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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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