An interdisciplinary annual conference to explore socio-cultural, political and other issues facing Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada.While the focus of this conference is primarily for university/college faculty members, we are inviting graduate and undergraduate students to show case their research on the Americas. Topics and categories of presentations on Latin America, Caribbean and Canada […]

Mass Rally in Washington, D.C.: Marking Four Years of russia's Full-Scale War Against Ukraine.On Saturday, February 21, the Ukrainian diaspora, together with the Ukrainian Embassy, supporters of Ukraine from the USA and around the world, will gather at the iconic Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. for a mass rally, markingfouryears of russia's genocidal full-scale war […]

Girls step on the world stage to study global affairs and diplomacy then hone their decision making skills at Camp United Nations for Girls.Camp United Nations for Girls Brisbane 2026 introduces girls to work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations […]

A historian and journalist explores the powerful forces shaping American Jewish identity.Forum for Fairness in Discourse Lecture SeriesAbout the Speakers:About the Forum for Fairness in Discourse:The Forum for Fairness in Discourse is a lecture series that invites thought leaders and scholars to highlight how Jewish thought intersects with issues such as justice, identity, ethics, and […]

This talk discusses the critical juncture in the Russian reception of author Laurence Sterne.This talk discusses the 1920s and 1930s as a critical juncture in the Russian reception of Laurence Sterne, the author of Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book traces how an eighteenth-century Yorkshire writer was read […]

How can you avoid career regret? What can people at the top of their fields teach you about loving what they do? Hurley is your guide.If you believe life is a use-it-or-lose-it situation, should you try to spend it doing something you love? Venture capitalist Bill Gurley has set out to teach people his ideas […]

It's all fun & civics at Camp Congress for Girls Austin 2026. Young leaders study government, run for office & pass a bill.Camp Congress for Girls Austin 2026 is a leadership program that introduces girls to United States politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose […]

Young leaders study Australia's parliament, stand for office, vote and convene a session of Parliament to pass a bill.Camp Parliament for Girls Brisbane 2026 introduces girls to Australia's parliamentary system of government. Camp Parliament for Girls begins with a lesson the structure and history of the Australian's government. The lesson goes on to review the […]

This month's topic - ICE raids on immigrants and knowing your rights when confronted by ICE.

It's all civics & fun. Girls and boys study government, run for office, vote and convene a mock session of Congress to pass a bill.Camp Congress for Youth Austin 2026 is a leadership program that introduces girls and boys to the United States political system. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our […]

Girls step on the world stage to study global affairs and diplomacy then hone their decision making skills at Camp United Nations for Girls.Camp United Nations for Girls Brisbane 2026 introduces girls to work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations […]