The AU School of Public Affairs was established as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal. From FDR's vision for "practical contacts between the collegiate and educational world, and the operations of government;" SPA was born.
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How is the SPA faculty addressing the big questions in Terrorism and Homeland Security Policy? Listen from Profs Sasha Cohen O'Connell, Kiran Raj, Thomas Zeitzoff, Tricia Bacon, Cynthia Miller-Idriss, & David Malet:
How is the SPA faculty addressing the big questions in Justice, Law, & Criminology? Listen from Profs Richard Bennett, Janice Iwama, Kareem Jordan, Lallen Johnson, Julie Marie Baldwin, & TaLisa Carter:
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As a student at American University, Deon Jones was already an activist – and the youngest elected official in DC history. His friends, family, faculty, and mentors anticipated his bright future. None of them could have imagined this.
This past May, Deon was participating in a peaceful protest in Los Angeles where he was shot in the face with a rubber bullet. Doctors said if it struck an inch left or right, it could have blinded or killed him. Learn his story. And share your own. #AUAlumni2020
SPA Prof. Jim Eisenmann discusses the negative impacts of President Trump’s Executive Order 13957, which creates a new type of civil service position called Schedule F, in the Lawfare blog. Read more: https://bit.ly/37f19O7
By creating a new type of federal position, Schedule F, President Trump has empowered federal agencies to move scores of career federal employees into positions for which job protections would be eliminated—and shift political employees into career roles.
How is the SPA faculty addressing the big questions in public policy and public administration? Listen from Profs Bradley Hardy, Erdal Tekin, Ken Meier, Aparna Soni, Taryn Morrissey, Derek Hyra, Khaldoun AbouAssi, & Carla Flink:
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Early in 2020, American University alumnus Mark Bucher pivoted his restaurant business (Medium Rare) in service to his community. While keeping all his employees on payroll, Mark used his business acumen, extensive network, and an army of volunteers to get fresh meals to thousands of neighbors – from senior citizens to school children. Learn his story. And share your own. #AUAlumni2020
SPA Prof. Michael Cohen was quoted in this History Channel article about President James K. Polk’s owning and purchasing Black people as slaves. “[Polk] described in a letter to his cousin [that] he preferred slaves who were young & effective,” Cohen said. Read more: https://bit.ly/3msLnU4
James Polk bought 19 people during his presidency, at least 13 of whom were children.
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser always knew she wanted to be in government – and she uses lessons learned at American University every day. As 2020 draws to a close, she speaks to the important work undertaken in the city AU calls home. Learn her story. And share your own. #AUAlumni2020
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As 2020 draws to a close, American University is honoring changemaking alumni who have been on the front lines this past year, making real impacts on their communities and our world. Stay tuned in the coming days to hear their stories and share your own. #AUAlumni2020
SPA Prof. David Barker was recently interviewed by Christopher Johnson about President Trump's accusations of election fraud on American Democracy, the fate of the Republican Party, & the future of American politics. Listen via The Apex Report: https://bit.ly/2K9R7Fe
On today's episode Christopher Johnson speaks to Professor David Barker, Professor of Government at American University. They discuss President Donald Trump's accusations of election fraud on American Democracy, the centring of conspiracy theories and racial animus in the Republican Party and what t...
Interested in applying to a graduate program? Join our grad admissions team this Thursday, December 17, to learn how to build & bolster your graduate application! Register here & apply for free: http://bit.ly/2GHp6m9
SPA is thrilled to share that Assoc. Prof. Bradley Hardy won a 2020 grant for the Urban Institute's WorkRise Initiative for his project “Cash and Near-Cash Safety Net Programs and Labor Market Outcomes.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3mfS244
Congratulations, SPA Class of 2020! Watch the commencement remarks from SPA Dean Vicky M. Wilkins and Students Speakers Yazan Hanouneh (SPA/BA '20) & Lisa Gruenloh (SPA/MPAP '20). #2020AUGrad #2020SPAGrad
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We are proud to present our Fall Commencement Celebration, featuring guest speaker, journalist Andrea Mitchell. Although we can’t be together in person, President Burwell wants graduates to know, “We are still celebrating you, the great class of 2020, and all of your accomplishments… This is an enormous achievement and today is your day.”
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Celebrate your AU grad with printable yard signs and conferral certificate! And don't forget to watch the fall commencement ceremony on Sunday at 1pm.
