14, 2012

The Center for Innovation and Leadership in Government presents a panel discussion on "A Post Election View: New Coalitions, New Politics, Race, Gender, Youth & More".
Professor Sonia R. Jarvis, Director of the Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy (CEPP), moderates the discussion. Panelists include:
Micheline Blum, Distinguished Lecturer, Director of Baruch College Survey Research, Baruch College
Rodolfo de la Garza, Deputy Chair of the Department of International and Public Affairs and the Eaton Professor of Administrative Law and Municipal Science in the Political Science Department, Columbia University
Jonathan Capehart, an editorial writer for The Washington Post, specializing in national politics and environmental issues.
David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs, makes the welcoming remarks. The event takes place on November 18, 2008.

Census Workshop II: Economic Data & Extracting Information From Data Files Aug 14, 2012

The New York Census Research Data Center (NYCRDC) provides academic researchers with a unique opportunity to access selected confidential Census microdata in physically secure facilities at Cornell University and Baruch College. The NYCRDC is a consortium of 15 universities and research institutions in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
This is the second workshop of a series sponsored by the NYCRDC. Panelists speak on economic data and extracting information from data files. Leonard M. Gaines, Program Research Specialist, NYS Department of Economic Development, discusses "Economic Census & Related Census Bureau Data". Louise A. Klusek, Assistant Professor/Head of Reference, Newman Library, Baruch College, gives a presentation on "U.S. Census Microdata." Her topics include: what are microdata, uses and sources of microdata, and working with microdata. Shulamith Gross, Professor of Statistics and Computer Information Systems, Baruch College, presents "Downloading Census Pums (Public Use Microdata Samples) Data: Useful Sources and An Example."
Sanders Korenman, Executive Director of the NYCRDC and Professor at School of Public Affairs (SPA), moderates the workshop.
The event takes place on May 15, 2007, at the Skylight Room (room 306), 17 Lexington Ave.

Using Research and Evaluation to Improve Services and Operations Aug 14, 2012

The Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management of the School of Public Affairs presents the seminar "Using Research and Evaluation to Improve Services and Operations."
Tony Hannigan, Executive Director, Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), and Aaron Levitt, Director of Research and Evaluation, CUCS, discuss how CUCS uses research and evaluation to reduce chronic homelessness and assist low-income persons. CUCS was the 2007 winner of the New York Times Nonprofit Excellence Award for Excellence in Sustained Impact.
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, gives the opening remarks. James Krauskopf, Director of the Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management, introduces the speakers.
The event takes place on September 20, 2007 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Census Workshop III: Using the NYCRDC and LED and LEHD Data Aug 14, 2012

The New York Census Research Data Center (NYCRDC) provides academic researchers with a unique opportunity to access selected confidential Census microdata in physically secure facilities at Cornell University and Baruch College. The NYCRDC is a consortium of 15 universities and research institutions in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
This is the third workshop of a series sponsored by the NYCRDC. Panelists speak on how to use the NYCRDC data. Jeremy Wu, U.S. Census Bureau, gives a presentation on "The longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) Program at the Census Bureau"; Lars Vilhuber, Cornell University and U.S. Census Bureau, presents "LEHD Restricted-use Data Products: Structure, Access"; Warren A. Brown, Cornell Institute for Social and Economic Research, and Research Director, NYCRDC, talks about how NYCRDC encourages people to use data; Rosemary Hyson, U.S. Census Bureau, and Baruch RDC Administrator, presents "Census Research Data Centers: NYCRDC Baruch."
Sanders Korenman, Executive Director of the NYCRDC and Professor at School of Public Affairs (SPA), gives the opening remarks.
The event takes place on May 29, 2007, at the Skylight Room (room 306), 17 Lexington Ave.

Mergers and Acquisitions In a Nonprofit Context Aug 14, 2012

The Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management of the School of Public Affairs presents the seminar "Mergers and Acquisitions In a Nonprofit Context".
Michael Rochford, Executive Director, St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation, and Stephan Russo, Executive Director, Goddard Riverside Community Center discuss their organizations' strategic alliances with merger partners. Other speakers include Barbara Krasne, Co-founder, KrasnePlows; David M. LaGreca, Principal, The LaGreca Company; and Linda S. Manley, Legal Director, Lawyers Alliance for New York.
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, gives the opening remarks. James Krauskopf, Director of the Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management, introduces the speakers.
The event takes place on May 24, 2007 at the Newman Conference Center, Room 750.

Ambassador Felix Rohatyn and Professor Dall Forsyth Discuss the 1975 New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Felix Rohatyn, Former U.S. Ambassador to France (1997-2000) is interviewed by Dall Forsyth, Professor of Public Policy at New York University. Ambassador Rohatyn reflects upon New York City's 1970s financial crisis thirty years after and discusses his perspectives and views on the fiscal crisis and related topics.
The interview is conducted on July 10, 2007 at Baruch College.

Keeping New York City Affordable Aug 14, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents a series of events at the Fourth Annual Public Affairs Week.
At the first night of the Week, two panelists speak on "Keeping New York City Affordable": Susan Fainstein, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Harvard Design School; and Peter D. Salins, Professor of Political Science, SUNY at Stony Brook.
Susan Fainstein is a Professor of Planning in the Graduate School of Design, Harvard University. She has taught at Columbia and Rutgers. Her teaching and research focus on comparative urban public policy, planning theory, and urban redevelopment. She wrote The City Builders: Property, Politics, and Planning in London and New York, Restructuring the City; and Urban Political Movements. Her current work relates theories of justice to urban development. She received her AB from Harvard, AM from Boston University, and PhD from M.I.T.
Peter D. Salins, University Professor of Political Science, at Stony Brook University and Provost of the State University of New York System, 1997 to 2006, is a scholar in the field of urban policy and planning. He has authored or edited five books including: Assimilation, American Style, Scarcity by Design (with Gerard Mildner); and New York Unbound: The City and Politics of the Future. Dr. Salins holds a B. Arch. from Syracuse University, an M.R.P., and a Ph.D. in Metropolitan Studies.
The event begins with an introduction by David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron delivers the welcoming remarks. The event is moderated by John Goering, Professor, School of Public Affairs.
The event takes place on March 19, 2007 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, 14th floor, with questions and answers at the end.

