Category: Program News
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 […]
Program News
December 20, 2018
Engaging Iran: Next Steps and Policy Cross-Currents
During a busy summer of events, RFG partnered with the Syracuse University Maxwell in Washington program to host a national security roundtable, “Engaging Iran: Next Steps and Policy Cross-Currents.” It featured a panel of regional experts including: Barbara Slavin, director of the Future of Iran Initiative of the Atlantic Council; Joyce Karam, correspondent for The National of […]
Program News
December 16, 2018
In Memoriam: Robert Halligan
The Robertson Foundation for Government (RFG) acknowledges the passing of former board chair and long-time member of the RFG Board of Directors, The Honorable Robert Halligan, who passed away on November 11, 2018. Bob brought to bear his significant background in federal service, international development, and government workforce needs, playing a critical role in the creation […]
Program News
December 1, 2018
RFG Grants to Diversify International Relations, Expand Internships
Each year RFG supports a number of organizations, programs and projects that align with the Foundation’s mission to advance and promote public service, and highlight and address international relations and national security issues, challenges and opportunities. APSIA Diversity Forum In 2018 RFG is supporting the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) Diversity Initiative. […]
Program News
December 1, 2018
Summer Internships Offer RFG Fellows High-Level Encounters
The RFG class of 2019 fellows benefited from internship experience and professional connections internationally and across the U.S. in California, Hawaii, and Washington DC. Click here for the full list of 2018 summer internships. Government Accountability Office (GAO), DC Education, Workforce and Income Security Department, Services for the Rural Elderly: Sara (Poirier) Younes, UMD SPP […]