NYU Wagner Podcasts

Concrete State of Mind: How Great Streets Can Make Us Happier and Healthier

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Presented by NYU's Rudin Center, Transportation Alternatives, the Urban Planning Student Association and the Wagner Transportation Association It's obvious that when streets are built for walking and biking, it's easier for New Yorkers to be active. But did you know that streets designed for active transportation can also improve mental cognition and neighborhood social bonds' And how do designers reclaim iconic streets like Broadway in Times Square as places for people' Find out more over breakfast and a panel discussion with experts in health, transportation, and urban design. Panelists: Claire Fellman, Times Square Project Manager, Snohetta AS Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove, Professor, Columbia University Andrew Mondschien, Research Scientist, NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management Moderator: Matt Seaton, Editor, The Guardian

Beyond Borders and Detainment: Building Support for Immigrants' Rights and Immigration Reform in the U.S.

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Presented by the Women of Color Policy Network. Arizonaâ€™s SB 1070 law and the copycat bills that followed marked a significant turning point in the national call for comprehensive immigration reform. Though many anti-immigrant measures were ultimately unsuccessful, in large part due to successful advocacy campaigns and strategies led by and with immigrant communities, they made the need for action at the federal level more urgent and underscored the importance of building support for immigrantsâ€™ rights in the states. As a result of the lack of federal comprehensive immigration reform and surge of anti-immigrant policies, the voter turnout in Latino communities in the 2012 elections is uncertain. Recent polls have shown that U.S. immigration policy is the most important issue to Latino voters, beating out even the economy and jobs. Though some states have taken up their own DREAM Acts â€“ one aspect of reform that many immigration advocates are pushing â€“ federal reform remains stalled in Congress and is likely to influence the political choices of Latino voters, especially in key battleground states. Join leaders and supporters of the immigrantsâ€™ rights movement as they discuss the critical components of comprehensive immigration reform, address the prospects for reform leading up to and following the 2012 elections, and share opportunities for supporting positive immigration policies and advocacy strategies that strengthen and protect the economic security of immigrant women, their families, and communities. Discussants: â€¢ Kemi Bello, Dream Activist, Undocumented Students Action and Resource Network â€¢ Jessica GonzÃ¡lez-Rojas, Executive Director, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, Co-Founder of the National Coalition for Immigrant Womenâ€™s Rights â€¢ Joanne Lin, Legislative Counsel, ACLU Washington Legislative Office â€¢ Ali Noorani, Executive Director, National Immigration Forum Moderator: â€¢ Suman Raghunathan, Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Progressive States Network

Across Party Lines: Voting and Civic Engagement in Communities of Color

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Presented by the Women of Color Policy Network. In the 2008 election, voter turnout was at the highest levels in forty years, due in large part to significant voter increases in communities of color. In stark contrast, voter turnout levels in the 2010 mid-term elections declined significantly â€“ a drop best explained by noting that families of color were pummeled by the recession and less hopeful that their vote would translate into the change their communities need. With the 2012 elections approaching, re-engaging and mobilizing communities of color will be fundamental to increasing voter turnout and winning the presidential election. Both Democratic and Republican candidates will need a multi-racial strategy to carry them across the finish line. Join experts as they discuss how to sustain and expand civic engagement among racial and ethnic voters and increase their participation in the democratic process. Panelists will propose strategies for building political power for communities of color, mobilizing leaders of color around an agenda that reflects their values, and reviving the movement that steered the last presidential election. Discussants: â€¢ Terry Ao Minnis, Director of Census and Voting Programs, Asian American Justice Center â€¢ Christina Baal, Director of Civic Engagement and Field Operations, New York Immigration Coalition â€¢ LaTosha Brown, Senior Advisor, Black Womenâ€™s Roundtable, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation â€¢ Donita Judge, Redistricting Project Director, Advancement Project â€¢ Diana Sen, Senior Counsel, LatinoJustice PRLDEF Moderator: â€¢ Myrna PÃ©rez, Senior Counsel, Brennan Center for Justicerk

Conflict, Security, and Development Series: Gender-Based Violence and Access to Food and Water in Humanitarian Crises - Is there a Connection'

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Sponsor(s): Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at NYU Law School, the Center for Global Affairs at NYU's School for Continuing and Professional Studies, NYU Master's Program in Global Public Health, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner

Professor Morduch considers questions about assessing the impact of microfinance in alleviating poverty

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

In Conversations on Microfinance, Jonathan Morduch, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the NYU Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, speaks with Timothy Ogden, *an executive partner at Sona Partnersand the editor in chief of Philanthropy Action , *about the state of microfinance today --challenges, opportunities, innovations and more*. *Professor Morduch is a development economist well known for his contributions to assessing the impact of microfinance since the early years of the movement. He has written extensively on poverty and financial institutions in developing countries and on tensions between achieving social impacts and meeting financial goals in microfinance. Morduch is also Managing Director of the Financial Access Initiative , a research center that aims to expand access to financial services for low-income individuals in the U.S. and throughout the developing world through research.

Professor Morduch further reflects on innovations in the field and the value of for profit and nonprofit microfinance institutions

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Professor Morduch weighs in on the ongoing debate regarding for-profit and nonprofit MFIs, the evolution of micro-credit and much more

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Alternative Fuel Vehicles Technologies & Infrastructure

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Welfare Reform at Fifteen: Is it Working'

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

.Presented in conjunction with the Wagner Policy Alliance, and the Poverty Discussion Group In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, which replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, more commonly known as TANF. He famously declared that this act would â€œend welfare as we know it.â€ Fifteen years later the debate continues...has welfare reform lived up to its promise' Join us for a keynote presentation and panel discussion surrounding the 15th Anniversary of Welfare Reform. We will take a look at the landmark legislation of the past, present, and future to consider: How this legislation has affected low-income families and how welfare has evolved since then' Is TANF enough given soaring unemployment rates and the deep recession' And with a major presidential election right around the corner, what is the future of this program' Join us for this keynote presentation and lively discussion on the ever important and controversial issue of welfare reform.

Leadership and Management Education in the Context of Nepal's Community, Organizational and National Development

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Please join RCLA Fellow and NYU Wagner Adjunct Associate Professor Robertson Work and Nepali colleagues to learn about an ongoing collaboration to design leadership and human development graduate curricula and trainings for the School of Environmental Management and Science (SchEMS) at Pokhara University in Nepal. Robertson Work, adjunct associate professor of public administration, is founder/director of Innovative Leadership Services and serves as a consultant to UNDP, UNDESA and the East-West Center, among other international organizations. Mr. Work is also a Fulbright Specialist assisting universities overseas and a Fellow of the NYU Wagner Research Center for Leadership in Action. Formerly he was UNDP Principal Policy Advisor on Decentralized Governance. Dr. Tatwa Timsina is Director of Research and Training for the School of Environmental Management and Science at Pokhara University, Nepal. He is also Associate Professor at Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Executive Director of the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) International, and Chairman of ICA Nepal, an NGO conducting leadership, community and organizational training and development throughout the country. Mr. Kushendra Bahadur Mahat is the Executive Director of the School of Environmental Science and Management (SchEMS) at Pokhara University, Nepal. He is also the Chairman of Karnali Integrated Rural Development and Research Center (KIRDARC) and the President of Rotary Club of Rudramati, Nepal. Mr. Mahat has a Masters of Business Administration from Tribhuwan University, Nepal.

Do You Get What You Pay For' Financial Incentives in Public Policy: Part 1

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Presented by MDRC, Center for an Urban Future, NYU Wagner, and NYU Wagner's Economic and Finance Association Join us for a half-day forum to present the latest innovations in the use of financial incentives in social and health policy, much of it being pioneered right here in New York City. We will take lessons learned from local examples and elsewhere and assess their applicability to policymakers at the city and state level, with a particular emphasis on providing new ideas to the relatively new gubernatorial administrations in New York, New Jersey and Conneticut. We will assess what has been learned about incentives over the past decades of wide experimentation and propose concrete reform ideas for the next generation of policy development â€” within the context of the â€œnew normalâ€ of budgetary constraints. Keynote Speakers: Welcome: Ellen Schall, Dean, NYU Wagner School Overview: Gordon Berlin, President, MDRC Moderator: Jonathan Bowles, Executive Director, Center for an Urban Future Panel 1: Can Incentives Alleviate Poverty' Panelists: Richard Buery, President and CEO, Childrenâ€™s Aid Society James Riccio, Director, MDRCâ€™s Low-Wage Workers and Communities Policy Area Dan Rosenbaum, Senior Economist, federal Office of Management and Budget Veronica White, Executive Director, NYC Center for Economic Opportunity Tina Rosenberg, New York Times, moderator

Do You Get What You Pay For' Financial Incentives in Public Policy: Part 2

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Presented by MDRC, Center for an Urban Future, NYU Wagner, and NYU Wagner's Economic and Finance Association Join us for a half-day forum to present the latest innovations in the use of financial incentives in social and health policy, much of it being pioneered right here in New York City. We will take lessons learned from local examples and elsewhere and assess their applicability to policymakers at the city and state level, with a particular emphasis on providing new ideas to the relatively new gubernatorial administrations in New York, New Jersey and Conneticut. We will assess what has been learned about incentives over the past decades of wide experimentation and propose concrete reform ideas for the next generation of policy development â€” within the context of the â€œnew normalâ€ of budgetary constraints. Panel 2: Can Incentives Make People Healthy' Panelists: Joann Casado, Executive Director, The Bronx Health Link Brian Elbel, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, NYU School of Medicine Nicholas Freudenberg, Distinguished Professor, Urban Public Health, Hunter College Kevin Volpp, Professor of Medicine and Health Care Management, Director of the Center for Health Incentives, University of Pennsylvania Ben Barnes (Wagner MUP '93), Secretary of the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, moderator

"Fixing the Great Mistake": Mark Gorton explores the effect of automobile policies in New York City

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT

A discussion with OpenPlans and New York City Streets Renaissance founder Mark Gorton as he examines and questions the role of the automobile in New York City. For more than 100 years New York City government policy has prioritized the needs of the automobile over the needs of any other mode of transport. Working under the faulty assumption that more car traffic would improve business, planners and engineers have systematically made the City's streets more dangerous and less vibrant places. As a cyclist, pedestrian, neighbor, and parent, Gorton will question why we have allowed automobiles to transform our streets from dynamic places full of play, human interaction, and commerce, into dangerous, stress-inducing thoroughfares. He will outline and refute the key myths about cars in the city, offer a vision of life in New York City after a comprehensive adoption of livable streets principles, and discuss how technology can empower citizens in the planning process.

Fields of Engagement: Debating Key Questions of Research and Jewish Education

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Who and what is driving the Jewish education agenda' How has research in Jewish education contributed to the development of contemporary Jewish life' How can research connect to new ideas and new technologies' Dr. Lisa Grant, Dr. Alex Pomson, and Dr. Benjamin Jacobs addressed these and other questions at this symposium celebrating the publication of the International Handbook of Jewish Education. Prof. Steven M. Cohen of the Berman Jewish Policy Archive @ NYU Wagner moderated.

Islam In America: The Next 10 Years

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT

.Join Irshad Manji, Director of the Moral Courage Project at NYU Wagner, and John Avlon, Senior Columnist for The Daily Beast/Newsweek, as they examine how a new generation, both Muslim and non-Muslim, can re-shape post-9/11 America. In her new book, Allah, Liberty and Love, Irshad Manji paves a path to reconciling faith and freedom â€” and she does so by showing us all how to develop "moral courage," the willingness to speak up when everyone else wants to shut you up. John Avlon, a leading voice of young independents, is a CNN contributor. In his book, Wingnuts, Avlon illustrates how "the lunatic fringe" is hijacking America.

Distorted Images, Uneven Policies: How the Media Shape Public Policy Outcomes

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:00:00 EDT

From the newly passed Arizona immigration law to TANF reauthorization, media representations of groups and individuals can have a powerful impact on public policy outcomes at the state and federal levels. These images and narratives that the media-at-large shape and disseminate bear tremendous weight on public opinion and how policymakers respond to some of the greatest challenges of our time. Support for social policies for low-income and marginalized communities can be especially sensitive to the language, images and tone employed by the media. Join national experts as they discuss the mediaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s influence in shaping public perceptions of poverty, immigration and other pressing social issues. They will also explore the ways in which race, gender, and class intersect in media constructions of the poor as well as ways to use the media to generate support for inclusive public policies. Discussants: Andrew Grant-Thomas, PhD, Deputy Director, Kirwan Institute Janine Jackson, Program Director, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) Peter Parisi, PhD, Film and Media Department Program Head, Hunter College Rinku Sen, President and Executive Director, Applied Research Center Moderator: C. Nicole Mason, PhD, Executive Director, Women of Color Policy Network, NYU Wagner

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series: A New Middle East: How Should the West Respond'

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:10:00 EDT

Featuring Ed Husain Ed Husain is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). His work focuses on international threats from radicalization, extremism, and terrorism. Previously, Mr. Husain was cofounder and codirector of Quilliam Foundation, the world's first counter-radicalization think tank. He also served as a language instructor at the British Council in Syria and Saudi Arabia. Formerly an activist of Jamat-e-Islami, Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT), and Muslim Brotherhood front organizations in the United Kingdom, Mr. Husain has now become a strong critic of extremism and Islamism. He is an advocate of Muslim engagement in mainstream politics as citizens, and not as separatist, anti-western polemical ideologues with Islamist agendas. He has been a frequent commentator for Newsweek, Bloomberg TV, CNN, Fox, NPR, BBC, al-Jazeera, The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Observer, Prospect, New Statesman, The Independent, and The Jewish Chronicle, among others. He is also the author of The Islamist (Penguin, 2007), a finalist for the George Orwell prize for political writing. His next book will be The Sufis (Penguin, forthcoming in 2012). Born and raised in London, Mr. Husain has a master's degree in Middle East studies from SOAS, University of London.

