Events this week - February 25 - March 3
Global policy workshop on February 26
The Freeman Center for International Economic Policy will host the next global policy workshop from 12:45 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, in the Stassen Room (170 HHH). University of Minnesota law professor Thomas F. Cotter will talk about “TRIP’s and Essential Medicines.” Cotter will present a short overview of patents and essential medicines in the context of TRIPs and give an update on recent developments. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
“Great Conversations” focuses on American democracy on February 26
Professor Larry Jacobs will engage in a conversation about American democracy and dissent with Daniel Ellsberg at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, as part of the University of Minnesota’s “Great Conversations” series. Ellsberg is a former American military analyst who precipitated a national uproar in 1971 when he leaked the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret study of the U.S. government’s decision making during the Vietnam War. The publication of this document set in motion a chain of historic events that ended both the Nixon presidency and the Vietnam War. Tickets are $28.50 ($23.50 for U of M faculty, staff, students, and UMAA and MPR members). To order tickets call (612) 624-2345.
Film screening of Crimes of Honour on February 27
The Women’s Human Rights Film Series will feature Crimes of Honour at 5:30 p.m. on February 27 in the Humphrey Forum. Filmed in Jordan and on the West Bank, Crimes of Honour examines the practice of femicide, or honor killings, found throughout the Islamic world. There is no charge to attend.
Perspective on Public Affairs discussion group will meet February 28
The next meeting of the Perspectives on Public Affairs (PPA) conversation group will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, in Freeman Commons (205 HHH). Please visit the PPA website to download the article that will be the basis for discussion, "The Rise of Nonstate Actors in Migration Regulation in the United States and Europe: Changing the Gatekeepers or Bringing Back the State?" Professor Kathy Fennelly will host the discussion. Light snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to Jeremy Gordon at gord0215@umn.edu.
Sawyer Seminar with David Kennedy on February 28
The Sawyer Seminar will feature a lecture about human rights and humanitarianism by Harvard law professor David Kennedy at 4 p.m. on February 28 in Cowles Auditorium. He will talk about "The Mystery of Global Governance."
Dean's International Forum on February 29
The Dean's International Forum will feature Edith Mussukuya-Kerre from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, February 29, in Freeman Commons (205 HHH). Mussukuya-Kerre was recently appointed to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). She previously served as the coordinator of a project in Sub-Saharan Africa that assessed environmental, socio-economic, health, and community-based impacts on transboundary waters. She will talk about the assessment and her work to develop policies in Sub-Saharan Africa to manage shared natural resources. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
