Brademas Center Discusses Congress, Defense Issues, and the Future
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Wagner's Brademas Center for the Study of Congress held a well-attended
and timely forum Dec. 14, 2007, on how Congress can come to
grips with looming defense issues such as the War on Terror, changes in
force structure, DOD reform, and base closings. Part of a
series of Brademas Center discussions on Congressional performance
titled "Legislating for the Future," the D.C. forum was convened by Professor Paul Light and included leading scholars on
defense: Paul K. Davis, Principal Researcher, The Rand Corporation;
Kenneth R. Mayer, Professor of Political Science, University of
Wisconsin-Madison; and Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow, The Brookings
Institution. Read more.
Disaster Policy Op-Ed by Prof. Mitchell Moss Published in San Francisco Chronicle
Henry Hart Rice Professor of Urban Policy & Planning Mitchell Moss recently contributed an opinion piece to the San Francisco Chronicle entitled "Out of scale - we need a disaster policy sized to our catastrophes." Moss argues that despite improvements in FEMA since Hurricane Katrina, the "underlying federal disaster response system is still in need of reform." His piece, published on December 26th, can be read here. A response to the piece from Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu was published as the last of the Letters to the Editor on January 1st.
Scholarship Fund Established in Memory of Patty Noonan
A scholarship fund for young women pursuing a degree in public service
has been established in honor of Patty Noonan, ’99, who sadly passed away in December after a nine-month battle with
non-smoking related lung cancer. After completing her MPA at NYU
Wagner, Patty joined the Partnership for New York City where she served
for a decade – most recently as Senior Vice President for Research
& Policy. She leaves behind her husband and 14-month-old daughter,
as well as many family and friends who loved her dearly. To perpetuate
the memory of Patty, and to help her daughter understand the important
contributions she made to the city, a scholarship fund for young women
pursuing a degree in public policy is being established in her name at
NYU Wagner. Contributions to the scholarship may be sent to NYU Wagner
Noonan Fund (checks may also be made out to the same), Attn: Lisa
Taylor, Puck Building, 295 Lafayette St., 2nd Floor, New York 10012.
Wagner Alumni Across the USA! Regional Alumni Happy Hours Planned for January 30th
For the first time ever, five Wagner Alumni Happy Hours will be held simultaneously on January 30th in Boston, D.C., the Twin Cities, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. If you live in one of these regions, don't miss this great chance to join your fellow alumni for conversation and camaraderie and share your Wagner pride. RSVP online.
For updated listings and event details, as well as RSVP information, click on the links below or see the Wagner Alumni Calendar.
New York:
National:
Looking to hire the perfect candidate for a job or an internship? Recruit for your organization. The annual NYU Wagner Career Fair brings together job seekers and representatives of nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals and health organizations, urban planning agencies, international and global organizations, and private sector companies that have a public sector component for informal meetings with students and alumni. Reserving a table at this Career Fair can increase your organization’s visibility by allowing students and alumni to gather information about your agency, as well as garner interest for specific openings. This year, Wagner has invited the following peer schools to join us at our annual Career Fair: The Heinz School at Carnegie Mellon University, the Georgetown Public Policy Institute at Georgetown University, and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. The Public Service Graduate Student and Alumni Career Fair will take place Thursday, March 13, 2008 from 3:00-6:00PM at The Puck Building, Grand Ballroom, 293 Lafayette Street, New York, NY. To reserve an employer table, visit http://www.nyu.edu/wagner/careers/employers/recruiting.php.
Wagner's OCS Career Directory is a great resource for alumni looking to take the next step in their career. Here is a sampling of mid- to senior-level postings online right now:
Log on to the OCS Career Directory for full job descriptions and application instructions online. Be sure to check the Career Directory regularly for a job posting perfect for YOU.
Over a decade ago, when Joseph Jarrin (MPA '97) was studying for his MPA at Wagner, he was an intern in the budget office at New York City’s Department of Transportation (DOT). Although he didn’t stay at the agency after his internship, his career has come full circle. Jarrin is now the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Commissioner for Finance, Contracting, and Program Management at DOT. Read the full profile.
Rotary's Group Study Exchange is an excellent international opportunity for young professionals. Assistant Dean David Schachter recommends the program for full-time working professionals between the ages of 25-40 who want to gain in-country experience. The program offers people who are in the early stages of their careers a chance to engage in cultural and vocational exchange. For more information, visit the Group Study Exchange page on Rotary International's website.
Share your insights with us!
Do you work in the nonprofit sector? Are you still connected to other alums
working for similar organizations? How do you stay in touch? How do you stay abreast
of important nonprofit issues? Share your favorite resources with us and other alumni by emailing wagner.alumni@nyu.edu with "Alumni Insights" in the subject line.
We encourage friends, colleagues and fellow Wagner grads of Patty Noonan to contribute to the fund established in her memory, as mentioned in the article above. Contributions to the scholarship may be sent to NYU Wagner Noonan Fund (checks may also be made out to the same), Attn: Lisa Taylor, Puck Building, 295 Lafayette St., 2nd Floor, New York 10012.
Sherri Henkin (MPA '82) was recently promoted to Senior Process Improvement Analyst for AmTrust Bank in Cleveland, Ohio. Additionally, Sherri attained Senior Member status in the Society for Technical Communication, Northeast Ohio Chapter.
Warner Johnston (MPA-PNP '01) recently became Director of Communications for the Empire State Development Corporation. Congratulations, Warner.
Sandra Latchminie Persaud (MS '00) has been appointed Special Assistant to the President at MTA/NYCT. Congratulations, Sandra.
Darrell Myrick (MPA '00) recently completed his Ph.D. at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Congratulations, Darrell.
Laurence Pagnoni (MS '99) was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Kirkridge Retreat Center in Bangor, PA.
Meredith Phillips (MUP '04) recently joined the staff of Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project to head up several new community development programs. Congratulations, Meredith.
Oscar Sanchez (MPA-PNP '00) has become a Field Officer in Colombia for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. He is charged with opening a new office near the Venezuelan border.
Lawrence Tang (MPA-PNP '02) is currently working as a local consultant for the World Bank's local government sector in the Philippines.
Jason Yoon (MPA-PNP '06) was recently appointed Executive Director at New Urban Arts in Providence, RI and was featured in the Providence Journal. Congratulations, Jason.
In each Wagner School Alumni e-News issue, we highlight alumni who are doing interesting work in the public sector. Please share your professional comings and goings with us at wagner.alumni@nyu.edu, and perhaps you'll be the next alumni "Did you know..."
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