BUCSA Hosts Spring 2017 Reception
The Center for the Study of Asia (BUCSA) hosted their annual Spring Reception at 121 Bay State Road.
BtH: Elections in France, the United Kingdom and Germany
Professors Erik Goldstein, William Keylor and Joseph Wippl discussed how the upcoming elections across Europe will impact the United States.
Graham Speaks on Experiences With CIA on 9/11
Mary Margaret Graham discussed her experiences as Chief of the Central Intelligence Agency New York City Office on September 11, 2001.
Göçek Delivers Campagna-Kerven Lecture
Professor Fatma Müge Göçek delivered the 22nd annual Campagna-Kerven Lecture on Modern Turkey.
Selin Gives Talk on the U.S. and Climate Change Agreements
Prof. Henrik Selin was hosted by Civic Series for a conversation on international climate change agreements, including the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Center for Study of Europe Hosts Amb. Vershbow
Amb. Alexander Vershbow, former NATO Deputy Secretary General, discussed the evolving relationship between NATO, the EU, and Russia.
Pardee Works: Danilowicz on Careers at the State Department
Jon F. Danilowicz, the Diplomat in Residence for New England, discussed navigating career and internship opportunities at the State Department.
McPhee Discusses Book on Boston Marathon Bombing
Michelle McPhee, a Boston-based investigative journalist, discussed the nature of the attack and the impact of the attack on the BU community.
Mardini Discusses Journey From Refugee to Rescuer
FMHT hosted Sarah Mardini for a discussion on her harrowing 30 day journey from Syria to Berlin by boat, car, train and foot.
Faculty Book Talk: Keller on Mexico’s Cold War
Prof. Renata Keller discussed her book Mexico’s Cold War: Cuba, the United States, and the Legacy of the Mexican Revolution.
African Studies Center Hosts Graduate Student Conference
The keynote address was delivered by Alex De Waal, Research Professor and Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University.
Wippl Speaks at HGARC Espionage Seminar
Prof. Joseph Wippl is a former Central Intelligence Agency officer who spent a 30 year career as an operations officer in the National Clandestine Service.
Goldstein Speaks on Centennial of U.S. Entry Into WWI
The event, entitled “Fighting Doughboys: Massachusetts Called to Arms in WWI,” was hosted by the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center.
Pardee School Hosts Amb. Mary Beth Leonard
Amb. Mary Beth Leonard (CAS ’84) is the current United States Ambassador to the African Union and past Ambassador to Mali.
African Studies Center Hosts Former President of Ghana
John Dramani Mahama served as President of Ghana from 2012 to January 2017, and previously served as Vice President of Ghana from 2009 to 2012.
BtH: Global Health, Global Politics and Global Security
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a conversation on the interconnectedness of global health, global politics and global security.
Policy Leaders Forum: Pardee School Hosts Dr. Tal Becker
The Policy Leaders Forum brings senior international policy makers to Boston University for important policy conversations with faculty and students.
Faculty Book Talk: Menchik on Islam and Democracy in Indonesia
Prof. Jeremy Menchik discussed how Indonesia’s Islamic organization’s envision the accommodation of religious difference in the country.
Pardee School at BU Latin American Alumni Summit
Pardee School Dean Adil Najam delivered the keynote address at the Summit entitled “Understanding This Global Moment.”
Pardee School Hosts 2017 Pardee Works Career Workshop
The workshop included panels, presentations and a networking hour with professionals currently working in the diverse field of global studies.