International Forum

The annual (Spring) International Forum Lecture Series arranged by members of the faculty of the Social and International Studies Department of Southern Polytechnic State University.

It is sponsored by the Social and International Studies Department and the Southern Polytechnic State University Foundation.

2009 Topic: Global Elections in a Networking World
(in Cooperation with the SPSU First Year Experience)
Coordinator: Dr. Marianne Holdzkom

Wednesday, April 1st: Dr. Sean Richey, Georgia State University, "The Influence of Social Networks on Voting Behavior in Japan & the United States."

Wednesday, April 22nd: Dr. Ryan Carlin, Georgia State University, "The Riddle of Turnout: Puzzles & Solutions in Global Perspective."

All lectures 7:30 pm in the student center theater; refreshments following in the Student Center Lobby

2008 Topic: Sustainability in International Perspective
Coordinator: Dr. Marianne Holdzkom

Wednesday, February 20th: Dr. Peggy Barlett, Emory University, "Sustainability at Emory: Minding the Global with the Local"

Wednesday, March 26th: Mr. Brian Gridley, Independent Scholar, "Saving the Florida Everglades: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Resource Management."

Wednesday, April 16:Dr. Michele Zebich-Knos, Kennesaw State University, "Antarctica: Treaties,Tourists and the Environment."

All lectures noon to 1:00 pm in the student center theater.

2007 Topic: Latin America: Challenges for a New Century, II
Coordinator: Dr. Thomas Nisley

Thursday, February 15th: Dr. Juan M. del Aguila, Emory University, "Democratic Change for Cuba? That's Not What General Raul Castro Wants."

Wednesday, March 22nd: Dr. Edward F. Greaves, St. Cloud State University, "The Rise of the New Left in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities"

All lectures noon to 1:00 pm in the student center theater.

2006 Topic: Latin America: Challenges for a New Century
Coordinator: Dr. Thomas Nisley

Thursday, February 16th: Dr. Michael Kenney, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, "The Architecture of Drug Trafficking in Colombia: Cartels or Networks?"

Wednesday, February 23rd: Dr. Jennifer McCoy, Director, Carter Center's Americas Program, "Hugo Chavez - Despot, Destabilizer, or Democratizer?"

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