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Hierarchy in International Relations: Rebuilding American's Legitimacy After the Iraq War

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hierarchy in International Relations: Rebuilding American's Legitimacy After the Iraq War A talk by: David Lake, Professor, Political Science, University of California, San Diego

The Rule of Law

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion with: The Honorable Christine M. Durham, Chief Justice, Utah Supreme Court; Dean Hiram Chodosh, S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah; Hal Christensen, attorney; Su Chon, attorney and former president of the Young Lawyer's Section of the Utah State Bar and recipient of the Ray Uno Award; and Ted Wilson, (moderator) Executive Director, Utah Rivers Council; former Director, Hinckley Institute of Politics; former Mayor of SLC.

Why Both Big and Small States Need an Effective UN

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Why Both Big and Small States Need an Effective UN presented by His Excellency Lars Faaborg-Andersen, Deputy Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations, and during 2005-2006 to the Security Council.

A Utah Political Perceptive: Five Decades of History

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dan Jones comments on five decades of politics in Utah from the 1960s through 2008, hitting the high points of the issues and the leaders.

Guantanamo Bay: The Struggle for Human Rights and Justice

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

James Yee, former U.S. Army Chaplain at Guantanamo Bay, speaks of his experiences as a Muslim Chaplain at Guantanamo Bay. He then tells of his period of incarceration as a presumed enemy combatant when he was held in solitary confinement for 76 days before being released without ever being officially charged with the capital crimes for which he was secretly detained.

Smart Power: Leadership in Today's World

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Smart Power: Leadership in Today's World features Joseph Nye, Professor of Inernational Relations and former Dean of the Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government and author of "The Powers to LEAD."

The Globalization of Labor in the 21st Century

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Globalization of Labor in the 21st Century is a talk by Lant Pritchett, Professor of the Practice of Economic Development, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard.

Redistricting: Has the Time for Reform Arrived?

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Redistricting: Has the Time for Reform Arrived? A panel discussion presented by Council Member Joe Hatch, Salt Lake County; Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck (Dist. 24); Chris Bleak, Chief of Staff, Utah House of Representatives; with Tim Chambless (moderator).

Women's Week Keynote: Now is the Time!: Activism for Social Change

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Now is the time for women to take charge and own our power! Set your priorities by finding something that is really important and empower yourself to create change. Dolores Huerta's extraordinary life and work will inspire you to find your passion and change the world! "Solos no ganamos nada.” (Alone we achieve nothing.) Co-founder and first VP of the United Farm Workers, Dolores Huerta is the most prominent Chicana labor leader in the United States. For more than 30 years she has dedicated her life to the struggle for justice, dignity, and a decent standard of living for one of the United States' most exploited groups: the men, women, and children who toil in the fields and orchards picking the vegetables and fruits that stock grocery stores. Huerta is a much-admired role model for Mexican American women.

Careers in the State Department

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Laing, Diplomat in Residence at Arizona State University, discusses employment opportunities in the State Department and offers suggestions for developing a career in the foreign service.

Migration Conference: Security Implications

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"The Spillover Effect: Homeland Conflicts and Canada's Migrant Communities" Stewart Bell, The National Post, Canada; "Terrorist Radicalization in the Diaspora" Kim Cragin, RAND Corporation, Washington, D.C; "Migration, Social Capital and Violence" Ben Judkins, University of Utah and Steve Reynolds, University of Utah. Moderated by Bruce Hoffman, Georgetown University and University of Utah

Migration Conference Guest Scholar Paper Presentations

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"Bridging Multiple Worlds: Cultures, Immigrant Youth Identities, and Pathways to College" by Catherine Cooper, University of California, Santa Cruz. "Home but far away from Home: The Case of Utah Refugees" Macleans Geo-JaJa, Bringham Young University. Moderated by: Monisha Pasupathi, University of Utah.

