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Policy Conversations
Rockefeller College’s popular and timely lunchtime discussion series, Policy Conversations, features experts on a wide variety of domestic and international public policy issues. Commentators from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy faculty provide insight and perspective. Policy Conversations underscores the College’s mission to discover, communicate, and apply knowledge about politics, governance, public policy, and public management, making democracy stronger and governments more effective around the world. Dean Jeffrey Straussman invites students, faculty, alumni, and members of the public to participate.
Fall 2010 Schedule
Fall 2010 Schedule
Most Policy Conversations are held on the downtown UAlbany campus, from 12:25pm to 1:30pm, Milne Hall, 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY. Please check the individual listings for location information.
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Wednesday, September 22Harry Blair Topic: Participatory Budgeting in Local Government in India Location: Milne 215 |
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Wednesday, October 13Micah Lasher, Topic: Central Policy Issues for the City Location: Milne 215
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Tuesday, October 19George Philip Topic: The Challenges for Higher Education in the US Location: Milne 215 |
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Wednesday, October 27Kevin Jack Topic: New York State's Labor Market: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? Location: Milne 215 |
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Thursday, November 4Patrick Gichohi Topic: Legislative Leadership of Governance Reform Location: Levitt Room |
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Tuesday, November 9Tom Constantine Topic: Connecting Law Enforcement and the Intelligence Community Location: Levitt Room |
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Tuesday, November 16Kim Fine Topic: Evolving Role of Academic Medical Centers in an era of Health Care Reform [Handout] Location: Levitt Room |
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Tuesday, November 30Bruce Gyory Topic: Analysis of the November 2010 Elections--Voter Choices and Issues Location: Levitt Room |
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