Religion and the Law: The Virtue of Tolerance Aug 14, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "Religion and the Law: The Virtue of Tolerance."
Religious leaders address urgent questions such as to what extent government should regulate or intervene in the activities of religious organizations or individual members of diverse religious groups to promote civic harmony. At a time when the nation is sharply divided politically and many political decisions are being influenced by issues of morality and faith, the importance of tolerance as a guiding principle becomes more critical. These and other issues governing religious tolerance are addressed by the following panelists: Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar, General Secretary, National Council of Churches; Rabbi Jonathan Stein, Senior Rabbi, Temple Shaaray Tefila; and Chaplain James J. Yee, Former Chaplain, Guantanamo Bay.
The event begins with welcome greetings from David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs. Rosalyn Engelman, daughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman, speaks on behalf of the Ackerman family.
Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Ackerman Chair and Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on April 5, 2006, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, 14th floor.

Closing the Educational Achievement Gap Aug 14, 2012

"Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents a series of events at the Fourth Annual Public Affairs Week.
At the second night of the Week, two panelists speak on ""Closing the Educational Achievement Gap"": Herman Badillo, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research; and Richard Rothstein, Research Associate, Economic Policy Institute.
Herman Badillo is a former U.S. Congressman, Deputy Mayor of New York City, Bronx Borough President, and Chairman of the Board of the City University of New York. He is currently a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and Of Counsel to Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo, P.C. He just published One Nation, One Standard: An Ex-Liberal on How Hispanics Can Succeed Just Like Other Immigrant Groups. Mr. Badillo holds a B.A. Magna Cum Laude from City College and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.
Richard Rothstein is a research associate of the Economic Policy Institute and an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. From 1999 to 2002 he was the national education columnist for The New York Times. He is the author of Class and Schools: Using Social, Economic and Educational Reform to Close the Black-White Achievement Gap; The Way We Were? Myths and Realities of America’s Student Achievement; The Charter School Dust-Up: Examining the Evidence on Enrollment and Achievement; and All Else Equal, Are Public and Private Schools Different?.
David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs, gives the welcoming remarks. The event is moderated by Dorothy Shipps, Professor, School of Public Affairs, and sponsored by Ackerman Lecture Series and Center for Equality, Pluralism and Policy.
The event takes place on March 20, 2007 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, 14th floor, with questions and answers at the end."

The Immigration Debate: The Dream Act and Amnesty as Policy Questions Aug 14, 2012

Woman and Work: Addressing the Issues Aug 14, 2012

The Career Service Office (CSO) and Alumni Chapter of the School of Public Affairs (SPA) present "Woman and Work: Addressing the Issues." Cynthia Thompson, Professor of Management, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, discusses her 30 years of research on work and family. Other panelists include Westina Matthews Shatteen, Ph.D, Managing Director, Community Business Development, Merrill Lynch; Amy Dorn Kopelan, President and Founder, Bedlam Entertainment, Inc.; and Teressa Moore Griffin, President, Freeman Associates, LLC. A Q&A session follows. The panel is moderated by David Birdsell, Dean of SPA.
The event takes place on May 2, 2007, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.

The 2008 Elections: Can the Winning Strategy include "Real" Debate? Aug 14, 2012

"Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents a series of events at the Fourth Annual Public Affairs Week.
At the fourth night of the Week, two panelists speak on ""The 2008 Elections: Can the Winning Strategy include 'Real' Debate?"": Ed Rollins, Former White House Political Director and Republican Strategist, The Rollins Strategy Group; and Robert P. Zimmerman, Democratic Strategist and Fundraiser, Member of the Democratic National Committee.
Ed Rollins is a campaign advisor and communications strategist for companies, national governments, and candidates for public office. He is also a television commentator on such shows as NBC’s Meet the Press, ABC’s This Week and Nightline, and CNN’s Larry King Live and Crossfire. Mr. Rollins served in the administrations of Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Reagan. He was also Ronald Reagan’s 1984 National Campaign Director. In 1989, he became the first and only non-Member of Congress to head the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Robert Zimmerman is the Founder and Partner of Zimmerman/Edelson Inc., a marketing, public relations and advertising firm based in New York. Long active in Democratic politics and fundraising, he was Co-Chair and Managing Chair, respectively, of the Kerry and Gore presidential campaigns in New York State and is a member of the Democratic National Committee. He is a regular commentator on political issues in the New York and national media. He holds an AB from Brandeis and an MBA from Fordham University.
David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs, gives the welcoming remarks. The event is moderated by Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, and sponsored by Center for Innovation and Leadership in Government.
The event takes place on March 22, 2007, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, 14th floor, with questions and answers at the end."

Census Workshop I: What Kinds of Data Does the Census Bureau Collect? Aug 14, 2012

"The New York Census Research Data Center (NYCRDC) provides academic researchers with a unique opportunity to access selected confidential Census microdata in physically secure facilities at Cornell University and Baruch College. The NYCRDC is a consortium of 15 universities and research institutions in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
This is the first workshop of a series sponsored by the NYCRDC. The workshop is conducted by Rosemarie Fogarty, Information Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau. Ms. Fogarty provides an overview of the Census Bureau data, using the Census’s website as the starting point.
Sanders Korenman, Executive Director of the NYCRDC and Professor at School of Public Affairs (SPA), gives a brief introduction to the NYCRDC. David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, makes the opening remarks.
The event takes place on April 17, 2007, at the Skylight Room (room 306), 17 Lexington Ave."

Technology for Nonprofits Aug 14, 2012

Gale A. Brewer, New York City Council member - District 6, and Chair of City Council Committee on Technology in Government, speaks about how to make better use of technology to save money, improve public services, make government information more accessible to the pubic, and bring residents, businesses and non-profits closer to government and their communities, etc. A Q&A session follows.
James Krauskopf, Distinguished Lecturer, and Director of Nonprofit Group at School of Public Affairs (SPA), introduces the speaker. David Birdsell, Dean of SPA, gives the opening remarks.
The event takes place on April 10, 2007 at the Baruch College Newman Conference Center 750.

