The Moynihan Center at CCNY

Earlier this month, Moynihan Public Service Fellow Jennifer Zingone joined the Bean Voyage Women Powered Coffee Summit in Veracruz, Mexico! The summit explored the vital intersection of gender equity and sustainability in coffee production. Jennifer highlighted how women farmers, despite being key drivers of sustainable practices, often face barriers to equitable pay and access to resources. She said, “We also discussed the broader implications of climate change on global policies and the pressing need for international collaboration to protect small-scale farmers and ensure fair trade practices.” We are inspired by our fellows' dedication to tackling critical challenges that will shape our global future! #theMoynihanCenter #ccny #colinpowellschool

Rethinking planetary governance with Nils Gilman and Jonathan Blake. Read about our recent discussion with authors of the groundbreaking new monograph, Children of a Modest Star: Planetary Thinking for an Age of Crises

Yesterday, the Moynihan Center, in collaboration with the Master's Program in International Affairs, the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, and the Anne and Bernard Spitzer Chair in Political Science, welcomed authors Jonathan Blake and Nils Gilman to Shepard Hall to discuss their new book, “Children of a Modest Star: Planetary Thinking for an Age of Crises.” The conversation was moderated by Professor Nicholas Rush Smith in front of an enthusiastic audience of Moynihan Public Service Fellows and CCNY students. Blake and Gilman drew on intellectual history, political philosophy, and earth science to reimagine the role of governing institutions in combatting multi-layered planetary crises. After their presentation, students had the opportunity to engage with the authors through a Q&A session followed by a reception. Thank you to everyone who joined us! You can learn more about Blake and Gilman’s book here: https://lnkd.in/e5vQZdTP #ccny #themoynihancenter #colinpowellschool

If you are a CUNY student and looking for an internship in Public Service, check out MOIA's listings here: https://lnkd.in/eNABUnvZ We are currently looking for an Outreach Intern and a Language Services Intern. Please reach out if you have any questions :)

UPCOMING EVENT | The Moynihan Center will hold a talk on “Capitalism and its Discontents” this coming Tuesday, October 29, from 2:00–3:30 PM on campus. Moynihan Center Public Scholar Dr. Clara Mattei of The University of Tulsa will be joined in conversation by Dr. Adam Tooze of Columbia University, Dr. Branco Milanović of The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and Dr. Nancy Fraser of The New School for Social Research. Click here for more details and to reserve tickets: https://lnkd.in/dUceTkUz #ccny #theMoynihanCenter #colinpowellschool

On Thursday night, the Moynihan Center had the privilege of hosting an event as part of Congo in Harlem Week. Moynihan Center Leader-in-Residence, Dr. Tatiana Carayannis, along with Dr. José Mvuezolo Bazonzi presented on the complex history of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as represented in graffiti at the Gbadolité Airport. The discussion was enriched by a collection of photographs taken by Dr. Carayannis. These compelling images showcased charcoal inscriptions left by combatants at Gbadolité Airport during the conflict. The drawings depict weapons, religious symbols, scripture, individual names, and even phone numbers, and underscore the fraught relationship between war, power, and memory. Following the presentation, guests were encouraged to explore the gallery and reflect on these themes in conversation with each other. Thank you to Dr. Carayannis and Dr. Bazonzi for their insights, and to everyone who attended the event! #themoynihancenter #ccny #colinpowellschool

WATCH | Moynihan Public Scholar and journalist Roya Hakakian was recently interviewed by The Hill, where she shared her insights on the future of Iran, including foreign and domestic challenges to the Iranian regime. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/ezavFvKR #ccny #themoynihancenter #colinpowellschool

A heartfelt thank you to Hamelin Batista and Idalis Foster from The Volcker Alliance’s Next Generation Service Corps for visiting the Moynihan Center and speaking with our Public Service Fellows last week! Hamelin and Idalis highlighted the many benefits of participating in the Next Gen Network, including networking opportunities, exclusive events, and access to additional scholarships. Together, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of public servants! #themoynihancenter #ccny #colinpowellschool

On Tuesday, the Moynihan Center welcomed Dr. Eric Patashnik, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Brown University, to CCNY. Dr. Patashnik delivered a presentation to an audience of Moynihan Public Service Fellows and CCNY students titled “Designing Public Policy to Serve the Public Good.” The talk explored the role of public policy in addressing societal challenges while ensuring the public's wellbeing and ended in a Q&A allowing the audience to interact directly with Dr. Patashnik. Thank you to Dr. Patashnik for sharing your insights with New York City’s future public service leaders! #themoynihancenter #ccny #colinpowellschool

UPCOMING EVENT | The Moynihan Center is thrilled to host a Congo in Harlem Week event on Thursday, October 17, from 5:00–6:30 PM on campus! Dr. Tatiana Carayannis, Moynihan Center Leader-in-Residence, will be joined by Dr. José Mvuezolo Bazonzi for a discussion that will explore the profound themes of war, power, and memory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After the discussion, guests are invited to explore an open gallery exhibition featuring 20 striking photographs of charcoal inscriptions created by combatants at Gbadolité Airport during the Congo Wars.   Click here for more details and to reserve tickets: https://lnkd.in/eSKEPdZh