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Join us for lunch and a discussion of Darren Davis' book, Racial Resentment in the Political Mind (University of Chicago Press, 2021). Darren will be joined by his co-author, David Wilson, as well as colleague commenters Mark Peffley (University of Kentucky) and Vincent Hutchings (University of Michigan).…

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Please join us for a lecture by Professor Teresa M. Bejan, University of Oxford.

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Eduardo Viola, Brazil’s most distinguished scholar of the politics of climate change, presents a talk in the Kellogg Institute Lecture Series.

Brazil is the sixth largest overall emitter of carbon dioxide in the world (behind China, USA, India, EU and Russia), and its per capita emissions are high. Yet its emissions profile differs greatly from both developed and emergent countries, with 45% arising from deforestation and 25% from agriculture.…

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Disinformation & Populist Narratives Against Electoral Integrity

The twentieth century has witnessed the emergence of old political narratives oriented towards a simplified explanation of social problems. Populist communication frames have gained traction across a wide range of voters globally since they a) promote a simplified understanding of social life as the permanent tension between good-innocent people and bad-corrupt individuals, and b) because they single out individuals and social groups as the culprits of complex social problems. Populist attitudes predict people’s willingness to believe false information that reinforces their view of the world.…

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Join us for an interdisciplinary conference examining how religion has shaped—and contested—the projection of U.S. power around the globe from the 19th century to the present. 

The conference will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 8–9, 2022 at the McKenna Hall Conference Center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. This event will take place in person. …

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Join us for an interdisciplinary conference examining how religion has shaped—and contested—the projection of U.S. power around the globe from the 19th century to the present. 

The conference will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 8–9, 2022 at the McKenna Hall Conference Center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. This event will take place in person. …

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The supplemental major and minor in Latino Studies engage students with the latest research and analysis on the diverse Latino population in fields such as American studies, anthropology, history, literature, political science, sociology, and theology.…

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In March 1909 in a hotel in Davos, Switzerland, an Austro-Hungarian army officer shot dead a Dutch composer in front of all the other guests. Historian John Deak will discuss this case and, in the process, take us on an exploration of the cult of honor and the peculiar world of Davos in Europe on the eve of the First World War.…

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Easter holiday for students — classes are not in session Good Friday, April 15, through Monday, April 18.

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Easter holiday for students — classes are not in session Good Friday, April 15, through Monday, April 18.

See http://registrar.nd.edu/calendar/

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Easter holiday for students — classes are not in session Good Friday, April 15, through Monday, April 18.

See http://registrar.nd.edu/calendar/

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Easter holiday for students — classes are not in session Good Friday, April 15, through Monday, April 18.

See http://registrar.nd.edu/calendar/

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Roseanne W. McManus is an Associate Professor in the Political Science Department at the Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on signaling and coercion in an international security context. She received her B.A. from the University of Maryland and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before pursuing an academic career, she was a Senior Analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency. She is the author of 12 articles in peer-reviewed journals and the book Statements of Resolve: Achieving Coercive Credibility in International Conflict, published by Cambridge University Press.…

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Like all facets of daily life, the food that Russian farms produced and citizens ate—or, in some years, didn’t eat—underwent radical shifts in the century between the Bolshevik Revolution and Vladimir Putin’s presidency. The modernization of agriculture during this time is usually understood in terms of advances in farming methods. In this talk, Prof. Wengle will tell a far more complex story of the interactions between political projects, technological improvements, and cultural practices. She will also address how Russia’s war on Ukraine affects Eurasian grain production and what this might mean for food security across Eurasia and beyond. …

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Chile is currently engaged in the process of drafting an entirely new constitution, through a distinctive process that has generated a great deal of attention and controversy. The new constitutional text will be considered in a referendum this coming summer. This panel of Kellogg-affiliated scholars will discuss the historical, political, and juridical context, content, and implications of the Chilean constitutional revision, from both national and international perspectives.…

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Join us for lunch and a talk as our own Dave Campbell, Geoff Layman, and Wayde Marsh present "Will Americans Vote for Atheists?"

About the speakers: David Campbell is the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame and the former chairperson of the political science department. His research focuses on civic and political engagement, with a particular focus on religion (and secularism) and young people. …

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Pulitzer Prize winning historian, journalist and commentator on geo-politics, Anne Applebaum examines the challenges and opportunities of global political and economic change through the lenses of world history and the contemporary political landscape. Informed by her expertise in Europe and her years of international reporting, Applebaum shares perspectives on, and the far-reaching implications of, today’s volatile world events. In July 2020, Penguin published Anne’s book Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism.  Anne was later named one of “The Top 50 Thinkers of the Covid-19 Age” by Prospect magazine. She is a Senior Fellow of International Affairs and Agora Fellow in Residence at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC. For many years, Applebaum wrote a biweekly foreign affairs column for The Washington Post which is syndicated internationally. She is now a staff writer at The Atlantic.

Read More about Nanovic Forum: ‟A Conversation with Anne Applebaum: The War in Ukraine, Russia, and the Twilight of Democracy”

This on-campus event offers newly admitted students the opportunity to meet and hear from University leadership, faculty, current students, and other members of the Notre Dame community. The Office of Undergraduate Enrollment is happy to welcome the ND Class of 2026 to campus for this two day event, April 24-25.…

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Are you ready for the ninth annual Notre Dame Day?! Join in on the fun at notredameday.nd.edu! Giving is already open and the broadcast will be live April 24-25! #NDday…

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The supplemental major and minor in Latino Studies engage students with the latest research and analysis on the diverse Latino population in fields such as American studies, anthropology, history, literature, political science, sociology, and theology.…

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This on-campus event offers newly admitted students the opportunity to meet and hear from University leadership, faculty, current students, and other members of the Notre Dame community. The Office of Undergraduate Enrollment is happy to welcome the ND Class of 2026 to campus for this two day event, April 24-25.…

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Reading days will take place Wednesday and Thursday, April 27-28, and Saturday and Sunday, April 30-May 1. Final exams will be on Friday, April 29, and Monday through Thursday, May 2-5. View the updated academic calendar…

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Join the Kroc Institute for a discussion with four former Visiting Fellows who have drawn on intersectional themes to inform their research and teaching. 

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Neta C. Crawford is a professor of Political Science and currently chairs the department of political science. Her teaching focuses on international relations theory, international ethics, and normative change.  Crawford received the Distinguished Scholar award from the International Ethics section of the International Studies Association in 2018.…

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Join us on the quad east of Jenkins Nanovic Halls as we celebrate works, projects, and publications by Nanovic Faculty Fellows from the prior year at an outdoor strolling exhibit, with yard signs showcasing the accomplishments.

On Wednesday, April 27, we will hold a simple reception outside, 2 - 4 pm, to welcome contributing fellows, their faculty colleagues, staff, and students to view the works.…

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Featuring John Rees, Professor of Politics and International Relations, The University of Notre Dame Australia

This lecture will explore how the lead-up to war in Ukraine tragically exposed liberal blind spots toward nationalism and religion, and why unlearning these habits will aid in the struggle for peace. …

Read More about Beyond the West: Nationalism, Religious Literacy, and the War in Ukraine

This conversation is hosted by University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., and features the 66th U.S. Secretary of State and Notre Dame alumna discussing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, women’s leadership, the 50th anniversary of women undergraduates at Notre Dame and collegiate athletics.…

Read More about A Conversation with Condoleezza Rice, Former U.S. Secretary of State

Reading days will take place Wednesday and Thursday, April 27-28, and Saturday and Sunday, April 30-May 1. Final exams will be on Friday, April 29, and Monday through Thursday, May 2-5. View the updated academic calendar…

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