Events
Fall 2007
13 December
Human Trafficking in Southern Russia
Sponsored by SPP's Terrorism, Transnational Crime, and Corruption Center
Location TBD, 2 p.m.Free and open to the public. However, seating is limited and reservations are suggested.
Contact: TraCCC at 703-993-9757 or traccc@gmu.edu to secure a seat.
3 December
A Generation in Jeopardy: Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Future
Fred Bemak
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
13 November
European Politics: New Leadership, Shifting Landscapes?
Dewberry Hall South, Fairfax Campus, GMU, 4:30pm
Featuring:Dr. Desmond Dinan (School of Public Policy) Dr. Peter Mandaville (Public & International Affairs/Center for Global Studies) Dr. David Wilsford (Public & International Affairs)
How are recent changes in the political leadership of key European countries (e.g. France, UK) and regional institutions likely to play out in the context of ongoing issues such as European expansion, immigration, and what many perceive as a crisis of the European constitutional project? Three Mason faculty experts with extensive experience in various aspects of European politics will address topics such as the new presidency of Nicolas Sarkozy in France, the European Commission and the proposed Reform Treaty, and current issues surrounding Europe's Muslim communities.
12 November
The Development of the Law Governing Detention of Enemy Combatants: Past, Present, and To Come
Ronald D. Rotunda
Vision Speaker Series
Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, 8 p.m.
8 November
Analysis of the Conflict in Oaxaca
Miguel Angel Vaszquez
Arlinton Campus, Truland Building, Room 555, 1 p.m.
Contact: Sofey Saidi, ssaidi@gmu.edu
7 November
A UNITED STATES OF AFRICA: Predicament and Promise
GMU - Fairfax Campus, 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Anastase Shyaka
The ideals of Pan-African political unity have been around for well over a century, but in recent years the vision of a 'United States of Africa' has regained some currency in the speeches of key leaders and discussions within regional organizations such as the African Union.
For more information, please contact: Marcy Glover, 703-993-8722 or mglover2@gmu.edu
7 November
Guatamala: "First Steps, Down New Roads"
Giancarlo Ibárgüen
Arlinton Campus, Mercatus Center Board Rm., 3 - 4:30 p.m.To register please email Rob Herritt
6 November
Global Warming: the Known, the Unknown, and the Unknowable
Dr. Jagadish Shukla
Fairfax Campus, Mason Hall, Edwin Meese III Conference Rm., 12 p.m.
2-3 November
A Global View of Civil Affairs
Sponsored by Reserve Officers Association (ROA), the Peace Operations Policy Program (POPP), Civil Affairs Association (CAA), and George Mason University
Arlinton Campus, Original Building, Room 329Registration due by Oct. 28
Contact:
Bob Feidler (202)646-7717, rfeidler@roa.org
Joe Meyer (703)704-2499, joseph.meyer@cox.net
Kim Formo (703)993-1703, kformo@gmu.edu
12 September
Anti-Corruption in Iraq: The Bridge Too Far?
Paul H. Tyson
Arlinton Campus, Original Building, Room 317, 1 - 3 p.m.
Contact: Dr. Allison Frendak, 703-993-4983 or afrendak@gmu.edu
10 September
Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan
U.S. Senate, Russell Building, Room SR-188, 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Contact: For information and to register (space is limited):
http://gunston.doit.gmu.edu/clum/Congress.htm
(or call Cynthia Lum at 703-993-3421)
6 September
Doug Fuller
Arlington Campus, Original Building, Room 268, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Contact: RSVP and contact information available from dhart@gmu.edu
1-3 September
Third Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Research Conference
George Mason Univeristy School of Public Policy, Babson College, and GEM
Washington, DC
Registration deadline: August 30
23 August
Think India - The Rise of the World's Next Super Power
School of Public Policy, Original Bldg, Rm 245
Arlington campus @ 11am