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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CREES Noon Lecture. Investigative Journalism in the Baltics: Breaking the Kremlin's Operations in Estonia and Latvia
DESCRIPTION:Despite the Baltic states of Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania joining the European Union and NATO already 20 years ago\, Vladimir Putin has never let go of his imperial desire for Russia to regain control over the three small states to its West. The Kremlin has done this through covertly funding political parties in Estonia and Latvia\, setting up elaborate propaganda and disinformation networks\, hiring thugs to burn down museums and throw Molotov cocktails at military facilities\, arranging cyber-attacks against state institutions\, and increasing direct military presence at the Baltic countries’ borders. Award-winning investigative reporters Holger Roonemaa (Estonia) and Inga Springe (Latvia) have spent years revealing Russian hybrid war efforts to sow chaos in the Baltic countries.\n   \n   Is Putin’s goal to reconquer the U.S allies in North-Eastern Europe or to use the Baltic countries to prove the inefficacy of NATO’s collective defense? What are the Baltic lessons-learned to consider in the U.S? Roonemaa and Springe will discuss the Russian tactics in and against Estonia and Latvia\, as well as the methods to counter it.\n   \n   Holger Roonemaa is a 2024-25 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan. He manages the investigative and fact-checking team at the daily news site Delfi Estonia. He is also an editor with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). He has covered money laundering\, corruption and evasion of sanctions\, as well as topics related to national security\, espionage and propaganda. In recent years\, the majority of his investigations have focused on Russian security threats in Baltic countries.\n   \n   Inga Spriņģe is an award-winning investigative journalist\, broadcaster\, lecturer\, and one of the two founders of The Baltic Center for Investigative Journalism Re:Baltica\, which is based in Latvia. Springe is a member of the major international investigative journalism networks the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. Her topics cover propaganda\, disinformation\, and social justice.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130487
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:eastern europe,europe,russia
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555
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SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Data Science in National Security: The Data Science Fellowship at IDA
DESCRIPTION:Recent graduates\, please tune in on January 15th to learn about the unique Data Science Fellowship at the Institute for Defense Analyses! In this panel discussion we’ll be joined by the Data Science Fellowship program coordinator as well as current fellows. Kristen\, June\, Sarah and Pallavi will share insights into the application process\, project work\, skills development\, as well as social aspects of the program. Plus\, they’ll share commentary on how participation in the Data Science Fellowship has prepared them for future employment and the road ahead. We’ll also share background on IDA culture and the mission behind the work we do! This three-year paid fellowship is a project-based learning experience within a variety of research areas. In a collaborative team environment\, fellows perform data manipulation and statistical\, econometric\, predictive\, descriptive\, and other quantitative analyses to help answer important sponsor-funded research questions as well as internal-funded business operations questions.This is a full-time position open only to recent recipients of a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn and grow while working to solve real-world issues. Learn more about the program on our website.Have specific questions for our panelists? Email us at employment@ida.org and we’ll answer them during the session. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions live during the panel. Tune in via Zoom on January 15th at 12pm EST for this virtual opportunity! https://ida-org.zoomgov.com/j/1615153527Webinar Passcode: 369321
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SUMMARY:Other:ELO | U-M SJTU Joint Institute Summer Program - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:U-M SJTU Joint Institute Summer Program - Information Session\n\nWednesday January 15 | 12 pm  - 1 pm | UMSI Engagement Center\n\nThis information session focuses on the undergraduate summer study abroad opportunity in Shanghai\, China. A representative from the Joint Institute will be present to provide information and answer questions in advance of the application deadline.\n\nPlease register to attend this information session\, as space is limited!
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130709
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Engaged Learning,Jiao Tong University,Study Abroad
LOCATION:UMSI Central - Great Room 200
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