Uncover and Speak Out: Systemic Violence Against LGBTQ Communities From a Global Perspective

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:00:00 EDT

LGBTQ activists and advocates around the world have achieved unprecedented headway in the recognition, promotion and respect of human rights. Progressive governments have deliberated over and even passed legislation seeking to eviscerate discrepancies in health care access, grant marriage and partnering rights, foster safety and promote decriminalization. Some countries are following a road map toward more egalitarian societies, where being LGBTQ-identified is not a factor of exclusion or discrimination. However, despite this outstanding progress, LGBT communities throughout the world are particularly vulnerable to different types of systemic violence, human rights abuses and threats. This event will follow the Fishbowl format, in which speakers will have a dialogue in a circle at the center of the room. Later in the presentation, interested audience members can briefly join the circle in order to share their expertise and responses, based in their own experiences. After audience members have a chance to share, our invited speakers will have final words. Panelists to Include: Pamela Denzer, Immigration Equality Breana George, NYU Wagner Thokozani Ndaba, Ford Foundation International Fellow 2010, NYU Steinhardt Faraz Sanei, Human Rights Watch Sandra Villalobos, Vera Institute of Justice Moderated by: Karina Claudio, Make the Road New York

Re-thinking Juvenile Justice: Alternatives to Incarceration for Youth

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:00:00 EDT

In January 2011, Governor Cuomo's State of the State speech called for an overhaul of New York State's juvenile justice system, framing the issue as both an economic and moral one. Incarcerating young people strains the state budget, costing an estimated $210,000 to hold one young person for one year. In navigating the tension between the social needs of troubled youth and their families, the financial needs of economically depressed communities that depend on prisons for jobs, and interests of public safety, Students for Criminal Justice Reform (SCJR) looks to various system and community stakeholders to discuss alternatives to incarceration (ATI) for youth in New York City and New York State. We will explore questions, such as: -- What are the needs of youth and families who involved with the criminal justice system' -- What are existing alternatives to incarceration for youth who are arrested' -- What are other potential alternatives' -- What are the benefits and outcomes for youth in community-based ATI programs' -- How can the current fiscal crisis help to support efforts to increase or enhance ATI' The event will take place in a "fish-bowl" discussion style, in which the panelists will sit in the center of the room, and audience members would sit around the speakers. There will have two empty chairs next to the panelists for audience members to join the conversation. We encourage participation of NYU students and people who have been directly affected by the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Panelists:- Vincent Schiraldi, Commissioner, NYC Department of Probation Gabrielle Prisco, Director of Juvenile Justice Project, Correctional Association of New York Jenny Kronenfeld, Executive Director, Esperanza Moderator Ali Knight, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Director of NYC Justice Corps

Forward Thinking in Critical Times: TANF, Safety Nets, and A New Economy for All

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

For the last 15 years, the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF) has provided critical assistance to many families in need. Over this same period and in the wake of the most recent recession, poverty rates and unemployment rates have reached historic highs and families receiving public assistance continue to encounter multiple barriers to long-term economic security. As the TANF approaches reauthorization in September 2011, there is an opportunity to think critically about how to link the program with national and state-level goals to alleviate poverty and re-build the middle-class through education, training and continued work supports. Join leading experts as they discuss ways to increase the effectiveness of TANF for low-income families and single women mothers; the challenges of linking TANF to anti-poverty efforts at the state and federal levels; and innovative public policies to help move families toward economic security. Discussants: Lisalyn Jacobs, Vice President for Government Relations, Legal Momentum Sandra Morgen, PhD, Vice Provost and Associate Dean, University of Oregon Anyania Muse, National Policy Director of Women for Economic Justice, LIFETIME Sharon Parrott, Counselor to the Secretary for Human Services Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Moderator: Bich Ha Pham, Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Research, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

Conflict, Security and Development series with Dr. Donna Esput

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:00:00 EDT

15th Annual Kovner/Behrman Health Forum: Effective Leadership of Healthcare Organizations: Past, Present and Future

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

This forum will compare the evolving role of healthcare leaders over the past 25 years with today's demands and tomorrow's expectations. Speakers: Claudia Caine, MPA '84 Executive Vice President & COO, Lutheran HealthCare Anthony Kovner, Ph.D. Professor of Public and Health Management, NYU Wagner Jacob Victory, MPA '98 Vice President, Performance Management Projects, Visiting Nurse Service of New York

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:00:00 EDT

Keynote speaker Gordon Brown

ElectriCITY: The Future of the Sustainable Grid Faculty Panel

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:59:00 EDT

ElectriCITY: The Future of the Sustainable Grid Faculty Panel

ElectriCITY: The Future of the Sustainable Grid Student Panel

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:59:00 EDT

ElectriCITY: The Future of the Sustainable Grid Student Panel

ElectriCITY: The Future of the Sustainable Grid Panel 2: Demand-side innovations

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Demand-side innovations Ã¢â‚¬â€œ solutions for peak load management and consumer efficiencies Moderator: Sara Jayanthi, NYSERDA Energy $mart Communities Coordinator, Solar One Rebecca Craft, Director of Energy Efficiency Programs, Con Edison James T. Gallagher, Senior Manager for Strategic & Business Planning, New York Independent System Operator Vincent Gil, Account Executive, New York Power Authority Mei Shibata, Chief Business Officer, ThinkEco

ElectriCITY: The Future of the Sustainable Grid Sergej Mahnovski and Panel: Supply-side solutions

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:28:00 EDT

Sergej Mahnovski, Ph.D, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner and Director of the Office of Strategic Planning, NYC Department of Environmental Protection Panel: Supply-side solutions Ã¢â‚¬â€œ the challenges and opportunities of integrating renewables into the grid Moderator: Nancy E. Anderson, Executive Director, Sallan Foundation Francisco de Leon, Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer\Engineering, NYU POLY Joe Oates, Vice President of Energy Management, Con Edison Bonnie Gurry, Renewable Energy Resources and Technology Engineer, New York Power Authority Dean Whatmoor,Ã‚Â Manager of Logistics & Resource Development,Ã‚Â Verdant Power

The Science of Teamwork: What Matters in Teams and Team Leaders

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:50:00 EDT

Teamwork has become an obsession in many industries and organizations. But, what do we know about teamwork, team leaders and team effectiveness after decades of research' As part of the Research Center for Leadership in Action's "Vanguard of Leadership" series, Dr. Eduardo Salas, the University Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology at the University of Central Florida, will highlight what we know about the science and practice of teamwork and team leadership. The talk will provide practitioners and scholars with valuable insights about what contributes to team effectiveness in organizations.

Social Justice Initiative in Graduate Schools of Public Service

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

NYU Wagner/UCLA Luskin Social Justice Initiative in Graduate Schools of Public Service

Social Justice Initiative: Jeannie Oakes

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Social Justice Initiative: Jeannie Oakes Remarks

Success and Gains related to Incorporating a Social Justice Lens to Schools of Public Administration

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Success and Gains related to Incorporating a Social Justice Lens to Schools of Public Administration A panel with Rogan Kersh from NYU Wagner, Bill Parent from UCLA Luskin, Richard Gray from the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University and David Birdsell from Baruch, CUNY.

Conflict Security and Development Series: Towards a Peacebuilding Continuum

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:31:00 EDT

Towards a Peacebuilding Continuum: Peace, Development, and Reconciliation Location. Part of the Conflict Security and Development Series

Lecture by Ambassador Maen Areikat

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:42:00 EDT

Lecture by Ambassador Maen Areikat, PLO Representative to the U.S.
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Conflict Security and Development Series: Advocacy and the Internally Displaced: Lessons from the IDP Network in Kenya

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EDT

The Conflict, Security, and Development Series is co-presented by the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at NYU Law School, the Center for Global Affairs at NYU's School for Continuing and Professional Studies, NYU Master's Program in Global Public Health, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner.

Opportunism: Transforming the World Economy, One Idea at a Time

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:48:00 EDT

"In today's world, opportunity can no longer be viewed as a chance occurrence or as a starting point for competition in society. Rather, it is the raw material for a new era of abundance." More than natural resources, an impressive portfolio, or prime real estate, innovation, entrepreneurship and opportunity are today's currency; physical assets are trumped by social and intellectual capital. In the groundbreaking new book Opportunism: How to Change the World One Idea at a Time, Shraga Biran (founder of one of Israel's leading law firms and a lifelong champion of civil rights and social justice) makes clear that the challenge now to government and society is to protect the creators of this new kind of wealth and to extend to all individuals the rights and stability necessary to own whatever opportunities they create as their private property. At this event, Biran and Porter will discuss and explore the ideas in thier books, as well as what leaders in public service can do to extend and protect opportunty for all global citizens.

Swimming Upstream: Race, Place and the Problem of Persistent Poverty

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:59:10 EDT

Eye on Sudan: Challenges After Referendum

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Presented by NYU Wagner, the Lech Walesa Institute, and the Human Rights Foundation. Speakers Laura Heaton, writer-editor for the Enough Project, Maciej Kuziemski, Lech Walesa Institute electoral observer, and Jimmy Mulla, president of Voices For Sudan, in a discussion on the recent referendum in Sudan and the implications of the results on human rights and development and humanitarian aid, as well as the major challenges that the country will face in the next six months in a region where protests in Egypt and Tunisia have changed the political atmosphere.

Thinking and Doing Breakfast Series: David Yassky

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:00:00 EDT

David Yassky, Commissioner of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission Location

State of the City: Homeless Policy & Programs in NYC

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EDT

The Wagner Policy Alliance presents its annual State of the City event. The 2011 program features a panel discussion on homelessness in New York City. The panel, moderated by Professor Ingrid Ellen, brings together national and local experts for a conversation on homelessness and housing assistance. In 2004, Mayor Michael Bloomberg made national news by announcing that his administration would work towards reducing homelessness in New York City by two-thirds during his tenure as mayor.

The Egyptian Revolution: Collective Leadership or Leadership Void'

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Excerpts from a panel discussion on leadership and the Egyptian revolution, making sense of the unfolding events in Tahrir Square and across the country. Audio recording courtesy of Basem Hassan, Columbia University.

Acting on Faith: A Conversation with Faith-Based Development Leaders

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:00:00 EDT

IPSA and JeWPA are hosting a fishbowl discussion with leaders in the field of faith-based international development to discuss successes, challenges, and future visions for the sector.

Livability Sumit

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Greening Gotham: The Rise of Energy-Efficient Buildings and the Road Ahead

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EDT

A lecture and lively discussion on greening New York City. Commissioner LiMandri speaks about City initiatives and why buildings need to be a major focus within New York City's efforts to "go green." As New York City's buildings are responsible for approximately 80% of the City's carbon emissions, energy efficiency in buildings is key to moving the City forward. LiMandri also discusses what other municipalities around the world are doing in regards to energy-efficient buildings and explore ways to move a green agenda forward amidst competing interests.

Setting the Agenda: The Impact of Women in Public Service

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:00:00 EDT

Presented by the Wagner Women's Caucus Student Organization and co-sponsored by the Women of Color Policy Network. This year's signature fall event will facilitate a conversation about the importance of recognizing gender differences in the field of public service and the unique perspectives and experiences women leaders bring to the field of non-profit and government work. The event will take place at NYU Wagner's Puck Building on Friday, December 10th, 2010, and will begin with a keynote address from Council Member Julissa Ferreras, Chair of the Women's Issues Committee. There will then be a panel discussion moderated by Nicole Mason, Executive Director of NYU Wagner's Women of Color Policy Network. The panel will feature: Saroya Friedman-Gonzalez, Vice President of Seedco, Beatrice Frey, Communications Officer for Production, Branding and Social Media, UNIFEM and Margaret DiZerega, Director of the Family Justice Program at the Vera Institute of Justice. Each panelist will address the importance of focusing on women when discussing issues relevant to each of the speaker's field, as well as the unique perspective women bring to that field. After the panel, the WWC will host a small reception. Event Schedule: 4:00-4:30 Keynote Address 4:30-5:45 Panel 5:45-6:30 Networking Wine and Cheese Reception

Quality Jobs in a New Economy: Paid Sick Leave and Communities of Color

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:00:00 EDT

Forty years ago, low-wage workers could depend on unions to help ensure that they received benefits and wages that are essential to a quality job. In the mid-1950s, 35 percent of all employees on private payrolls were union members; today only 7.2 percent of private sector workers belong to a union. The marked decline in union membership over time has meant that many workers are left to negotiate benefits and fair wages on their own. Today, there are 30 million workers employed in low-wage jobs with minimal benefits, earning less than $9.00 per hour. And only about a third of workers in the lowest wage percentile receive paid sick leave. Join leading experts from across the country as they discuss the need for paid sick leave for low-income communities and communities of color. The round table will also address the impact of work support measures on the economic security of low-wage workers and communities of color and propose policy recommendations and strategies for ensuring access to quality jobs. Speakers: Heather Boushey, PhD, Senior Economist, Center for American Progress Brandy Davis, Policy Coordinator, California Labor Project for Working Families Kevin Miller, PhD, Senior Research Associate, Institute for WomenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Policy Research Nancy Rankin, Senior Fellow, A Better Balance Portia Wu, Vice President, National Partnership for Women and Families

BJPA: Lecture by Rachel Shabat: Serving the Soul of the Practicing Rabbi

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EDT

The Berman Jewish Policy Archive at NYU Wagner presents a lecture by Rabbi Dr. Rachel Shabat Beit-Halachmi, Vice President, Shalom Hartman Institute-North America, Israel Department. Jewish spiritual leadership in an age of uncertainty, experimentation and creativity has led rabbis across the denominational spectrum to seek significant additional training and spiritual development. What role is text study playing in these initiatives and how does it serve the rabbinic soul in our time' What role does scholarship play' Spiritual practice' Political/social action' Given the intensity of these initiatives and their indisputable impact on the rabbi, what is the impact on the communities they serve and on North American Jewry as a whole'

Stop Speeding Summit: Closing Remarks

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EDT

Speeding was a factor in more than 2,900 motor vehicle crashes in New York City in 2008, three times the number of collisions caused by driving under the influence. Unsafe speed is the number one cause of deadly crashes, and in 2008, speeding caused more crashes than distracted driving and drunk driving combined. As we look to corral the unacceptable death toll on our streets, addressing the problem of unsafe vehicle speeds is critical. Transportation Alternatives is proud to host a groundbreaking summit to address the pervasive effect speeding has on myriad aspects of New YorkersÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ lives, from the health of children precluded from outdoor play to the billions of dollars these crashes cost society in medical, emergency services, rehabilitation, property damage and travel delay costs every year. This full-day summit will bring together elected officials and leaders in the fields of transportation policy, public health, medicine, traffic safety and enforcement. Interactive panel discussions and presentations will cover the extent and impact of speed-related crashes and best practices in enforcement and policing. Closing Remarks

Stop Speeding Summit-Panel Discussion: Strategic Use of Crash Data/Economic Cost of Crashes

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EDT

Stop Speeding Summit- Panel Discussion: Automated Enforcement

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:15:00 EDT

Stop Speeding Summit- Drive Safe New York: Song and Discussion with Dr. John D. Clarke

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Stop Speeding Summit: Luncheon Program with Council Member James Vacca, New York City Council and Keynote Dr. Thomas Farley, Commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Speeding was a factor in more than 2,900 motor vehicle crashes in New York City in 2008, three times the number of collisions caused by driving under the influence. Unsafe speed is the number one cause of deadly crashes, and in 2008, speeding caused more crashes than distracted driving and drunk driving combined. As we look to corral the unacceptable death toll on our streets, addressing the problem of unsafe vehicle speeds is critical. Transportation Alternatives is proud to host a groundbreaking summit to address the pervasive effect speeding has on myriad aspects of New Yorkers' lives, from the health of children precluded from outdoor play to the billions of dollars these crashes cost society in medical, emergency services, rehabilitation, property damage and travel delay costs every year. This full-day summit will bring together elected officials and leaders in the fields of transportation policy, public health, medicine, traffic safety and enforcement. Interactive panel discussions and presentations will cover the extent and impact of speed-related crashes and best practices in enforcement and policing. Remarks from Council Member James Vacca, New York City Council Introduction of Keynote Speaker, Dr. Thomas Farley, Commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene by Paul Steely White, Executive Director, Transportation Alternatives Keynote Presentation Dr. Thomas Farley, Commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Stop Speeding Summit--Panel Discussion: Slower Vehicle Speeds: Healthier New Yorkers

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Stop Speeding Summit: Co-hosted with Transportation Alternatives-Ian Sacs, Director, City of Hoboken, Department of Transportation & Parking

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EDT

Stop Speeding Summit: Co-hosted with Transportation Alternatives-Rod King, Founder and Director, 20Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s Plenty for Us

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Speeding was a factor in more than 2,900 motor vehicle crashes in New York City in 2008, three times the number of collisions caused by driving under the influence. Unsafe speed is the number one cause of deadly crashes, and in 2008, speeding caused more crashes than distracted driving and drunk driving combined. As we look to corral the unacceptable death toll on our streets, addressing the problem of unsafe vehicle speeds is critical. Transportation Alternatives is proud to host a groundbreaking summit to address the pervasive effect speeding has on myriad aspects of New Yorkers' lives, from the health of children precluded from outdoor play to the billions of dollars these crashes cost society in medical, emergency services, rehabilitation, property damage and travel delay costs every year. This full-day summit will bring together elected officials and leaders in the fields of transportation policy, public health, medicine, traffic safety and enforcement. Interactive panel discussions and presentations will cover the extent and impact of speed-related crashes and best practices in enforcement and policing.

