Upcoming Events
ASPA Happy Hour and Networking Event
Friday, January 23 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The Delaware Pub & Grill at 3410 Delaware Ave in Kenmore
Lunchtime Knowledge Bites: Buffalo: A Local History of American Urban Planning
Wednesday, January 28 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Held via Zoom.
The webinar will feature Charles Banas, Urban Designer.
Contact buonanl@buffalostate.edu for login information.
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) Conference
Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m.
Jacqueline Lo Vito Alumni & Visitor Center at Buffalo State College
For information, click here
Recent News
Congratulations to board member Lisa Parshall, Ph.D., who recently received an appointment to serve as an editor for the Federal History Journal, the journal of the Society for History in the Federal Government.
Dr. Parshall also recently published a report through the Rockefeller Institute of Government, titled, “The Consolidation of Fire Protection Services in New York State: A Primer.” The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the provision of fire protection services in New York State and the opportunities, barriers, and legal mechanisms of consolidating fire districts and departments.
Past Events
2025 Annual Chapter Member Meeting – June 18, 2025
Public Service Recognition Week and Annual Awards Dinner – May 2, 2025
Holiday Party – December 6, 2024
Fall Happy Hour – October 25, 2024
Annual Chapter Member Meeting – June 24, 2024
Public Service Recognition Week and Annual Awards Dinner – May 10, 2024
Lunch & Learn: Urban Planning Part II with Charles Banas – March 22, 2024
Civil Service Savvy Encore – March 7, 2024
Lunch & Learn: Urban Planning with Charles Banas – January 26, 2024
Holiday Party at The Delaware Pub & Grill – December 19, 2023
Civil Service Savvy – October 24, 2023 [EVENT FLYER / EVENT DETAILS]
2023 Annual Meeting – June 21, 2023
Public Service Job Fair – May 24, 2023 [EVENT FLYER / PRESS RELEASE]
Civil Service Savvy – November 14, 2022
Fall 2022 Happy Hour – October 19, 2022
2022 Annual Meeting – June 15, 2022
2022 Public Service Recognition Week Conference – April 30, 2022
Holiday Mixer / Happy Hour at Pizza Plant – December 8, 2021
The “New Normal”: A Panel Discussion – October 13, 2021
Public Administration Book Club #2 – July 15, 2021
2021 Annual Meeting – June 16, 2021
2021 Public Service Recognition Week Conference – May 1, 2021
Public Administration Book Club #1 – April 22, 2021
Serving as an Elected Official’s Spokesperson – March 24, 2021
Shaping Our Future: The 2020 U.S. Census – September 14, 2020
2020 Annual Meeting – June 17, 2020
March Happy Hour – March 5, 2020
Past News
Congratulations to member Atta A. Ceesay, Ph.D., who received the winning the 2022 Leslie A. Whittington Excellence in Teaching at the 2022 NASPAA Annual Conference in October! NASPAA is the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, which serves as the accrediting body for master’s degree programs in public policy, public affairs, and public administration.
Congratulations to past Board Member Rosaleen Nogle, who was recently named to the 2022 40 Under 40 Recognition Program (nationwide!) by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. We’re so proud of you, Rosaleen!
Congratulations to past Board Member Michael Ramos, who was honored during the CHANGEMAKERS 30 Under 30 Awards on December 10, 2021! This awards program serves to recognize young dynamic professionals in or from Western New York who are excelling in their careers and who have demonstrated a level of impact in that field. Michael received the honor for the Community / Political Engagement category.
Congratulations to member Graham Bowman for receiving the prestigious Founders’ Fellow Award from American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) National — one of just 24 recipients nationwide! Graham will receive a complimentary 2021 Annual Conference registration, a year-long mentorship with a seasoned practitioner or senior scholar, and professional development opportunities throughout their year. Read more here.
In December 2020, the National Center for Healthy Housing recognized the City of Buffalo’s Good Neighbors Network for its efforts during the beginning of the pandemic. Kudos especially to our past Board Member, Michael Ramos, who serves as Environmental Safety Assessor for City Hall. Click here to see news coverage from Spectrum News Buffalo.
One of our past board members, Rosaleen Nogle, was featured as a “Profile of Excellence” in the Summer 2019 edition of PA Times. Congratulations!
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