Maxwell School Events Calendar

Talks Events

• The Rule of Law and the Modernization of Afghanistan

  March 01, 2024, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 341

  Afghanistan's century-long journey towards modernization through constitutionalism, Marxism, Islamism and liberal democracy has, unfortunately, failed to succeed despite the diversity of approaches.

• Nicola Di Cosmo: Environmental Crisis and Political Economy in the Early Manchu State

  February 29, 2024, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. EST

  Virtual

  How a small people of shepherds and hunters managed to invade, conquer and then rule China for over two hundred and fifty years is still a mystery.

• Hans Kundnani: Whiteness and the European Project

  February 28, 2024, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 341

  In this talk, Hans Kundnani will present his new book "Eurowhiteness: Culture, Empire and Race in the European Project."

• Maxwell African Scholars Union - Challenges to Citizenship Series: Authoritarianism in Africa

  February 23, 2024, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. EST

  Virtual

  Analyzing post-Cold War geopolitics, focusing on authoritarian strategies, security forces' rising power, and predictors of their inclination towards military governance and authoritarianism.

• Stephen Biddle: War Termination and Ukraine

  February 16, 2024, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 341

  The Moynihan Institute's Study of Global Politics series presents Stephen Biddle from Columbia University.

• Matthew Duss: 'The Urgency of a New U.S. Foreign Policy'

  February 15, 2024, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 220 (SLR)

  Washington's old foreign policy consensus is breaking up and a new one is struggling to be born. What values should shape America's global role in this era?

• Sociology Department Colloquium Series: Nazli Kibria

  February 13, 2024, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 060

  Boston University Professor Nazli Kibria will present, "'Education was Equally Important for All of Us': Siblings and Family Cultures of Mobility, Gender and Higher Education in Middle-Class India."

• 'Listen to the Elders' Speaker Series

  February 12, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. EST

  6680 Onondaga Lake Pkwy Liverpool, NY, USA

  The "Listen to the Elders" Speaker Series welcomes Onondaga Hoyane (Hawk Clan), Hoyoñnyeñ:nih, Spencer Lyons.

• Local Resistance to Climate Change Adaptation: Hindrance or Opportunity?

  February 09, 2024, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 032

  "Local Resistance to Climate Change Adaptation: Hindrance or Opportunity?" Michael Mikulewicz, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, SUNY- ESF.

• Material and Ideational Forces Behind Japan’s Shifting Identity in the Face of the China-US Rivalry

  February 09, 2024, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. EST

  Virtual

  Explore Japan's evolving role in global politics. Discover how recent changes in regional security, domestic politics and the impact of global events shape Japan's assertive foreign policy.

• Capital's Chaos: Ruling Class Futility Under Late Latin American Neoliberalism

  February 02, 2024, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 060

  "Capital's Chaos: Ruling Class Futility Under Late Latin American Neoliberalism," presented by Rene Rojas, Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development, Binghamton University. 

• A Myanmar Democrat’s Reflections on the NLD Era in Parliament and Hopes for the Future

  February 01, 2024, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 341

  Aye Mya Mya Myo will discuss her experiences as a candidate, MP, and activist for democracy and women in politics in Myanmar

• The Social Construction of Geography: Identity and Military Intervention in China-Korea Relations

  January 26, 2024, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. EST

  Virtual

  Challenging the view that Korea was frequently invaded due to its location, Ji-Young Lee, using historical scrutiny, shows China's rare military interventions in Korea were mostly at Korea's request.

• Policy for Women in the Sex Trade: A Human Trafficking Awareness Month Panel

  January 22, 2024, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 220

  Sex trade survivors discuss their state-level advocacy work for equality model policies.

• Geography and the Environment Colloquium Series

  December 01, 2023, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 018

  Lorraine Dowler, professor of geography and women's, gender and sexuality studies at The Pennsylvania State University, will present "The Politics of Caring in the Academy."

• French Culture and Conversation Table

  December 01, 2023, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. EST

  Huntington Beard Crouse Hall (HBC), 009

  Do you want to learn more about French culture and language? Come to the French Table! All levels welcome!

• Ukrainian Culture and Conversation Table

  November 29, 2023, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 341

  National history is shrouded in myths. Images, symbols, legends, stereotypes—what is the truth and what is fiction? We will discuss common myths about Ukraine.

• Sociology Department Colloquium Series: Dana Moss

  November 14, 2023, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. EST

  Eggers Hall, 060

  Dana Moss, associate professor of sociology at the University of Notre Dame, will present, "The Globalization of Authoritarianism and The Impact on Refugees and Diasporas in the 21st Century."

• Maxwell-in-Washington Info Session

  November 13, 2023, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EST

  Virtual

  Study Abroad week info session for Washington, D.C.

• IKAPA Impact Internship Info Session

  November 13, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EST

  Virtual

  Study Abroad week info session for Cape Town, South Africa.