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

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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

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Building People Power to Win Change Apr 26, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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