Migration Conference Keynote Address: Bridging the Gap: Ethnic Organizations and the Political Incorporation Process of Immigrants in the U.S.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Conference on Migration, Rights and Identities: Examining the Range of Local and Global Needs

Migration Conference Community Panel

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adan Batar, Catholic Community Services; Agnes Chaio, United Way; Bart Hill, Deseret Industries; Alice Larkin Steiner, League of Women Voters; Elissa McConkie, International Rescue Committee. Moderated by: Julie Stewart, University of Utah and Bishop John Wester, Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City

Migration Conference Concluding Panel Discussion on Policy Implications

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Conference on Migration, Rights and Identities: Examining the Range of Local and Global Needs

Migration Conference Keynote Address: The Great Immigration Debate: Facts and Fiction, Ideals and Illusions

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Migration, Rights and Identities: Examining the Range of Local and Global Needs

Migration Conference Guest Scholar Paper Presentations

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"International Migration in the New Millennium: Who Migrates and Why?" by Richard Bilsborrow, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. "Facts and Fictions of Unauthorized Immigration to the U.S." by Patricia Fernandez-Kelly, Princeton University.

Migration Conference: Experiences, Effects, and Implications

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"How Should Corporate Social Responsibility Address Human Labor Migration and Human Rights, Especially in Light of Corporate Globalization?" Erin Ortiz, University of Utah, Esther Agyeman-Budu, Kent Sate University, and George Cheney, University of Utah; "Collective Identity and Everyday Discrimination among Bosnian Refugee Youth" Monisha Pasupathi, University of Utah and Cecilia Waynryb, University of Utah; "Distinctions in National Identity and the Immigration "Problem": Nationalism, Construal of Identity, and Emotional Prejudice toward Immigrants" Ben Peterson, University of Utah; "International Migration and Human Development: A Cross-National Analysis of Developing Countries" Matt Sanderson, University of Utah and Jeff Kentor, University of Utah; "Personal, Social, and Ecological Factors of Loneliness and Satisfaction among Rural-Urban Migrants in Shanghai, China" Ming Wen, University of Utah and Guizin Wang, Fudan University, China

Migration Conference: Reasons, Causes, and Patterns

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"Social, Political and Economic Impact of Migration: Variance of Remittance Effects on Latin American Countries" Isabel Dulfano, University of Utah; "Immigration of People, Ideas, and Values in the Arab World" Ibrahim Karawan and Mahmoud Hamad, University of Utah; "Undocumented Immigrants in Utah as Observed in the Utah Population Database: Demographics, Residence, and Geographic Mobility" Tom Maloney,Tom Kontuly and Brad Hanks, University of Utah; "What War is Good for: Exploring the Development of Social, Political and Human Capital of War Refugees" Julie Stewart, University of Utah

Migration Conference: Conceptions, Categories, and Definitions

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Migration, Rights and Identities Conference

Hinckley Forum: Unfinished Business in the Balkans

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion of the current political and social situation in the Balkans.

Memory, Identity and Nationalism: Armenian Genocide Claims

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion on Armenian genocide and nationalism. Co-sponsored by the Political Science Department and the Sam Rich Program in International Politics.

The Anne and Sandy Dolowitz Lecture on Human Rights

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this lecture, Bradley explores how and why U.S. state and non-state actors came to feel a responsibility in and beyond the nation for the individual victims of human rights abuses. Drawing on selected historical cases from the 1940s and 1970s, he also explores the limits, contradictions and tensions of these global sensibilities about human rights at a time when the Cold War, decolonization and postcolonial state making increasingly shaped the contours of international order.

Hinckley Forum: Current Politics of the N-Word

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion of the current politics of the N-word.

Changing Faces of Homelessness

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A study of issues related to homelessness. A panel discussion with Pamela Atkinson, Community Advocate; Matt Minkevitch, Exec. Dir. of The Road Home; Anne Burkholder, Exec. Dir. of the YWCA; and moderated by Palmer DePaulis, Exec. Dir. Dept. Community and Culture.

