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AIA Selects Christopher DeCorse as Joukowsky Lecturer
The archaeology professor will give four lectures about his findings on England’s 17th century-involvement in the West African slave trade.
See related: Archaeology, Awards & Honors
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Provide Diverse Expertise and Perspectives
Two of the fellows, Güler Ünlü of the Republic of Türkiye and Hyeonjee Lee of the Republic of Korea, represent that diversity. They, along with the other select Humphrey Fellows, are spending 10 months at the Maxwell School participating in graduate study, professional development and cultural exchange.
See related: East Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Author and Happiness Expert Arthur C. Brooks to Give Talk on Oct. 30
He is a Harvard professor and co-author of the New York Times bestseller ‘Build the Life You Want’ with Oprah Winfrey.
See related: Centennial, Mental Health
Tina Nabatchi Gives Keynote Address at Oxford’s Social Outcomes Conference
The Maxwell professor spoke on the role of collaboration in public policy to researchers, policymakers and practitioners from around the world.
See related: Awards & Honors, International Affairs
At Maxwell, the Conversation About Citizenship Gains Fresh Perspective
A new collection of portraits from “Americans Who Tell the Truth” take their place in the Maxwell Foyer.
See related: Civil Rights, Gender and Sex, Human Rights, Labor, Race & Ethnicity, School History
Maxwell School Strengthens Longtime Partnership with ICMA, Celebrates New MOU at Annual Conference
The agreement will further cooperation on veterans and military programs, workshops, training and international engagements.
See related: School History, State & Local, Student Experience
Larsen's NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network Named CDC Center of Excellence
Started by Public Health Department Chair David Larsen, the New York State Wastewater Surveillance Network was recently named a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Center of Excellence and will soon support communities nationwide—and potentially around the globe.
See related: Awards & Honors
Centennial Celebration Honors Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty for a ‘Century of Service’
The Maxwell School’s 100th anniversary celebration will be held on Oct. 18 in Goldstein Auditorium.
See related: Academic Scholarships, Awards & Honors, Centennial, School History
Innovative Leaders: Public Health Professor Hruska Among Those Promoted
Eight distinguished faculty members from the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics were promoted for the 2024-25 academic year: Jane Burrell, Mary Kiernan, Jennifer Genovese, Ryan Heath, Bryce Hruska, Rachel Razza, Sara Vasilenko and Patrick Walsh.
See related: Promotions & Appointments
Central Eurasian Studies Conference at Maxwell Examines Regional Challenges and Citizenship
The three-day gathering drew top experts from around the globe to explore issues such as cultural identity and regional economics.
See related: School History