Transforming Your Organization: The Role of the Nonprofit Board Aug 14, 2012

A panel of administrators and executives in nonprofit organizations discuss the role of the nonprofit board in strengthening organizations, and strategies of organizational transformation through board and staff partnerships in strategic planning and changing the board's culture. Panelists include Robin Bernstein, President and CEO of Educational Alliance; Michael Davidson, (Chair) Principal, Nonprofit Management Services; and Verona Middleton-Jeter, Chief Executive Officer, Henry Street Settlement. The event is co-sponsored by United Way of New York City and Baruch College, School of Public Affairs(SPA), Nonprofit Group.
The event took place on December 14, 2006 at 55 Lexington Avenue, room 3-150, moderated by James Krauskopf, distinguished Lecturer, and Director of Nonprofit Group at SPA. David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, makes the opening remarks.

Gifts from Individual Donors and Families: Maintaining Purpose and Relevance Over Time Aug 14, 2012

Lorie Slutsky, President, New York Community Trust, speaks at the Nonprofit Seminar by School of Public Affairs (SPA), Nonprofit Group. Topics cover how donor intent be ensured and interpreted by foundations and grantees, and the special roles community foundations such as New York Community Trust play to make it easy for people to be philanthropists and to meet changing community needs over time. A Q&A session follows.
James Krauskopf, Distinguished Lecturer, and Director of Nonprofit Group at SPA introduces the speaker. David Birdsell, Dean, SPA makes the openning remarks.
The event takes place on March 14, 2007 at Baruch Recital Hall.

"Odious and Oppressive": New York City/State Relations Aug 14, 2012

"A panel of current and former leaders from New York City and State Government discuss the city/state relations at the Peter F. Vallone, Sr. Seminar in Government.
Titled ""'Odious and Oppressive': New York City/State Relations"", the panel draws its name from former New York City mayor (1855-1858, 1860-1863) Fernando Wood’s description of frictions between city and state government, explore the roots of the friction, and suggest methods to improve the contentious relationship. Panelists include former US Senator Alfonse D’Amato, former New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall, Citizens Budget Commission President Diana Fortunata, former New York City Deputy Mayor Marc Shaw, and Rita Nissan, Political Reporter, NY1 News.
David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, makes the opening remarks. Baruch President Waldron delivers the welcoming address. The panel discussion is moderated by Peter Vallone, Sr., former speaker of the New York City Council. Mr. Vallone is introduced by Ryan Meltzer, senior student, Baruch Chapter President, Golden Key International Honor Society.
The event takes place on February 7, 2007 at the Newman Conference Center."

The Safety Net: A Time for Reassessment Aug 14, 2012

The Fund for the Advancement of Social Services (FASS) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) New York City Chapter co-sponsor a forum on the reassessment of the Safety Net, a collection of services provided by the state such as welfare, unemployment insurance, universal healthcare, homeless shelters to prevent any individual from falling into poverty beyond a certain level.
Panelists include Seth Diamond, Executive Deputy Commissioner, Family Independence Administration, Human Resources Administration, the City of New York; Don Friedman, Senior Policy Analyst, Government Benefits, Community Service Society of New York; Deborah Glick, New York State Assembly Member; and Roxanna Henry, Legal Advisory Organizer, Welfare Rights Initiative at the Hunter College Center for the Study of Family Policy.
The event takes place on December 5, 2006 at the School of Public Affairs (SPA), Room 301, moderated by James Krauskopf, Director of Nonprofit Group at SPA. Barbara Silverston, DSW, Chair, FASS; Robert Schachter, Director, NYC Chapter of NASW; and Dee Livingston, Chair, FASS Forum Planning Committee make opening remarks.

Charles Rangel on New Political Landscape Aug 14, 2012

"Baruch hosts a wide-ranging discussion on politics and policies with Representative Charles Rangel, senior member of New York’s Congressional delegation. Rangel is introduced by Baruch President Kathleen Waldron, and interviewed by Professor Douglas Muzzio of the School of Public Affairs about the effect of recent House and Senate elections on domestic and foreign policy.
The event takes place on November 20, 2006 at the Newman Conference Center, with opening remarks by David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs."

Is Robin Hood the Good Guy? Moving Toward a More Equitable School Aid System for New York Aug 14, 2012

This public policy forum consists of presentations and a panel discussion on issues pertaining to more equitable school aid system for New York, co-sponsored by School of Public Affairs, Center for Governmental Research (CGR), and Citizens Budget Commission (CBC).
Douglas Muzzio, Co-Director, Center for Innovation& Leadership in Government and Professor at Baruch College welcomes the speakers and participants.
At 1:58, Kent Gardner, President, Center for Governmental Research speaks.
At 5:10, Elizabeth Lynam, Duputy Research Director, Citizens Budget Commission, makes a presentation on CBC's research on school finance reform for New York State.
At 12:38, a panel discussion is moderated by Eugene J. Keilin, Trustee of CBC. Other Panelists include: Robert Jackson, City Council Member; Steve Sanders, former Assemblyman; David Shaffer, President, The Public Policy Institute; Billy Easton, Executive Director, Alliance for Quality Education; and Erika Rosenberg, Senior Research Associate, CGR.
The event takes place on September 28, 2006 at Vertical Campus, Room 14-220.

Tax Dollars, Private Coffers, and Running for Office Aug 14, 2012

The School of Public Affairs presents the Peter F. Vallone, Sr. Seminars in Government, 2006-2007 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 inaugural seminar focuses on issues of campaign finance that are unique to New York City. Panelists have special expertise on New York City's campaign finance law and on raising campaign money for incumbents and challengers. They are Dale C. Christensen, Jr., Vice-Chairman, Campaign Finance Board; William T. Cunningham, Former Director of Communications, Office of the Mayor; and Christine Quinn, Speaker, New York City Council.
The event took place on October 12, 2006 at Newman Conference Center, moderated by Peter F. Vallone, Sr., Former Speaker, New York City Council, with open remarks from David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs.

Social Enterprise: Introducing Earned Income Ventures into Your Organization Aug 14, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs (SPA) presents the first nonprofit seminar for Fall 2006. Richard Brewster, Executive Director, National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise, speaks about earned income ventures for nonprofit organizations and strategies of diversifying and stabilizing nonprofit revenue sources.
The event took place on October 12, 2006 at Vertical Campus room 14-220, moderated by James Krauskopf, distinguished Lecturer, and Director of Nonprofit Group at SPA. David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs, made the opening remarks.

