Political Science
Ralph Nurnberger, Ph.D., is a widely acclaimed speaker who brings humor, current political insights, and historical background to his presentations. In addition to giving talks nationally and at The Smithsonian Institute, Professor Nurnberger has appeared as an analyst on television and radio programs. He has also spoken internationally and on a number of cruises. He has given presentations on a wide range of historical and political topics at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU. Professor Nurnberger taught at Georgetown University for 38 years and was named Professor of the Year by the Graduate School of Liberal Studies in 2003.
Media Story
Some movie extras added something extra to films shot in Washington - by John Kelly, columnist (September 2, 2020)
Being an extra in a movie seems like the easiest job in the world: Just stand around and try not to look at the camera. But some extras need to have a little .?.?. extra.
In 1972, Ralph Nurnberger was a graduate student at Georgetown University competing in the finals of an intramural tennis championship. The casting director for “The Exorcist” happened to be walking by one day, scouting for people who looked as if they belonged on the campus.
Ralph was hired on the spot as a “skilled extra.” His task was to play tennis on the courts next to Lauinger Library while Lee Jay Cobb and Jason Miller walked by discussing the strange goings on in the Georgetown community, including the death of a priest. (The courts have since been replaced by dorms.)
“One of the players on the next court was Linda Tuero, who was an internationally ranked player,” wrote Ralph, of Arlington, Va. “Later, she married William Peter Blatty, who had written the novel that was the basis for the film.”
Ralph later taught at the university. “For many years, I invited my Georgetown students to have dinner at our home — so that we could have an off-campus discussion,” he wrote. “I usually also showed them my ‘30 seconds of fame.’?”
News Articles
Justin Gray, J.D., is the President and
CEO of Gray Global Advisors, LLC (GGA),
an advisory firm that specializes in
government affairs and business
consulting. He serves as an advisor to
political campaigns and office holders, as
well as global heads of state, corporations and non-profit
organizations. Mr. Gray lectures frequently on public policy
and related business matters, including as a guest speaker at
Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government
and at George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School
of Public Policy and Public Administration. Mr. Gray
received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of
Law and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of
Science in Business Economics from Florida A&M
University.
Lobbying in America
“Lobbying” is a term used to describe efforts by an individual or group of individuals to influence decisions made by government officials. Justin Gray and Ralph Nurnberger, who have combined experiences of over half-a-century as Washington lobbyists, will present a “behind the scenes” analysis of this frequently discussed, but often misunderstood craft. They will provide a history of lobbying, the nature of how lobbying in Washington has evolved over the years, and the differences between representing domestic and foreign interests. They will provide specific examples of matters they have successfully lobbied in Washington.
Please note that this is a Live Zoom Class and will also be available for OLLI Video On Demand.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Place: | Virtual, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Friday, April 23 2021 |
| Time: | 11 - 12:30 PM |
| Fee: | $30 / member; $35 / non-member |
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How is the Biden Administration Doing?
Former New York City mayor Ed Koch famously used to ask: “So how am I doing?” Longtime time Washington “insiders," Justin Gray and Ralph Nurnberger, will return to OLLI at FAU Jupiter to provide answers to the same question, only this time as it relates to the Biden Administration’s first months. They will analyze how the new Administration has dealt with the nation’s problems, both foreign and domestic, as well as how they have managed to deal with the Congress.
Please note that this is a Live Zoom Class and will also be available for OLLI Video On Demand.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Place: | Virtual, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Friday, May 28 2021 |
| Time: | 11 - 12:30 PM |
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