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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 6m

✨ Tomorrow’s Day 2 of #NASPAA2025!
SPA faculty are shaping the future of public service education—catch sessions with Profs. David Schwegman & Ken Meier on public admin in turbulent times, @abouassi.bsky.social on what’s next for @naspaa.bsky.social, and Sonja Walti on alumni engagement. #SPAProud

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 18h

On Friday, 10/10, connect, grow, & explore new opportunities at SPA’s Classes W/out Quizzes.
Session #2:
• Filmmaking at Your Fingertips - Larry Engel
• When Washington Shuts Down - Tom Kahn
• Mastering Everyday AI - Angela Virtu
• The $B Freeze - Shirin Sabetghadam
👉 bit.ly/4ndDZLX

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 20h

(2/2) Session #1 choices:
• Pointers for Leading Through Crisis - Frm. AU Pres. Sylvia Burwell
• Changes in Contemporary news & the Federal Shutdown - Prof. Emeritus Ron Elving
• Who Gets Called a Terrorist? - Prof.
@triciabacon.bsky.social
• What Happened To My Football Team? - Prof. Kevin Boyle

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 20h

(1/2)📢 Federal employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown, furloughs, or reductions in force, this is for you!

Seats are filling fast, RSVP today!
american-spa.swoogo.com/classeswitho...

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 20h

(2/2) 🎤 Catch Assistant Dean @chayrao.bsky.social in the morning on Best Practices for Marketing Your Program, and Prof. Khaldoun @abouassi.bsky.social in the afternoon on Innovative Teaching: Preparing Students for the Challenges Ahead.

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 20h

(1/2)📍 SPA is representing at #NASPAA2025 in Flagstaff, AZ!
We’re proud of our faculty and staff sharing their expertise at this year’s @naspaa.bsky.social conference.
#SPAProud #PublicAffairs #HigherEd

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 21h

Tonight: Explore the urgent challenges facing American democracy w/ FRM Sen. @russfeingold.bsky.social & NPR's Ron Elving, hosted by @ccps.bsky.social
🗓️ Tue. 10/7 🕑 6 PM ET📍SIS Founders Room & Live Stream
RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Populists-Plutocrats-Dangers-to-Democracy Stream: bit.ly/46rmr9M

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 3d

#SPAintheMedia “When [Mr. Trump] acts, he’s constantly seeing how far he can go, and nothing is ever enough for him,” warns SPA Prof. @ChrisEdelson.bsky.social. Read more about the meaning of former FBI director James Comey's indictment here:

With Comey indictment, Trump shatters norms of US justice system

The indictment of former FBI director James Comey comes amid threats of more prosecutorial action, which could have a chilling effect across government. President Donald Trump says he is seeking…

www.csmonitor.com

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 3d

We are proud to share that Quentin Fulks, SPA/MA'15, is now leading our Campaign Management Institute (CMI)! Gain real experience and insight from the veteran major campaign manager in running a campaign during the next ✨CMI meeting, 🗓️ Jan 2 -11, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4mP7T8X

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 4d

#SPAintheMedia SPA Prof. Thomas Kahn, Acting Dir. of CCPS, has lived through multiple government shutdowns. His 3 suggestions for Democrats point to focusing on governing—not scoring points. Read:

How to Win the Shutdown Blame Game, According to Those Who’ve Lived It

Seasoned operatives share their hard-earned lessons from past shutdown battles.

www.politico.com

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 4d

Join @fedsforward.bsky.social's Karen Lee & SPA's Trace Lasley for a workshop to translate your federal leader experience for a private sector audience.
🗓️ Sat. 10/4 🕑 10AM - 2PM📍Kerwin 301 👉RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Legacy

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 4d

Why does crime happen? What can we do to stop it?
Through SPA's Justice, Law and Criminology MS Program, you will learn from experts in the field about 🔹 causes of crime, 🔹 systems addressing crime, 🔹 policy changes to address it.
Learn more: [email protected].
#PolicyReform #Justice #Criminology

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 5d

Lunch will be served. More details to follow.

*"Classes Without Quizzes" is intended for current or former employees and contractors of the federal government who have been affected by the government shutdown, furloughs, and reductions in force.