Hinckley Forum: Foreign Policy: Judgment to Lead

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion of judgement and foreign policy leadership. Susan Rice explains why Senator Barak Obama is her candidate of choice for the 2008 Presidential Elections.

Hinckley Forum: U.S. -European Union Relations

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

John Bruton, Ambassador of the European Nation to the United States, talks about U.S. - European Union Relations.

24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Keynote Address

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cornel West, who is the Class of 1943 University Professor of Religion at Princeton University, has been described as one of America’s most vital and eloquent intellectuals. A noted philosopher, he has taken his struggle for racial equity to the national spotlight, providing a gifted and stimulating voice to the ongoing debate. The author of 17 groundbreaking and thought-provoking books – including “Race Matters” and “Democracy Matters” – that have changed the course of discussion on race, justice, and democracy, West speaks with great scholarship and passion to the audience about the relevance of Dr. King's work today and the current state of race, culture, and class in the United States.

Radical Islam in Europe

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion of the threat of growing radical Islam in Europe.

Turkish American Relations at the Crossroads

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion on the strained relationship between the U.S. and Turkey.

The War on Terrorism: An Assessment

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion of the progress in the war on terrorism, and how the war on terrorism differs from previous wars.

Utah Education Policy Forum Panel IV: College Readiness, Preparation, and Success

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Enrique Aleman, Ph.D. & Dolores Delgado-Bernal, Ph.D., University of Utah; Amy Bergerson, Ph.D., University of Utah; William Smith, Ph.D., University of Utah; Dave Doty, Assistant Commissioner & Director of Policy Studies, Utah System of Higher Education. The 2007 Utah Education Policy Forum included panelists/presenters from Utah institutions of higher education, local research foundations, and legislative analysts who discussed educational research in the areas of college readiness, preparation, and success.

Utah Education Policy Keynote: Utah System of Higher Education: Building a Stronger State of Minds

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The 2007 Utah Education Policy Forum included presenters from Utah institutions of higher education, local research foundations, and legislative analysts who discussed educational research. Dr. Kendell discussed the importance of obtaining a college degree.

Utah Education Policy Forum Panel III: Teacher and Administrator Quality and Quantity

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Mary Burbank, Ph.D., University of Utah; Connie Steffen, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel; Charlene Lui, Coalition of Minorities Advisory Committee (CMAC) and Educational Equity Director, Granite School District; Diana Pounder, Ph.D., University of Utah. The 2007 Utah Education Policy Forum included panelists/presenters from Utah institutions of higher education, local research foundations, and legislative analysts who discussed educational research in the areas of teacher and administrator quality and quantity.

Utah Education Policy Forum Panel I: School Choice

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kristie Phillips, Ph.D., Brigham Young University; Marlies Burns, Director, Utah Charter Schools, Utah State Office of Education; Yongmei Ni, Ph.D., University of Utah; Al Church, Ed.D., Principal/CEO, AMES (Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science). The 2007 Utah Education Policy Forum included panelists/presenters from Utah institutions of higher education, local research foundations, and legislative analysts who discussed educational research in the areas of school choice (vouchers, charter schools, etc.).

Utah Education Policy Forum Panel II: Education Finance, Governance and Accountability

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Kroes, Executive Director, Utah Foundation; Phil Dean, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel; Bonnie Palmer, Member, Utah School Boards Association, Board of Directors; Louise Moulding, Ph.D., Weber State University. The 2007 Utah Education Policy Forum included panelists/presenters from Utah institutions of higher education, local research foundations, and legislative analysts who discussed educational research in the areas of education finance, governance and accountability.

The Future of American Foreign Policy

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion of U.S. foreign policy.

U.S./Australia Relations

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Dennis Richardson, the Amabassador to the United States for Australia, traces the relationship between the two countries, particularly in light of U.S. military operations in Iraq and the global "War on Terror."

Hot Spots in the Middle East: Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion about the role of the U.S. in the Middle East.

