Global Hot Spots Lecture Series

Time:

Monthly on Fridays
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Location:

The Pyle Center, UW-Campus

Description:

Join Madison-area learners for a free, thought-provoking lecture series on current events and global affairs. UW faculty experts will discuss international topics ranging from politics, global health and economics to human rights and the environment during this yearlong series, designed to stimulate discussion and to better understand the role of the UW in a global society.

Cost:

These lectures are free and open to all, but registration is requested.

Parking:

The best option for parking is the Lake Street Ramp. Metered street parking on Langdon Street or in Lot 1 between the Memorial Union and the Red Gym is another option.

upcoming lectures

January 23 - The Global Financial Crisis

Room 313
Mark Copelovitch, Assistant Professor - Department of Political Science
Registration Deadline: January 20, 2009

February 13 - Thailand

Room 325/326
Thongchai Winichakul, Professor - Department of History
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2009

March 13 - TBA

Room 121 (Auditorium)
Registration Deadline: March 11, 2009

April 17 - The Pandemic Flu

Room 121 (Auditorium)
Chris Olsen, Associate Dean and Professor - School of Veterinary Medicine
Registration Deadline: April 10, 2009

Questions?

E-mail Sarah Schutt at sschutt@waastaff.com or call her directly at (608) 262-5699 or toll free at (888) 947-2586.
The 2009 Global Hot Spot Lecture Series is co-sponsored by the UW-Madison Division of International Studies, the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies and the Wisconsin Alumni Association®.

For more information about lectures and resources on global topics, visit the International Institute Web site, where you will find a list of each of the area studies centers on campus.