Jeanine Pirro at New York State Attorney General Candidates Forum Aug 14, 2012

"The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) and the School of Public Affairs (SPA) co-sponsored a forum with the candidates for New York State Attorney General on October 3, 2006 at Baruch College.
The event was co-hosted by Marcia Bystryn, Executive Director of the NYLCV, and Professor Doug Muzzio at SPA, and organized by Barbara Fife, Director of External Affairs for SPA.
Candidate Jeanine Pirro gave a detailed recital of her environmental record as Westchester County District Attorney, and voiced her commitment to “advancing federal issues” in New York State, and shared her environmental vision for the State.
Candidate Andrew Cuomo, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Clinton, argued that the old dichotomy ‘between protecting the environment and growing the economy” was false and obsolete and that a progressive government could do both.
This video covers Pirro's speech."

Andrew Cuomo at New York State Attorney General Candidates Forum Aug 14, 2012

"The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) and the School of Public Affairs (SPA) co-sponsored a forum with the candidates for New York State Attorney General on October 3, 2006 at Baruch College.
The event was co-hosted by Marcia Bystryn, Executive Director of the NYLCV, and Professor Doug Muzzio at SPA, and organized by Barbara Fife, Director of External Affairs for SPA.
Candidate Jeanine Pirro gave a detailed recital of her environmental record as Westchester County District Attorney, and voiced her commitment to “advancing federal issues” in New York State, and shared her environmental vision for the State.
Candidate Andrew Cuomo, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Clinton, argued that the old dichotomy ‘between protecting the environment and growing the economy” was false and obsolete and that a progressive government could do both.
This video covers Cuomo's speech."

Managing for Results: Giving New Yorkers a Voice Aug 14, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs and the Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) present "Managing for Results: Giving New Yorkers a Voice."
David Birdsell, Dean, Baruch College School of Public Affairs makes the welcoming remarks. The panelists discuss issues on how people understand that government is doing, how citizens can more directly affect their lives, and how government can better respond to them.
At 02:54, Diana Fortuna, President, Citizens Budget Commission talks about CBC's recent research findings on the topic.
At 13:25, James Liebman, Chief Accountability Officer, NYC Department of Education speaks on "Better Information for Better Instruction and Better Results" in schools.
At 22:24, Brooke Myhre, Performance Development Manager, City of San Jose, California discusses performance management and practices in the City of San Jose.
At 39:08, Jeffrey Kay, Director, NYC Mayor's Office of Operations speaks on "How Do You Give New Yorkers a Voice."
Moderated by Douglas Muzzio, Professor, Baruch College School of Public Affairs, the event takes place at the Newman Conference Center on June 19, 2006.

The Financing of Public Higher Education: Is it in Peril? Aug 14, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents a series of events at the Third Annual Public Affairs Week.
Two panelists speak on "The Financing of Public Higher Education: Is it in Peril": John W. Wiley, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Dr. Paul E. Lingenfelter, President, State Higher Education Executive Officers.
David Birdsell, Dean of Baruch College School of Public Affairs makes the welcoming remarks. Rosemary Markowski, Director of Institutional Counseling Services, TIAA-CREF speaks briefly after Dean Birdsell's opening remarks.
Moderated by John McGarraghy, Professor, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on March 30, 2006 at Baruch Vertical Campus, 14-220.

William Grinker on Nonprofit Entrepreneurship Aug 14, 2012

William Grinker, President of Seedco Financial Services discusses the adoption of entrepreneurial business practices in an effort to produce social profits.
The event is hosted by the School of Public Affairs and takes place April 27, 2006.

Thomas Suozzi: Candidate for New York State Governor Aug 14, 2012

Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi, 2006 New York State gubernatorial candidate speaks on the topic of redistricting and competition in New York State elections.
The speech occurs as part of the School of Public Affairs symposium Drawing the Line: Redistricting and Non-Competetive Elections in New York State on April 28, 2006 at the William and Anita Newman Conference Center.

Professional Advancement: How to Master It! Aug 14, 2012

"A distinguished panel of National Urban Fellows and School of Public Affairs alumni discuss their careers and experiences beyond Baruch, the value of their education, and offer career advancement advice, particularly in the public and nonprofit sectors. A lively question and answer session with the audience follows.
The event is introduced by Jodi Brockington, Director of Alumni Affairs for the National Urban Fellows, Inc., and by Kathleen Waldron, President of Baruch College. The panel is moderated by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs.
Panelists include: G. Scott Anderson, 96’, Vice President of Administration & Planning
Borough of Manhattan Community College; Kevin D. Carr, Director of Player Development
NBA Development League; Guillermo Franco, Vice President Deutsche Bank, Community Development Group; Melissa Mark-Viverito, 95’, City Council Member; and Dr. Debra Joy Perez, 95’ Program Officer, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The event takes place March 24, 2006 at the William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus."

Andrew Cuomo on New York State Government Reform Aug 14, 2012

Andrew Cuomo, former New York State Secretary of Housing and Urban Development presents a policy address on reform New York State Government. Mr. Cuomo is introduced by Barbara Fife, Director of External Affairs at the School of Public Affairs.
The speech takes place March 30, 2006 at the William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Reflections on Philanthropy Aug 14, 2012

Professionals from the donor side of the philanthropic sector offer insight and suggestions to organizations seeking funding.
The event is introduced by James A. Krauskopf, Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group; and by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs.
Speakers include: Hildy Simmons, Independent Philanthropic Consultant, former Managing Director and head of the Global Foundations Group at JP Morgan Private Bank; and Mark L. Bodden, Vice President / Director, Rudin Foundation.
The event takes place March 23, 2006 at the William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus.

Peter F. Vallone Book Talk: My Life in New York Politics Aug 14, 2012

Former Speaker of the City Council of New York City Peter F. Vallone Sr. discusses excerpts from his biography Learning to Govern: My Life in New York Politics, From Hell Gate to City Hall
The event is introduced by Sarah Ryan, Lecturer at The School of Public Affairs.

