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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.