Rockefeller Graduate Open House Set for March 5th
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy will be hosting a virtual Spring Open House for prospective graduate students, current applicants, and admitted students on Friday, March 5th from 12-3pm via Zoom. Learn about Rockefeller’s nationally ranked programs, including the MA, MIA, MPA and Graduate Certificate programs.
Careers in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
On February, 10, 2021, Rockefeller College’s Office of Career Development will host a virtual event spotlighting careers in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). During this virtual session, students will hear advice from private and public sector professionals about the various career pathways within DEIB, the roles and responsibilities of their positions, what opportunities students should pursue academically and professionally, and gain insight into the challenges and rewards of a career within this area.
Rockefeller College Partners with Zimbabwe Parliament to Strengthen Democracy
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through a contract with Southern African Parliamentary Support Trust, has awarded the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy a 5-year, $3,039,475 grant to assist the Parliament of Zimbabwe in strengthening its institutional, legislative and oversight capacity.
Rockefeller Researchers Release Public Pension Risk-Sharing Guidebook for Policymakers
The Project on State and Local Government Finance (SLGF) at the Center for Policy Research (CPR), located at the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, has released a new guidebook and series of fact sheets to help public pension policymakers evaluate and manage risks. The guidebook, entitled “Public Pension Risk-Sharing Policies: A Policymaker’s Guidebook,” will serve as a valuable tool for policymakers.
Making Sense of the January 6th Attack on the Capitol
On Tuesday, February 2nd, the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy will be hosting a virtual discussion entitled, “A Not So Peaceful Transition of Power: Making Sense of the January 6th Attack on the Capitol.” UAlbany faculty experts will weigh in on the significance of the historic event and examine the short-term and long-term consequences. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to the entire panel, as well as enter breakout sessions for a more in-depth discussion with the experts. All are welcome to participate.
UAlbany Experts Discuss the U.S. Capitol Attack
Faculty from across campus have offered insight to local and national media.
PERSPECTIVE: Right-Sizing Our Response to the 1/6 Terrorist Attack
“In the wake of the assault on democracy that occurred at our nation’s Capitol building on Wednesday, our response to another terrorist event – the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks – provides guidance on how we should respond moving forward,” states Public Service Professor James Steiner in his op-ed article published in Homeland Security Today.
Happy Holidays!
This year’s holiday card was designed by Mehr Sharma, a political science major with minors in history and women’s, gender and sexuality studies. Sharma’s illustration depicts family, friends, and classmates on a Zoom call. “It’s indicative of the turbulent year we've all had but still recognizes the resilience humanity has had through it all,” she said.