Leading up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy will be hosting a series of events, covering a range of topics impacting the election and future of the nation. All are welcome to attend.
Registration required for Zoom events. Click here to register.
September
Tuesday, September 10: Presidential Debate Watch Party
Presidential Debate Watch Party
Tuesday, September 10 • 8:30pm • Damien’s Cafe (Uptown Campus)
Join us on Tuesday, September 10 for a Presidential Debate Watch Party! Come for light refreshments and critical conversations at 8:30 p.m. at Damien’s in the Campus Center.
Tuesday, September 17: Racial and Ethnic Realignment in the Trump Era
The Emerging Republican Minorities: Racial and Ethnic Realignment in the Trump Era
Tuesday, September 17 • 12:30pm • Milne 215 & Zoom
Presentation by Udi Sommer
Thursday, September 19: American Political Parties
American Political Parties
Thursday, September 19 • Noon • Zoom
Presentation by Philip Nicholas
Monday, September 23: Science and Art of Political Campaigns
Science and Art of Political Campaigns
Monday, September 23 • Noon • Zoom
Presentation by Libby Post
Wednesday, September 25: US Elections 101
US Elections 101
Wednesday, September 25 • Noon • Zoom
Featuring:
Cammie Bolin
Justin Zimmerman
October
Tuesday, October 1: Your Voice Matters
Your Voice Matters
Tuesday, October 1 • 4 p.m. • UAlbany Uptown Campus • Massry School of Business, BB 133
A discussion of the importance of voting and civic engagement and how you can get involved. In partnership with the Albany NAACP Civic Engagement Committee and UAlbany Votes. Registration is appreciated.
Monday, October 7: Policy Issues of the 2024 Election, Part 1
Policy Issues of the 2024 Election, Part 1
Monday, October 7 • Noon • Zoom
Rockefeller College faculty will discuss the policies and issues of the 2024 election as well as the potential implications of a Harris or Trump presidency.
Susan Appe: Nonprofit community and NGOs
Ashley Fox: Health Policy
Mikhail Ivonchyk: Fiscal Policy
Ellen Rubin: Diversity Management
Wednesday, October 9: SCOTUS Preview
SCOTUS Preview
Wednesday, October 9 • Noon • Zoom
Presentation by Julie Novkov
Wednesday, October 9: "Leading Questions: What Role Does Public Opinion Polling Play in Democracy?"
"Leading Questions: What Role Does Public Opinion Polling Play in Democracy?"
Wednesday, October 9 • 6 p.m. • Campus Center West Auditorium, UAlbany Uptown Campus
Panelists:
- Dr. Don Levy, Director, Siena College Research Institute
- Joe Bonilla '11, Managing Partner, Senior Media Director, and Co-founder, Relentless
- Sonia Frederick '16, Member of the Albany Common Council representing the First Ward
- Nick Reisman '07, Capitol Bureau Reporter, Politico
Moderator: Julie Novkov, Dean of the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
Audience Q&A Facilitator: Sam Caldwell, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Equity in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Sunday, October 13: 2024 Nellie Bly Award for Investigative Reporting
2024 Nellie Bly Award for Investigative Reporting: Honoring ProPublica’s Supreme Court Investigation Team
Sunday, October 13 • 4 p.m. • WAMC’s “The Linda,” 339 Central Ave., Albany
Join the Museum of Political Corruption to honor ProPublica's intrepid Supreme Court investigation team that exposed a shadow world of access and unreported gifts among Supreme Court Justices.
ProPublica's reporting earned the outlet the Pulitzer Prize as well as the Museum of Political Corruption's 8th annual Nellie Bly Award. Come for a meet-and-greet reception, which will be followed by a powerful and thought-provoking roundtable discussion centering on investigative reporting and Supreme Court ethics.
Panelists will include members of the investigation team, along with Rex Smith, former Editor of the Times Union; Brendan Lyons, investigative reporter for the Times Union; and Julie Novkov, dean of Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy.
The event is produced by The Museum of Political Corruption in partnership with the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy and the League of Women Voters of Albany County.
Read ProPublica's powerful investigation series on the Supreme Court here.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 13th
Time: 4-5:30pm
Location: WAMC’s Public Performance Space “the Linda,” 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY
Registration: Please register on Eventbrite. $15 general admission. Free for students.
Thursday, October 17: Criminal Justice Policy Issues
Criminal Justice Policy Issues
Thursday, October 17 • Noon • Zoom
A discussion of the policies and issues of the 2024 election as well as the potential implications of a Harris or Trump presidency.
Featuring:
Shawn Bushway
Jason Robey
Rob Worden
Monday, October 21: Policy Issues of the 2024 Election, Part 2
Policy Issues of the 2024 Election, Part 2
Monday, October 21 • Noon • Zoom
Rockefeller College faculty will discuss the policies and issues of the 2024 election as well as the potential implications of a Harris or Trump presidency.
Victor Asal: Foreign Policy
Brian Greenhill: Climate Policy
Lucy Sorensen: Education Policy
Wednesday, October 23: Civil Disobedience
Civil Disobedience
Wednesday, October 23 • Noon • Zoom
A discussion of activism, rights, and implications.
Featuring:
Meredith Weiss
Matthew Ingram
Monday, October 28: How AI Shapes Government, Politics, and Public Policy
Critical Perspectives on AI: How AI Shapes Government, Politics, and Public Policy
Monday, October 28 • Noon • Zoom
Featuring:
Virginia Eubanks
Stefan Kehlenbach
Kayla Schwoerer
November
Tuesday, November 5: Election Night Watch Party
Election Night Watch Party
Tuesday, November 5
More events are in the works! Check back for additional details as they become scheduled throughout the semester.