Stop Speeding Summit: Co-hosted with Transportation Alternatives-Opening Remarks

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:45:00 EDT

Food Insecurity in NYC: Addressing Hunger in Low-Income Communities

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:30:00 EDT

From low-income neighborhoods in the U.S. to developing countries, the inability to find affordable, nutritious food is increasingly occupying the attention of policy leaders around the world. In New York City alone, 3.3 million people are food insecure, meaning they do not have access at all times to enough food to lead an active, healthy life. Please join the Wagner Policy Alliance, the Wagner Food Policy Alliance, and the Wagner Health Network for a panel exploring the problem of food insecurity as it exists in local neighborhoods and communities throughout New York City. Practitioners and analysts will discuss programs and approaches including food stamps, emergency food resources, school meals, and urban farming, to meet short-term food & nutrition needs as well as eliminate hunger, obesity and other health issues in the long-term. Panelists will discuss successes and challenges with implementing these programs on a systemic, neighborhood-wide level and suggest recommendations going forward.

Equality for Whom' The Intersection of LGBTQ Policy and Politics

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:30:00 EDT

Sponsored by the Stonewall Policy Alliance, the NYU Wagner LGBTQ student organization How do issues such as same-sex marriage and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell come to the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ equality' Are these issues that will benefit the whole LGBTQ community' Who is at the table when it comes to setting legislative and policy priorities' Equality for Whom: The Intersection of LGBTQ Policy and Politics will engage interested stakeholders from Wagner, the broader NYU community and the city at large through presentation of front line accounts from practitioners and academics. Panelists: David Mixner, Civil Rights Activist and Author Darnell Moore, LGBTQ activist and member of Newark cityÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s LGBTQ advisory commission Ross Levi, Executive Director, Empire State Pride Agenda Nicole Mason, Assistant Professor and Executive Director, Women of Color Policy Network. Moderator: Sean Cahill, Managing Director of Public Policy, Research and Community Health, Gay MenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Health Crisis

Debriefing the 2010 Midterm Elections: Implications for the next two years

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT

A conversation on the 2010 midterm elections and what the results mean for the upcoming years. Discussing the shifts in the political landscape will be deputy managing editor for the National Review, Kevin Williamson; former democratic strategist and NYU Wagner Senior Fellow, Bob Shrum; and Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner, Paul Light. The conversation will be moderated by Rogan Kersh, NYU Wagner Associate Professor of Public Policy and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

The Politics of Settlements in Israel-Palestine

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT

NYU Wagner's International Public Service Association (IPSA) presents the Politics of Settlements, a panel discussion to generate greater understanding of the realities and complexities of the settlement issue in Israel-Palestine, and its impact on the peace process. Featuring three speakers with varied perspectives and expertise on the settlement issue, the event claims only to shed some light on this controversial topic. The goal is to allow Wagner students to be exposed to some of the facts, beliefs and histories that have shaped the settlement issue, raising awareness of its complexities and fostering greater opportunities for dialogue. Speakers: Ambassador Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer for Palestine to the United Nations Dr. Alon Ben-Meir, Professor of International Relations and Middle East Studies New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies Uri Zaki, U.S. Director B'tselem Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories

Thinking and Doing Breakfast Series: HUD Regional Administrator Adolfo Carrion

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:30:00 EDT

Featuring HUD Regional Administrator Adolfo CarriÃƒÂ³n Increasing efforts to "break down silos" that separate traditional government agencies and growing support for the concept of livability have together drawn attention to the links between the fields of housing and transportation, among other cross-agency connections. This installment of the the Thinking and Doing Series will focus on this intersection. Adolfo CarriÃƒÂ³n is the Administrator of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Region II, which serves New York and New Jersey. Previously Mr. CarriÃƒÂ³n served as the first White House Director of Urban Affairs and was elected to two terms as Bronx Borough President.

Carrying the Load: The Impact of Child Care Subsidy Policies on the Economic Security of women of color

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:30:00 EDT

Access to safe, reliable, quality child care is out of reach for many working and low-income families with young children. Despite support from states, many families still pay substantial out-of-pocket costs for quality care. In Illinois, for example, subsidized families with a 4-year old in center-based care were responsible for paying $4,911 - nearly twenty percent of the household income for Black and Latino single mothers. In a tough economy, single women mothers and families will need increased support to secure and maintain employment or attend and complete education programs. Although quality child care is a critical support for working parents, it remains unaffordable for many families in America, particularly for low-income single mothers and communities of color. In 2009, child care costs in six states accounted for at least half of the national household income for Black and Latino single mothers. This panel with leading experts will examine the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on subsidy funding and availability, highlight the importance of child care subsidies for working, low-income communities, and strategize policy solutions to enhance child care subsidy experiences for women of color and their families. Discussants: Gina Adams, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute J. Lee Kreader, PhD, Director of Research Connections, National Center for Children in Poverty Benita Miller, Executive Director, Brooklyn Young MotherÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Collective Chanelle Pearson, Research Associate, Women of Color Policy Network, NYU Wagner Hannah Matthews, Senior Policy Analyst, CLASP, Moderator

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series-Afghanistan: Prospects for Success

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EDT

For the last decade, the Middle East has occupied a place of primacy in debates over U.S. global aims and strategies. NYU Wagner will sponsor a year-long lecture series that will bring to campus original thinkers from academics, research centers and government. The Middle East and United States Strategy Series, moderated by NYU Wagner visiting professor Michael Doran, will address one of the most pressing issues on the U.S. strategic agenda. Max Boot is one of America's leading military historians and foreign-policy analysts. The Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow in National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, he is also a contributing editor to The Weekly Standard and the Los Angeles Times, and a regular contributor to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Commentary, and other publications. He is now writing Invisible Armies, a history of guerrilla warfare and terrorism. His last book, War Made New: Technology, Warfare, and the Course of History, 1500 to Today (Gotham Books, 2006), has been hailed as a "magisterial survey of technology and war" by the New York Times, "brilliantly crafted history" by The Wall Street Journal, and "a book for both the general reader and reading generals" by the New York Post. Boot is a frequent public speaker and guest on radio and television news programs, both at home and abroad. He has lectured on behalf of the U.S. State Department and at many military institutions, including the Army, Navy, and Air War Colleges, the Australian Defense College, the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School, the Army Command and General Staff College, Marine Corps University, West Point, and the Naval Academy.

Encore Careers: Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Worried you're going to flunk retirement' Not even interested in trying' You aren't alone. Millions of people are entering a new stage of work in the period between midlife careers and retirement. What's more, research shows a significant segment of this population is looking for work that is purposeful, makes a meaningful contribution to the greater good, and may provide financial compensation. Many are translating their experience into second careers as social entrepreneurs; others are launching new work at existing organizations focusing on fields like education or the environment. Taken together, this movement promises to produce a windfall of talent for solving some of the greatest challenges facing the nation today. This session will tell the story of these pioneers and the emerging "Encore Career" phenomenon, along with providing practical advice for how NYU alumni can launch their own encores. Pioneers in this developing movement will share their stories and practical advice for contributing to the greater good with an encore career. With a panel including Marc Freedman, CEO and Founder of Civic Ventures; NYU Wagner Professor, Gara LaMarche, President and CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies; and Fritz Schwarz, Chairman of The Atlantic Philanthropies. The panel will be moderated by Marci Alboher, VP of Civic Ventures. Hosted by the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

Rhetoric v. Reality: Supporting the Fight for Muslim Women's Rights in Afghanistan and Europe

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:30:00 EDT

Presented by The Wagner Women's Caucus (WWC) and the International Public Service Association (IPSA) The oppression of Muslim women is most vividly represented in Western media by the headscarf and burqua. Through these articles of clothing, which are in fact from pre-Islamic origins, Muslim women are viewed as invisible, secluded, and persecuted, in contrast to Western women who are represented as free and liberated. This fetishization of Muslim women has been used to evoke fear in Europe and the US, where governments use the veil to legitimate domestic and foreign policy agendas. More importantly, the rhetoric used to portray Muslim women obscures valid human rights concerns that receive little to no attention. This panel will bring together three leading womenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s rights experts to discuss critical questions facing Muslim women and their rights. Why has the headscarf generated so much controversy' Where is the voice of the Muslim women who choose to cover and find it empowering' How has the rhetoric surrounding Muslim women been used to justify national and foreign policy agendas for Western nations' How can Muslim women be integrated into Western society' What are the biggest human rights issues that Muslim women face, both in the West and in Muslim-majority countries' After the panelists present there will be a Q&A session with the audience. Speakers for this event: John Gershman (Moderator) Clinical Associate Professor of Public Service, Associate Director of NYU's Global MPH Program, and Director of Undergraduate Programs at Wagner. Sunita Viswanath (formerly Mehta) Co-founder and board member, Women for Afghan Women; editor, Women for Afghan Women: Shattering Myths and Claiming the Future (Palgrave/St. Martins Press, October 2002); board member, Women in Media and News. Anushay Hossain Founder and blogger, AnushayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Point blog; blogger, The Huffington Post; part of the Feminist Majority Foundation's Nobel Peace Prize nominated Campaign For Afghan Women; writer, Feministing, Ms. Magazine Blog, and NPR (National Public Radio). Sylvia Maier Adjunct Instructor, Center for Global Affairs; Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow, the Center for European and Mediterranean Studies; authored and co-authored numerous articles and book chapters, including "Honor Killings and the Cultural Defense in Germany," "Shared Values: Democracy and Human Rights in the European Neighborhood Policy," and "Empowering Women Through ICT-Based Business Initiatives: An Overview of Best Practices in E-Commerce/E-Retail Projects."

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series Fall 2010-The Iranian Nuclear Bomb: Implications and Challenges for the United States

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EDT

Michael Eisenstadt is a senior fellow and director of the Military and Security Studies program at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. A specialist in Persian Gulf and Arab-Israeli security affairs, he has written numerous articles about Iran's nuclear program, Iraq, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. In his capacity as a U.S. Army reservist has served in Iraq, Turkey, Israel, and the Palestinian territories.

Thinking and Doing Breakfast Series: Featuring MTA Chairman Jay Walder and Professor Mitchell Moss

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:30:00 EDT

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority currently faces tremendous financial challenges with a growing ridership and ambitious capital plans. Professor Moss will sit down with MTA Chariman and CEO Jay Walder to discuss how the agency is managing it's current fiscal shortfalls while working toward a vision of improved service and the implementation of cutting edge technology for the future. ABOUT THE PARTICIPANTS Jay H. Walder was nominated by Governor David A. Paterson and confirmed by the New York State Senate on September 10, 2009 as chairman and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York, the largest transit agency in the United States. Chairman Walder has extensive experience in the public transportation business. He began his career in 1983 where he worked for the MTA, heading its capital program budget office. He most recently served as the managing director for finance and development at Transport for London (TfL), and is credited with the introduction of the system's extremely successful and popular "Oyster card." Mitchell L. Moss is Director of the Rudin Center and the Henry Hart Rice Professor Urban Policy and Planning at NYU's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He served as Director of NYU's Taub Urban Research Center from 1987 to 2003. Professor Moss has been on the faculty of NYU since 1973 and served as Chairman of The Interactive Telecommunications Program in the Tisch School of the Arts from 1981-83. He was voted "Best Teacher of the Year" by Wagner School students in 2002.

Ed Koch and the Rebuilding of New York City

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:00:00 EDT

Dean Ellen Schall of NYU's Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service and Provost Dianne Rekow of NYU's Polytechnic Institute invite you a book party for author Jonathan Soffer discussing his new book, Ed Koch and the Rebuilding of New York City . Featuring special guest Former Mayor Ed Koch. In 1978, Ed Koch assumed control of a city plagued by filth, crime, bankruptcy and racial tensions. By the end of his mayoral run in 1989, and despite the Wall Street crash of 1987, his administration had begun rebuilding neighborhoods and infrastructure. For better or worse, Koch's efforts convinced many New Yorkers to embrace a new political order subsidizing business, particularly finance, insurance and real estate and privatizing public space. Ed Koch and the Rebuilding of New York City recasts Koch's legacy through personal and mayoral papers, authorized interviews and oral histories, and plots a history of New York City through two rarely studied, yet crucial decades: the bankruptcy of the 1970s and the recovery and crash of the 1980s.

