Guarini Center for Governmental Affairs

Professor Alky Danikas, Director of the Guarini Center for Governmental Affairs

About The Center

Established in 1994 by former New Jersey Congressman Frank Guarini, the Guarini Center for Governmental Affairs aims to provide a non-partisan forum for discussion and analysis of key public policy issues and to encourage careers in public service among today’s students. The Guarini Center hosts lectures and programs throughout the academic year to raise awareness of local, domestic and international issues and challenges. The events sponsored by the Guarini Center are free of charge and open to members of the general public.  A central part of the Guarini Center’s mission is to promote critical thinking and debate among the next generation of leaders.

Past Events at the Center

A View from The Bench

Hon. Kevin Callahan, Superior Court, Hudson County
Judge Callahan shared his experiences and perspectives on criminal justice.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
A slideshow and video excerpt are available in the media player above.

Presidential Election Discussion

"The Election of 2008: What's Happening?" was presented by Dr. Gerald Pomper, professor at the Eagleton Institute of Political Science of Rutgers University. As Election Day approaches, Professor Pomper shared his unique perspective on the candidates following the last Presidential debate.  The discussion took place on Thursday, October 30th.

Professor Pomper’s teaching and research focuses on campaigns, elections and political parties and addresses the changing political trends that will impact 2008 and future elections. He has been awarded the Career Achievement Award of the American Political Science Association section on political parties. Published in 2004, his study on Ordinary Heroes and American Democracy was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
Fall 2008

Universal Healthcare in New Jersey

State Senator of the 17th. District, Joe Vitale. Mr. Vitale sponsored KidCare and FamilyCare in New Jersey
Spring 2008

Healthcare - a Market Based Approach for States to Fund the Uninsured
Gregory D’Angelo of the Heritage Foundation. Mr. D’Angelo is a Policy Analyst at the Foundation's where he studies Medicare, prescription drug costs and health care tax credits, among other subjects.
Spring 2008

The Changing Politics of the 2008 Presidential Election
Gerald M. Pomper, Professor at the Eagleton Institute of Political Science of Rutgers University.
Fall 2007

Systematic Corruption in New Jersey Politics
Tom Moran, Columnist, Newark Star-Ledger newspaper.
Fall 2007

Issues and problems surrounding IMMIGRATION and the perspective or perception of the groups surveyed by Public Agenda.
Scott Bittle, Vice President and Executive Editor of Public Agenda
Spring 2007

Reconstruction in Iraq and alternative action strategies of US involvement.
Rick Barton, Senior Advisor and Co-Director of the Post Conflict Reconstruction Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies or, CSIS.
Spring 2007

Evolving Nature of Presidential-Congressional Relations: Navigating the Presidential Agenda through Congress
Dr. Patrick J. Griffin, a partner in the Washington, D.C. management consulting firm of Griffin Williams Critical Point Management
Spring 2007

Personal Financial Literacy - How Money Decisions Impact Your Future
Steven R. Malin, Assistant Vice President of Public Information for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Fall 2005