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 5d

Affected by the Government Shutdown*? Join SPA for a day of free classes covering career development strategies, current events, AI, & networking opportunities.
🗓️ Friday, 10/10 🕑 9:30 AM - 3 PM 📍Kerwin Hall
👉 Reserve your spot: american-spa.swoogo.com/classeswithoutquizzes

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 5d

Hear from top homeland security leaders Patricia Cogswell & Troy Miller w/ SPA's Prof. Trace Lasley why intl. cooperation–not just borders– is key to safety & resilience. 🗓️ Wed, 10/15 🕑6:30 PM ET 📍Kerwin 301 & Zoom 👉 RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/BeyondTheBorder

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 5d

#SPAintheMedia SPA Key Executive Leadership Programs alumnus Kusuma Aralere brings a unique perspective in this blog post titled "The Future of Leadership: EI (Emotional Intelligence) in an AI Age", highlighting the need for EI today more than ever. Read here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/future...

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 6d

SPA's Lara Schwartz says that while Charlie Kirk’s death is an “act of unspeakable violence”, punishing speakers on the matter “is part of a broader assault on clearly protected expression in higher education—in the public square in general.” Read: www.insidehighered.com/news/student...

Kirk: A Hero of “Civil Discourse,” or a Fount of Division?

Pointing to the slain activist’s inflammatory statements about minority groups, some are pushing back—at their own peril—against the right’s framing of him as an emblem of quality discourse.

www.insidehighered.com

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 7d

Explore the urgent challenges facing American democracy with FRM WI Sen. @russfeingold.bsky.social & NPR's Ron Elving, hosted by @ccps.bsky.social
🗓️ Tue. 10/7 🕑 6 PM ET 📍SIS Founders Room
RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Populists-Plutocrats-Dangers-to-Democracy

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 9d

Through his new study, SPA's David Schwegman disproves the misconception that wind farms negatively impact property value. He urges policymakers to study the distribution of costs and benefits as they contemplate energy transition proposals in their community. bit.ly/4mFQZJN
@lseusablog.bsky.social

Wind energy has a surprising upside – higher property values | USAPP

Home values show a three percent increase after wind farms start to operate

bit.ly

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 11d

🧘♂️ Meet the man who dares to bring calm into the chaos of healthcare reform! Join SPA Interim Dean @AJacknowitz.bsky.social as she picks the brain of SPA Alum Gary Jacobs, author of "The Zen Lobbyist: A Mindful Approach to Transforming Healthcare".
🗓️ Monday, 10/13 🕑 6:30 PM ET 📍Kerwin 301

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 11d

#SPAintheMedia In her latest op-ed, SPA Prof. Jessica Waters states, "The question is not whether states like Texas will try to impose their bans across borders—it’s whether the rest of the nation will stop them." Read her analysis of the Texas HB 7 bill here: msmagazine.com/2025/09/25/t...

Texas' Newest Abortion Restriction Tells Us What We Already Knew: It Was Never About States’ Rights

Texas’ HB 7 shows that the fight over abortion has never truly been about states’ rights—it’s about controlling access nationwide.

msmagazine.com

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 11d

SPA proudly congratulates Prof. David Barker on being named a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the @brookings.edu, where his research will continue to shape public opinion and inform decision-makers on complex policy challenges.
#SPAProud

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 ALERT: Submissions to present at the 10th annual conference of The American Society of Evidence-Based Policing, hosted by SPA, are still open! Apply now to present your research on American University’s campus in DC from 🗓️ May 20-22. We hope to see you there!
👉 bit.ly/4nSrDJH #ASEBP2026

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 14d

Join @fedsforward.bsky.social's Karen Lee & SPA's Trace Lasley for a workshop to translate your federal leader experience for a private sector audience.
🗓️ Sat. 10/4 🕑 10AM - 2PM📍Kerwin 301 👉RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Legacy

American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 15d

Explore the urgent challenges facing American democracy with FRM WI Sen. @russfeingold.bsky.social & NPR's Ron Elving, hosted by @ccps.bsky.social
🗓️ Tue. 10/7 🕑 6 PM ET 📍SIS Founders Room
RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/Populists-Plutocrats-Dangers-to-Democracy

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