The heart of NYU Wagner's programs is our faculty. An amalgam of full-time, clinical/research/visiting, and adjunct professors, they are outstanding teachers, expert researchers and committed practitioners.
The heart of NYU Wagner's programs is our faculty. An amalgam of full-time, clinical/research/visiting, and adjunct professors, they are outstanding teachers, expert researchers and committed practitioners.
The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is home to research and policy centers, institutes, and initiatives that focus on solving urban problems and strengthening public policy and public service nationally and around the world.
Ranked #6 in Public Affairs by U.S. News & World Report, the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service educates the future leaders of public, nonprofit, healthcare and private sector organizations addressing the world's critical issues.
Students arrive at NYU with the desire to serve the public. They leave with the skills and experience to bring about change. Combining coursework in management, finance and policy with cutting-edge research and work experience in urban communities, the NYU Wagner education will enable you to transform your personal commitment into public leadership.
Whether in their first or last semester, students at NYU Wagner have many resources to help them navigate their way to graduation.
NYU Wagner's Office of Career Services (OCS) provides students and alumni with the resources needed to build successful public service careers. Explore our resources for Job seekers and employers.
Welcome to the Wagner Alumni WebPages, where you can find information about resources for alumni from the school, join the Wagner Alumni Listserv and much more.
Read about news and ideas from NYU Wagner faculty and alumni and keep in touch with interesting and useful events at the school.
When was the last time you socialized for a good cause? Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the Wagner Alumni Association's Second Annual Wine Tasting Event and Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 6:30 pm. Modeled after last year’s extremely successful event, this year will bring together fellow alumni to taste delicious wines by Wine Wala in the artistic space of the Center for Architecture. The proceeds from your entry fee, $35 per person in advance and $50 at the door, will go to the NYU Wagner Annual Fund. Register online.
The six month anniversary of Hurricane Katrina has ignited discussions around the challenges brought on by, and emerging from, the tragic devastation. Bringing together researchers, policy experts, and community organizers, the panels aim for an honest discussion of the factors which contributed to the scope of the disaster, the current situation in New Orleans, and the challenges that must be faced in moving forward. Don’t miss Mental Health: Comparisons of 9/11 and Katrina on March 21st; The Hurricane and the New Orleans Public Health Systems on April 3rd; and Civil and Environmental Infrastructure on April 18th. Register for one or all three of these events online.
As part of our signature Public Service Today discussion series, NYC's Administration for Children's Services Commissioner John B. Mattingly will join us on March 29th. Commissioner Mattingly will provide an update on Children's Services' commitment to strengthening child safety and discuss agency efforts for the department to achieve long-term reform in child welfare. Breakfast begins at 8:00 am and the program runs from 8:30 to 10:00 am at NYU Wagner, 2nd Floor Conference Room, at the Puck Building. Register online.
"The Content of Their Character," written by Wagner Professor Paul Light was highlighted in a recent poll conducted by The Nonprofit Quarterly that identified “classic” articles published. Light’s article was among those articles receiving top votes. Read the full story online.
For updated listings and event details, as well as RSVP information, click on the links below or see the Wagner Alumni Calendar.
For updated listings and event details, see the Wagner Career Services Calendar. To RSVP for OCS events, see the OCS Event RSVP Form.
The annual NYU Wagner Career Fair is just around the corner. Don’t miss your chance to network with other public service-minded job seekers and potential employers. Taking place on March 23rd at the Puck Building, NYC from 3 to 6 pm, the fair will bring together job seekers and representatives of variety of nonprofit organizations; health organizations; international organizations; and many others. Visit the OCS Website for a list of registered employers online.
Wagner's OCS Career Directory is a great resource for alumni looking to take the next step in their career. Here is a sampling of mid- to senior-level postings online right now:
Log on to the OCS Career Director for full job descriptions and application instructions online. Be sure to check the Career Directory regularly for a job posting perfect for YOU.
During March, in key cities outside of NYC, Wagner alumni will act as ambassadors for Wagner and talk to prospective students about their experiences at school, since leaving NYC, and getting a job outside of the New York area. Wagner has found these events to be very successful in getting wonderful students to come to Wagner. And why not? Our alumni are our best representatives! How did these alumni get involved with these events? Through OCS’ Alumni Career Advisement Program (ACAP). To sign-up to ACAP, register online.
This St. Patrick’s Day give a little green back to your favorite school of public service! Your support is so important and you can donate to Wagner in a variety of ways: online, through the return envelopes that come in Wagner mailings, or by mailing a check (made out to New York University) to 295 Lafayette St., 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10012-9604. Please indicate that your gift should go to support the Wagner Annual Fund.
Thank you for the difference you make through your commitment to Wagner. And, remember it’s not how much you give, but that you give!
Elan Drucker (MUP ’04) is a Project Associate for GCA
Strategies in San Francisco, CA. GCA specializes in land development and research
with Elan’s public affairs role generates materials for community meetings,
analyzes public opinion surveys, and serves as liaison between client architects
and City Hall.
Neal Glaser (MPA ’74) is the Executive Vice President at Woodhull Medical Group in Brooklyn. Neal’s oversees 350 program practices which supports an HHC facility in addition to 500 employees.
Amanda Goltz (MPA ’05) is the Project Manager for Partners
Community Healthcare, Inc. Signature Initiative 5. Amanda manages projects
related to system-wide radiology trend management across large private health
network in the East.
Maureen Grogan (MPA ’00) is the Executive Director
of the Young Women’s Leadership (YWL) Foundation. YWL is a small non
profit that partners with school districts, parents and community leaders
to create single-gender public schools and college guidance programs across
the country.
Chancy Marsh (MPA ’74) is an Independent Consultant
for the emotionally/learning challenged. Chancy works to guide the success of
students with these needs from primary to secondary education.
Randolph Peers (MPA ’05) is the Vice President of Economic
Development for the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
is the borough’s leading business assistance and economic development
association and Randolph oversees the department dealing with economic development.
Robin Reynolds (MPA '98) has been appointed Assistant Vice
Provost for Planning and Administration at Santa Clara University. In her
new role, Robin will focus primarily on special projects in support of strategic
and operational planning, resource planning and management, the integration
of academic and resource planning, and the planning and development of administrative
processes and information systems in the Provost's areas of responsibility.
Congratulations, Robin!
Leslie Robin (MUP ’78) is Managing Director for United Jewish Communities Consulting Services in Sherman Oaks, CA, and consults with the Jewish Federation on all aspects of the organization to strengthen the community and service delivery system.
Seth Rosen (MPA ’05) was promoted to the Director of
Major Gifts at Amnesty International. Seth will direct all of AI's major gift
and comprehensive campaign fundraising. Congratulations, Seth.
Diana Tralongo (MS ’98) is the Chief Operating Officer
for Total Personal Services Administrative Group in Garden City, NY. TPS serves
its clients by taking care of their daily administrative financial
and administrative concierge needs.
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