Fall Schedule

Raj Shah and Sen. Graham at Clemson
Clemson PSA

USAID has a long tradition of engagement with universities, colleges, research institutes and other institutes of higher education. As part of an effort to expand this tradition, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah is visiting universities and attending events across the country to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges in international development with students, researchers, faculty and their partners.

We invite you to join the conversation and contribute your innovative ideas, whether you’re able to be there in person or to participate through our forums on this website, Facebook and Twitter.

Check back often for updates, as we’ll be adding to this schedule regularly!


Monday, September 10

Mississippi State University
Raj Shah, USAID Administrator, speaking at conference “Technology Implementation at the Local Level: Food Security for the Future
Starkville, MS 


Tuesday, September 11

SAIS, Johns Hopkins University
Chris Holmes, USAID Senior Advisor on Water Issues, speaking on a panel, “The Business of [Water] Sanitation”
Washington, DC


Friday, September 14

USAID Global Health Mini University 
An annual forum that brings together professionals working in a variety of Global Health areas for a day long event
Washington, DC


Saturday, September 15

Northeastern University
Steve Radelet, USAID Chief Economist, speaks at Millenium Challenge Network
Boston, MA


Saturday, September 15

USAID Innovation Lab
Hackathon for Hunger
Washington, DC


Monday, September 17

Tufts University
Steve Radelet, USAID Chief Economist
Conference, "The Great Era of Global Development"
Boston, MA


Tuesday, September 18

Clemson University
Raj Shah will deliver remarks at Clemson University and joins Sen. Lindsey Graham for a visit to Clemson’s Agriculture Training Overseas Program. 
Clemson, SC


Friday, September 21

Florida International University
Raj Shah will deliver remarks at FIU on Open Source Development
Miami, FL


Sunday, September 23

Social Good Summit
USAID’s mWomen Mobile team hosts App Design Competition
New York City, NY

Last updated: September 21, 2012