Month: March 2020
Program News
March 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Due to the escalation of the coronavirus crisis and in the interest in safety for our fellowship community, grantees, partners and beyond, RFG has suspended all in-person programming until further notice. The Foundation extends its appreciation to our Fellows, grantees, partners and collaborators for continuing to engage in public service, especially those involved in policy […]
Program News
March 28, 2020
Federal Service in the Pandemic Era
Dr. Michael Schneider, RFG Fellows’ Career Adviser and director of the Maxwell School of Syracuse University’s Washington Public Diplomacy Program, offers sage advice during these difficult times for our Fellows, alumni, and others in public service. If you have questions or ideas for future columns by Dr. Schneider please email Communications Manager Lauren Hertel. When Bob Dylan […]
Institutional Partner News
March 2, 2020
The Volcker Alliance Expands Government-to-University Initiative (G2U) to Two New Regions
The Volcker Alliance is excited to announce an expansion of its Government-to-University Initiative (G2U) with the launch of two new G2U Regional Councils in Los Angeles, California, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. G2U is an innovative approach to addressing critical governance challenges by building structured regional networks of governments and universities. The initiative aims to catalyze a robust local marketplace […]
Institutional Partner News
March 2, 2020
Grand Challenges: Takeaways from the Roundtable on Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work
On February 26, 2020, the National Academy of Public Administration hosted a roundtable centered on the Grand Challenge, “Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work.” The participants discussed how government and civil society must adapt to suit the future of work, and the demands of the workforce of tomorrow. Read key takeaways and excerpts
Institutional Partner News
March 2, 2020
What the Careers of Diplomats Can Teach the Rest of Government
The State Department is receiving a lot of attention these days. In November, career foreign service officers Marie Yovanovitch, William Taylor, George Kent and David Holmes were in the national spotlight during the House hearings on the impeachment of President Trump in relation to his dealings with Ukraine. These previously little known State Department officials, […]