Public Speaking
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Distinguished Alumni Honoree Program
(Award Recipient)
Outstanding Alumni Award Presentations
50th Anniversary Celebration
School of Public Affairs
San Diego State University
(San Diego, CA, November, 2018)
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Succession Planning: Are You Ready for It?
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities -
Annual Convention for 2018
(Convention Workshop)
Foxwoods Resort
(Mashantucket, CT, October, 2018)
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Cities and Universities:
Who Should Pay for What?
Fiscal Management for Local Government
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, October, 2018)
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Municipal Government and Their Revenue Options:
A National Perspective!
Fiscal Management for Local Government
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, September, 2018)
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Evolving Police-Community Relations and Services:
What They Are, How Much They Cost,
and How to Pay for Them
Fiscal Management for Local Government
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, May, 2018)
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School Security and Student Safety:
An Overview of Evolving Best Practices
Local Government Configurations and Operations
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, April, 2018)
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State Laws and Their Impact
on Public School Security and Student Safety
Local Government Configurations and Operations
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, February, 2018)
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America's Local Governments:
Their Forms, Functions, Services, and Finances
Local Government Configurations and Operations
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, January, 2018)
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Societal Changes and their
Impact on Local Governments
Problems of Metropolitan Areas
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, December, 2017)
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Forms of Municipal Government
in the United States of America
Fiscal Management for Local Government
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT., November, 2017)
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Cybersecurity Issues and Problems:
Evolving Best Practices
Problems of Metropolitan Areas
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, October, 2017)
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Working with Public Labor Unions
to Balance Government Budgets
Fiscal Management for Local Government
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, September, 2017)
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How to Write and Book and Get it Published
Featured Speaker
(Presentation and Discussion)
Writers' Network Workshop
Sponsored by the Meriden Writers' Network
and the Meriden Public Library
(Meriden, CT, November, 2016)
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From Military Service to Public Service:
Thanks to the G.I. Bill
Presentation
(Presentation and Discussion)
15th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Sponsored by
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, November, 2016)
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Preparing a Professional Resume
Guest Speaker
(Presentation and Discussion)
Interview Skills Workshop
Sponsored by
Toastmasters Club and Career Development Center
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, November, 2016)
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The Available Options and How to Finance Them
Fiscal Management for Local Government
(Presentation and Discussion)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, March, 2016)
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Town and Gown Relations:
How to Resolve Issues Before they Become Problems
Communities and Social Change
(Presentation and Discussion)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, November, 2015)
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Featured Speaker
(Presentation and Discussion)
Your Government and You Seminar Series
Meriden Public Library
(Meriden, CT, April, 2014)
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Communities, Campuses, and Sustainability:
Best and Evolving Practices
Featured Speaker
(Presentation and Discussion)
Massachusetts Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference
Lowell Conference Center
University of Massachusetts
(Lowell, MA, April, 2014)
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Town and Gown Relations: Best and Evolving Practices
Featured Speaker
(Presentation and Discussion)
Uni-Town Network Conference
(For Countries in the European Union)
University of Ferrara
(Ferrara, Italy, October, 2013)
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Town and Gown Relations:
A Handbook of Best Practices
Meet the Author
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Friends of the Library
(Meriden, CT, June, 2013)
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Cities Going Green, Cities and Nature, and Cities and Water
Meet the Author
(Discussion and Book Signing)
33rd Annual Downriver Classic Canoe and Kayak Race
Sponsored by the
Quinnipiac River Watershed Association
(Meriden, CT, May, 2013)
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Homeland Security in America:
Past, Present, and Future
Keynote Speaker
Association of Contingency Planners
(Connecticut Chapter)
(Northeast Utilities, Berlin, CT, May, 2013)
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Documents of American Democracy,
How American Government Works,
Model Government Charters, and
Local Government Election Practices
Meet the Author
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Sponsored by Civics First
(City Hall, Hartford, CT, April, 2013)
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The Great Connecticut High School Debate
Judge
Annual High School Debate Competition
(Sponsored by Civics First)
Senate Chambers, State Capitol
(Hartford, CT, April, 2013)
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Navigating Change and Buildign Community
PLA Leadership Academy
(Mentor and Coach)
Public Library Association
American Library Association
International City/County Management Association
(Chicago, IL, March, 2013)
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Town and Gown Relations:
The Politics of Cities and Colleges
Urban and Regional Economic Development
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, March, 2013)
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Town and Gown Relations:
Jobs and Revenues Created by College Campuses