Download: https://www.american.edu/events/commencement/2020/graphics.cfm
Introducing SPA 2020 commencement student speaker Yazan Hanouneh! As an undergrad at American University, Yazan received the AU Eagle Involvement Award & the AU Outstanding New Student Leader Award. He also served as the director of the Kennedy Political Union & the president of the AU College Democrats. #2020AUGrad #2020SPAGrad
Meet SPA 2020 commencement graduate student speaker Lisa Gruenloh. Since completing her MPAP program in May 2020, Lisa has created & launched a new venture – Purpose Journal by Purpose Journey®, as part of her consulting & coaching business. #2020AUGrad #2020SPAGrad
Happy Commencement day! Congratulations on your achievement and resilience! Until we can be together again, we celebrate you.
Here's a graduation playlist we put together just for you: spoti.fi/35J34br #2020AUGrad #2020SPAGrad
SPA students: Don't forget to treat yourself to improve your performance during exams! #SPAFinalsWeek
SPA Prof. William M. LeoGrande was quoted in this New York Times article about Cuba's recent rare protest. “It is this awakening of civil society, facilitated by the spread of the internet & social media, which is posing this challenge to the government,” he said. Read more: https://nyti.ms/3maez1Z
Artists gathered by the hundreds in Cuba’s largest protest in decades after seeing videos of police detentions that were filmed on cellphones and circulated online.
SPA students: We hope this tip helps you organize your day and make your study time more efficient during #SPAFinalsWeek (Source: Greatist Media)
SPA Prof. Cynthia Miller-Idriss’ new book, “Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right,” has been named one of December’s “five biggest releases” in this review from The Independent. Read the review here: https://bit.ly/39UNFIW
Martin Chilton reviews five of December’s biggest releases for our monthly column
SPA students: It's okay to take frequent breaks during #SPAFinalsWeek (Source: Archer Education)
Finals are here! Make sure you move around when you're studying –– a change of scenery can help you retain information. #SPAFinalsWeek
Interested in applying to a graduate program? Join our grad admissions team on Thursday, December 17, to learn how to build & bolster your graduate application! Register here & apply for free: http://bit.ly/2GHp6m9
Interested in applying to a graduate program? Join our grad admissions team on Thursday, Dec 10, for a virtual info session that will cover SPA's graduate degree programs, application deadlines, & requirements! Register here: bit.ly/2GHp6m9
SPA students: Register now for the course "Climate Change, Science, & the Politics of Shared Sacrifice," taught by Prof. Todd Eisenstadt, research dir. of SPA’s Center for Environmental Policy. This course will explore political, scientific, social, & economic facets of the climate change challenges: https://bit.ly/3oluBrw
SPA is proud to expand its cybersecurity policy expertise & curriculum in 2020. Learn more about #SPACyber here: https://bit.ly/3lyxlzL
SPA students: Interested in cybersecurity? The practicum JLC-695-003, Applied Cybersecurity in Nonprofit Organizations, led by Sightline Security CEO Dr. Kelley Misata, pairs students w/ nonprofits to identify & ward against cyber vulnerabilities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/36yBAai
Sightline Security CEO leads course on nonprofit cybersecurity
SPA Prof. Seo-young Silvia Kim recently co-wrote a book entitled “Securing American Elections: How Data-Driven Election Monitoring Can Improve Our Democracy,” which discusses the integrity of the 2018 mid-term elections in Orange County, CA. Read more: https://bit.ly/37xcIiq
The book was published on November 26 by Cambridge University Press, and a digital version is available to download for free until today, December 2: https://bit.ly/3g1S65P
SPA Assistant Professor Seo-young Silvia Kim’s new book discusses the integrity of the 2018 mid-term elections in Orange County, CA.
REMINDER: Join SPA’s Center for Environmental Policy, Director Daniel J. Fiorino, Research Director Todd Eisenstadt, & guests for a panel discussion on "Populism, Democracy, & Climate: Adaptation in Politically Sensitive Environments" today, Dec 2, at 6 p.m. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3ipuzvg
Interested in applying to a graduate program? Join our grad admissions team tomorrow, December 2, to learn how to build & bolster your graduate application! Can't attend? Register for the next virtual application coaching session & apply for free: http://bit.ly/2GHp6m9
SPA Prof. Bradley Hardy was quoted in this Wall Street Journal article about how the growing gap in unemployment rates suggests “Black Americans can expect to have a longer and slower recovery from the 2020 economic recession.” Read his insights here: https://on.wsj.com/3fU0cxn [Subscription Required]
For Black Americans to have the same job prospects as whites, they often need to hold more-advanced credentials.
