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.
Constitution Day Essay Winner Highlights Automatic Voter Registration
Rockefeller College student Jacob Weissenburg advocated for automatic voter registration in his winning Constitution Day essay contest entry.
Foreign Election Interference: The Dog That Did Not Bark
Cybersecurity expert Robert Knake will examine efforts by Russia, China, Iran, and other countries to influence the outcome of 2020 presidential, congressional, and state-level elections as well as U.S. efforts to thwart them.
From a Distance: Interning in a Remote World
Gaining valuable real-world experience through a professional internship is an integral component of Rockefeller College’s MPA program. However, when the COVID-19 crisis hit the U.S. in March 2020 employers sent their workforces home, causing many internships to be put on hold or cancelled. Fortunately, with the help of Rockefeller College’s Office of Career Development, students were able to prepare for and secure remote internships in the public and private sectors, adapting to the current times. MPA students Zach Dickman, Alex Pearce, Miguelina M. Pierre-Louis, and Gabrielle Schwartz share their experiences interning from a distance in the summer of 2020.