Fiscal Mangement for Local Government
(Special Presentation)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, December, 2012)
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Working With Public Labor Unions to
Balance Budgets in Hard Economic Times
Personnel Administration and Labor Relations Graduate Seminar
(Guest Lecturer)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, July, 2012)
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The Municipal Budget Crunch:
A Handbook for Professionals
Meet the Author
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Friends of the Library
(Meriden, CT, June, 2012)
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Revitalizing Downtowns in the 21st Century:
Lessons from North America
Program for Senior Managers from Fujian Province
(Speaker and Discussion)
Department of Public Management, College of Business
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, July, 2011)
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Managing Government in Hard Economic Times
Program for Senior Managers from Fujian Province
(Speaker and Discussion)
Department of Public Management, College of Business
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, June, 2011)
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Local Government Presentation for Teachers
Civics Education for Teachers Training Program
(Speaker and Discussion)
Civics First and the Connecticut Bar Association
(New Britain, CT, April, 2011)
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The Politics of Balancing Public Budgets
Public Policy Research Graduate Seminar
(Guest Lecturer)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, April, 2011)
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Documents of American Democracy:
A Collection of Essential Works
Community Book Discussion
(Meet the Author)
Meriden Public Library
(Meriden, CT, June, 2010)
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Documents of American Democracy:
A Collection of Essential Works
Meet the Author
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Friends of the Library Bookstore
(Meriden, CT, May, 2010)
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The Future of Latin America in 2030
The Millennium Project
(Invited Participant)
Global Futures Studies and Research
(Washington, DC, May, 2010)
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Prudent Options for Balancing Public Budgets
Municipal Budgeting Graduate Seminar
(Guest Lecturer)
Urban Studies Graduate Program
School of Arts and Sciences
Southern Connecticut State University
(New Haven, CT, April, 2010)
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Managing Government in Hard Times
Annual Fall Conference
(Keynote Speaker)
Government Finance Officers Association of New Jersey
(Atlantic City, NJ, September, 2009)
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Libraries, Change, and Community Services
95th Annual Conference
(Discussion Facilitator)
International City/County Management Association
(Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September, 2009)
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The Nuts and Bolts of Local Government:
Financial Management, Accounting, and Auditing
95th Annual Conference
(Panelist Speaker)
International City/County Management Association
(Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September, 2009)
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Local Government Election Practices:
It's Not as Simple as You Might Think
95th Annual Conference
(Discussion Facilitator)
International City/County Management Association
(Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September, 2009)
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Is America on the Road to Ruin?
2009 Annual Conference
(Keynote Conference Speech)
Texas Public Power Association
(San Antonio, TX, July, 2009)
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:
The Next Steps for Local Government Officials
The Stimulus Package Program
(Keynote Program Speech)
Institute for Professional Development
(Neptune, NJ, June, 2009)
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Cities, Stadiums, and Arenas: The Best Practices
Managing Sports Facilities Graduate Seminar
(Guest Lecturer)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, June, 2009)
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Cities and Sports Stadiums and
Museums, Libraries and Urban Vitality
The Advocate
(Radio Station WXCI)
(A radio talk show that explores issues of regional, national, and international interest)
(A student-run radio station at Western Connecticut State University)
(Danbury, CT, June, 2009)
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Cities in the Future: The Forces of Change
2009 Annual Conference
(Keynote Conference Speech)
Missouri City/County Management Association
(Lake of the Ozarks, MO, April, 2009)
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Cities and Sports Stadiums: Treating Them As Profit Centers
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Talk Show Interview)
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, April, 2009)
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Prudent Options to Balance Public Budgets
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Talk Show Interview)
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, March, 2009)
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Cities, Water, and Planning
Meet the Author
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Friends of the Library Bookstore
(Meriden, CT, March, 2009)
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Cities, Water, and the Future
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Talk Show Interview)
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, March, 2009)
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Other Speeches and Presentations:
* Institute of Urban & Regional Development, UC, Berkeley
* Capitol Regional Council of Governments
* First International Symposium on Cutback Management
* Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
* Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council, U. S. Dept. of Justice
* U. S. Department of Homeland Security
* American Society for Public Administration, CT Chapter
* Connecticut Town and City Management Association
* National Public Admin. Honor Society, University of CT
* International Institute for Educational Planning, UNESCO
* Distinguished Practitioner Series, Fairleigh Dickinson Univ.
* The Conference Board
* World Future Society
* League of California Cities
* Australian Institute of Municipal Management
* California Chapter, American Library Association
* Conference of the Great Cities of the Americas
* Junior Statesman Foundation
* California League of Women Voters
* Presidential Interns, Western Region
* U. S. Chamber of Commerce