Controversial Issues in Contemporary Criminal Justice: NYPD's Stop and Frisk

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:30:00 EDT

Presented by the NYU Wagner Students for Criminal Justice Reform (SCJR). In 2009, the NYPD stopped people in New York City more than 575,000 times. The NYPD asserts that its stop and frisk practices gather useful information for solving crimes and getting guns off the street. At the same time, nearly nine out of 10 people stopped were black or Latino. Only 12 percent of people stopped were arrested or received a summons, and police found guns in less than one percent of all stops. In navigating the tension between safety and police-community relations, SCJR looks to researchers, reform advocates, and law enforcement practitioners to discuss questions such as: Why do proponents of stop and frisk support the policy and practice' Why do opponents of stop and frisk challenge the practice' What does the research show about the costs and benefits of this' What is the impact on communities affected by the practice' What are alternatives to the current policy and practice' Panelists: David Kennedy, Director, Center for Crime Prevention and Control, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Glenn Martin, Vice President of Development and Public Affairs, Fortune Society Garry McCarthy, Police Director, City of Newark Sunita Patel, Staff Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights Dennis Smith, Associate Professor of Public Policy, NYU Wagner School of Public Service

Conflict, Development, and Security Speaker Series: Gender-based Violence in Complex Emergencies: Issues and Interventions

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Heidi Lehmann is an internationally recognized expert on violence against women and girls in conflict zones. She has over twelve years experience in the US, Africa and Asia. A Public Health professional, her work over the past seven years, has taken her to some of the worst conflict zones in recent history including, Sierra Leone, Darfur, Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia. Currently, she leads IRC's work on key policy, programming and advocacy issues related to violence against women and girls, is part of various United Nations working groups and is often called on to brief Members of Congress.

Defining Impact: Building the Case for Arts Support

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:30:00 EDT

How do we demonstrate that the arts can meaningfully contribute to social change' Who's making a good case for arts funding' How can we shape our creative passions into evidence of impact' What specific benefits can the arts give individuals and communities' What exactly are our "theories of change'" How do we know when our arts programs been successful' What can we learn about demonstrating effectiveness from social service and education programs' When is "arts for arts sake" the best argument' Join NYU Wagner's Student Network Exploring Arts & Culture (SNEAC) and a panel of arts professionals, academics, and grant makers for a Creative Conversation around these important questions. Sponsored by SNEAC (Student Network Exploring Arts & Culture) Speakers: Randall Bourscheidt, President, Alliance for the Arts- Ian David Moss, Research Director, Fractured Atlas- AndrÃƒÂ¡s SzÃƒÂ¡ntÃƒÂ³, contributor, The Art Newspaper- Jason Franklin, Lecturer, NYU Wagner and Executive Director, Bolder Giving (moderator)

Conflict Security and Development Series Fall 2010-Russia and the North Caucasus: A spreading conflagration

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Dr Mark Galeotti, Clinical Professor and Academic Chair, NYU Center for Global Affairs The North Caucasus is burning. The war in Chechnya has essentially been won, thanks to a brutal counter-insurgency campaign and the virtual self-destruction of a divided rebel movement, but elsewhere insurgent movements are on the rise. Meanwhile, Moscow tries to grapple with the consequences of its policies, from the willful assertiveness of Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov to the popular dissatisfaction of North Caucasian peoples alienated by years Ã¢â‚¬â€œ decades Ã¢â‚¬â€œ of corruption, underdevelopment and prejudice. What are the prospects for this troubled and troublesome region, and how does it matter to the rest of the world'

A Conversation on the 2010 Midterm Elections

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:30:00 EDT

The Wagner Policy Alliance (WPA), the Wagner Economics and Finance Association (WEFA), NYU Department of Politics, and the Stern Social Enterprise Association present a "Conversation on the 2010 Midterm Elections" as the first event in its year long theme The Dollars and Sense of U.S. Social Policy. Participants on this panel discussion include Professor Robert Shrum, Professor Shanna Rose, and James Parrott of the Fiscal Policy Institute. The panel will examine the role that the national debt and social policy will play as voters head to the polls this fall, among other topics related to the Midterm Elections.

The Thinking and Doing Breakfast Series: Janette Sadik-Khan, Douglas Durst and Professor Vicki Been

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:30:00 EDT

Featuring Janette Sadik-Khan, real estate developer Douglas Durst and Professor Vicki Been In recent years the streets of New York City have been transformed by the Department of Transportation. Changes to the streetscape have had an effect on the real estate market, though the full impact is not yet fully understood. Professor Vicki Been will lead a discussion with Douglas Durst and Janette Sadik-Khan about the relationship between transportation policy and the real estate and development sector. ABOUT THE PARTICIPANTS Vicki Been is the Boxer Family Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and Professor of Public Policy at New York University Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, and is the Faculty Director of the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy. Professor Been teaches courses in Land Use Regulation, Property, and State and Local Government. She also co-teaches an interdisciplinary Colloquium on the Law, Economics and Politics of Urban Affairs. Douglas Durst is a member of the third generation to run The Durst Organization, one of New York City's most respected real estate developers and management companies and one of the originators of the Green Building Movement. Mr. Durst is a Director of the Real Estate Board of New York, The Landmarks Conservancy, The New School, The Municipal Art Society and Project for Public Spaces. Janette Sadik-Khan serves as the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation since her appointment by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in April of 2007. She manages 4,500 skilled employees with wide ranging expertise from engineering to construction finance, to marine navigation, and is responsible for 6,000 miles of streets and highways, nearly 800 bridges, 1.3 million street signs, 300,000 streetlights and 12,000 signalized intersections, as well as the Staten Island Ferry

Creative State by Natasha Iskander: Book Announcement and Celebration

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:30:00 EDT

At the turn of the 21st century, governments around the world began searching for ways to capitalize on emigration for economic growth, and they looked to nations that already had policies in place. Morocco and Mexico featured prominently as sources of Ã¢â‚¬Å“best practicesÃ¢â‚¬Â in this area. In Creative State, Assistant Professor of Public Policy Natasha Iskander chronicles how these innovative policies emerged and evolved over 40 years and reveals how neither the governments nor their migrant constituencies ever predicted the ways the initiatives would fundamentally redefine nationhood, development and citizenship. MoroccoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s and MexicoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s experiences with migration and development policy demonstrate that the state can be a remarkable site of creativity, an essential but often overlooked component of good governance.

Conflict Security and Development Series: The Causes of Child Soldiering and Forced Recruitment

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Featuring Chris Blattman, Assistant Professor of Political Science & Economics, Yale University; 2009-10 visiting fellow at NYU Wagner and 2010-11 visiting fellow at NYUÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Department of Politics.
Theories of child soldiering are as numerous as the theorists. In theory rebel leaders forcibly recruit lower-ability children under specific circumstances: when punishment and supervision are cheap, when childrenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s other options are bad, and when rebel groups are poor. To understand which mechanisms dominate in practice, Chris Blattman will discuss interviews and surveys of former members of UgandaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s LordÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Resistance Army and the evidence that suggests that children are more easily indoctrinated and disoriented than adults. His analysis will confirm the findings on a new Ã¢â‚¬Å“cross-rebelÃ¢â‚¬Â dataset and results that suggest new strategies for combating child soldiering.

Nick Clegg: A Conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EDT

New York University and Ellen Schall, Dean of the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, invite you to A CONVERSATION WITH THE RT. HON. NICK CLEGG, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF THE UNITED KINGDOM After a brief opening statement, Nick Clegg will take questions on any subject, from the economy and foreign affairs to political reform, the UK's coalition government, and how liberals and conservatives can work together.

Baby Boomers, Public Service, and Minority Communities: A Case Study of the Jewish Community in the United States

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EDT

Public service organizations have an unprecedented opportunity to harness the expertise and talents of Baby Boomers as they age, since it's a generation that wants to keep working or to volunteer in public service. But a new study finds that as Baby Boomers invigorate and redefine the 60-to-80 year old stage of life in the coming years, there is relatively little understanding of how record numbers of engaged older workers and volunteers will affect America's labor force, or what ethnic and religious communities and voluntary institutions of all kinds could do to mobilize, train, and absorb them. In particular, given national efforts to engage Baby Boomers, minority communities may suffer a loss of leadership, talent and funding as Baby Boomers look outside their religious or ethnic communities for meaningful work and volunteer opportunities. The study focuses on Baby Boomers in the Jewish community in particular, based principally on a nationwide survey of 34 metropolitan Jewish communities that elicited the attitudes of more than 6,500 people. It highlights the unique demands that Baby Boomers' interests and needs may place on the institutions, agencies and federations of the Jewish community of North America. Join us for a discussion with David M. Elcott, PhD, the Henry and Marilyn Taub Professor of Practice in Public Service and Leadership at NYU Wagner and author of "Baby Boomers, Public Service, and Minority Communities," about his findings and their implications for community organizations. Gary Rosenblatt, Editor and Chief of The Jewish Week, the largest Jewish newspaper in the United States, will moderate what is sure to be a lively, informative dialogue. The event is sponsored by the Berman Jewish Policy Archive and Research Center for Leadership in Action at NYU Wagner, in conjunction with the Jewish Federations of North America, UJA-Federation of New York, UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, and United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ.

The 2010 Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:00:00 EDT

The 2010 Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum With Edward Glaeser Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics Director, Taubman Center for State and Local Government Director, Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston Harvard-John F. Kennedy School of Government

Rebuilding Haiti: Sustainable Development, Infrastructure, and Education Panel Discussion and Fund-raising Reception

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EDT

NYU Wagner and the Division of Student Affairs seek to continue the conversations about rebuilding Haiti, with an eye toward understanding how we can help address issues over the long term. Please join us for a panel discussion that will explore policy considerations and possibilities for sustainable development, with a focus on housing, infrastructure, and education systems. Panelists include: Carey Shea, Executive Director of Project Home Again in New Orleans Monika Kalra Varma, Director of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights Garry Pierre-Pierre, Editor and Publisher of the Haitian Times and community activist Ingrid Gould Ellen, NYU Wagner Professor of Public Policy and Urban Planning, will moderate.

The 14th Annual Kovner/Behrman Health Forum

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:00:00 EDT

Sponsored by NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Speakers: Ronald A. Paulus, MD, MBA Executive Vice President, Clinical Operations and Chief Innovation Officer Geisinger Health System John Billings, Ph.D Professor of Health Policy and Public Service, NYU Wagner Moderator: Anthony Kovner, Ph.D. Professor of Public and Health Management, NYU Wagner

A Conversation with Paul Polak, founder of International Development Enterprises and author of "Out of Poverty"

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Presented by the NYU Wagner International Public Service Association Student Group. A Conversation with Paul Polak, founder of International Development Enterprises and author of "Out of Poverty"

Women's Forum First Thursday Breakfast featuring Harold Ford, Jr.

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EDT

On Thursday, April 1, NYU Wagner hosted a breakfast for the WomenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Forum, Inc., which featured a conversation with Harold Ford Jr., who is a visiting professor at Wagner this year. The WomenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Forum, Inc. is a community of pre-eminent New York women leaders of diverse achievement who come together to make a difference for each other and to take an active leadership role in matters of importance to them.

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series Spring 2010: The Strong Horse: Power, Politics, and the Clash of Arab Civilizations

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Lee Smith, Visiting Fellow, The Hudson Institute; and Middle East correspondent, The Weekly Standard. Many of the myths permeating Americans' understanding of the Arab world: colonialism spurred the region's ongoing turmoil; Arab liberalism is waiting for U.S. intervention; technology and democracy can be transforming are misunderstood untruths. Drawing on analysis from his most recent book, noted journalist and expert on Arab-American affairs, Lee Smith will discuss his doctrine to help the United States corrects its long-held myths and assumptions concerning the Middle East.

NYSHealth-Sponsored Conversation on Proposed Soda Tax

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:30:00 EDT

As New York State's obesity and diabetes rates continue to rise, one controversial idea is at the forefront of the public debate on how to address the twin epidemics: a proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, commonly known as the "soda tax." On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) will convene a discussion where speakers will present key arguments on the benefits and disadvantages of the proposed soda tax. Please see details below. Who: - James R. Knickman, President & CEO, NYSHealth (Moderator) - Richard F. Daines, Commissioner of Health for New York State - J. Justin Wilson, Senior Analyst, Center for Consumer Freedom

The NYU Wagner Middle East and United States Strategy Series: A Strategy of Tactics: Counterinsurgency and the American Army

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Gian Gentile, Professor, Department of History, U.S. Military Academy The American Army's New Way of War is a method of nation-building called population centric counterinsurgency. This New Way of War has become all of the rage in many defense and policy circles. History and the current conduct of it in Iraq and Afghanistan suggest however that population centric counterinsurgency is a highly dubious and problematic affair. More worrisome is that Counterinsurgency as a military method involving tactics and operations has eclipsed the American military's ability to do strategy, and as Sun Tzu once said good strategy in war is everything. But tactics without strategy as he cautioned is "the noise before defeat."

The NYU Wagner Middle East and United States Strategy Series- Israeli Counter Terrorism and its Implications for the United States

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Daniel L. Byman, Director, Center for Peace and Security Studies, Georgetown University; and Senior Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Brookings Institution. Dr. Byman has written widely on a range of topics related to terrorism, international security, and the Middle East. In this talk, Dr. Byman will examine Israel's counterterrorism efforts against Fatah, Hamas, Hezballah, and other groups to draw lessons about counterterrorism for Israel and other countries. For the last decade, the Middle East has occupied a place of primacy in debates over U.S. global aims and strategies. NYU Wagner will sponsor a year-long lecture series that will bring to campus original thinkers from academics, research centers and government. The Middle East and United States Strategy Series, moderated by NYU Wagner visiting professor Michael Doran, will address one of the most pressing issues on the U.S. strategic agenda.

Conflict Security and Development Series- Violence, Democracy and Development in the Southern Philippines

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EDT

John Gershman, clinical assistant professor of Public Service, NYU Wagner; associate director, NYU MasterÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Program in Global Public Health Prior to joining NYU, Gershman was the director of the Global Affairs Program at the International Relations Center and the co-director of Foreign Policy in Focus, a progressive think tank on U.S. foreign policy and international affairs. He has worked at a series of nonprofit think tanks since the early 1990s, including the Institute for Food and Development Policy and Partners in Health. His research, writing, and advocacy work has focused on issues of U.S. foreign policy in East and Southeast Asia; the politics of international financial institutions and multilateralism; the political economy of democracy and development; and the strategies and responses of social movements and NGOs to globalization and terrorism.

Frontiers of Humanitarianism 2010 Conference Session 4: From Relief to Recovery: Confronting the Institutional Void

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Contradictions and Convergences in State-building, Peace-building, and Humanitarian Action Presented by the Consortium on Security and Humanitarian Action. The Consortium is a joint endeavor of: the Humanitarian Affairs Program at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs; the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York; the Institute for International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University; and the Center on International Cooperation, the Center for Global Affairs, and the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University.

Frontiers of Humanitarianism 2010 Conference Session 3: Challenges and Lessons from Cases of (Post) Conflict Reconstruction and State-Building: Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Philippines

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:45:00 EDT

Frontiers of Humanitarianism 2010 Conference Session 2: Whither Humanitarian Ethics and Principles in State-Building and Peace building'

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:15:00 EDT

Frontiers of Humanitarianism 2010 Conference Session 1: Prevention, Peace building, and State-building: Contextualizing Humanitarian Action

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:45:00 EDT

The NYU Wagner Middle East and United States Strategy Series-King Hussein of Jordan and the Search for Peace in the Middle East

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Nigel Ashton, Professor of International History, London School of Economics and Political Science. Across half a century from 1953 to 1999, King Hussein of Jordan was a key player in the world of Middle East politics. Nigel Ashton will discuss his role in the Arab-Israeli peace process and the development of his close ties with the United States. He will also consider the lessons and legacy of Hussein's reign for today's stalled peace process. His most recent book is King Hussein of Jordan: A Political Life, (Yale University Press, 2008), a biography which draws for the first time on the KingÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s private papers For the last decade, the Middle East has occupied a place of primacy in debates over U.S. global aims and strategies. NYU Wagner will sponsor a year-long lecture series that will bring to campus original thinkers from academics, research centers and government. The Middle East and United States Strategy Series, moderated by NYU Wagner visiting professor Michael Doran, will address one of the most pressing issues on the U.S. strategic agenda.

