RUTLAND HERALD 10/07/20 By Michael Shank Many things in life are easier when done together. Whether it’s education, economic development, everyday chores or even emergency response, when you have more hands and more help, the work is more efficiently executed and more effectively implemented. It takes a village to lighten […]
By Dr. Michael Shank Published: September 20, 2020 Protecting our infrastructure – physical, economic and social – from shocks to the system should be everyone’s priority. It’s compromised by increasingly extreme weather, extreme economic hardship and extreme ideologies. Committing to a repair and reinvestment strategy, then, should be on everyone’s […]
RUTLAND HERALD 09/19/20 By Michael Shank As a university professor who has worked for educators in the U.S. Congress and was raised by high school teachers, I’m constantly thinking about the education system and how best to equip the next generation of leaders. I’ve also been interviewing educators throughout Vermont, […]
RUTLAND HERALD 09/15/20 By Jim Sabataso CASTLETON — A new speaker series aims to share professional career advice for navigating the coronavirus pandemic. The Rutland Rising Job Talk series is being organized by Brandon resident Michael Shank in partnership with Castleton University. The free series, which launches at noon Friday, […]
On Fridays this fall, at 12 noon ET, Dr. Michael Shank, in partnership with Castleton University, will host a professional development series featuring successful leaders in the business community, in city, state and national government, and in the nonprofit sector. Speakers will discuss how to successfully market yourself in today’s […]
Upon invitation from Barstow Memorial School, Dr. Michael Shank discusses why he’s running for Vermont State Senate as an Independent Candidate, his plan for a resilient Rutland County, and his first experience with government. Here’s Dr. Shank’s Q&A with Barstow Memorial School: 1. Your name, political affiliation, candidacy sought, & […]
Dr. Michael Shank discusses the www.RutlandRising.org series he’s co-hosting with Castleton University and, given Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, draws specific attention to one event within the series: “How to Pursue a Legal Career and Keep the Government Accountable to Its Citizens”. Join on November 13 to discuss […]
Dr. Michael Shank discusses the importance of investing in Rutland County’s downtowns, especially in the wake of COVID-19 and its impact on businesses. Stronger downtowns make for stronger and more resilient communities. Support your local businesses: #BuyLocal #BuyVermont. Check out the Downtown Rutland Partnership’s opinion piece in the Rutland Herald […]
Dr. Michael Shank discusses economic and social reasons for changing Rutland High School’s logo, identifying the Washington NFL Team’s decision to change their logo following sponsor pressure, as well as the American Psychological Association’s recommendation of the elimination of indigenous mascots noting the threat to human development.
Dr. Michael Shank shares his campaign agenda for state senator representing Rutland County, what he’ll focus on and prioritize, and the principles guiding his service to the community.
Dr. Michael Shank discusses how Rutland County can be more resilient in the face of increasingly extreme weather, heavier rains, heavier winds, and more flooding. Taking lessons learned from the recent Hurricane Laura and Vermont’s experience with Hurricane Irene, Shank discusses how town planning commissions can protect river corridors and […]
I’m running as an Independent Candidate to represent the Rutland District in the Vermont State Senate. Check out the campaign at www.VoteShank.com! And donate here: https://voteshank.nationbuilder.com/donate!
Dr. Michael Shank, adjunct faculty at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs, discusses the covid-climate connections as part of the NYU CGA faculty series. Shank discusses the ways in which the covid causes, consequences and responses are similar to climate change causes, consequences and responses and the opportunities for collaboration and […]
Dr. Michael Shank, Communications Director for the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance, and Julia Peek, Communications Director for the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, lead a workshop on how to communicate the need to electrify buildings, get buildings off of dirty gas and oil, and power buildings by renewable energy only.
Dr. Michael Shank, communications director for the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance, and Julia Peek, communications director for the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, lead workshop participants through a training on messaging plant-based diets. The webinar relies on World Resources Institute’s behavioral science data and surveys of the food industry. Check out […]
Dr. Michael Shank delivers the keynote at Sustainable Cleveland’s 2019 Summit on the 12 principles for behavior change communications. Dr. Shank is the communications director for the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and a professor of sustainable development at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. The entire conference video is available here. […]
UN Web TV 04/16/19 Strengthening social investments from public and other sources to improve the conditions of the poor and the most vulnerable. Moderator: Mr. Michael Shank, Adjunct Professor, Center for Global Affairs, NYU; Communications Director, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance Speakers: H.E. Prof. Hala Helmy El Said, Minister of Planning, […]
UN Web TV 04/16/19 Preparing investment-ready infrastructure projects and identifying adequate financing instruments – what are countries doing to prepare sustainable investment projects? Moderator: Mr. Michael Shank, Adjunct Professor, Center for Global Affairs, NYU; Communications Director, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance Speakers: H.E. Prof. Dr. Bambang P.S. Brodjonegoro, Minister of National […]
Dr. Michael Shank sits down with Carl Etnier, host of Relocalizing Vermont on WGDR, to discuss ways in which the environmental community can more effectively message on climate change.
Dr. Michael Shank, communications director at the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and adjunct professor at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs, joins Johanna Miller from the Vermont Natural Resources Council and Dave Gram from WDEV to discuss climate issues and climate policy in the US and more specifically Vermont. For the […]
Joint meeting: Second Committee, 7th meeting – General Assembly, 73rd session and Economic and Social Council, 3rd plenary meeting. Moderated by Dr. Michael Shank, Communications Director, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance The Joint Meeting of ECOSOC and the Second Committee of the General Assembly discussed how the transition towards a circular […]
On September 6, the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance hosted a town hall in Boulder, Colorado, to showcase the game-changing climate action in CNCA’s global cities. Dr. Michael Shank moderates the event, which features the work of 20 vanguard cities. Check out the entire town hall here.
UN WEB TV 07/19/18 2018 ECOSOC High-level Policy Dialogue Thursday, 19 July, 10:00 am United Nations Headquarters, ECOSOC Chamber 10:30 am Policy Dialogues Moderator: Mr. Michael Shank, Communications Director, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and Urban Sustainability Directors Network Policy Dialogue 1 Trends in the global economy and international trade and […]
Innovative approaches to foster participation of all relevant stakeholders are being pioneered and implemented across the globe. The session will showcase positive practices and innovative policies that promote sustainable, resilient and inclusive societies at regional, national and local levels. Moderator: • Mr. Michael Shank, Communications Director, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance […]
This session will address the challenge of sustainable and resilient infrastructure in several areas, including health, education, energy, transport, security and public institutions. Several cities around the world have rolled out multi-stakeholder strategies setting out roadmaps with solutions to their resilience challenges. The discussion will address how these strategies relate […]
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