Maxwell School News and Commentary
McCormick discusses the crisis in Venezuela in The Hill
"The U.S. government’s ties to humanitarian aid to Venezuela are deeply suspect and it’s common knowledge that it’s intended to fast track the military’s defection of current President Nicolás Maduro," writes Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history and Jay and Debe Moskowitz Endowed Chair in Mexico-U.S. Relations. "If it truly is to be humanitarian aid, the Trump administration needs to decouple it from its aggressive, militaristic agenda," she adds.
Nicolelli appointed chief financial officer of Casa Systems
Casa Systems, a leading broadband infrastructure provider which operates in more than 70 countries and employs more than 700 people worldwide, named Maxwell alumnus Maurizio Nicolelli ‘90 B.A. (PSc) as its new chief financial officer. Nicolelli was previously CFO of FactSet Research Systems, a financial data and software company.
Uzbekistan Ambassador Javlon Vahobov visits SU, explores collaboration
Uzbekistan Ambassador to the United States Javlon Vahobov and senior officers from the Uzbekistan Embassy met Monday with Syracuse University officials to discuss educational partnerships between their country, the Maxwell School, and the School of Information Studies (iSchool). The visit included meetings with leadership of both schools, a tour of campus, and meetings with students.
See related: Central Asia
Banks weighs in on southern border troop deployment in Foreign Policy
William C. Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, believes there is no "clear, positive legal authority" for active-duty U.S. troops to be at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Jihun Han is chief of staff for Oregon State Representative Jack Zika
Before serving as Zika’s chief of staff, Jihun Han ’16 B.A. (PSc) worked as a political affairs manager for the Oregon Association of Realtors, one of the largest trade associations in Oregon.
Sultana awarded international 2019 Glenda Laws Award by American Association of Geographers
Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography and research director for environmental collaboration and conflicts, has been awarded the 2019 Glenda Laws Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to geographic research on social issues.
Wilson explains how diet can impact climate on Life in HD podcast
Maxwell Advisory Board adds four members
They are Michael G. Fox ’95 B.A. (Soc) , Nancy Jacobson ’94 B.A.(PSc) , Brian White ’02 M.P.A., and Debra Whitman ’97 Ph.D. (Econ) . In addition, Molly Broad ’62 B.A. (Econ) , a long-time member of the board, has been added to its list of honorary members.
Monnat discusses opioid crisis, Trump's national emergency on WSKG
"Opioids are far more deadly than any drugs that are entering through the U.S.-Mexico border,” says Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion.