Alissa Repanshek (MPA ’04), Campus Recruitment Manager for PriceWaterhouseCoopers, led an information session on tips and tricks for interviewing successfully. During the session, she discussed preparing for an interview, first impressions, follow-up, and how to save an interview gone bad. To listen to the lecture, right-click the title and select "Save As".

04/24/2009
 

Alumnus Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu returned to GSPIA after spending the last two years creating and implementing reform policies as the first Governor of Niger State, the largest district in the country of Nigeria. He is the first governor to be democratically elected in the nation’s history. Dr. Aliyu was the guest speaker at GSPIA’s Graduation Luncheon on Friday, April 24. To listen to Dr. Aliyu’s speech, right-click the title and select "Save As".

04/15/2009
 

Pittsburgh Foundation President Grant Oliphant presented, "The Future of Philanthropy in Uncertain Economic Times: Building Bridges over Troubled Waters?" His remarks launched an 18-month look at the future of philanthropy in light of the current economic restructuring. To listen to the lecture, right-click the title and select "Save As".

04/08/2009
 

GSPIA recently facilitated a videoconference discussion about the key provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act between a group of panelists in D.C and Pittsburgh. Panelists discussed the heightened responsibilities of federal, state, and local governments and explored the future impact of program delivery. To download the lecture, right-click and select "Save As".

04/02/2009

Coleen Rowley, former FBI chief counsel and 9/11 whistleblower, participated in a breakfast lecture as part of the inaugural Lecture on Exemplary Leadership. Rowley was named Time’s 2002 Co-person of the Year for her efforts to uncover missteps in the FBI prior to 9/11. To see the lecture, click here.
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03/27/2009

In a standing-room only event, held March 27, GSPIA honored the legacy of General Roscoe Robinson Jr., the first African-American four star general in the United States Army. Wesley W. Posvar Hall, room 3800, was named the Robinson Room in commemoration of his accomplishments.
Major General Edward Atkeson, a personal friend and classmate of Robinson's, delivered the inaugural Lecture on Public Service and Diversity. Mildred Robinson, widow of General Roscoe Robinson, added to the ceremony by telling a personal story about her husband's dedication and passion for his service to his country.
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03/25/2009

Interested in a career in international development? Want to hear how GSPIA alums are making a difference in the field? Listen to three of our alumnae as they talk about their positions and careers. Kelly Shaw (MID ’03) International Training Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service; Julia Posteraro (MID ’06) Project Coordinator, Crisis Mitigation & Recovery DAI; and Laura Petruzelli (MID ’07) Program Specialist Creative Associates International, Inc. To download the lecture, right-click and select "Save As".

03/19/2009

Keith Caver, Vice President and Global Practice Leader of Executive Development Dimensions, recently lead a workshop and seminar devoted to corporate strategies for encouraging diversity. To download the lecture, right-click and select "Save As".

03/18/2009
 

Join three GSPIA alumni as they discuss their experience working in the public and nonprofit sectors, transitioning to DC, and what they wished they had done while at GSPIA. Panelists: Michael Carrigan (MPA ’03), Government of the District of Columbia – Administration for HIV Policy and Programs, Christopher Shorter (MPA ’04), Government of the District of Columbia – Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, and Rachel Felver (MPA ’05), Environmental Protection Agency. To download the lecture, right-click and select "Save As".

03/04/2009
 

John Surma, president and chief executive officer of United States Steel Corporation was a recent guest speaker at GSPIA. During his lecture, he discussed the effects of the global economy on both the steel industry and the local economy. To download the lecture, right-click and select "Save As".