Conflict Security and Development Series- Peace building in Iraq: What Roles Can Universities Play'

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Thomas Hill, associate research scholar, Center for International Conflict Resolution, Columbia University Among the most well-respected and stable institutions in Iraq, universities allow representatives of different communities to interact and peacefully contest the countryÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s future. The recent establishment of a masterÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s program in peace and conflict studies at one Iraqi public university, and the development of a center dedicated to peace and security studies at a private university suggest a growing acceptance of responsibility for a role in peacebuilding by IraqÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s academics. Drawing on experiences teaching in Iraq, this discussion focuses on both the possibilities for, and the limitation of, university-led peacebuilding efforts in Iraq and elsewhere.

The NYU Wagner Middle East and United States Strategy Series Spring 2010: Iran's Pro-Democracy Green Movement

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Mohsen Sazegara is one of the most important figures influencing U.S. policy toward Iran. During the early years of the Islamic Revolution, Dr. Sazegara held several high-ranking political positions before becoming disillusioned with the government in 1989 and pushing for reforms. In 2001 he applied to become a candidate for President of Iran in the 2001 election and was refused. His reformist policies clashed with the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei and eventually resulted in his arrest in early-2003. Dr. Sazegara continues to call on Iranian dissidents to avoid fragmentation and unite in nonviolent action under the pro-democracy Green Movement. His discussion will include an overview of the pro-democracy movement in Iran and its implications for the U.S.

Conflict Security and Development Series Spring 2010: Roma, Pygmies, Uyghurs and Dalits: How the UN Attempts to Protect their Interests

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Gay McDougall, United Nations Independent Expert on Minorities, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Discrimination against minority groups is a pernicious reality in all regions of the world. The exclusion and marginalization of groups of people from the political, economic, and social mainstreams of their larger societies on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or mother tongue is one of the leading causes of armed conflict, and a waste of human potential. This talk will focus on the institutional mechanisms developed by the UN Human Rights Council to prevent such tragedies and protect minority groups.

Teacher Quality: The Key to Closing the Achievement Gap'

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:30:00 EDT

Presented by the Wagner Economic and Finance Association (WEFA) and the Wagner Education Policy Studies Association (WEPSA) Student Groups. This panel discussion will explore how traditional public schools and charter schools attract and retain top talent. Panelists will discuss the effects of merit pay, alternative certification, lowering barriers to entry, improved training, teacher accountability and other education reforms on improving teacher quality and student outcomes.

Conflict Security and Development Series Spring 2010: Forensic Assessment of Human Rights Violations: Advocacy as a Public Health Measure

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EDT

orensic Assessment of Human Rights Violations: Advocacy as a Public Health Measure Andrew Rasmussen, assistant professor, NYU School of Medicine; research director, Bellevue/NYU Survivors of Torture Program Global public health may involve some degree of political advocacy, particularly for those health problems associated with abuse of a population by political authorities. A case example is presented in which doctors and psychologists undertook a forensic assessment of a population of Sikhs in Punjab, India, in support of a class action lawsuit alleging gross violations of human rights.

Conflict Security and Development Series Spring 2010: Prosecuting Genocide, War Crimes, and Crimes against Humanity: The Weaknesses and Strengths of International Justice

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Prosecuting Genocide, War Crimes, and Crimes against Humanity: The Weaknesses and Strengths of International Justice. Jennifer Trahan, assistant clinical professor, Center for Global Affairs There are now a variety of international, hybrid, and domestic tribunals prosecuting genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. How well does each work' Are they prosecuting crimes correctly' What are the strengths and weaknesses of the current system' This talk gives an overview of the work of the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Court, the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, as well as the Iraqi High Tribunal (a domestic Iraqi tribunal).

Conflict Security and Development Series: Taking Humanity in War Beyond International Laws

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Taking Humanity in War Beyond International Laws Sarah Holewinski, executive director, CIVIC (Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict) The vast majority of warÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s civilian survivors receive no help, as the Laws of War are silent on what should happen after the bombs have dropped. There is no expectation that warring parties will record casualties, officially recognize them or provide assistance to survivors. Civilians lawfully harmed are often left with nothing. ShouldnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t we ask ourselves if, as an international community devoted to the dignity of the human being, we owe warÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s survivors something more' CIVIC is arguing for a new standard of conduct Ã¢â‚¬â€œone that expects warring parties to "make amends" to the civilians they harm. Sarah Holewinski will highlight examples of this principle already in practice and discuss how, when taken together, these practices show an emerging normative behavior in warfare.

Symposium on Legacy and Contemporary Relevance of Luther Gulick and the IPA

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EDT

helped launch and directed the Training School of Public Service within the Bureau of Municipal Research, which later evolved into the Institute of Public Administration (IPA). The first center of professional education for public service, the IPA pioneered a rigorous approach to the work of government. NYU Wagner is proud to award a Luther Gulick Fellowship, endowed by the Board of the Institute of Public Administration. This symposium honors Luther Gulick and the IPA, as it examines the contemporary relevance of their contributions to the field. Please join us for all or parts of the day. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (Breakfast at 8:30/Program at 9:00.) NYU Wagner, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue The Puck Building, 2nd Fl. 295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604 ******************** 9:15am-9:45am Public Administration: the First Hundred Years The IPA Archive as a Resource for Contemporary Researchers - With Daniel Williams, Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College and IPA Archivist - Hosted by NYU Wagner's Professor Dall Forsythe, former IPA Board Chair ******************** 9:45am-11:00am The Old Ã¢â‚¬Å“New Public AdministrationÃ¢â‚¬Â One of the founders of the Ã¢â‚¬Å“New Public Administration" will reflect on the debt of the field to a founder of the Old Public Administration. - With H. George Frederickson, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, University of Kansas - Hosted by NYU Wagner's Professor Paul Light ******************** 11:15am-12:30pm Ode To Luther Gulick: Span of Control And Organizational Performance ASPA John Gaus award-winning scholar of public management explores the missed opportunities of important empirical research lost in the debate over Ã¢â‚¬Å“principles of organizationÃ¢â‚¬Â associated with Luther Gulick. - With Kenneth J. Meier, Charles H. Gregory Chair of Liberal Arts and Director of the Project for Equity, Representation & Governance, Dept. of Political Science, Texas A&M University - Hosted by NYU Wagner's Professor Dan Smith

Address by the Honorable Kim Wan Joo, Governor of Jeollabuk-do Province, Republic of South Korea

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EDT

An address by the honorable Kim Wan Joo, Governor of Jeollabuk-do Province, Republic of South Korea Jeollabuk-do Province is the site of the Saemangeum Project, "the large land-reclamation project in Asia since the construction of Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong's new airport, which opened in 1998. " (Boston Globe).

The Thinking and Doing Breakfast Series: World Class Streets for a World City

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EDT

he Thinking and Doing Breakfast Series: World Class Streets for a World City POLICY MAKERS MEET POLICY RESEARCHERS The Thinking and Doing Breakfast Series: Policy Makers Meet Policy Researchers pairs current New York area transportation leaders and practitioners with top academic thinkers to discuss challenging transportation topics: bridging theory with practice. Breakfast Starts at 8:00 AM; Conversation runs from 8:30 AM to 10:00AM. Space is limited, please RSVP to ensure your seat. A Conversation with NYC Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, NYC Chief Designer Alexandros Washburn and Professor/ Vice Chancellor for NYU Abu Dhabi Hilary Ballon

Pathways to Opportunity: Overcoming Barriers to Human Mobility with Jeni Klugman, director of the Human Development Report Office

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EDT

A discussion of the United Nations Development Programme's 2009 Human Development Report with Jeni Klugman, director of the Human Development Report Office Human mobility and development is the new, definitive report on migration and development. It breaks new ground in applying a human development approach to the study of movement, covering both internal and international migration. It discusses who moves, where and why. It looks at the multiple impacts of migration for all who are affected by itÃ¢â‚¬â€not just those who move, but also those who stay, and links these to policies. The report lays out a major policy agenda designed to promote the human development outcomes of migration, and is a must read for everyone interested in the topicÃ¢â‚¬â€for the GFMD and beyond. Jeni Klugman, the study's lead author, will highlight the key findings and outline its recommendations by governments, civil society and other actors.

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series: The US-Russia-Iran Triangle: Right, Acute, or Obtuse' Featuring Mark Katz, Professor of Government and Politics, George Mason University

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EDT

he Middle East and United States Strategy Series: The US-Russia-Iran Triangle: Right, Acute, or Obtuse' Featuring Mark Katz, Professor of Government and Politics, George Mason University. For the last decade, the Middle East has occupied a place of primacy in debates over U.S. global aims and strategies. NYU Wagner will sponsor a year-long lecture series that will bring to campus original thinkers from academics, research centers and government. The Middle East and United States Strategy Series, moderated by NYU Wagner visiting professor Michael Doran, will address one of the most pressing issues on the U.S. strategic agenda.

Climate Change and Water Series: Rethinking the Science of Climate: Water Use, Culture, and Adaptation to Global Warming in the Andes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EDT

Climate Change and Water Series: Rethinking the Science of Climate: Water Use, Culture, and Adaptation to Global Warming in the Andes with Mark Carey, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Washington and Lee University Water is already a critical factor affecting the social and economic well-being of a sizable proportion of the worldÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s population. However, with the worldÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s population projected to double in over the next fifty years, and water supplies becoming both more scarce and more volatile as a result of global warming, we are likely to face a water crisis so severe it will reshape everything from our governance structures to our modes of economic and agricultural production to our patterns of social interaction. Water will be the axis around which much of public policy revolves. This Tuesday evening series will explore innovative and sustainable solutions for water harvesting, looking at water provision from a new vantage point: via how water sources are changing as a function of global warming and increased population pressures. The implications that these shifts will have for water sourcing and water distribution will also be explored.

Innovations in Education in Latin America, Asia and Africa

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EDT

Presented by NYU Wagner's International Public Service Association and the Wagner Education Policy Studies Association Student Groups. Education is often talked about as a driver of development and a panacea for post-conflict regions. But what specifically do education programs in developing and post-conflict countries entail' What innovations have been designed and implemented to help build communities, spur production and promote stability' How do some of these models differ across regions and what impact have they had' Join us for a night of lively discussion with representatives from organizations that operate in the field of international education. Guest Panelists: Anita Anastacio, Senior Technical Advisor for Education, International Rescue Committee Louisa Benton, Director of Development and Communications, WorldFund Tzvetomira Laub, Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) Coordinator for Minimum Standards Moderator: Conor Grennan, Executive Director, Next Generation Nepal

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series featuring Aaron David Miller, Public Policy Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EDT

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series Featuring Aaron David Miller, Public Policy Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; former advisor to six secretaries of state. For the last decade, the Middle East has occupied a place of primacy in debates over U.S. global aims and strategies. NYU Wagner will sponsor a year-long lecture series that will bring to campus original thinkers from academics, research centers and government. The Middle East and United States Strategy Series, moderated by NYU Wagner visiting professor Michael Doran, will address one of the most pressing issues on the U.S. strategic agenda.

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series featuring Fred Wehrey, Senior Policy Analyst, RAND

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Featuring Fred Wehrey, Senior Policy Analyst, RAND For the last decade, the Middle East has occupied a place of primacy in debates over U.S. global aims and strategies. NYU Wagner will sponsor a year-long lecture series that will bring to campus original thinkers from academics, research centers and government. The Middle East and United States Strategy Series, moderated by NYU Wagner visiting professor Michael Doran, will address one of the most pressing issues on the U.S. strategic agenda.

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series featuring Fred Wehrey, Senior Policy Analyst, RAND

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EDT

The Thinking and Doing Breakfast Series: Funding Mass Transit: A Conversation with Richard Ravitch and Professor Charles Brecher

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EDT

Funding Mass Transit: A Conversation with Richard Ravitch and Professor Charles Brecher

Arts in International Development: Harnessing the power of the creative disciplines to effect social, economic, and political change

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Presented by the Student Network Exploring Arts & Culture and the International Public Service Association Join us for a panel discussion exploring innovative ways the arts are used to address social and humanitarian issues in international development. We'll hear from experts and practitioners in the field whose work brings them to poverty stricken areas in the developing world, refugee camps, areas of conflict and post-war environments, and politically charged public spaces. Come to learn how they use the arts to effect lasting and powerful change in underpriviledged communities around the globe. Panelists Include: Ami Boghani Program Coordinator, Maisha Film Lab The Lab provides professional training and production resources to emerging film makers in East Africa in order to preserve, cultivate and unleash local voices from these regions. Mauricio Salgado Chief Project Officer, Artists Striving to End Poverty An organization that connects artists with global youths and uses the arts to create change for young people in need Joanna Sherman Artistic Director, Bond Street Theatre A company that uses the performing arts as humanitarian outreach and a tool for education and healing Moderated by Deborah Kapchan Professor of Performance Studies, NYU, and currently teaching a class on Arts and Human Rights

Demystifying the US Healthcare Reform Debate Part 2: Health Care Reform, Solution, Politics and Media

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Hosted by the NYU Wagner Health Program and the Wagner Health Network Student group At a time when healthcare reform is at the top of the agenda for the President and Congress, this series will provide in-depth discussion of the important and complex issues involved in the debate and engage in active dialogue with both peers and experts. WAGNER HEALTH NETWORK (WHN) serves as an academic, professional and social support to students interested in the fields of health policy, health management, health finance and international health. NYU WAGNER'S HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM has been recognized as the best in the country. Located in a school of public service rather than in a medical or public health school, the program crosses traditional boundaries, linking management, finance, and policy, and provides students with the cutting-edge concepts and skills needed to shape the future of health policy and management. In the second part of the series, Professor Paul Light will join Professor Billings and other expert panelists in a discussion of the proposed solutions, and how politics and the media have shaped national debate.

