Guest post from Allbritton Fellow and Patricelli Center Fellow Anthony Price ’20: Most people my age are wrapping up their second year of college, struggling with finals, preparing for what the summer offers. Perhaps sleeping in until 10, going out to brunch with friends who you haven’t seen since winter break, or starting the internship…
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Russia after the 2018 Presidential Election: Diplomacy and Coercion
Russia after the 2018 Presidential Election: Diplomacy and Coercion with Stanislav Tkachenko Stanislav Tkachenko is a Professor of International Relations at St. Petersburg State University, with PhDs in History and Economics. He has been a visiting professor at the University of Bologna, Italy and Liaoning University, China. He has published books on European monetary integration…
Judging Teachers: the Law and Teacher Evaluation Policy Reform Efforts
Judging Teachers: the Law and Teacher Evaluation Policy Reform Efforts with Mark Paige The talk will address legal issues and court responses associated with policy efforts intended to improve public education and teacher quality, including those attempting to link teacher evaluation and employment status with student achievement, such as “value added modeling.” Professor Mark Paige…
The Arab Spring: Looking Back After Seven Years
The Arab Spring: Looking Back After Seven Years with Ambassador Jake Welles ’79 The Arab Spring, which began with much hope in early 2011, failed to bring democracy and change to the region, with the lone exception of Tunisia. Of the countries directly impacted by the Arab Spring, Egypt and Bahrain have reverted to an…
Patricelli Center Fellowship and Jewett Center Board Residency 2018/2019
Applications are now open for two exciting courses that provide a deep dive into the realm of social impact and social entrepreneurship work. Check out the slide decks to learn more, stop by drop-in hours, and fill out an application by 11:59 pm on April 13. Applicants will be notified by 9:00 am on April…
Haiti: Migration and Globalization
Haiti: Migration and Globalization Haitians in the U.S. vs. Trump Tens of thousands of Haitians who currently reside in the United States on Temporary Protected Status face possible deportation by the Trump administration. This talk will focus on the domestic and global political and economic factors that transformed Haiti into an exporter of labor…
Politics, Policy and Social Justice in Venezuela
Politics, Policy and Social Justice in Venezuela A Conversation with Professor Antonio Machado Allison Venezuela is in crisis. President Nicolás Maduro has clashed with the constitutional democracy of Venezuela. The country is in financial collapse with hyper-inflation and critical shortages of basic food supplies. The elected Legislative body has been overruled and made inconsequential by…
Gilead Community Services Internships
From Elisa Greenberg of the Nonprofit Residency Board course: Gilead Community Services Two 2018 Summer Student Internships (June – August) JOB DESCRIPTIONS REPORT TO: Dan Osborne, Gilead CEO; Laura Patey, Assoc. Dean of Student Academic Resources, Wesleyan University LOCATION: Middletown, CT OVERVIEW: Gilead Community Services is a mental health nonprofit which…
The Proof is in the Pudding: Putin’s Pivot to Asia
The Proof is in the Pudding: Putin’s Pivot to Asia Dr. David Abramson, Senior Analyst in the Office of Analysis for Russia and Eurasia at the U.S. Department of State. will discuss the drivers of Russia’s outreach in Asia and its prospects for success. Putin initiated his pivot to Asia policy even before the West began imposing sanctions on Russia in response to its…
Power to the People: How New Media really changes all we know about citizen behavior
Power to the People: How New Media really changes all we know about citizen behavior Chude Jideonwo is a Nigerian lawyer, television presenter, journalist and media entrepreneur. He is the author of two books, Are We The Turning Point Generation? and How to Win Elections in Africa: Parallels with Donald Trump. He is currently a…