Using Communication and Marketing to Reach Nonprofit Goals Aug 14, 2012

Proven methods for implemeting effective marketing and communication strategies for nonprofit organizations are discussed by a panel of marketing and communication professionals. Panelists are introduced by James A. Krauskopf, Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group. The speakers include: Lillian Rodrigues-Lopez, President, Hispanic Federation, a service-oriented membership organization serving Latino health and human service agencies in New York; and Harvey Hirsch, Indpendent Marketing Consultant. The event is sponsored by the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group and takes place on February 16, 2006 at the Vertical Campus building.

Lessons from the NYC Fiscal Crisis: 30 Years Later Aug 14, 2012

A distinguished panel of scholars and civic leaders reflect upon New York City's 1970s financial crisis thirty years after.
Felix Rohatyn, former U.S. Ambassador to France, former chairman of the Municipal Assistance Corporation and instrumental player in helping New York City emerge from bankruptcy serves as the keynote speaker.
Welcoming remarks are made by Louise Mirrer, president and CEO of the New-York Historical Society; and Kathleen Waldron, president of Baruch College.
Acting Dean of the School of Public Affairs, David Birdsell introduces and moderates the panel, consisting of: Eugene Keilin, founder, Keilin & Co. LLC and former executive director and chair of the Muncipal Assistance Corporation; Dall Forsyth, distinguished lecturer at the School of Public Affairs and former budget director for the State of New York; and Ronnie Lowenstein, director of the New York City Independent Budget Office.
The co-sponsored event takes place October 25, 2005 at the New-York Historical Society.

New York City's Residential Property Tax: Policy and Politcs Aug 14, 2012

Politics and policies surrounding New York City property taxes and are discussed in a seminar held by the School of Public Affairs. Tax burdens and current assesment methods for different classes of property are illustrated and debated in a panel discussion.
Opeing remarks are made by Barabara Fife, Director of External Affairs & Executive programs at the School of Public Affairs and David Weprin, New York City Council member. Dal Forsythe, Distinguished Lecturer at the School of Public Affairs serves as the panel moderator.
Panelists include: Larian Angelo, Director, Finance Division , New York City Council; Dick Netzer, Adjunct Professor, New York University; Martha Stark, Esq., New York City Finance Commissioner; and George Sweeting, Deputy Director, New York City Independent Budget Office.
The event took place on October 31, 2005.

Thomas Tierney: New Approaches to Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations Aug 14, 2012

Thomas J. Tierney, director of eBay, founder of the nonprofit consulting firm Bridgespan Group and former Chief Executive Officer of the consulting firm Bain & Company speaks about the future of nonprofit sector and the need for leadership.
The event is introduced by Professor James A. Krauskopf, Distinguished Lecturer and Director, School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group. Opening remarks are given by David Birdsell, interim Dean of the School of Public Affairs and Sanjay Shah, co-chair at the Financial Executives Networking Group not-for-profit special interest group.
The event is sponsored by both the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group and the Financial Executives Networking Group and takes place on November 11, 2005 in the William and Anita Newman Conference Center, room 750.

Nonprofit Conference: Individual Giving Aug 14, 2012

A conversation between Larry Gallagher, Vice President for College Advancement and Lawrence Zicklin, Chairman, Neuberger Berman & Chairman, The Baruch College Fund, alumnus, professor and major benefactor of Baruch College regarding the process and the transformative potential of individual philanthropic giving for both benefactors and beneficiaries.
James A. Krauskopf introduces the speakers.
The event is hosted by the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group and takes place on November 10, 2005 at 135 East 22nd Street.

Meet the Candidates: New York City Council Speaker Debate Aug 14, 2012

A public forum presenting the candidates running in the January 4, 2006 election for the office of New York City Council Speaker. Candidates introduce themselves and express their views on a wide range of topics including housing, jobs, taxes, health care education and the environment.
The event is introduced by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs; Marcia Bystryn, Executive Director, New York City League of Conservation Voters; Dick Dadey, Executive Director, Citizens Union of the City of New York. The event is moderated by Douglas Muzzio, professor of public affairs at Baruch College.
The speaker candidates featured are: Leroy Comrie, Bill deBlasio, Lewis Fidler, Melinda Katz, Christine Quinn, Joel Rivera and David Weprin.
The event is co-sponsored by Baruch College School of Public Affairs, the Citizens Union of the City of New York and the New York League of Conservation Voters. It takes place on November 17, 2005 in Vertical Campus room 14-220.

Your Health and the Environment Aug 14, 2012

"Lecture on “The Role of Nutrition and Environmental Pollution in Cancer Prevention and Treatment” by Mitchell L. Gaynor, M.D., founder and president of Gaynor Integrative Oncology and Professor of Medicine at Weill Medical College.
Dr. Gaynor is introduced by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs; Stan Altman, former SPA Dean; and Ted Kheel, noted labor organizer and advocate for sustainable economic development.
The lecture is co-sponsored by Nurture New York's Nature and by the Baruch College Graduate Student Association. The event takes place on September 21, 2005 at the Newman Conference Center"

Real Estate for Nonprofits Aug 14, 2012

The School of Public Affairs presents a seminar examining options and real estate decisions nonprofit organizations can make to mitigate risk and manage growth in the metropolitan New York area.
The event is introduced by David Birdsell, Dean of the School of Public Affairs; and James A. Krauskopf Distinguished Lecturer and Director, SPA Nonprofit Group.
Featured speakers include David Leberstein, Senior Manager and Director of Nonprofit organizations at Collier's BR; and Teresa Vasquez, Director, New York City Nonprofit Finance Fund.

Peter Vallone on New York City Budget Aug 14, 2012

Former speaker of the New York City Council Peter Vallone, Sr. speaks on The New York City Budget, with an introduction by Stan Altman, Ph.D., Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, and commentary by Gary Altman of the New York City Council Legislative Counsel, and Larian Angelo, Director of the New York City Council Finance Division.

Nonprofits and the Law: Start Up Basics Aug 14, 2012

Sonia Jarvis, Associate Professor and Ackerman Chair explains details of the legal and practical matters involved in starting a nonprofit organization.