Taiwan and the U.S.: Allies in Security, Prosperity, and Democracy

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A presentation on the relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan.

After Amendment 3: A New Agenda for LGBT Political Activism in Utah

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Part of PRIDE 2007 at the University of Utah
Jackie Biskupski, Utah House of Representatives; Christine Johnson, Utah House of Representatives; Scott McCoy, Utah Senate;
Becky Moss, Utah Stonewall Democrats; Mel Nimer, Utah Log Cabin Republicans; Christopher Scuderi, Transgender Education Advocates;
Will Carlson, Equality Utah; Nicholas Russell (moderator) University of Utah Department of Communication.

Scotland: On the Road to Independence?

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Brian Adam examines Scotland's form of government and the growing movement toward that nation's independence from the United Kingdom.

Transparency & Accountability: New Challenges in Penal Administration

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tom Patterson discusses transparency and accountability as they apply to adult corrections.

Careers in the Foreign Service

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Laing, U.S. State Department Diplomat in Residence, talks about careers in the Foreign Service including the application process and how to prepare for it, the benefits of serving, and his own experiences during the 30 years he served in China, Singapore, and elsewhere in the world.

Democracy as an Ongoing Project: Threats and Challenges to Democratic Governance in the U.S.

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Alexander Keyssar discusses democracy in America in one of the keynote lectures for the September Project. A historian by training, Dr. Keyssar has specialized in the excavation of issues that have contemporary policy implications. Keyssar's current research interests include election reform, the history of democracies, and the history of poverty.

Whither Kurdish Nationalism?

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Olson, from the University of Kentucky, presents a detailed examination of the history of ethnic Kurds of Iraq and Turkey, and insight into their efforts to form an independent state.

Address to the Faculty (Fall 2007)

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hear President Michael K. Young's annual fall address to the faculty discussing past achievements and future plans. Note: Due to a recording error, the first eight minutes are missing.

2007 Commencement Address

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

President Thomas S. Monson suggests three guideposts to assist 2007 graduates through their journeys through life: glance backward, reach outward and press forward.

2007 Student Commencement Address

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sophia Said talks about believing in yourself and following your dreams -- even the impossible ones. She also discusses the value of education and the college experience.

Building Democracy: Challenging Corporate Power

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Consumer advocate, lawyer, and author Ralph Nader offers his perspective on keeping corporate power in check to foster a healthy democracy.

American Grand Strategy After Iraq: The Case for Offshore Balancing

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Layne addresses three questions: Who lost the war in Iraq? Why does it matter? And where do we go from here? He argues the case for a new U.S. grand strategy in the Middle East, a strategy of offshore balancing.

A Short History of Regime Change as a Tool of American Foreign Policy

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Former U.S. National Security Adviser and Ambassador to South Korea Donald Gregg discusses the implications of forcing regime change on other nations through military means. He also offers insight into the cultural and political forces shaping North Korea, and how the U.S. may effectively negotiate with that country.

Liberty Under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring Democracy

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Utah Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Christine Durham moderates a panel of teens and professionals who are involved with youth courts in the Salt Lake area. With 45,000 young people referred to juvenile court in Utah each year, youth courts offer an alternative to the traditional court system.

The War on Terror and Universal Human Rights

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Jack Donnely presents his perspective on the War on Terror with energy and insight, broadening the discussion and causing the listener to question some preconceived notions.

A Conversation with Truman Scholar Bryson Morgan

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In late March 2007 Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, president of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, announced University of Utah's Bryson Morgan as one of 65 students selected from 56 U.S. colleges and universities as a 2007 Truman Scholar. In this interview Bryson discusses his views on the national and local political process and tells his story of how he came to receive the coveted Truman Scholarship.

Panama: Social Challenges, Political Responsibilities

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

His Excellency Federico A. Humbert Arias discusses Panama's economic growth, social challenges and opportunities; the functioning of the Panama Canal under the U.S. Government compared to Panamanian control; and future plans for the Panama megaport.

