Making Sense of the January 6th Attack on the Capitol

Election Series Capitol Attack

ALBANY, N.Y. (January 26, 2021) — 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. Zoom links will be sent to registrants only on the morning of the event — click here to register.

February 2nd, 12:00-1:30pm

A Not So Peaceful Transition of Power: Making Sense of the January 6th Attack on the Capitol

Moderator:
Julie Novkov, Professor and Collins Fellow, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

Panel:
Victor Asal, Professor, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
Jose Cruz, Professor, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
Richard F. Hamm, Professor and Collins Fellow, History
Sam Jackson, Assistant Professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
Bruce Miroff, Professor and Collins Fellow, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
Stephan Stohler, Associate Professor, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
Tim Weaver, Associate Professor, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

Schedule:
12:00 — Welcome by Julie Novkov
12:10-12:40 — Faculty experts will share thoughts on the events of January 6
12:40-1:00 — Open Q&A session
1:00-1:30 — Breakout room discussions

Breakout Room Topics:

  • Public law, the Supreme Court, and constitutional rights (Julie Novkov & Stephan Stohler)
  • Domestic terrorism, anti-government extremism, and political activism (Victor Asal & Sam Jackson)
  • Social movements, institutions, and race (Tim Weaver & Jose Cruz)
  • Historical perspectives, American politics, and the presidency (Bruce Miroff & Richard Hamm)

Throughout the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election season, Rockefeller College hosted a series of online events, covering a range of topics impacting the election and future of the nation. With the January 6th attack, the series continues on February 2nd. Click here to register.