Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Foreign Policy Association - Great Decisions Series (January 18, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90207 90207-21668718@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

Great Decisions is the largest program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Foreign Policy Association’s briefing book provided for each member, watching a DVD, and meeting in a group to discuss the most critical issues facing America today.

Instructor Leo Shedden will lead this group

This class meets on Tuesdays, from January 18 – May 31. No classes on holidays.

Pre-registration is required via the OLLI website or phone. A link to access the study group will be e-mailed to you approximately one week prior to the first session.

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Class / Instruction Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:25:50 -0500 2022-01-18T13:00:00-05:00 2022-01-18T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction Study Group
International Policy Simulation (March 26, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/92569 92569-21692637@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 26, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Blue Model United Nations

Interested in international diplomacy policy? Want to learn more about how global leaders engage in collaborative problem-solving? Register for Blue Model United Nations' Second Annual International Policy Simulation!

Join us on Saturday, March 26th from 1-3PM on the 10th Floor of Weiser Hall as we simulate a United Nations debate on sustainable development. No prior experience is necessary -- background information, country assignments, and parliamentary procedure resources will be provided.

RSVP @ tinyurl.com/munsim22 today! Hurry -- space is limited!

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Conference / Symposium Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:06:03 -0500 2022-03-26T13:00:00-04:00 2022-03-26T15:00:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Blue Model United Nations Conference / Symposium Flyer for BlueMUN's International Policy Simulation
Addressing Nationalist Extremism in North America (April 8, 2022 8:45am) https://events.umich.edu/event/94195 94195-21724105@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 8, 2022 8:45am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: International Policy Center

The North American Colloquium (NAC) is a partnership between the Autonomous National University of Mexico, University of Toronto, and University of Michigan. Each year, the NAC brings together policymakers and academic experts to discuss issues of critical importance to all three countries. This year, the NAC’s theme is how to respond to rising nationalist extremism in North America. On April 8, the NAC partners will convene a virtual conference on that theme. The agenda is below:

8:45 - 9:00 am Welcome and Introduction
Professor John Ciorciari and Professor Javed Ali
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

9:00-10:00 am First Keynote Session
Paul Abbate
Deputy Director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation

11:00 am - noon Second Keynote Session
Jody Thomas
National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada

2:00 - 3:00 pm Panel on Social Media and Nationalist Extremism: Views from Government
Jacob Davey, Institute for Strategic Dialogue
Irfan Saeed, U.S. State Department

3:00 - 4:00 pm Panel on Social Media and Nationalist Extremism: Industry Perspectives
Kevin Chan, Facebook
Michele Austin, Twitter

4:00 - 4:15 pm Closing Remarks
Please register above if you would like to attend any or all of the colloquium sessions.

This colloquium will follow the Chatham House Rule.

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Livestream / Virtual Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:11:27 -0400 2022-04-08T08:45:00-04:00 2022-04-08T16:15:00-04:00 Off Campus Location International Policy Center Livestream / Virtual
War in Ukraine (April 14, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94335 94335-21734387@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Join us for a special pair of discussions on foreign policy priorities and global challenges with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE). Sen. Coons will discuss the foreign and domestic policy implications of the war in Ukraine. Next, Secretary Blinken will participate in a moderated conversation on 21st century diplomacy. Both conversations will be facilitated by Ford School Dean Michael Barr at the Ford School's fourth annual Vandenberg Lecture.

University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman will provide a special welcome at noon EDT, followed by the discussion between Senator Coons and Barr for one hour. Then at 1:15 pm, Weiser Diplomacy Center Director John Ciorciari will introduce Secretary Blinken for a conversation with Barr and Ford School students on 21st century diplomacy and global challenges.

For registration and bios visit https://fordschool.umich.edu/event/2022/how-war-ukraine-can-build-new-foreign-policy-consensus-washington

About the Vandenberg Lecture Series:

The Meijer Family established the Vandenberg Fund to honor U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg, who served the State of Michigan in the U.S. Senate from 1928-1951. Senator Vandenberg forged bipartisan support for our country's most significant and enduring foreign policies of the twentieth century, including the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, NATO and the creation of the United Nations.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:33:30 -0400 2022-04-14T12:00:00-04:00 2022-04-14T14:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Lecture / Discussion U.S. Senator Chris Coons and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Shifting sands: Rethinking the international security landscape amid China’s rise, Russia’s aggression, and diffusion of power (April 20, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94413 94413-21738321@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Weill Hall (Ford School)
Organized By: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

The international security landscape is currently undergoing a series of tectonic shifts – some occurring quickly, others occurring more gradually – that are fundamentally altering the challenges facing the United States and our allies. These include Russia’s aggression in Europe, China’s continued rise as a global power, and the continued diffusion of elements of power that were once the sole dominion of state actors but are now increasingly available to non-state actors and even individuals.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin will provide her thoughts on these issues and the challenges and opportunities they present the United States, with an introduction and Q&A moderated by Ann Lin, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.
For bios and more information visit https://fordschool.umich.edu/event/2022/shifting-sands-rethinking-international-security-landscape-amid-chinas-rise-russias

Attendance requirements:
In-person attendance at this event is limited to current University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff. All attendees will be required to complete the ResponsiBlue screening before entering the building, and adhere to the University of Michigan mask policy throughout the event. Registration is required to attend: https://fordschool.umich.edu/event/2022/shifting-sands-rethinking-international-security-landscape-amid-chinas-rise-russias

The event will also be live-streamed for those outside of the University, or University members who choose not to attend in-person. The livestream will appear on the event webpage.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:53:44 -0400 2022-04-20T18:00:00-04:00 2022-04-20T19:00:00-04:00 Weill Hall (Ford School) Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Lecture / Discussion Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin