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Durham Lecture 2023

11:00 AM
Thursday, February 16
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Durham Lecture: Gail Miller

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, February 10
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Religious Freedom Annual Review

Wednesday, June 17 - Friday, June 19
Religion and Religious Freedom in the COVID-19 Era: Finding Community and Hope
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Welch's and Cheese Event

7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 17
Prof. Eric Hyer will be hosting a "Welch's and Cheese" in his home. He'll discuss the recent U.S. China trade deal and address students' questions about US-China relations in general. Tues, March 17 | 7PM
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Masculinity in Modern Europe

4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 11
BYU faculty across various disciplines will engage in a lively conversation on how masculinity is understood and practiced in contemporary Europe. Wed, March 11 | 4 PM | 238 HRCB
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Working, Interning, and Testing Into the Foreign Service

1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 11
This panel will feature a former FSO who will discuss what it is like working in the Foreign Service. Wed, March 11 | 1 PM | 238 HRCB
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Development, Partnerships, and international Organizations

11:00 AM
Wednesday, March 11
David Austin is director of strategic partnerships with the UN World Food Programme (WFP), where he works with U.S.-based foundations and private sector leaders to strengthen WFP’s mission and to help reduce global poverty. Wed, March 11 | 11 AM | 238 HRCB
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Religious Pluralism in a Majority-Muslim Country

2:00 PM
Tuesday, March 10
Elizabeth Clark will moderate a panel discussion on Government, Islamic, Jewish and Christian faith leaders from Azerbaijan. Tues, March 10 | 2 PM | 238 HRCB
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Economic Growth and Global Inequality

10:00 AM
Wednesday, March 11
A. Michael Spence, a Professor in Economics & Business in the Stern School of Business at New York University, will speak on economic growth and global inequality. Wed, Mar 11 | 10 AM | 257 HRCB
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How Close Are We to the Edge?

1:00 PM
Friday, March 06
An ecosystem perspective on multiple environmental crises. Ben Abbott is a professor of environmental science at BYU. Fri, Mar 6 | 1 PM | 238 HRCB
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Intelligence Briefing and OSINT Skills Training

7:00 PM
Thursday, March 05
Learn from a Praemon member who will present their research in an intelligence briefing and join the discussion on pressing geopolitical issues. Thurs, Mar 5 | 7 PM | 150 HRCB
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The Philosophy of Taylor Swift's Miss Americana

6:30 PM
Friday, March 27
Come chat about Taylor Swift, America, and the meaning of life. There will be food, trivia, and karaoke! Fri, March 27th | 6:30 PM
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Public Affairs Career Lecture Series: Margaret Busse

4:30 PM
Thursday, March 12
Margaret Busse is a previous Associate Director at Harvard. Her lecture will be followed by a Q&A session. Thurs, Mar. 12 | 4:30 PM | 238 HRCB
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Law and National Security at the Department of Defense

4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 04
The Honorable Paul C. Ney Jr. is general counsel for the U.S. Department of Defense and will speak on Law and National Security there. Wed, Mar. 4 | 4PM | 238 HRCB
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How Animal Encounters Shape Landscape Value in Patagonia

12:00 PM
Wednesday, March 04
Emily Wakild, a professor of history at Boise State, will discuss this topic from Darwin to Che Guevara. Wed, Mar 4 | noon | 238 HRCB
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Upending American Politics

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, February 27
Theda Skocpol, Professor of sociology and political science at Harvard, will discuss polarizing parties, ideological elites, and citizen activists from the Tea Party to Anti-Trump Resistance. Thurs, Feb. 27 | 11 AM | 3224 WSC
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Making a Difference in Policy Careers

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, February 25
A conversation with Harvard Kennedy School Admissions about graduate programs and careers in public policy, public administration, and international development. Tues, Feb. 25 | 2-4 PM 238 HRCB
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Hunger Banquet

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, February 28
The Hunger Banquet is designed to help attendees understand global inequality. Attendees will be randomly assigned to a social class and fed a meal typical of that income level. Fri, Feb. 28 | 6-9 PM | WSC Ballroom
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