Newman Real Estate Institute Seminar on the East Side Access Proposal Aug 14, 2012

The Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute hosts a public discussion regarding the Metropolitan Transit Authority's proposed plans to construct a Long Island Railroad facility on the East Side of Manhattan. Attorneys representing East Side neighborhood interests make a case against the proposal.
The event is introduced by Barry Hersh, Associate Director of the Newman Real Estate Institute and Robert Paaswell, Distinguished Professor at City College. Speakers include: Roger M. Roisman, Partner in the Real Estate Department at Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt; C. Virginia Fields, Manhattan Borough President; Michael D. Zarin of the law firm Zarin and Steinmetz; and Douglas Floyd, Toronto transportation administrator.
The event took place on March 17th, 2005.

Peter Vallone on NYC and the State Government Aug 14, 2012

Former speaker of the New York City Council Peter Vallone, Sr. speaks on New York City and the State Government, with an introduction by Stan Altman, Ph.D., Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, and commentary by Gary Altman, New York City Council Legislative Counsel, Richard Weinberg, Former General Counsel of New York City Council, and Peg Breen, former Communications Director of the New York City Council.

Peter Vallone on Good Government vs. Good Politics Aug 14, 2012

Peter F. Vallone, Sr., former NYC Council Speaker, lectures about the importance of ethical government. Remarks are also made by Gary Altman, NYC Council Legislative Counsel. The lecture is focused on the issue of government and politics in New York City.
Mr. Vallone is welcomed by by School of Public Affairs Dean Stan Altman.

The Voting Rights Act at 40: Past, Present, and Future Challenges Aug 14, 2012

A lecture focused on the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 bringing together a panel of speakers as part of the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America. The event is hosted by Sonia Jarvis, Visiting Associate Professor and sitting Ackerman chair. The lecture focuses on the value and justice of voting rights as well as the challenges America still faces 40 years after the passing of this legislation.
Stan Altman, Dean of the School of Public Affairs introduces Marian Engleman, granddaughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman. Sonia Jarvis introduces the panelists:
Wade Henderson, Executive Director of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR); Debo Adegbile, Associate Director of Litigation at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc (LDF); Commissioner Doug Kellner, commissioner of the New York City Board of Elections; Nena Perales, Regional Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF); and Veronica S. Jung of the Asian Pacific American Voters Alliance (APAVA).

Douglas Lackey on Bioethics Aug 14, 2012

As part of Ethics Week 2005 Professor Douglas P. Lackey, Professor of Philosophy at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences speaks to Baruch's BioMed Society about the branch of bioethics that involves research on human subjects.
The lecture took place on April 14, 2005
at 17 Lexington Avenue, Room 404.

Ethics Bowl Competition and Abraham J. Briloff Prizes in Ethics Aug 14, 2012

Two events take place: the final round of the first ever Ethics Bowl at Baruch College (and the winning team awarded $600) as well as the awarding of the Abraham J. Briloff Prizes in Ethics.
For the ethics Bowl, two teams debate ethical scenarios. Sarah Ryan, a lecturer in the School of Public Affairs hosts the debates. Judges include members of the Baruch community and invited guests, including Randy Cohen, author of the Ethicist column in the New York Times Magazine and Peter Vallone, from the New York City Council.
For the Abraham J. Briloff Prizes in Ethics, Baruch benefactor and alumnus Charles R. Dreifus speaks about the awards and Dennis Slavin, Associate Provost introduces the Briloff prize winners:
Kirsten Jansen, Don Plunkett and T.K. Das.

David Callahan on Cheating Culture Aug 14, 2012

David Callahan, author of The Cheating Culture: Why More Americans Are Doing Wrong to Get Ahead, speaks on the topic of cheating in American culture, why it has become so pervasive and what can be done to stop it.
The lecture took place as a pre-ethics week lecture on April 5, 2005 at Vertical Campus 3-165.

Peter Vallone on The Role and Influence of the Media Aug 14, 2012

Former speaker of the New York City Council Peter Vallone, Sr. speaks on The Role and Influence of the Media, with an introduction by Stan Altman, Ph.D., Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, and commentary by Gary Altman of the New York City Council Legislative Counsel, Richard Weinberg, Former General Counsel of New York City Council, and Peg Breen, former Communications Director of the New York City Council.

Peter Vallone on Ethics and Good Government Aug 14, 2012

Peter F. Vallone Sr., former NYC Council Speaker, lectures on government ethics. The event is moderated by Sarah Ryan of the School of Public Affairs. Additional remarks are made by Gary Altman of the New York City Council Legislative Counsel, as well as by Stephen DiBrienza, a former NYC Counsel Member.

Who We Are: A Mid-Decade View of New York City Census Data Aug 14, 2012

This forum presents a mid-decade look at immigration trends in New York City and explores how recent shifts in demography will shape the city in years to come. Joseph J. Salvo, Director of the Population Division of the New York City Department of City Planning gives the keynote address.
The forum is introduced by Dr. Stan Altman, Dean of the School of Public Affairs and moderated by Professor Robert C. Smith. The keynote address is then given by Joseph J. Salvo, followed by the statements of panelists Rodolfo de la Garza of Columbia University, Margie McHugh of the NY Immigration Coalition and Sam Roberts of the New York Times.

Civil Liberties vs. National Security Aug 14, 2012

Amaitai Etzioni, University Professor at George Washington University, former senior presidential advisor to the Carter White House and author of How Patriotic is the PATRIOT Act?: Freedom Versus Security in the Age of Terrorism speaks about the importance of maintaining a balance between security measures and personal rights in a post 9/11 world.
Matt Bowles, National Field Organizer at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) also speaks about the civil liberties implications of anti-terrorism legislation.
The speakers are introduced by Stan Altman, Dean of the School of Public Affais and Sonia Jarvis, Associate Visiting Professor and Ackerman Chair.