Exposing the Green Revolution: Myths, Realities, and Community Responses

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:30:00 EDT

Presented by the NYU Wagner Health Program, (WHY) World Hunger Year, Food & Water Watch and US Working Group on the Food Crisis Despite the promises of the Green Revolution begun in the 1960s, the number of hungry people in the world has increased to over 1 billion today. Yet in the midst of the current worsening food crisis, the solutions proposed are startlingly similar to those of the past. Join Josphat Ngonyo of the Kenyan Biodiversity Network and others to discuss what went wrong with the Green Revolution and to learn about vibrant community-based solutions to hunger from Kenya to New York. Josphat Ngonyo A social science and communications graduate with a postgraduate in NGO management, Josphat is founding Director of Africa Network for Animal Welfare. He also founded Youth for Conservation after over 4 years of experience in conservation education with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Josphat plays a leading role in the Kenya Biodiversity Coalition and their efforts to protect Kenyan farmers from the introduction of genetically modified crops. He won the Middle East animal welfare Award (2007) and the Eastern Africa Environmental Leadership Award (2003). He sat on the National Steering Committee that spearheaded Kenya's wildlife conservation and management policy and legislation review. He's a member of the Global task force on Farm Animal Welfare and Trade and an honorary warden with the Kenya Wildlife Services.

The Middle East and United States Strategy Series: Beyond al Qaida: National Security in an Age of Globalization, Terror, and the Internet, featuring Juan Zarate

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Security in an Age of Globalization, Terror, and the Internet Featuring Juan Zarate, Senior Advisor, Transnational Threats Project, Center for Strategic and International Studies; former deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security adviser for combating terrorism (2005- 2009) For the last decade, the Middle East has occupied a place of primacy in debates over U.S. global aims and strategies. NYU Wagner will sponsor a year-long lecture series that will bring to campus original thinkers from academics, research centers and government. The Middle East and United States Strategy Series, moderated by NYU Wagner visiting professor Michael Doran, will address one of the most pressing issues on the U.S. strategic agenda.

A Look at Education and Economic Development: Conversations with NYC Mayoral Candidates

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Presented by the Wagner Policy Alliance Student Group In line with the Wagner Policy AllianceÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s 2009 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ2010 theme, Ã¢â‚¬Å“Poverty in the United States: A Plurality of PerspectivesÃ¢â‚¬Â, the WPA will provide the 2009 NYC Mayoral candidates with an opportunity to express their views and proposed policies concerning the poor. The purpose of this mayoral candidate panel is to create a forum for discussion regarding city policies that directly impact the lives of poor New Yorkers. Too often, election agendas are remiss of any mention about communities living in poverty. The two broad issues covered by the dialogue are education and economic development (e.g. - asset building, wealth creation, and financial empowerment). Questions about these two issues will be taken from the Wagner community a week before the event, which will be then presented by the faculty moderator to the candidates. The goal is not to engage in debates, but rather to foster a discussion among the candidates. Therefore, the candidates will be encouraged respond to one another in a civil manner. Confirmed: Joseph Dobrian, Libertarian Party Rev. Billy Talen, Green Party Ms. Frances Villar, Socialist Libertarian Party New addition: Jimmy McMillan, Rent is Too Damn High Party

Students at Risk: Nutrition, Obesity and the Public School System

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:30:00 EDT

Presented by the Wagner Education Policy Studies Association Student Group Obesity is one of the most pressing public health concerns facing our nation, and it is plaguing the younger generation at a threatening rate. Are schools enabling this trend' How can nutrition policy be better integrated with education policy' What role can we play as community activists, parents, policymakers, urban planners and taxpayers in helping to curb this epidemic' Please help us answer some of these questions. Join us for a night of lively discussion with a panel of experts who have committed their lives to children's nutrition and the fight against childhood obesity. Panelists: Nancy Huehnergarth, Director, New York State Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Alliance (NYSHEPA) Kathryn Henderson, PhD, Director of School and Community Initiatives, Yale's Rudd Center Dr. Susan Rubin, Founder, Better School Food and "Two Angry Moms" Chef Collazo, Head Chef of the Department of Education in New York City Moderator: Rogan Kersh, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Leveraging Resources to Promote Justice in Urban Environments: Cory Booker Mayor, City of Newark, New Jersey

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:30:00 EDT

Co-sponsored by the Students for Criminal Justice Reform Wagner student group and the Black Allied Law Students Association Join us for a conversation on justice in urban environments with Cory Booker Mayor, City of Newark, New Jersey and Ellen Schall Dean, NYU Wagner, and former Commissioner of New York City Department of Juvenile Justice

Conflict Security and Development Series: Building Refugee Livelihoods: Dale Buscher

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Building Refugee Livelihoods: Food Security, the Economic Crisis, and Long Term Development Dale Buscher, Director of Protection at the WomenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Refugee Commission The worldwide financial crisis, coming quickly on the heels of a global food crisis, demonstrates that we have entered unchartered territory. The world has changed in dramatic ways, and it is the most vulnerable who suffer disproportionately from these crises. Refugees endure cuts in their food rations, and humanitarian assistance continues to be underfunded. These crises, however, also provide opportunities - a chance to rethink our business model and the structure and practice of humanitarian aid. Many argue that it is time to end dependency-inducing programs and focus as early and as soon as possible on how to help crisis-affected populations resume their lives and their livelihoods. Dale Buscher discusses our collective thinking about humanitarian aid and how we might progress further on the path of restoring lives, dignity and livelihoods. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Climate Change and Water Series: with Upmanu Lall, Alan and Carol Silberstein Professor of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Water is already a critical factor affecting the social and economic well-being of a sizable proportion of the worldÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s population. However, with the worldÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s population projected to double in over the next fifty years, and water supplies becoming both more scarce and more volatile as a result of global warming, we are likely to face a water crisis so severe it will reshape everything from our governance structures to our modes of economic and agricultural production to our patterns of social interaction. Water will be the axis around which much of public policy revolves.

Obesity in America: Chris Collins interviews Professor Rogan Kersh about the politics of obesity and Obama's attempt to pass universal healthcare

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Chris Collins interviews Professor Rogan Kersh about the politics of obesity and Obama's attempt to pass universal healthcare.

Wagner Students - Chris Collins, Aaron Ampaw and Erin Price - Discuss Obama's First 100 Days

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:55:10 EDT

Wagner Students - Chris Collins, Aaron Ampaw and Erin Price - Discuss Obama's First 100 Days

Democratic Governance and Sustainable Development in Latin America Series: The Rise and Performance of Leftist Governments in Latin America

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Race, Reproductive Rights Policy, and the New Administration

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Race, Reproductive Rights Policy, and the New Administration

Hosted by NYU Wagner's Women of Color Policy Network

A moderated Conversation between Dorothy Roberts, Kirkland and Ellis Professor, Northwestern University Law School and Iris Lopez, Associate Professor of Sociology and currently the Director of the Program in Latin American and Latino Studies at City College

Wednesday March 11, 2009
12 - 2 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604

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Conflict Security and Development Series: Disasters and Peacemaking: Creating Opportunities for Peace with Michael Renner

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series

Co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner.

Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations.

This Week:
Disasters and Peacemaking: Creating Opportunities for Peace with Michael Renner, Senior Researcher & Director, Global Security Project, Worldwatch Institute

Thursday March 5, 2009
12:30 - 1:30 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604

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Conflict Security and Development Series: Voting for Peace: Building Democracies in Post-Conflict Countries with Thomas Flores

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series

Co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner.

Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations.

This Week:
Voting for Peace: Building Democracies in Post-Conflict Countries with Thomas Flores, Clinical Associate Professor, Center for Global Affairs

Thursday February 26, 2009
12:30 - 1:30 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604

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Critical Perspectives in Policy Formation: The impact of race, class, gender, and other markers of difference on policy making

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series: Challenges and Hope for Development: The Case of Rwanda and Darfur Survivors with Mary Kayitesi Blewitt

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series

Co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner.

Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations.

This Week:
Challenges and Hope for Development: The Case for Rwanda and Darfur Surfur Survivors with Mary Kayitesi Blewitt, OBE, Founder and Director, Survivors Fund; Swiss Govt. nominee for Nobel Peace Prize in 2005

Thursday February 19, 2009
12:30 - 1:30 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604

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Food, Fuel and Finance: Public Forum on Global Crisis

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Are We There Yet: Affirmative Action in the Age of Obama

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series: Reproductive Health of War-Affected Populations: What Do We Know' with Therese McGinn

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series

Co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner.

Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations.

This Week:
Reproductive Health of War-Affected Populations: What Do We Know' with Therese McGinn, Associate Professor of Clinical Population & Family Health, and Director, Reproductive Health Access, Information and Services in Emergencies (RAISE) Initiative Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Thursday February 12, 2009
12:30 - 1:30 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604

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Reynolds Speaker Series: Peter Thum, Founder of Ethos Water

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EDT

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Conflict Security and Development Series: Where Has the Russian "Mafiya" Gone' And Should We Care' with Mark Galeotti

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series

Co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner.

Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations.

This week:
Where has the Russian 'Mafiya' Gone' And Should We Care' with Mark Galeotti, Clinical Associate Professor, Center for Global Affairs

Thursday February 5, 2009
12:30 - 1:30 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604

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The Great Experiment: Quest for a Global Nation

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EDT

The Great Experiment: Quest for a Global Nation

NYU Wagner welcomes Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution and seasoned veteran of US international affairs, including a superb stint as Deputy Secretary of State.

Talbott's wide-ranging discussion of global affairs will be based on his highly regarded 2008 book "The Great Experiment: Quest for a Global Nation." Join us for a riveting exchange on topics from global warming to the Middle East conflict to the changing US role in the world.

Tuesday February 2, 2009
4:30 - 6 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604

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Conflict Security and Development Series: The Impact of Climate Change on International Peace & Security: A View from the Small Island States with Stuart Beck

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series

Co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner

Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations.

This Week:
The Impact of Climate Change on International Peace & Security: A View from the Small Island States with Stuart Beck, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN (Palau) and Islands First Board Member

Thursday January 29, 2009
12:30 - 1:30 pm
NYU Wagner
The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604

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From Prison to Empowerment: Women Advocates Take on the Criminal Justice System

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:00:00 EDT

From Prison to Empowerment: Women Advocates Take on the Criminal Justice System Sponsored by: NYU Students for Criminal Justice Reform, Women of Color Policy Network, Women's Prison Association, NYU Wagner Women's Caucus, WORTH, and the Correctional Association's Women in Prison Project. Women are the fastest growing segment of the prison population yet their voices are often marginalized in criminal justice reform debates. This panel will highlight how formerly incarcerated women are advocating to influence and guide public policies that directly affect their lives.

Wagner Student Chris Collins Interviews Irshad Manji, Director of NYU's Moral Courage Project

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:55:16 EDT

Chris Collins Interviews Irshad Manji, Director of NYU's Moral Courage Project

Citizens Union Breakfast Brief with Representative Anthony D. Weiner

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:57:13 EDT

Citizens Union Breakfast Briefs: Representative Anthony D. Weiner Co-sponsored by NYU Wagner and Citizens Union A series of morning discussions with elected officials about the major issues facing New Yorkers. 8:00 am - Continental Breakfast available 8:30 am - Welcome and Presentation by Representative Anthony D. Weiner 9:00 am - Audience Q & A

Professor Shanna Rose discusses State and Local Budget Crisis

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:35:58 EDT

As the job market and retail sales continue to worsen, government revenues are also expected to continue weakening. Furthermore, nearly all U.S. states - and many local governments - are prohibited by law to run a deficit or borrow money to cover their operating expenditures. Chris Collins interviews Professor Shanna Rose about this issue, and gets her take on what governments can do to better withstand this economy.

Democratic Governance and Sustainable Development in Latin America Series with Patricio Navia, PhD, Master Teacher, General Studies Program, NYU

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:00 EDT

NYU Wagner Fall 2008 Town Hall

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Democratic Governance and Sustainable Development in Latin America Series - The Conceptions of Social Policy: Universalism vs. Targeting

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series: Using Law and Policy to Harness Globalization and Markets for Developing Countries With Eleanor Fox

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series

The Conflict, Security, and Development Series is co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner.

Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations.

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This Week:
Competition and Development: Using Law and Policy to Harness Globalization and Markets for Developing Countries With Eleanor Fox, Walter J. Derenberg Professor of Trade Regulation, New York University School of Law.

Thursday, October 23
12:30-2:00 PM
The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10012-9604

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Conflict Security and Development Series: Brain Drain' The Implications of Africa's Emigrating Health Workforce

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:36:04 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series: Brain Drain' The Implications of Africa's Emigrating Health Workforce The Conflict, Security, and Development Series is co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner. Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations. _ This week: Brain Drain' The Implications of Africa's Emigrating Health Workforce With Michael Clemens, Research Fellow and Director of the Migration and Development Initiative at the Center for Global Development.

Democratic Governance and Sustainable Development in Latin America Series: Immigration, Diaspora, and Politics

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:27:03 EDT

Democratic Governance and Sustainable Development in Latin America Series Co-sponsored by NYU Wagner's Research Center for Leadership in Action, the NYU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, NYU Wagner's Office of International Programs, and the Alliance of Latino and Latin American Students. The pursuit of the public good requires collective action and leadership. The pressing social, economic and political problems facing Latin American countries are complex and exceed the capacity of each of the public, private and social sectors working alone. This series aims to raise awareness and foster discussion about current problems and challenges affecting democratic governance and sustainable development in Latin America. The events will explore the nature of the relationship between the State and civil society and its impact on various developmental outcomes. _ This Week: Immigration, Diaspora, and Politics With Robert C. Smith is an Associate Professor at Baruch College, CUNY School of Public Affairs. He is the author of "Mexican New York: Transnational Worlds of New Immigrants". He has also published many articles and book chapters on immigration and children of immigrants, education, transnational life, and Mexico.

Citizens Union Breakfast Brief with NYC Comptroller William C. Thompson

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:24:29 EDT

Presented by Citizen's Union and NYU Wagner. Citizens Union Breakfast Briefs: a series of morning discussions with elected officials about the major issues facing New Yorkers. Wednesday, September 17, 2008 8:00 - 9:30 am Featuring: NYC Comptroller William C. Thompson

The US and World Foreign Policy and the 2008 Elections Series with Zia Mian, Research Scientist at the Program on Science and Global Security at Princeton University

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:26:11 EDT

The US and World Foreign Policy and the 2008 Elections Series Join Professor John Gershman and a new guest speaker each week as members of the Wagner Community delve into the question that are on everyone's mind: What international issues should be paramount in our electoral debate' and How will the 2008 elections affect US foreign policy in the years to come' This week: Join us for a discussion with Zia Mian, a Research Scientist at the Program on Science and Global Security at Princeton University, where he directs the Project on Peace and Security in South Asia. Mian has a strong background in the nuclear weapons and nuclear energy programs of India and Pakistan and works to analyze the risks from those programs. He is the editor and co-editor of several books, including Between Past and Future (Oxford, 2004), Out of the Nuclear Shadow (Zed Books, 2001), Pakistan's Crises of State and Society (Mashal, 1997); Pakistan's Atomic Bomb & the Search for Security (Gautam, 1995).