SPA Professorial Lecturer Selika Talbott recently wrote an article for Forbes. "Transportation is Mobility & Mobility is freedom. That is my thankful wish for Electric & Autonomous Vehicles & the future of transportation not just in America, but globally," she writes. Read more: https://bit.ly/3fOOnZc
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SPA Prof. Andrew Flores was quoted in a Washington Post article entitled “How a Biden presidency could advance transgender rights — & lead to backlash.” According to Flores, “Anti-LGBTQ backlash can ultimately be a source of potential change.” Read more: https://wapo.st/33yhOdp
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How is the SPA faculty addressing the big questions in Terrorism and Homeland Security Policy? Listen from Profs Sasha Cohen O'Connell, Kiran Raj, Thomas Zeitzoff, Tricia Bacon, Cynthia Miller-Idriss, & David Malet:
How is the SPA faculty addressing the big questions in Justice, Law, & Criminology? Listen from Profs Richard Bennett, Janice Iwama, Kareem Jordan, Lallen Johnson, Julie Marie Baldwin, & TaLisa Carter:
How is the SPA faculty addressing the big questions in public policy and public administration? Listen from Profs Bradley Hardy, Erdal Tekin, Ken Meier, Aparna Soni, Taryn Morrissey, Derek Hyra, Khaldoun AbouAssi, & Carla Flink:
Congratulations, SPA Class of 2020! Watch the commencement remarks from SPA Dean Vicky M. Wilkins and Students Speakers Yazan Hanouneh (SPA/BA '20) & Lisa Gruenloh (SPA/MPAP '20). #2020AUGrad #2020SPAGrad
#AUSPALive - Happening Now! Election 2020: What We Know, What We Don’t, and What’s Coming #ElectionDay has come & gone, but the 2020 election is not over! Join the Sine Institute's Executive Director Amy K. Dacey and the Women & Politics Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin for a Facebook LIVE discussion and a Q&A session on what's happening & what's next! Chay Rao, AU School of Public Affairs Betsy Fischer Martin, Women & Politics Institute Amy K. Dacey, Sine Institute of Policy & Politics **Submit questions via Facebook comments.** **Click share on Facebook to share this program with friends.**
SPA's Program Coordinator George Reese shared his voting plan with us: "I'm so glad I live in Montgomery County, MD, where everyone in my family could easily request an absentee ballot & safely drop them off in a secure dropbox at our local library, and not worry about long lines or catching #COVID19." #MyVotingPlan
SPA's Assistant Dean of Graduate Enrollment Jennifer Forney shares her voting plan with us! Rain or shine, she encourages voters to execute their right to vote! #MyVotingPlan
#AUSPALive A Conversation with Mary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board Join the Center for Environmental Policy and the American Lung Association for a conversation on air quality, #ClimateChange & the fight for #CleanAirForAll with Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board. Join this program on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ug6B365DQP-QvbX9ETG7XA **CLICK SHARE ON FACEBOOK TO SHARE THIS PROGRAM WITH FRIENDS**
#AUSPALive #AUFamilyWeek 2020 Election Countdown Moderated by Betsy Fischer Martin, Executive Director AU’s Women & Politics Institute Introduction by Dean Vicky Wilkins, AU School of Public Affairs PANELISTS - Michael Steele, Former Chairman of the RNC - Amy Dacey, Former CEO of the DNC and Director of AU’s Sine Institute of Policy & Politics - Chris Donovan, Executive Editorial Producer, ABC News - Robert Costa, Correspondent, Washington Post and Host, PBS’s Washington Week LIVE CAPTIONING: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=AU-SINE Join this program on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m1dTPx31TreJGxdOUE_-ow **CLICK SHARE ON FACEBOOK TO SHARE THIS PROGRAM WITH FRIENDS**
Clean Air for All: 50 Years of the Clean Air Act Live Captioning: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=AU-SINE Join this program on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pp5pTZ0WRSqJEBPFyKQZ6g
Calling all NEW SPA EAGLES! Are you ready for your fall classes? Take a look at these highlights of what's in store & watch our #FallforSPA playlist on YouTube for more: https://bit.ly/3gZLp3D #AUSPA2024 #AU2024 #AUWelcome
SPA Dean Vicky Wilkins shares a special message welcoming the new SPA eagles! #AUSPA2024
To sue or not to sue! With the help of his son, watch as SPA Prof. Kevin Boyle walks us through three different lawsuit scenarios that he'll be addressing during his Justice, Law & Criminology classes this fall! Watch now! #FallforSPA
SPA Prof. Saul Newman has prepared for his Comparative Politics course this fall by perfecting his online course & creating 2100 minutes of online lectures. He also converted his home office into a high-tech production studio & amateur golf course. Take a peek here! #FallforSPA
