Global Hot Spots Lecture Series

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.

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

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.

These free lectures are open to all, but registration is requested. Click here to register. Note: Registration for the November 7 lecture is closed due to room capacity.

Questions? Call Sarah Schutt at (608) 262-5699.

November 7, 2008
Future of US-European Relations in the Shadow of the Iraq War
The Pyle Center, Auditorium (Room 121), Madison
Instructor: Jeremi Suri, Professor, Department of History, 2008 Ken and Linda Ciriacks Faculty Outreach Excellence Award Winner
Registration for this lecture is closed due to room capacity. No walk-ins will be accepted.

December 5, 2008
Politics and Challenges of Immigration Reform
The Pyle Center, Room 313, Madison
Instructor: Ben Marquez, Professor, Department of Political Science and Chican@ and Latin@ Studies Program
Registration deadline: December 3, 2008.

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The 2007–08 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'll find a list of each of the area studies centers on campus.