Conflict Security and Development Series: Rethinking Democratic Interventions in the Midst of War: Case Study Afghanistan

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:18:35 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series: Rethinking Democratic Interventions in the Midst of War: Case Study Afghanistan The Conflict, Security, and Development Series is co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner. Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations. - This Week: Rethinking Democratic Interventions in the Midst of War: Case Study Afghanistan With Patricia Degennaro, Adjunct Associate Professor, Center for Global Affairs

Citizens Union Breakfast Brief with City Council Member David Weprin

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:29:24 EDT

Presented by Citizen's Union and NYU Wagner.Citizen's Union Breakfast Briefs: a series of morning discussions with elected officials about the major issues facing New Yorkers.Wednesday, September 17, 2008 8:00 - 9:30 am Featuring: City Council Member David Weprin

Citizens Union Breakfast Brief with City Council Member John Liu

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:17:32 EDT

Citizen's Union Breakfast Briefs Series Co-sponsored by NYU Wagner and Citizen's Union With City Council Member John Liu A series of morning discussions with elected officials about the major issues facing New Yorkers. 8:00 am - Continental Breakfast available 8:30 am - Welcome and Presentation by Featured Speaker 9:00 am - Audience Q A

Conflict Security and Development Series: Where We Stand: 7 Years after the 9/11 Attacks

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:33:55 EDT

The Conflict, Security, and Development Series is co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner. Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations. _This Week: Where We Stand: 7 Years after the 9/11 Attack With Gideon Rose, managing editor, Foreign Affairs magazine; former Olin senior fellow and deputy director of national security studies, Council on Foreign Relations and John Gershman, clinical associate professor, NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service; principal author of A Secure America in a Secure World (2004) and author of "Is Southeast Asia the Second Front'" Foreign Affairs (2002)

Lessons from Iraq: Avoiding the Next War

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:19:50 EDT

Lessons from Iraq: Avoiding the Next War a panel discussion and book party Tuesday.With Frances FitzGerald, journalist and author, best known for her Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam, which won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Her chapter is entitled "Ideas Floating Free: War as Demonstration Model."Aziz Huq directs the Liberty and National Security Project at New York University's Brennan Center for Justice and co-authored Unchecked and Unbalanced: Presidential Power in a Time of Terror. His chapter is entitled "Torture No More."Jeffrey Laurenti, senior fellow and director of policy programs at The Century Foundation. He has written extensively on international security issues and his chapter is entitled "America's Slide: From Leadership to Isolation"and moderator,William D. Hartung, co-editor of Lessons from Iraq: Avoiding the Next War and director of the New America Foundation's Arms and Security Initiative.Hartung, who is writing a book about Lockheed Martin also contributed a chapter entitled "Invitations to Steal: War Profiteering in Iraq."

The US and World Foreign Policy and the 2008 Elections Series: Gary Bass of Princeton University

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict Security and Development Series: Perspectives on Political Development: Sheri Berman, Associate Professor of Political Science, Barnard College, Columbia University

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EDT

The Conflict, Security, and Development Series Co-hosted by NYU's Center for Global Affairs, NYU's Masters in Global Public Health Program, and the Office of International Programs at NYU Wagner. Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations. This week: With Sheri Berman, Associate Professor of Political Science, Barnard College, Columbia University Thursday October 2 12:30-2:00 PM

Blood and Oil: Documentary Film Screening and Discussion with Michael Klare, defense correspondent for Nation magazine

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Joint American Planning Association - Wagner - Mayors Office on 1 year after PLANYC Launch Event

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EDT

An Evening with US Ambassador to the UN, Zalmay Khalizad

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum with Anthony Shorris, PANYNJ

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum

With
Anthony Shorris,
Executive Director, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

and Mitchell Moss,
Henry Hart Rice Professor of Urban Policy & Planning,
NYU Wagner

Monday, April 14, 2008
5:30pm Reception
6:00pm Lecture
Limited seating available.

Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service,
New York University
The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue
The Puck Building, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street

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SNEAC Roundtable: Design Trust for Public Space

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EDT

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

-Brief Event Description: SNEAC is hosting a roundtable discussion with Deborah Marton, Executive Director of the Design Trust for Public Space.
Join us to learn more about the critical role the arts can play in enhancing the design and function of public spaces. Lunch is PROVIDED.

-Date, time and event location: 12:30-1:30 in Mulberry Conference Room - 3rd Floor of Puck - April 14th, 2008
-Names of Sponsoring/Co-sponsoring organizations: Sponsored by SNEAC
-Names of speakers, if applicable: Deborah Marton, Executive Director of the Design Trust for Public Space
-RSVP link: Email RSVP to jll407@nyu.edu

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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: Rites of Passage or Human Rights Violation

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EDT

The 12th Annual Kovner/Behrman Health Forum: Evidence-Based Management - A Business Case'

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EDT

The 12th Annual Kovner/Behrman Health Forum: Evidence-Based Management - A Business Case'

Sponsored by NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the Greater New York Hospital Association

With
David Fine, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Luke's Episcopal Health System,
and
Michael Dowling, President and CEO North Shore/LIJ Hospital Systems

Moderated by Anthony Kovner,
Professor of Public and Health Management, NYU Wagner

Wednesday, April 2, 2008
5:30pm Reception
6:00pm Lecture
Limited seating available.

Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
New York University
The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue
The Puck Building, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street

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Immigration: Personal Reflections

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EDT

IMMIGRATION: PERSONAL REFLECTIONS

Sponsored by the Alliance of Latino and Latin American Students (ALAS) student group and the Research Center for Leadership in Action (RCLA)

They've been called "undocumented workers", "illegal immigrants", "trespassing aliens", or simply "illegals", but no matter what you call them, they are a part of American society. The Alliance of Latino and Latin American Students (ALAS) invites you to attend a frank discussion centered on the politics, policies, and narratives of immigration. Explore with us who this population is, why they are here, the challenges they face, and how our own identity as a nation is reflected in their experience. In tackling questions of citizenship, discover with us what it is to be American.

Thurs., Mar. 27, 2008
12 pm - 1:30 pm

Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service,
New York University
The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue
The Puck Building, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street

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Global Nomads in Today's Global Workplace

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict, Security, and Development Series: Delivering Critical Care in Developing Nations: A New Approach

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EDT

NYU Reynolds Program Speaker Series: Karen Tse, Founder & CEO, International Bridges to Justice

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EDT

NYU Reynolds Program Speaker Series:

Featuring Karen Tse, Founder & CEO, International Bridges to Justice

Wed. March 5
12 - 1:30 pm

NYU Wagner
The Rudin Forum for Civic Dialogue
The Puck Building, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette St., NY, NY 10012

The NYU Reynolds Program in Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its 2007-2008 Speaker Series "Social Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century" (PDF). This year's series features a remarkable selection of social entrepreneurs who have launched extraordinary programs addressing the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

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Conflict, Security, and Development Series: Peacekeeping and the Peacekept: Maintaining Peace After Civil War

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EDT

NYU Reynolds Program Speaker Series: Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO, Acumen Fund

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict, Security, and Development Series: Transitional Justice: The Development of the Field and Future Challenges.

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Transforming Juvenile Justice in New York State

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict, Security, and Development Series: Education in Conflict and Emergency Settings: Afghanistan

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict, Security, and Development Series: Education in Conflict and Emergency Settings: Afghanistan

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Conflict, Security, and Development: Issues, Actors, and Approaches

Race, Gender and the 2008 Presidential Election

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The 2008 Presidential Primaries have been a forum for many of the critical issues facing the country. However, race and gender, while examined through the lens of the careers of Senators Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama, have rarely transcended the candidates. Now that race, class and gender have been pushed to the surface, how should they be interpreted' How relevant are the issues to the larger campaign' Irrespective of who wins the White House, how relevant are these issues to be to the next administration' This forum will use this moment to address the often divergent interests of women, especially white women, and people of color.

Conflict, Security, and Development series: Humanity Principles in the Age of Terrorism: Practical Lessons from the IRC

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Each Thursday, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations.

Feminism Series: Feminism and the Women's Movement Defined

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EDT

NYU Reynolds Program Speaker Series: Jed Emerson, Founder, Blended Value

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EDT

NYU Reynolds Program Speaker Series:

Featuring Jed Emerson, Founder, Blended Value

Wed., January 30th
12 - 1:30 pm

NYU Wagner
The Rudin Forum for Civic Dialogue
The Puck Building, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette St., NY, NY 10012

The NYU Reynolds Program in Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its 2007-2008 Speaker Series "Social Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century" (PDF). This year's series features a remarkable selection of social entrepreneurs who have launched extraordinary programs addressing the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

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Accountability and Governance Series: Performance Measurement and the World Bank by Gail Richardson

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EDT

Accountability and Governance Series

Hosted by NYU Wagner's Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy (PNP) Program

Performance Measurement and the World Bank
With Gail Richardson, World Bank

More on the Accountability and Governance Series:
The relationships between accountability, effectiveness and performanceneed to be unpacked in ways that produce new knowledge and guide practitionersaiming to craft effective mechanisms of accountability. This monthly series will feature the cutting edge analysis and practical efforts that address these issues.

Tuesday, Nov. 13
4:30 - 6 pm

The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
New York University
The Rudin Forum for Civic Dialogue
The Puck Building, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street

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The Farm Bill: Understanding the Political, Agricultural, and Nutritional Impact

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EDT

The Farm Bill: Understanding the Political, Agricultural, and Nutritional Impact

Sponsored by the Wagner Health Network Student Group

A panel of leading health policy experts will discuss the impact of the federal Farm bill. Farm bills can be highly controversial and have an impact on international trade, the environment, food policy, and rural communities. The impact of agriculture subsidies in this legislation are the subject of intense debate both within the domestic and international communities.

Featuring:
Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, and author of the best- selling book "Food Politics"

Monday, Nov. 12, 2007
6:30 pm - 9 pm

Location:
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service,
New York University
The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue
The Puck Building, 2nd Fl.
295 Lafayette Street

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Cooperation Creating Change: Stories from executives at Gap, SAI, Chiquita, and the Rain Forest Alliance. Dan Henkle, George Jaksch, Ana Paula Tavares, Judy Gearhart

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:30:00 EDT

Top leaders in companies and non-profits address their challenges and successes in their partnerships both on a domestic and international front.

NYU Reynolds Program Speaker Series: J.B. Schramm, Founder & CEO, College Summit

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:30:00 EDT

The NYU Reynolds Program in Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its 2007-2008 speaker series "Social Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century." This year's series features a remarkable selection of social entrepreneurs who have launched extraordinary programs addressing the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Reflecting the NYU Reynolds belief that social entrepreneurship is a meta-profession drawing on cross-disciplinary knowledge and practice, the series presents prominent social entrepreneurs and leaders from across the spectrum of public and professional sectors who will share their insights as cutting-edge, far reaching change makers.

Advocacy and Social Change Series: Lessons from Organizing

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:30:00 EDT

Community Voices Heard - a membership-led community organizing group - will discuss the book "Tools for Radical Democracy" and share examples of how constituent participation has shaped policies that improve the lives of low-income people.

CONFLICT, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT SERIES: Security in a Changing World: Multilateral Institutions in the Twenty-First Century. Shakaut Fareed

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:30:00 EDT

Co-hosted by NYU'' Center for Global Affairs, NYU'' Master'' in Global Public Health Program and Wagner'' Office for International Programs

Politics and the F Word: Does Feminism Matter' Ann Lewis, Janice Min, Julie Menin

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:30:00 EDT

Politics and the 'F' Word: Does Feminism Matter' Sponsored by the Women's Campaign Forum and NYU Wagner Women make up more than 50% of the population, and although we have a female Speaker of the House and leading presidential candidate, women currently hold less than 25% of all elected offices in the United States.

CONFLICT, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT SERIES by Charles T. Call

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Transforming Juvenile Justice in New York State

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EDT

On January 11, 2008, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services announced an ambitious plan to close six under- utilized residential facilities across New York State as part of an ongoing restructuring to improve services to troubled children. There are approximately 2,000 children in New York State's juvenile justice system, most between 12 and 18 years old, and a few are as young as 10. All were under the age of 16 when they committed an act that would have been a crime if committed by an adult. The planned closings are designed to enable OCFS to focus more on the developmental needs of low- level offenders and provide these youngsters and their families with services close to their communities. Another objective is a reduction in the state'' high rates of recidivism.

Racenomics Discussion Series-Risking the American Dream by Sarah Gerecke & Ingrid Ellen

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Risking the American Dream: Minority Communities and the Mortgage Crisis

Advocacy and Social Change Series: Got Vision By Sally Kohn

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Co-sponsored by Wagner's Public Nonprofit Management and Policy (PNP) program, the Wagner Policy Alliance and the OSA Gold Leadership Program. With Sally Kohn, Director, Movement Vision Lab at the Center for Community ChangeSally Kohn will offer some provocative and engaging thoughts about the vision for social change in the United States, based on lessons learned from her interviews with more than 160 leaders of progressive organizations.

Conflict, Security And Development Series by Timothy Nourse

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Timothy Nourse, Microfinance and Enterprise Development Specialist, Academy for Educational DevelopmentIn post-conflict countries, development actors aim to rapidly transition from strengthening livelihoods at the household level to rebuilding economies. While sound in theory, putting this strategy into practice is challenged by a host of factors, including uncoordinated donor action, unqualified relief staff, and local government meddling. Based on his work in post-conflict countries such as Sierra Leone, Sudan, Palestine and Afghanistan, Mr. Nourse will discuss the practical challenges of moving from grant programs to sustainable microfinance and relief oriented direct assistance to facilitating market development.

Labor Standards and Corporate Responsibility

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Richard Locke, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Political Science at MIT, author of the "Nike" case Richard Locke is the author of the teaching case on Nike's response to NGO pressures to address labor standards of Nike contractors and he will discuss the many issues surrounding labor conditions and corporate business practices. Professor Locke was recently named a Faculty Pioneer in Academic Leadership by the Aspen Institute.

