Latest Past Events

A Conversation with Junghan Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago

L. William Seidman Center, GVSU Pew Campus 50 Front St. SW, Grand Rapids,

Please join us for a dialogue with Consul General Jungham Kim as he discusses U.S.-Korea relations, trade issues, and opportunities for West Michigan companies and organizations to connect with Korean economic and educational resources. Consul General Jungham Kim represents the Republic of Korea from consular headquarters in Chicago and covers 13 Midwestern states, including Michigan. […]

$40.00 – $400.00

Sanctions: Costs and Effects

Wisner-Botrall Applied Technology Center 151 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids

We welcome David Cortright from the Kroc Institute for International Peace of Notre Dame. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, sanctions have been one means for the west to challenge Russia. How effective have these sanctions been in hindering Russia’s war efforts? How do these sanctions compare with others enacted against Iran, Myamar, and […]

$10.00

Climate Migration and the Nomad Century

Wisner-Botrall Applied Technology Center 151 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids

We welcome Gaia Vince, U.K. journalist (BBC and The Economist) and author of Nomad Century. As climate change accelerates, people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Vast numbers of people may be driven from their homes in the coming decades—the coming climate migration will require global cooperation. Yet, migration offers opportunities […]

$10.00
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