February Lectures
Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Department of Politics, and the Center for Global Engagement
GREAT DECISIONS IN FOREIGN POLICY LECTURE SERIES
Red Sea Security - Ambassador David Shinn, George Washington University
Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to noon
The Red Sea has remained vital for global trade since the time of ancient Egypt. Once home to the spice trade, the Red Sea now sees millions of barrels of oil a day transported across its waters. With major nations like China, France, Italy, and the U.S. building large ports and bases in the region, what does the future of the region look like? How important is Red Sea security for global security? Can the region be a place of global cooperation?
Johnson Auditorium, Wall 116
Admission: Free and open to the public
The Department of History & Phi Alpha Theta
PRESENTS A COLLOQUIUM ON VIETNAM
John Navin: Vietnam: The War at Home and Abroad, 1961-1975
Friday, Feb. 7, 1:30 p.m.
John Navin will describe the rationale for the commitment of U.S. troops and aid to Vietnam, major developments, engagements, and turning points in the conflict. Navin will also discuss response of the American people to the war, which ranged from unwavering support to vocal opposition and even active resistance. Navin joined CCU’s department of History in 1999. He teaches courses on the Colonial, Revolutionary, Early Republic, and Antebellum periods. He has published numerous articles about interracial violence in Early America and is author of The Grim Years: Settling South Carolina, 1670-1720, published in December, 2019.
Burroughs & Chapin Center, Room 100
Admission: Free and open to the public
Women in Philanthropy and Leadership
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND CELEBRATION OF INSPIRING WOMEN
Monday, Feb. 10, 5 p.m.
Celebration of Inspiring Women
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Women’s Leadership Conference
The 10th annual Women’s Leadership Conference and Celebration of Inspiring Women brings together women from all walks of life for two days of education, professional and personal development, and networking. Entrepreneurs, professionals, community volunteers and activists, students, mothers, and women from across the region participate in this dynamic program and benefit from opportunities to learn and grow.
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Admission: Visit WIPLconference.com for ticket prices.
Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Department of Politics, and the Center for Global Engagement
GREAT DECISIONS IN FOREIGN POLICY LECTURE SERIES
India and Pakistan – Ms. Elizabeth Threlkeld, Stimson Center, Washington, D.C.
Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to noon
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic reelection in 2019. His first order of business was to revoke the special status granted to the Kashmir region, inflaming the rivalry between India and Pakistan. How will the Kashmir situation affect the region, both economically and politically?
Johnson Auditorium, Wall 116
Admission: Free and open to the public
Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values
Tea and Ethics Panel Discussion
“Martial Arts, Violence, and Ethics: How to punch someone in the face and respect their human dignity at the same time”
Thursday, Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m.
A panel of faculty members who are also martial arts and combat sports practitioners discuss the relationship between martial arts and violence, especially how martial arts manage to harness violence for ethical purposes.
Edwards Room 117
Admission: Free and open to the public
The Department of History & Phi Alpha Theta
PRESENTS A COLLOQUIUM ON VIETNAM
Brandon Palmer: Vietnam in a Regional Context
Friday, Feb. 21, 1:30 p.m.
The origins, conduct, and conclusion of the Vietnam War are best understood in the regional and global context of the Cold War. Palmer will explore the various ways that North and South Vietnam drew support from powerful allies throughout the course of the war. Brandon Palmer is a Professor in the History Department and has been teaching courses on Asian and world history since 2007.
Burroughs & Chapin Center, Room 100
Admission: Free and open to the public
Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Department of Politics, and the Center for Global Engagement
GREAT DECISIONS IN FOREIGN POLICY LECTURE SERIES
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking - Ms. Elhem Daadaa, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant from Tunisia
Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to noon
Almost every nation has enacted laws criminalizing human trafficking, and international organizations, governments, and NGOs sponsor a large variety of projects to curb trafficking and slavery. Billions of dollars have been allocated to these efforts. What is the international community doing to combat slavery and trafficking? What are the experiences like for those being trafficked?
Johnson Auditorium, Wall 116
Admission: Free and open to the public
Office of Academic and Community Outreach
OLLI@CCU SATURDAY LECTURE SERIES
CLIMATE CHANGE: Jamie McCauley
Saturday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m. to noon
Jamie McCauley, assistant professor of sociology, delivers a lecture on the global causes and consequences of climate change related to human populations and the geopolitics around these issues. She considers why certain individuals accept science related to climate change while others remain in denial. This event is the first in a five-part series sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of CCU.