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U.S. - Russian Relations Thirty Years After the Berlin Wall

12:00 PM
Friday, January 31
Brian Taylor is professor and chair of political science at Syracuse University. He will discuss U.S. Russian relations in the last 30 years, including Vladimir Putin and the return to rivalry. | Friday, January 31| 12:00 PM | 238 HRCB
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Current Issues in Rwanda

2:00 PM
Thursday, January 30
Her Excellency Mathilde Mukantabana, Rwandan Ambassador to the U.S. will discuss current issues in Rwanda. |Thursday, January 30th| 2:00 PM | 238 HRCB
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Understanding Ukraine

4:00 PM
Wednesday, January 29
BYU Professors Scott Cooper (Political Science), Jeff Hardy (History), and Katya Jordan (Russian) will make up a panel of experts to discuss the importance of Ukraine’s history, culture, socioeconomics, and politics to understanding its place in European and international contexts. | Wednesday, January 29 | 4:00 PM | 238 HRCB
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Journey into Amazonia and Earth Ethics from Indigenous Perspectives

12:00 PM
Wednesday, January 29
Juan Carlos Galeano will speak on the way the Amazon region’s natural resources are being depleted, and the ensuing ecological damage and social problems. | Wednesday, January 29 | 12:00 PM | 238 HRCB
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U.S. Withdrawal from Syria

10:00 AM
Wednesday, January 29
The Council on Foreign Relations presents an Academic Conference Call with Mona Yacoubian, a senior advisor to the vice president of Middle East and Africa at the U.S. Institute of Peace. |Wednesday, January 29| 10:00 AM | 257 HRCB
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Hickman Diversity & Inclusion Lecture

11:00 AM
Thursday, February 20
Ignacio M. Garcia, The Lemuel Hardison Redd Jr. Professor of Western & Latino History, will give the inaugural Hickman Diversity & Inclusion Lecture titled A Vision to be Whole: Unlearning Ephraim and Re-Engaging 2 Nephi 26:33 | Thursday, February 20, 2020 | 11 AM | 250 KMBL
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Government Panel & Networking Event

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, February 06
Come network with recruiters from the CIA, NSA, Air Force and Homeland Security. All majors welcome! | Thursday, February 6, 2020 | 6PM - 8PM | 3222 WSC
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Career & Internship Fair

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, February 06
Thursday, February 6, 2020 | 10 AM - 3 PM | WSC Ballroom
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WWIII? The US-Iran Conflict

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, January 23
Open discussion about the US-Iran conflict with time to share opinions and get informed through video presentations. All welcome! | Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 7:00 PM | WSC 3252
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Praemon Opening Social

7:00 PM
Thursday, January 23
Learn about Praemon, BYU's national security student organization, and exciting opportunities this semester! Hear Kerry Kartchner, long-time Department of State veteran, talk about your role in national security. All major welcome. Crumbl Cookies provided. Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 7:00 PM | 660 KMBL
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Utah State Capitol Job Networking Event

12:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 30
with lobbyists, lawyers, legislators, and more. Event on Thursday January 30 | Limited Seating | Carpool leaves at 12:15 PM and returns at 6PM | Dinner included
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BYU Political Review: Gerard Robinson

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, January 22
Join the BYU Political Review for an evening with Gerard Robinson in conjunction with the American Enterprise Institute. |Wednesday, January 22, 2020 | 6:30 PM | 270 KMBL
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Marjorie Pay Hinckley Lecture - Kenneth Dodge

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday, February 06
Dr. Kenneth Dodge, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, will give the 16th Annual Marjorie Pay Hinckley Lecture: "Building a System of Care to Help All Children Succeed" |Thursday, February 6, 2020 | 7:30 PM | WSC Garden Court
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Public Affairs Career Lecture Series - SiSi Messick Jacobs

4:30 PM
Thursday, January 23
Sisi Messick Jacobs, a project manager at Apple and proud BYU alum, will be giving the PAC Lecture Series this week. Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 4:30 PM | 238 HRCB
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Professor Joel Selway on British elections on BYU radio

January 13, 2020 03:22 PM
On Monday, December 16, 2019, Professor Joel Selway from the BYU Political Science Department was interviewed on BYU radio where he discussed the British elections. You can listen to the whole episode here.
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How Can Cinema Help us Thinking About the Anthropocene?

12:00 PM
Wednesday, January 22
Jennifer Fay is a professor of film and English at Vanderbilt University. 238 HRCB Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:00 PM
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Truman G. Madsen Lecture on Eternal Man - Jamie K. A. Smith

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, January 23
James K. A. Smith is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University. Hinckley Center Assembly Hall Thursday, January 23, 2020 7:30-9:00 PM
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