In September, I informed the Provost and my colleagues at UNH that I will be stepping down as the Director of the Carsey School of Public Policy. As of January 31, 2023, I plan to return to Washington, DC to continue my work in politics and public policy. It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptionally talented and dedicated people at the Carsey School and UNH and to have engaged with so many outstanding students committed to making positive change. Leaving Carsey is a tough decision, but the future is bright for the school and I look forward to watching its future success.

October 3, 6–8 p.m. In-person (STAR Theatre, Kittery, Maine)*

October 6, 6–8 p.m. Virtual

Climate Change in New Hampshire

Over the past 50 years, New Hampshire has become warmer and wetter. These trends are projected to continue through 2100. Impacts include more extreme heat, warming winters and decreasing snow cover, and more extreme precipitation. How much our future climate changes depends on how much greenhouse gas we emit into the atmosphere.

Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Mary Stampone and Dr. Cameron Wake on action that can be taken to both reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for a changing climate.

Did you miss our September talk with Barbara Gardner who discussed the benefits of and the challenges posed by virtual teams, along with best practices for effective management of teleworkers. Listen to the recording.

Coffee & Conversations is a discussion series jointly organized by the Carsey School of Public Policy, the State of NH Bureau of Education and Training, and the NH Association of Certified Public Managers to engage public service professionals in learning, problem solving, and collaboration.

October 12, 2022 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

This discussion considers the work of hearing from the perspective of a college newspaper editor (Max Scheinblum), a local media leader (Melanie Plenda), and a civics organizer from New Hampshire Listens (Bruce Mallory). We’ll learn how newspapers decide what their readers need to hear and how listening can improve the quality of deliberation in New Hampshire cities and towns. The discussion will be moderated by Meg Mott, Ph.D., Professor of Politics Emerita and Town Moderator, Putney, VT. 

Cost is $15 per person and includes appetizers and one beverage (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drink) in the relaxed atmosphere of Portsmouth Gas Light Co.

A program produced by New Hampshire Humanities, Ideas on Tap is a series of "pint-sized conversations about big ideas." This series was made possible by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Implications of the 2022 Midterms on the 2024 Election Cycle

Please join us in MUB Theater 1 at 6:45 p.m. on October 24th for Implications of the 2022 Midterms on the 2024 Election Cycle.

UNH Professor Emily Baer and Dartmouth Professor Dean Lacy will host a live audience, virtual conversation on the midterm elections with CNN journalist and Dartmouth alumnus Harry Enten, from both the Hanover and Durham campuses. Admission is free. The talk will also be available online using Zoom.

What’s your wild idea? The NH SVIC is an annual idea competition and open to all New Hampshire college students. Enter your (or your team of up to 5's) idea to solve any sustainability problem, as defined by the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Easy to enter! Write a two-page proposal summary and make a 3 minute video explaining your solution. No business plans required. AND you could win CASH PRIZES! Entries are due November 14 at NOON. Find all the competition rules, details, and instructions here.