STAY TUNED.
 
WITH THE UNIVERSITY'S RECENT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS), THE SINE INSTITUTE WILL BE UPDATING EVENT ATTENDEES ON ITS PLANS FOR UPCOMING PROGRAMMING. REGISTRATIONS CAN STILL BE MADE.
 
Sine Fellow Alphonso Jackson’s seminar, originally scheduled on Wednesday, March 18, is postponed and will be rescheduled. More information to follow.
 
ALPHONSO JACKSON
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
 
Seminar Series
Separation of Power: What is the true role of America’s Institutions?
 

Each seminar is from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dates and locations vary. Reservations are encouraged, and seating is first come, first seated. These programs are free and open to the public.

 

Address: American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, 20016

Directions/Transportation: https://www.american.edu/about/visiting-campus.cfm

 

- Wednesday, February 5 | Kerwin Hall, Room 301


- Wednesday, February 12 | Kerwin Hall, Room 311

Guest Lecturer: The Honorable Brian Montgomery: Acting Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and serving Assistant Secretary of Housing also known as the commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration. He also served as Assistant Secretary of Housing/Federal Housing Commissioner from 2005-7/2009. Also he served as acting HUD Secretary in January 2009 during the Obama Administration.


- Wednesday, February 26 | Kerwin Hall, Room 301

Guest Lecturer: The Honorable Ro Khanna: Congressman Ro Khanna represents California’s 17th Congressional District


- Wednesday, March 4 | Kerwin Hall, Room 311

Guest Lecturer: Mr. Troy Broussard: President and chief executive officer for Dallas Housing Authority since 2015.


- Wednesday, March 18 | Kerwin Hall, Room 301

Guest Lecturer: Roland Martin, journalist

Sine Fellow Alphonso Jackson’s seminar, originally scheduled on Wednesday, March 18, is postponed and will be rescheduled. More information to follow.

 

Synopsis

In an era of divided government what are the true separation of powers? and what is the role of the various branches in government? Each seminar will introduce the students to the operations of American institutions by examining issues related to public policy lawmaking and interaction amongst courts, the legislative and executive branches of government and social action in shaping policy. This seminar series delves into the interaction between the branches, how the current political environment impacts this process, and what role can citizens play in achieving true democracy. The series will create a greater appreciation and understanding of the interdependence between affairs in individual communities, the United States and the world.
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