Nuts & Bolts: Manufacturing in New York City's Future Aug 14, 2012

"The status of manufacturing in New York City and the challenges it faces is explored from the perspective of land uses and zoning.
The event is introduced by Ellen Posner, director of the CUNY Urban Consortium. Speakers include: John Mollenkopf, professor of Political Science and Sociology at the CUNY Graduate Center; Adam Friedman, Executive Director of the New York Industrial Retention Network; Carl Hum, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Businesses; Brian T. Coleman, Chief Executive Director of Greenpoint Manufacturing & Design Center; Eric Deutsch, President & CEO of Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation; Brad Lander, director of the Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development and Sandy Hornick, director of strategic planning at the New York City Department of City Planning.
A brief question and answer session follows.
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Celebration of Women's History Month Aug 14, 2012

Baruch President Kathleen Waldron and six others were honored at Baruch during Women's History Month for their outstanding professional accomplishments. The invited guest of honor is Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields.
The six women honored are: Reverend Dr. Henrietta Carter of the Mariners Temple Baptist Church; Dr. Dolores M. Fernandez, president of Hostos Community College; Dr. Ramona Hernandez, professor of sociology and director of CUNY's Dominican Studies Institute; Shirley Huntley, president of District 28's Community Education Council; the Right Reverend Catherine S Roskam and the Episcopal Diocese of New York; and Reshma Saujani, a lawyer and South Asian-American political activist.

Mario Cuomo on Politics and Values Aug 14, 2012

This Public Policy breakfast, taped on March 15, 2005, offered an informal discussion with former Governor Mario Cuomo. Governor Cuomo discusses the past election and the future agenda for the Democratic Party, with special emphasis on the social and family values that played an important role in the 2004 presidential campaign
The interview is conducted by Baruch Professor Douglas Muzzio. The event begins with opening remarks by Florence Frucher, Distinguished Lecturer in Health Policy and Administration at the School of Public Affairs.

Win Win Strategies to Bridge the Grantor Grantee Divide Aug 14, 2012

Michael Seltzer, President of the New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (NYRAG) speaks about his personal experiences working with nonprofit organizations and public foundations in New York City and the relationships between grantors and grantees.

Lewis Rudin on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Lewis Rudin, Founder of the Association For A Better New York, as a private sector leader who starts his business in 1971, was invited to this discussion with Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and Edward Rogowsky City Editor of CUNY-TV to discuss their views on the New York fiscal crisis of the 1970’s.

Walter Wriston on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Walter Wriston, Chairman of Citibank during the fiscal crisis, along with Jack Bigel President of Program Planner Inc., and moderator Edward Rogowsky, City editor of CUNY-TV, discuss the banking and financial sectors of New York City during the fiscal crisis of the 1970’s.

John Zuccotti on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

John Zuccotti was the President of World Financial Properties and First deputy Mayor of New York City during the period of 1976-1977. In this session, John Zuccotti and Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and moderator Edward Rogowsky, City editor of CUNY-TV, discuss the government sector of New York during the fiscal crisis of the 1970’s.

Richard Ravitch on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Richard Ravitch, Former head of the New York State Urban Development Corporation and Former head of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, is a guest speaker in this video series along with Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and Edward Rogowsky, City Editor of CUNY-TV.

Dale Horowitz on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Dale Horowitz, Senior Managing Director of Salomon Brothers Inc. and Municipal bond specialist during the 1970’s NYC fiscal crisis, is a guest speaker in this video series. He and Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and Edward Rogowsky, City Editor of CUNY-TV, speak on the topic of the New York City Fiscal Crisis of the 1970’s.

Barry Feinstein on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Barry Feinstein, a labor leader, discusses his side of the story on the fiscal crisis that hit New York City during the 1970’s with Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and Edward Rogowsky, City Editor of CUNY-TV.

Abraham Beame on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Abraham Beame, Mayor of New York City during the fiscal crisis, is a guest speaker on this video series along with Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and Edward Rogowsky, City Editor of CUNY-TV.

Herman Badillo on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Herman Badillo, member of Congress during the fiscal crisis, is a guest speaker on this video series. During this episode, Herman Badillo will discuss his perspective on the 1970’s New York City fiscal crisis with Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and Edward Rogowsky City Editor of CUNY-TV.

Political Power and Performance Assessment: P.A.R.T. and its Critics Aug 14, 2012

Political power and performance assessment at the federal level is examined by two distinguished public servants followed by a question and answer session.
Robert J. Shea, Counselor to the Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) discusses the oversight powers and procedures of the executive branch over federal programs, particularly through the use of the Performance Assesment Rating Tool (P.A.R.T.).
Professor Paul Posner, Director of the Master of Public Administration Program at George Mason University and former director of Federal Budget and Intergovernmental Relations at the Government Accountablilty Office (GAO) discusses federal oversight powers of Congress.
Both speakers are welcomed and introduced by Professor Lynne Weikart, Associate Professor at the School of Public Affairs. The event takes place March 27, 2006 as part of Baruch College's 2006 Public Affairs Week.

Disaster Preparedness, Response, & Recovery Aug 14, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents a series of events at the Third Annual Public Affairs Week.
Two panelists speak on "Disaster Preparedness, Response, & Recovery": Rear Admiral Marsha Evans, U.S. Navy (Retired), immediate past President & CEO, American Red Cross, and Joseph F. Bruno, Commissioner at the Office of Emergency Management, City of New York.
Rear Admiral Marsha Evans speaks specifically on Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, the three devastating hurricanes in 2005 hurricane season, and the Red Cross's committment to providing mass care, sheltering, medical care and health services to the citizens of the regions. Joseph F. Bruno speaks on emergency management, and specifically, the roles and responsibilities of the Office of Emergency Management, New York City.
Moderated by Jack Krauskopf, distinguished lecturer, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on March 28, 2006 at Baruch Vertical Campus, 14-220, with questions and answers at the end.

The Politics of Poverty and Inequality Aug 14, 2012

Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents a series of events at the Third Annual Public Affairs Week.
Two panelists speak on "The Politics of Poverty and Inequality": Peter B. Edelman, Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, and Lawrence M. Mead, Professor, New York University.
Professor Edelman served as Counselor to Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala and then as Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation in the Clinton Administration. He is the author of "Searching for America's Heart: RFK and the Renewal of Hope", published by Houghton-Mifflin in January 2001.
Professor Mead is an expert on the problems of poverty and welfare in the United States and has consulted with federal, state, and local governments in this county and with several countries abroad.
Nancy Aries, Executive Director of Academic Programs, School of Public Affairs makes the welcoming remarks.
Moderated by Sanders Korenman, Professor, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on March 29, 2006 at Baruch Vertical Campus 14-220, with questions and answers at the end.

Roger Altman on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Roger Altman, former Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Domestic Finance, 1977-1980, is a guest speaker on this video series along with the moderator, Edward Rogowsky, City Editor of CUNY-TV, and Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc. The topic in discussion is the fiscal crisis that hit New York City in the 1970’s.

