Global Conversations 2014
Global Conversations, sponsored by Santander Bank, are intended to spark new dialogue around “big picture” global themes. Join us in hearing from faculty experts from BU and beyond for an interdisciplinary, interactive, and informal look at four important issues affecting our world. Global Conversations are hosted by Global Programs, in partnership with departments and centers across the Charles River and Medical Campuses.
Seating is limited but open to all BU faculty, staff, and students. Each event will include lunch followed by a one-hour panel conversation. Register to attend at the individual links below.
Location: BU Castle, 225 Bay State Road
Monday, November 10th
11:45am-1:15pm*
“Cuban-U.S. Relations: What’s Up? What’s Next?”
Partner: Latin American Studies
- Paul Hare, Lecturer in International Relations, Pardee School of Global Studies; British ambassador to Cuba from 2001-04
- Linda Heywood, Professor of African American Studies and History, College of Arts & Sciences
- Renata Keller, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Pardee School of Global Studies
- Stephen Kinzer, Journalist in Residence, Brown University
* – This Global Conversation will begin 15 minutes earlier than the others.
Friday, November 14th
12:00pm-1:30pm
“Reflecting on the 25th Anniversary of the Tian’anmen Student Movement”
Partner: Center for the Study of Asia
- Joseph Fewsmith, Director of Undergraduate Studies; Professor of International Relations and Political Science, Pardee School of Global Studies
- Rowena Xiaoqing He, Lecturer, Department of Government, Harvard University
- Eugenio Menegon, Director, Center for the Study of Asia; Associate Professor of History
- Robert Weller, Professor, Anthropology; Institute on Culture, Religion & World Affairs
- Min Ye, Director of the East Asian Studies Program; Assistant Professor of International Relations, Pardee School of Global Studies
Tuesday, November 18th
12:00pm-1:30pm
“Global Efforts in Converting Waste to Energy”
Partner: College of Engineering
- Rachael Garrett, Giorgio Ruffolo Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Sustainability Science, Harvard University; Assistant Professor, Earth and Environment, Boston University (starting July 1, 2015)
- Jillian Goldfarb, Research Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering; Division of Materials Science & Engineering
- Nathan Phillips, Faculty Fellow; Professor, Earth & Environment
Thursday, November 20th
12:00pm-1:30pm
“The Ebola Crisis: Examining the Legacy of Infectious Disease Outbreaks”
Partner: Center for Global Health & Development
- George Annas, William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Law; Bioethics & Human Rights of School of Public Health; and Professor in the School of Medicine and School of Law
- Susan Foster, Professor of Global Health, School of Public Health
- William Keylor, Professor of International Relations and History, Pardee School of Global Studies
- Kojo Yeboah-Antwi, Assistant Professor of Global Health, School of Public Health
(Speakers represent Boston University, except where noted.)
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