SPA Prof. Alan Levine says that few students believe in absolute truth, but they all absolutely believe in human rights. Are those rights not true or adequately protected? Hear how these topics are explored in his Individual Freedom vs. Authority course this fall! #FallforSPA
SPA Prof. TaLisa Carter says her classes will be epic this fall! In the wake of the current #BLM protests, her courses will cover relevant topics such as racial disparities in policing, victims' rights, whiteness & crime, restorative justice, racial profiling, & more. #FallforSPA
SPA Prof. John Firman is excited to teach his class "Emerging Issues in U.S. Policing" this fall. Watch this video to learn what to expect from his class, and hear from two of his former students, Daisy Muibu & Linda Phiri, about what's in store! #FallforSPA
#AUSPALive "Understanding COVID-19 Spread: Are We Using the Right Measures?" with **CLICK SHARE ON FACEBOOK TO SHARE THIS PROGRAM WITH FRIENDS** By taking into account how much testing is being done, can we get a more complete picture of whether infections are really going up or down? SPA Assistant Professor Nathan Favero is discussing how his recent research answers this question, and how getting a more accurate picture of infection rates can better inform how we move forward. LIVE CAPTIONING: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=AU-SPA
Watch as SPA Prof. Janice Iwama shares how she is preparing for her classes this fall, and how her students will have an opportunity to engage in a facilitated dialogue with police officers on a range of subjects around policing. #FallforSPA
SPA Prof. Jane Palmer is excited to teach her class "Introduction to Justice Research Methods" this fall. Bad statistics have bad consequences. Watch as she notes how bad statistics lead to ineffective policies and partisan politics, and how you can use statistics to advance your passion and career. #FallforSPA
Watch SPA Prof James Quirk share how it's an important time for the SPA community to be good at what they do and the key areas he will be discussing in his classes this fall! #FallforSPA
Can you have economic development without establishing democracy first? How can a “socialist market economy” not be a paradox? SPA Prof. Korneliya Bachiyska will address these pressing questions & more in her Comparative Politics classes this fall. #FallforSPA
Excited for the Fall 2020 Semester at SPA? So are our faculty! Take a look at some highlights of what's in store and watch our #FallforSPA playlist on YouTube for more: https://bit.ly/3gZLp3D
SPA Prof. Sara Schotland is excited to teach her class “Justice Issues in Dystopian Fiction and Film” this fall! Watch the full video to learn how her course will address the current societal challenges and present the movies & stories she'll incorporate in her class modules: https://bit.ly/3fg90N0 #FallforSPA
Watch SPA Prof. & Co-director of the Peace & Violence Research Lab (PVRL) Thomas Zeitzoff share how it's an interesting time in U.S. politics & how it's affecting his fall class preparation. Find out more about the book he's writing & his work with PVRL! #FallforSPA
With the 4th of July just around the corner, join SPA Prof. Sonja Walti as she walks through the National Mall and shares how being in Washington, DC directly impacts her fall courses. #FallforSPA
SPA Prof. Chris Edelson previews the challenging questions he will ask his students this fall. What does it mean for a president to do their job? If the president doesn’t, how can we hold them accountable? Watch now! #FallforSPA
#AUSPALive Are Progressives Finding a Path to Electoral Victory? **CLICK SHARE ON FACEBOOK TO SHARE THIS PROGRAM WITH FRIENDS** Strong showings in primary races by progressive candidates in Kentucky and New York may herald a shift in the American electorate galvanized by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent racial justice movements. Join American University (@AmericanUniversity) alum William Sweeney (SPA/BA '73), former director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (@electdemocrats) and former executive-in-residence at the School of Public Affairs (@AUSchoolofPublicAffairs), as he discusses the significance of these developments for the general election. LIVE CAPTIONING: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=AU-SPA
SPA Prof. & Director of The Project on Civil Discourse Lara Schwartz shares how her students are going to have a project-based experience in their classes this fall. Find out more here! #FallforSPA
As #PrideMonth comes to an end, SPA Asst. Prof. Andrew Flores shares how he is staying committed to supporting the LGBTQ community & how he’s been preparing for SPA’s first course on LGBTQ politics & policy this fall! Watch more here! #FallforSPA
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