Special Event
In this special event on Global Ethics Day, October 19, 2022, Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal speaks with Michael Schur, creator of the hit TV show The Good Place and author of “How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question.” They discussed how each of us can use ethics to improve our daily lives, the power of humor as a force for good, and how collective ethical action can help address the global challenges that impact us all. Opening remarks by Dr. Carolyn Kissane, Assistant Dean and Clinical Professor, NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs. Watch here.
A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Nahjae Nunes is pursuing an MS in Global Affairs, with a concentration in International Relations/Global Futures and specializing in the United Nations, at the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs. Among his many activities, he is a Dean’s Scholar, president of the Student Association for Global Affairs (SAGA), and sits on the Dean’s Advisory Board. This summer, he was named a Harold W. Rosenthal Fellow in International Relations. Beyond NYU, he is a policy advisor on social, cultural, and humanitarian issues at the Permanent Mission of Jamaica at the UN. He was recently named one of the “30 Under 30 Changemakers” from the Caribbean by the Institute of Caribbean Studies in Washington, DC.
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Virtual Event
On August 25, 2022, The NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs hosted a discussion between Dr. Carolyn Kissane and Pat Sapinsley on the future of jobs in the clean energy space and strategies and tips for professionals seeking to leverage their experience and skills to transition to an impactful career in this sector including the joint NYU Professional Certificate in Clean Energy Program. Watch here.
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