Monday Oct 3, 2011
Keynote by Notre Dame Alumna with Defense Intelligence Agency
Presentations by three agencies and Networking Forum
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Co-Sponsored by The Career Center, The Department of Political Science and The Notre Dame International Security Program…
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Tuesday Oct 4, 2011
At the end of the 1970s, the vast majority of governments in Latin America were military dictatorships. By 1990, most had been replaced with elected governments — a dramatic transition to democracy in just over a decade.
Today in the Middle East, pro-democracy protests are unfolding. In Egypt and Tunisia, popular movements have overthrown dictatorships and elections are planned. Does the region hold the same potential as Latin America for democratic transition? Can insights from Latin America be applied to the Middle East?…
Friday Oct 7, 2011
The *Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy* will host former Commonwealth of Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder for the 2011 Rooney Center Lecture on Friday, October 7 in the Geddes Hall Auditorium. Taking office in 1990, Wilder became Virginia’s 66th governor. He was the first elected African American governor in United States history. During his administration, Wilder was praised for his sound fiscal management and his ability to balance the state budget during difficult economic times. He sponsored new construction projects at many of Virginia’s colleges and universities, mental health facilities, and state parks.…
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Friday Oct 7, 2011
Mary P. Nichols, professor of political science at Baylor University, will present at the Political Theory Colloquium. Prof. Nichols studies the history of political thought, especially Greek political theory; politics and literature; and politics and film. Her publications range from studies of Plato and Aristotle to film directors such as Woody Allen, John Ford, and Alfred Hitchcock.
Saturday Oct 8, 2011
Robert Johansen, professor, Department of Political Science
You are invited to experience an intimate discussion with Notre Dame’s most engaging faculty speakers on some of the most pressing and fascinating issues of our times.
Each lecture and Q&A is presented on “home game” Saturdays. This week’s game is Notre Dame vs. United States Air Force Academy.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2011
The Notre Dame International Security Program and the ND chapter of Women in International Security (WIIS) are proud to present Dr. Jennifer Lind, an Assistant Professor of Government at Dartmouth College.
Please join us for Dr. Lind's talk, titled "Resource Ownership and International Security," and follow-up discussion.…
Read More about Dr. Jennifer Lind: Resource Ownership and International Security
Thursday Oct 13, 2011
The Association for Political Theory was founded in 2000 to promote the study of political theory and political philosophy in North America.
Read More about Association for Political Theorists Annual Meeting
Friday Oct 14, 2011
The Association for Political Theory was founded in 2000 to promote the study of political theory and political philosophy in North America.
Read More about Association for Political Theorists Annual Meeting
Friday Oct 14, 2011
Dr. Kevin McGuire teaches courses on the U.S. Supreme Court and American constitutional law. His current research interests include the influence of public opinion on the justices’ decisions, content analysis of the Court’s written opinions, measuring the ideology of the Court’s case outcomes over time, and compliance with judicial policy.…
Read More about Rooney Center Visiting Speaker: Kevin McGuire (Univ of North Carolina)
Saturday Oct 15, 2011
The Association for Political Theory was founded in 2000 to promote the study of political theory and political philosophy in North America.
Read More about Association for Political Theorists Annual Meeting
Friday Oct 28, 2011
The Notre Dame International Security Program and the James P. Reilly, Jr. Notre Dame National Security Lecture series are proud to present General Anthony Zinni, USMC (ret.), a four-star General and a former Commander in Chief of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
Please join us for General Zinni's talk, titled "American Strategic Interests and Options in the Middle East and Beyond," and follow-up discussion.…