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Georgetown University fosters dialogue and understanding about some of the most critical issues facing today's global community. Gaston Hall and other campus venues regularly host world leaders, policy makers and distinguished speakers. Faculty scholars are renowned for their expertise and intellectual engagement. This website highlights of some of these important conversations.

Signature Events
  • Video: The Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century Address by The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State of the United States
    United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton outlines the Obama administration's agenda for human rights in the 21st century.
    (Dec. 14, 2009)
  • Video: Honorary Degree Ceremony J. Willard Marriott Jr., chair and CEO of Marriott International Inc.
    Georgetown University bestowed an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, upon J. Willard Marriott, Jr. in a special ceremony held in Gaston Hall.
    (Dec. 09, 2009)
  • Video: The Presence of Puerto Rico in U.S. Politics Address by Governor Luis G. Fortuno of Puerto Rico
    Governor Fortuno explores how Puerto Rico's political representation is at the heart of current relations between the United States and Latin America.
    (Nov. 23, 2009)
  • Video: 20th Anniversary of the End of a Divided Europe A discussion with Zbignew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft
    Former national security advisors Zbignew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft discuss their experiences during the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
    (Nov. 19, 2009)
  • Video: Czech President Klaus Speaks on Berlin Wall Klaus Urges Integration, Not Unification for EU
    Czech President Vaclav Klaus speaks at Georgetown about the 20th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall and his fears of the present-day buildup of central power in Europe.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Honoring Human Dignity and the Common Good A panel discussion on the Catholic approach to immigration reform
    Panelists explore the academic and theological foundations of the Catholic Church’s teaching on issues of migration.
    (Nov. 03, 2009)

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Faculty Experts
  • Video: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola Dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises
    The essential dynamics of the Spiritual Exercises are discussed from the different perspectives of Fathers John O’Malley, George Aschenbrenner, John Padberg, and William Barry.
    (Jan. 07, 2010)
  • Video: Shop Floor Culture and Politics in Egypt An interview with Professor Samer Shehata
    Samer Shehata, assistant professor of Arab politics at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, discusses his new book "Shop Floor Culture and Politics in Egypt."
    (Nov. 19, 2009)
  • Video: U.S. Efforts in the Middle East Expert commentary by Paula Newberg
    Paula Newberg, director of the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, discusses U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and the role Pakistan plays.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Renewable Energy in China Expert commentary by Joanna Lewis
    Joanna Lewis, an assistant professor of science, technology and international affairs, discusses renewable energy and policy development in China.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: U.S. Efforts in the Middle East Expert commentary by Montgomery Meigs
    General Montgomery Meigs, professor of strategy and military ops, discusses U.S. military efforts and strategy in the Middle East.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)
  • Video: Slow Economic Recovery for U.S. Job Market Expert commentary by Harry Holzer
    Public policy professor Harry Holzer discusses the recession, economic recovery and current job market.
    (Nov. 05, 2009)

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Recent Audio
  • Lecture by Jennifer Lind : "Sorry States: Apologies in International Politics"Jennifer Lind, Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at Dartmouth College, discusses her latest book 'Sorry States: Apologies in International Politics'. The book examines the role of war memory in international reconciliation by exploring the national narratives of Germany and Japan in the aftermath of World War II.
    (Jan. 21, 2010)
  • Preparing Soldiers for the Reality of War Zones: An interview with Elizabeth StanleyWhen Elizabeth Stanley was a soldier, she learned first-hand of the trauma that can come from working and living under constant stress. She has developed an exciting new mindfulness program to prepare soldiers to better survive wartime trauma.
    (Dec. 05, 2009)
  • From Politics to Ethnography in Egyptian Factories: An interview with Samer ShehataWhen Dr. Samer Shehata returned to his native Egypt to work in a textile factory as part of his research, he discovered a love for a new scholarly discipline -- ethnography.
    (Nov. 28, 2009)
  • Exploring a Changed and Changing Russia: An interview with Angela StentAs the Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies in the Georgetown School of Foreign Service, Dr. Angela Stent explores US-Russian relations, Russia's relations with Europe, and the Russian-German relationship.
    (Nov. 22, 2009)
  • 'We Are Not Mizrahi, We Are Indian Jews' : A lecture by Professor Maina SinghThis talk is based on Dr. Maina Singh's book 'Being Indian, Being Israeli: Migration, Ethnicity and Gender in the Jewish Homeland'(2009). Dr. Singh presents a deeply researched analysis, examining for the first time, all three Jewish communities from India holistically as 'Indian-Israelis'-- with shared histories of migration, displacement, acculturation and identity in the Jewish Homeland. Based on extensive fieldwork and ethnographic research conducted among Indian Jews across Israel between 2005-8, the book draws upon over 150 interviews and reflects the author's own deep engagement and familiarity with Israeli society and the complexities of ethnicity and class that underlie the cleavages within Israeli Jewish society.
    (Nov. 19, 2009)
  • Making Pro Sports Kosher:: Sports-World Christianity and its Implications for Religious Minorities. A Lecture by Professor Tom KrattenmakerThe infusion of evangelical Christianity in sports comes at a scarcely examined cost to the religiously diverse communities that support major league franchises, particularly Jewish (and other religious minority) populations. Tom Krattenmaker, the author of the new book 'Onward Christian Athletes,' will explore the ways that Jewish concerns and rights have been too often ignored--indeed, violated--by evangelical activity in pro sports, and will begin a long-overdue discussion of measures to ensure a more consistently respectful, pluralistic, and unifying form of faith in the game.
    (Nov. 17, 2009)
  • Making Sense of Memory Disorders: An interview with R. Scott TurnerAs the director of the Memory Disorders Program, Dr. Scott Turner combines psychology and neurology in his study of patients, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease.
    (Nov. 15, 2009)
  • Growing up in WWII Palestine: The Diary of Sami Amr Dr. Kimberly Katz of Towson University interpreted the diary of a young Palestinian man during World War II, as expressed through the writings of Sami Amr. She recently completed a book exploring the diary in depth.
    (Nov. 02, 2009)

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