Month: September 2022
Fellows in the News
September 27, 2022
RFG Welcomes New Class of Fellows
RFG is proud to announce the most recent additions to the Robertson Fellows’ network. Ten new fellows have kicked off the 2022-2023 academic year, which marks the 14th class supported by RFG. We are excited to introduce our newest fellows and to share more about what motivated them to pursue careers in the Federal Government […]
Program News
September 27, 2022
RFG Kicks Off Summer Events
This past July, RFG Fellows and Alumni gathered together on the patio of the DACOR Bacon House as part of the Foundation’s annual summer BBQ event, a tradition that had been postponed for the past two years in response to COVID-19. The Fellows and Alumni were joined by spouses and significant others, and by Rosenthal […]
Impact Stories
September 27, 2022
RFG Seeks to Expand Internships and Academic Partnership Programs at USINDOPACOM and CFE-DM
In today’s quickly changing strategic landscape, RFG looks to expand its partnership with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and the associated Center for Excellence – Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM) to meet real-world challenges impacting the region. As the Indo-Pacific has risen in strategic importance and climate shocks continue to fuel humanitarian crises worldwide, […]
Impact Stories
September 27, 2022
APSIA Hosts Sixth Annual Diversity Forum Workshops
On July 16, 2022, the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) hosted a Diversity Forum Workshop for Students and Young Professionals as part of its sixth annual Diversity Forum Series. APSIA created the Diversity Forum Series in 2017 to inspire students and young professionals – and those who counsel them – to pursue […]
Impact Stories
September 27, 2022
PPIA Hosts 20th Annual Public Service Expo and Career Fair
On Friday, July 15, 2022, the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Program hosted its 20th annual Public Service Expo and Career Fair. The virtual expo brought together more than 250 student attendees and over 60 exhibitors, including representatives from some of the nation’s top graduate programs in public policy and international affairs, as well […]
Impact Stories
September 27, 2022
RFG Engages with Diverse High Schoolers & Undergraduates at Blacks in Government Symposium
RFG Chief Program Officer and Alumna, Sharon Swabb (UCSD 12), journeyed up to Cleveland, Ohio to speak with high school and undergraduate students as part of the Blacks in Government (BIG) 43rd annual symposium. This event was designed as an in-person training forum for both current civil service employees and students considering careers in the […]
Impact Stories
September 27, 2022
RFG Promotes Professional Development with the Rosenthal Fellowship
RFG joined forces this summer with the Partnership for Public Service and its Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations to host a series of professional development programming for both RFG and Rosenthal Fellows who were interning this summer at a variety of government offices. This partnership, which has been ongoing for more than 10 […]
Fellows in the News
September 27, 2022
RFG Fellows & Recent Grads Prepare for a New PMF Application Season
The Presidential Management Fellows program — one of the prominent pathways into Federal Government service for graduate students — is an opportunity frequently sought after by RFG Fellows and Alumni. Specifically, the PMF Program is a leadership development initiative created by the U.S. Federal Government designed to recruit, train, and cultivate a cadre of future […]
Fellows in the News
September 27, 2022
First Days on the Job: RFG Alumni Kick Off New Opportunities in Public Service
A defining characteristic of RFG Fellows is their commitment to public service and their dedication to cultivating the necessary skills and experiences needed to serve effectively as leaders in the Federal Government. Such commitment is demonstrated by the recently graduated Class of 2022, who have secured their post-graduation employment and launched their careers in public […]
Fellows in the News
September 27, 2022
RFG Fellows Serving Around the World Summer 2022
With the onset of the new school year, RFG Fellows have concluded their summer internships, which served as training grounds for their upcoming careers in the public sector. Fellows traveled far and wide this summer to complete internships with a variety of government agencies. Notably, Jacob Emont (Syracuse ‘23) journeyed to Tunisia to work with […]