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Virtual MPP Information Session

Virtual MPP Information Session

Learn more about the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the University of California, Riverside's School of Public Policy by attending an online information session.

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How to Fight the Global Security Threat of Disinformation

Join Tara Haelle for a discussion of what drives disinformation and conspiracy theories, why they pose such a threat, how we can know what's true, and how to fight disinformation.

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The Power of Policy Research and Publication At the Undergraduate Level

This presentation will cover the importance of policy research and publication at the undergraduate level and discuss how students can benefit from involvement in research. This presentation will also walk through our up and coming journal, Consilium, and what students can gain from this new program.

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COVID-19: Vaccine Passports & Hesitancy

Missing More Than a Classroom: The Impact of COVID-19 School Closures on the Nutrition of School-aged Children

Missing More Than a Classroom: The Impact of COVID-19 School Closures on the Nutrition of School-aged Children

Event Date: May 13, 2021 12:30 PM

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COVID Vaccine Passports & Hesitancy

On the latest episode of Policy Chats, Richard Carpiano, a UC Riverside professor of public policy and sociology, talks with UCR public policy students about vaccine hesitancy, herd immunity, and the possibility of vaccine passports. “The vaccines are incredibly safe...

GWU Professor to Discuss Black Leaders in a Racialized State Department

On Monday, April 19th, the UCR School of Public Policy will be holding a virtual seminar on “History and Prospects for Black Leaders in a Racialized State Department” by Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff. Brinkerhoff will share data on African American Ambassadors...

A Conversation with California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis

The latest podcast episode of Policy Chats features a discussion with Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis. She talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her accomplished career in public service. When discussing what inspired...

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