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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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."

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