Conflict Series: Peace vs. Justice: Ending a Conflict at the Price of Impunity

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Larry Johnson, Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, United Nations Office of the Legal Counsel; formerly chef de cabinet, Office of the President, International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Larry Johnson discusses the tension between peace and justice in post-conflict contexts. In the quest to end conflicts, can the international community achieve peace and justice without succumbing to impunity for war criminals' In Uganda, for example, should the ICC withdraw indictments against alleged war criminals in exchange for the surrender of weapons'

2007 Kovner/Behrman Healthcare Forum

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:00:00 EDT

11th Annual Kovner/Behrman Healthcare Forum A Conversation with James R. Knickman President and Chief Executive Officer New York State Health Foundation Moderated by Anthony Kovner Professor of Public and Health Management, NYU Wagner

Conflict Series: Post-conflict Social Citizenship in Kosovo

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Fred Cocozzelli, Instructor, Department of Government and Politics, St. John's University Fred Cocozzelli examines the social policy required to create a unified citizenship regime in post-conflict Kosovo, as well as the larger question of institutional development in post-conflict, multiethnic societies. What is the impact of institutional development on the definition of citizenship and the prospect for peace'

Confronting Economic Insecurity: Reflections on the Past and New Policies for the Future

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Many have heralded the welfare reforms of 1996 as a success, citing the dramatic drop in welfare caseloads. Many others have taken a more critical view of welfare reform, in light of persistent economic insecurity for many former recipients and other low-income workers. This panel examines the impacts of welfare reform on people's lives and the public debate over poverty.With - Lawrence Mead, Professor of Politics, New York University - Jillynn Stevens, Director of Policy, Advocacy and Research, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies - Margy Waller, Director of The Mobility Agenda; Co-Founder, Inclusion at the Center for Economic and Policy Research - Moderated by Rogan Kersh, Associate Professor of Public Service and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at NYU Wagner

Conflict Series: Modern Challenges in Disaster Relief Management and Response

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Shaukat Fareed, Chief Executive, Board for Cooperation, United Nations; Founder, Office of Humanitarian Affairs, United Nations Emergency humanitarian and healthcare efforts are being implemented worldwide to assist those displaced and grief-stricken by recent natural disasters such as Katrina, the Tsunami, and the earthquake in Pakistan. Shaukat Farred explores the controversies and challenges that have emerged from the responses to these crises and offers insights into disaster prevention and relief management.

Conflict Series: From Mogadishu to Baghdad: The Failure of UN-centric Multilateralism

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EDT

Kenneth Cain, Adjunct Associate Professor, Center for Global Affairs, NYU; former human rights official, UN Peacekeeping Operations, Cambodia, Somalia, Rwanda, Haiti, and Liberia The United Nations implements a multilateral approach in its efforts to make a difference in the world. But have the goals of multilateral organizations like the UN been realized' Kenneth Cain discusses the early optimism for UN-centric multilateral efforts in the post-Cold War era, beginning with Cambodia in 1992 and follows the arc through the United Nation's rebuke, via Kosovo, in Iraq.

New Accountability Agenda: Making Democracy Work for Human Development

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EDT

With the co-authors of "Reinventing Accountability: Making Democracy Work for Human Development" (Palgrave Press, 2004):Anne Marie Goetz, political scientist and professorial fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK Rob Jenkins, professor of political science at Birkbeck College, University of London, UK

INTERSECTIONS with Lesley Stahl: A Discussion with Irshad Manji

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EDT

Irshad Manji, Author of the National Bestseller, "The Trouble with Islam Today" will talk with Lesley Stahl, CBS News, about her New PBS Documentary "Faith without Fear".

What's New in British Health Care Reform'

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EDT

The National Health Service (NHS) in England is undergoing its most far-reaching change since its creation in 1948. While it will remain funded largely by the government and free at the point of use to all those in need of care and treatment, the way health services are provided is changing radically. The Blair government is introducing market-style changes which aim to increase pluralism in the provision of services, efficiency in the allocation of resources, and responsiveness to patient preferences. It is encouraging new providers from the private sector to enter the market and compete with existing providers or replace them.

Conflict Series: Post-Conflict Economic Recovery and the Role of the Private Sector

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EDT

Drawing from her work with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Karen Ballentine discusses the role of the private sector in post-conflict situations and the challenges of peace-building in post-conflict countries constrained by the resource curse.

Embracing Diversity in Health Care: Improving Cancer Care for Diverse Communities

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EDT

This panel will explore issues of diversity as it relates to health disparities and outcomes in diverse communities in New York City, with a focus on cancer. The objective of the panel is to create a forum to discuss emerging health care issues in an academic setting and to discuss tools and resources available for students and new professionals to address concerns around health care quality, cultural competence and healthcare access issues.

Conflict Series: Health and Humanitarian Crises

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EDT

In the most devastating refugee circumstances: for example, in areas where disease from unsanitary water runs rampant, what programs can be set in place to respond quickly and efficiently to health crises' In war torn and neglected regions of the world, such as Kosovo, Afghanistan, Congo, and Darfur, what steps can be taken to reverse the damage done to basic human welfare among the indigent population' Dr. Rick Brennan, Health Director, International Rescue Committee, considers the challenges.

2007 Migration and Global Health Conference

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EDT

The topic for the conference is international migration and its interactions with global health. Why are developing countries so predisposed to this movement of workers' What short and long term effects will it have on the health systems of the developing world' Many factors contribute to the supply and demand of health care workers, its impact on health in the affected countries, and various policy approaches that have been developed by governments and donors.Panelists include: Linda Aiken, PhD, FAAN, FRCN, RN, Claire M. Fagin Leadership Professor in Nursing, professor of sociology, and director of the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D., professor of health policy and public service, NYU Wagner, and president, New York Academy of Medicine. Richard A. Cooper, M.D., senior fellow, professor of medicine, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, School of Medicine Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.and Moderated by Natasha Iskander, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Public Policy, NYU Wagner.

Conflict Series: Building Durable Peace: Transitional Justice in Conflict Situations

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EDT

How can transitional justice approaches be used to build a durable peace in countries experiencing conflict and turmoil' Graeme Simpson discusses the various ways in which justice and the rule of law can stem rather than fuel conflict and refers to several illustrative examples, including Uganda and the Sudan. Discussing these issues is Graeme Simpson, director of country programs, International Center for Transitional Justice; Professor of International Justice, Columbia University.

After the Revolution: The Next Phase of American Foreign Policy

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EDT

In his first term, George W. Bush broke with his predecessors, notably including his father, in his working concept of Americas role in the world. He launched what has been called The Bush Revolution in U.S. Foreign Policy. Its distinguishing features were unilateralism (going it alone) and exceptionalism (a belief that America had a special dispensation to set the rules for others but not necessarily to follow the rules that the U.S. itself helped establish for the international system over the past century). The high-water mark of the Bush Revolution was the invasion of Iraq. With the debacle now unfolding there and in the region, a restoration of traditional American internationalism is underway. Strobe Talbott, president of The Brookings Institution and former deputy secretary of state, offers a timely presentation.

Conflict Series: Planning for Uncertainty: Aid Coordination in the Sudan

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:00:00 EDT

What are the obstacles to a resolution of the humanitarian crisis in the Sudan' In the face of limited resources and increased bureaucracy in the field, what strategies can maximize the impact of available aid' Drawing on his experiences with the Sudan Common Humanitarian Fund and an evaluation he conducted in partnership with the Center for International Cooperation, Dirk Solomon discusses new humanitarian funding mechanisms in Sudan.

Fighting For Air: The Battle to Control America's Media

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EDT

This year, Congress and the Federal Communications Commission are making policies that will shape the future of America's media - but you're not likely to hear much about the issues from the television, radio, and newspaper corporations that have so much at stake in the process. In "Fighting for Air: The Battle to Control America's Media," NYU Sociology professor and author Eric Klinenberg argues that a decade of deregulation and unprecedented consolidation has degraded the nation's once-rich supply of local media outlets, and he charges the federal government with "malign neglect" of established public interest standards. This forum takes us into the world of preprogrammed radio shows, empty television news stations and copycat newspapers to show how chains and conglomerates transformed American political and cultural life. But it also reveals a rising generation of new media activists and citizen journalists - a surprising coalition of liberals and conservatives from Red and Blue states alike - who are demanding and even creating the local coverage they need and deserve.With fellow discussants Robert Shrum, NYU Wagner senior fellow and prominent Democratic political consultant, and Jay Rosen, NYU journalism professor and press critic whose primary focus is the media's role in a democracy.

Innovative Connections: Community Development and the Arts

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EDT

Co-sponsored by NYU Wagner student groups BRIDGE and SNEAC, this informal panel discussion focuses on the intersection between the arts and community development and the role of innovative grantmaking.Invited panelists include Leah Krauss, arts and culture program officer, New York Community Trust (NYCT) and Patricia Swann, community development program officer, NYCT.

NGO Accountability: Politics, Principles and Innovations

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EDT

As NGOs have become more prominent, debates about NGO accountability are also on the rise. Most of these debates, however, have focused on how NGOs can be made more accountable with very little conversation on what NGOs should be responsible for and to whom they should be responsible.The contributors to the book "NGO Accountability: Politics, Principles and Innovations" (edited by Lisa Jordan and Peter Van Tuijl; Earthscan 2006) will discuss and debate the role of NGOs within civil society and global governance today. Panelists will address the complexities and risks in regulating NGOs; the representation debate or who do NGOs really represent; the role of NGOs in global governance; global environmental and public policy campaigns; and relations between the state and civil society.

Implementation of the Berger Commission Report

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EDT

The Berger Commission was established as a broad-based, non-partisan panel that, over the last year, examined the needs and capacities of the NYS health care system and developed recommendations to right-size hospitals and nursing homes. Listen to the Commissions executive director and other healthcare leaders discuss the implications of its recently released report, and what hospitals and other healthcare organizations are doing to meet the changing healthcare needs of New York. Panelists include: David Sandman, ED, Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century; Audrey Weiner, CEO, Jewish Home and Hospital; Robert Wild, Esq., chairman, Garfunkel, Wild and Travis.

NGOs and Post-Conflict and Development with Sarah Wikenczy

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EDT

Sarah Wikenczy shares her firsthand experience as coordinator of International Rescue Committee's strategic planning process in post-conflict situations, with a focus on internally displaced and conflict-affected populations.

Transforming Social Conventions for Social Change

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EDT

Molly Melching is the executive director of Tostan, a Senegal-based NGO that focuses on women's health and human rights and a recent finalist for the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. Tostan's Community Empowerment Program has been featured as a "best practice" program by Unicef in the Innocenti Research Centre (IRC) Digest on Female Genital Cutting (FGM/C). Ms. Melching, winner of the Anna Lindh Award for her human rights work at Tostan, discusses the NGO's holistic, community-focused approach to promoting health and human rights and helping villages abandon child/forced marriage and female genital cutting.

Beyond Victimhood: Securing a Role for Women in Peace building

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EDT

October 26, 2006 marked the sixth anniversary of the adoption of the groundbreaking UN Security Council Resolution 1325, and the date of an open debate at the UN Security Council on Women and Armed Conflict. In advance of this open debate at the UN, the panel participants discuss the role of women in peacebuilding in societies still facing violence, and why women are still broadly excluded from peacemaking and peacebuilding efforts throughout the world.

Jane Jacobs Today

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EDT

Co-hosted by The American Planning Association's New York Metro Chapter, The Canadian Consulate General in New York, and NYU Wagner Jane Jacobsâ€™ ideas redefined urban planning and her hometowns of New York and Toronto are among many cities that continue to feel the impact of her writings. This panel discussion explores the importance, meaning, and influence of her work. Panellists include: - Paul Bedford, former Chief City Planner of Toronto; - Lisa Rochon, Architecture Critic for The Globe and Mail; - Paul Goldberger, Architecture Critic for The New Yorker; - Raymond Gastil, Director, Manhattan Office, Department of City Planning; and - Eugenie Birch, Professor and Chair, University of Pennsylvania Department of City and Regional Planning and former New York City Planning Commissioner. These panellists, New Yorkers and Torontonians, will discuss Jacob's impact and influence on the planning process and and how her philosophy has been modified in the 45 years since publication of "The Death and Life of Great American Cities". Brought to you with the support of NYU Wagner's Urban Planning Student Association. Tuesday, Oct. 17th, 2006, 6pm - 8pm Location: Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University The Puck Building, 2nd Fl. Conference Room 295 Lafayette Street

Modern Peace Building: Iraq

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:30:00 EDT

Thomas Hill, visiting scholar, Solomon Asch Center for Study of Ethnopolitical Conflict at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses his first-hand experience delivering education and peace building programs in Iraq.

Medicaid Reform with Tommy G. Thompson, James R. Tallon, Jr., and Alan D. Aviles (Excerpt)

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EDT

Hear two of the best known experts in the field go toe-to-toe on the issue of how to reform Medicaid. With former Health and Human Services Secretary/Wisconsin Governor, Tommy G. Thompson, current lead of the "Medicaid Makeover" campaign and James R. Tallon, Jr., president of the United Hospital Fund and chairman of the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured.

Medicaid Reform with Tommy G. Thompson, James R. Tallon, Jr., and Alan D. Aviles

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EDT

Peace and International Security with Nicholas Sambanis

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:00:00 EDT

Conflict, Security, and Development: Issues, Actors, and Approaches Weekly Brown Bag Series hosted by the Office for International Programs at NYU Wagner and NYUâ€™s Center for Global Affairs 12:30 - 2:30 2nd Fl. Conference Room 295 Lafayette St. Each Thursday, beginning on September 28th, this series will examine new research, discuss creative policy approaches and highlight recent analytical and practical innovations in responding to the challenges of security and development in the context of conflict and post-conflict situations. On September 28th, the series will launch with featured speaker Nicholas Sambanis. Nicholas Sambanis, an associate professor of political science at Yale, is the co-author of â€œMaking War and Building Peace: United Nations Peace Operations.â€ His most recent op-ed, "Itâ€™s Official: There Is Now a Civil War in Iraq," was published by The New York Times on July 23, 2006.

Peace and International Security with Nicholas Sambanis

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:00:00 EDT

Nicholas Sambanis, associate professor of political science at Yale University discusses United Nations peace building operations in post-conflict situations and the use of international organizations to prevent or resolve large-scale political violence. Professor Sambinis is co-author of "Making War and Building Peace: United Nations Peace Operation."

Global Civil Society with Lisa Jordan, The Ford Foundation

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:00:00 EDT

Foundation
Join us for a brown bag discussion on "Global Civil Society" with Lisa D. Jordan, Deputy Director of the Governance and Civil Society Unit of the Ford Foundation.

This conversation is part of the Accountability and Governance in Public Service brownbag series sponsored by NYU Wagner's Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy (PNP) program.

Wednesday, Sept. 27th, 2006, 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service,
New York University
The Puck Building, 2nd Fl. Conference Room
295 Lafayette Street

RSVP online.

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Global Civil Society with Lisa Jordan (Excerpt)

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:00:00 EDT

A brown bag discussion on "Global Civil Society" with Lisa D. Jordan, deputy director of the Governance and Civil Society Unit of the Ford Foundation.

Afghan Women's Network: Women, War and the Work Ahead

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:00:00 EDT

Erica Isaac, director of advocacy for the Afghan Womens Network (AWN), discusses her work in Kabul to further social justice for women in post-Taliban Afghanistan. Her multimedia presentation featured her experiences throughout the country working with women in crisis, including many being held in prison, countless seeking refuge from domestic abuse, and others who are leading the efforts to build community-based support for those in need.

Afghan Women's Network: Women, War and the Work Ahead (Excerpt)

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:00:00 EDT