Opening the Door: New York's Response to Domestic Violence Aug 14, 2012

The Honorable Betsy Gotbaum, Public Advocate for the City of New York releases findings of a major study examining New York City agencies dealing with domestic violence.
The report entitled Opening the Door is presented in response to another report released thirteen years earlier titled Behind Closed Doors: The City's Response to Family Violence, an in-depth look at the impact of domestic violence on victims and their children commissioned by then-Manhattan-Borough-President Ruth Messinger and former City Council Member Ronnie Eldridge.
Opening the Door evaluates progress made by New York City agencies thirteen years later, identifies what still needs to be done and addresses many of the challenges that continue to exist.
A panel of speakers discuss the findings of the report and take into consideration the relationship between domestic violence and child abuse.
The event is introduced by David Birdsell, Interim Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College. Speakers and panelists include: the Honorable Betsy Gotbaum, Public Advocate for the City of New York; the Honorable Ronnie Eldridge, former City Councilmember; Alisa del Tufo, Co-Executive Director of CONNECT, Inc.; Rosana Rodriguez, member of the Voices of Women Organizing Project; Laurel Eisner, Executive Director for Sanctuary for Families; and Lisa Poris, Policy Research Associate, Office of the New York City Public Advocate.
A question and answer session follows.
The event takes place January 27, 2006 in the William and Anita Newman Conference Center at Baruch College.

Re-route? Recycle? Re-budget? Managing NYC’s Waste Aug 14, 2012

This panel focuses on the NYC’s waste problem, which has existed for a period of time and now has fewer options. Introduction by Stan Altman (Dean of Baruch College School of Public Affairs), moderated by Barbara Fife (Director of external affairs and executive programs of Baruch College School of Public Affairs), Opening remarks by Marcia Bystryn (Executive Director of the New York League of Conversation Voters). Panelists include John Doherty (Commissioner of NYC Department of Sanitation), Robert Lange (Director of Bureau of Waste Prevention of Reuse and Recycling of NYC Department of Sanitation), Michael McMahon (NYC Council, Chair of Sanitation and Solid Waste Mgt.), Benjamin Miller (Former DOS Deputy Commissioner) and Ruth Ford (Contributing editor of Habitat Magazine).

Victor Gotbaum on the 1970's New York City Fiscal Crisis Aug 14, 2012

Vistor Gotbaum, the Executive Director of District Council 37 of AFSCME, talks about the fiscal crisis of New York City during the 1970’s with Jack Bigel, President of Program Planner Inc., and Edward Rogowsky, City Editor of CUNY-TV.

Steven Shapiro on Globalization in the Wake of September 11 Aug 14, 2012

"Steven Shapiro, Legal Director of the ACLU, lectures on globalization in the wake of September 11th. Marian Engelman Lado, granddaughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman, introduces Mr. Shapiro; Stan Altman, Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs and Marcellos Andrews, the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman visiting professor in Justice and Equality in America, discuss Mr. Shapiro’s remarks.
This is the second lecture in a two part series organized in 2002 by the Baruch College School of Public Affairs to celebrate the contributions of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman to the realization of the American Dream."

Kenneth Prewitt on How and Why the Census Counts Race Aug 14, 2012

Kenneth Prewitt explains why and how the U.S Census counts race. Nancy Foner introduces Mr. Prewitt; David Birdsell and Marian Engelman Lado respond to the lecture.

Douglas Massey on Immigration Policy Aug 14, 2012

Dr. Douglas S. Massey, Professor of sociology and policy affairs at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, lectures on the topic of immigration policy. Stan Altman, Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs; Marian Engelman Lado, granddaughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman; and Nancy Foner, Lillie and Nathan Ackerman visiting professor on Justice and Equality in America, introduce Mr. Massey.

John Gray on Globalization after September 11 Aug 14, 2012

John Gray, Professor of European Thought at the London School of Economics, lectures on Globalization in the wake of September 11th. Marcellos Andrews, the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman visiting professor in Justice and Equality in America, introduces Mr. Gray; Stan Altman, Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, and Marian Engelman Lado discuss the lecture.
This is the first lecture in a two-part series organized in 2002 by the Baruch College School of Public Affairs to celebrate the contributions of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman to the realization of the American Dream.

George Borjas on Immigration Trends Aug 14, 2012

George J. Borjas, Pforzheimer Professor of Public Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, lectures on immigration trends. Marcellos Andrews, the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman visiting professor in Justice and Equality in America, introduces Mr. Borjas; Stan Altman, Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, and Rosalyn Engelman discuss the lecture.

No Child, No School Left Behind Aug 14, 2012

Dr. Cecelia E. Rouse, Professor of Economic and Public Affairs in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public Affairs at Princeton University, and Dr. Eugene W. Hickok, United States Undersecretary and Acting Deputy Secretary of Education at the U.S. Department of Education, discuss national education policy. Stan Altman, Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, introduces Dr. Rouse and Dr. Hickok; Dr. Harold Wenglinsky, an associate professor in the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, moderates.

Multisectoral Partnerships & Sustainable Change: The Case of HIV/AIDS Aug 14, 2012

Dr. Joanne Csete of Human Rights Watch and Dr. Desmond John, Director of UNAIDS New York, discuss U.S. policies and programs as they relate to the international AIDS / HIV epidemic. Stan Altman, Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, introduces Dr. Cseste and Dr. John; United Nations official Christina Post moderates.

Healthcare: Efficiency and Equity Aug 14, 2012

Gail Wilensky, John M. Olin Senior Fellow of Project HOPE, and Bruce C. Vladeck, Director of The Institute of Medicare Practice and Professor of Health Policy and Geriatrics at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, discuss healthcare delivery and profits. Stan Altman, Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, introduces Ms. Wilensky and Mr Vladeck; Dr. David Pofoff, an Associate Professor in the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, moderates.

Management Reform Under Fiscal Stress Aug 14, 2012

The Honorable David Walker, Comptroller General of the United States General Accounting Office, and The Honorable William C. Thompson, Comptroller of New York City, discuss management reform. Stan Altman, Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, introduces Mr. Walker and Mr. Thompson; Ryan Alan Smith, an Associate Professor in the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, moderates.

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