Putin's Russia: A View From the Inside

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Selezneva discusses the relationship between the U.S. and Russia in the post-Cold War era. She also reviews the history of Russia and compares life during Communism to life with democracy.

Media and the First Amendment

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Freeman traces the often contentious relationship between the press and government from the Pentagon Papers to the Libby trial.

Immigration, Achievement Gaps, and the Mis-Education of Utah Latina/os

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Enrique Aleman discusses his views on immigration and notes the benefits a bilingual Hispanic population brings to Utah.

U.S. - Slovak Republic Relations

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Ambassador Kacer discusses international issues that the Slovak Republic is working on with the United States. He also discusses the Slovak Republic joining the European Union.

Martin Luther King Jr. Week Keynote Address

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Known throughout the world for her ongoing efforts to combat all forms of oppression in the United States and abroad, Davis is a living witness to the historical struggles of our contemporary era, and in this lecture she analyzes the status of civil and human rights.

A conversation with Luke Garrott, political theorist specializing in contemporary political thought and community studies

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Luke Garrott teaches service learning courses on neighborhood democracy and communitarianism at the University of Utah. His students partner with community members to carry out projects that give the students a new type of experience, a new type of knowledge, and builds community at the same time. Reciprocity, along with the students' experiential knowledge, is at the heart of it.

A Conversation with Steven Ott on the Institute of Public and Internatioinal Affairs at the University of Utah

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Presidential intern Justin Brown interviews Steven Ott about the Institute of Public and International Affairs and a conference titled Values & Violence: Intangible Aspects of Terrorism on March 1 and 2, 2007.

NOT GUILTY: Jensie Anderson and The Rocky Mountain Innocence Center�Working to Exonerate the Wrongfully Convicted

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Jensie Anderson discusses her pro bono work as president of the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center, which works to exonerate people who have been wrongfully committed of a crime. While the advent of DNA testing has increased the opportunity to free the innocent, the process is slow and difficult.

The Future of the Voting Rights Act: Democracy in Danger?

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Laughlin McDonald, the director of the Voting Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in Atlanta, and author of the recent book "A Voting Rights Odyssey: Black Enfranchisement in Georgia," examines the Voting Rights Act and its impact on democracy in America.

From Maya to MEChistA: An Enduring Spirit of Inquiry and Activism

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation entails a historical overview of indigenous tribal communities in pre-conquest Meso-America, tracing the roots of contemporary issues within the Latino/a community in the southwestern U.S. back to the clash of indigenous tribes and Europeans. From the ancient Maya to their cousins the Mexica, to the contemporary pachuco and cholo, this discussion explores the common threads of conquest and exploitation that have influenced the Latino/a experience in the southwestern U.S.

Address to the Faculty (Fall 2006)

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights of previous year's accomplishments, and an overview of current and future activities.

2006 Commencement Address

Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Honorable Michael O. Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services emphasizes individual readiness as the foundation of national preparedness for dealing with pandemics and disasters, as well as life in general.

The Rewards of Investing in Higher Education

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the University's annual "Discover U Days" celebration, Salt Lake businessman Larry H. Miller provided the keynote address. Miller is a generous supporter of and advocate for Utah higher education. In addition to his contributions to University of Utah athletics and the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, he and his wife have endowed the Larry H. and Gail Miller Enrichment Scholarship for minority need-based or first-generation students at the U. His employees and their dependents can also receive college funding through the Larry H. Miller Education Foundation.

Middle East Perspectives on Regional Issues and U.S. Policies

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Shahram Chubin, Director of Studies at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy addresses Iranian perspectives on regional issues and U.S. policies.

Teaching Citizenship in an Age of Terror

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hartnett is Associate Professor of Speech Communication at The University of Illinois, where he is an advisor to the Center on Democracy in a Multiracial Society. He is Sterling McMurrin Distinquished Lecturer 2005-2006, the author of several books, and also hosts the weekly radio show, “Common Sense,” which merges music, poetry and politics.